Pete Rock and CL Smooth were a definitive rap group of the 1990s. They made some of the smoothest hip-hop of the era alongside Gang Starr and A Tribe Called Quest. As with any long term collab, however, tensions arose. Pete Rock and CL Smooth went their separate ways in 1995, and despite linking back […]
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Drake Seemingly Trolls Fans By Posting “Wah Gwan Delilah” With Laughing Emoji
Drake really made fans question what was up on June 3. The rapper, still reeling from the Kendrick Lamar beef, decided to post a Toronto-slanged version of “Hey There Delilah.” The title? “Wah Gwan Delilah,” of course. We already covered how bizarre Drake’s decision was, and how social media reacted (not well at all), but […]
Ski Mask The Slump God Confirms New Album Coming This Week
It’s about time. Ski Mask the Slump God was part of the Soundcloud generation that broke out in the 2010s. He worked closely with other Florida rappers like XXXTentacion and Denzel Curry, while at the same time carving out his own eccentric lane. His debut album, Stokeley, was a testament to this. The thing is, […]
Buddy Is Latest Cali Rapper To Turn Up To “Not Like Us” At A Show
“Not Like Us” has become the anthem of the year. Kendrick Lamar’s number one single has taken over the airways and the parties, much to the chagrin of its target: Drake. Nowhere is K. Dot’s victory more apparent than the West Coast. Dozens of Los Angeles rappers have played the song at their shows, to […]
These TV Documentaries Are Celebrating Black Excellence Just in Time for Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to honor the best of the Black community, from civil rights trailblazers to iconic athletes. Black creatives have come together to document the triumphs and highs of African Americans who brought their own seats to the table and changed the nation forever. EBONY has gathered some of the most exciting premieres […]
Rich Auntie Getaway: Christening a Brand-New Hotel Indigo in the Cayman Islands
Rich Auntie loves that new hotel smell! So when I received a VIP invitation to the grand opening of Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands—the favorite vacation spot of fellow real-life Rich Auntie, Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim—my Akila swimsuit practically jumped into the suitcase on its own. Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. […]
Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Over the weekend, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who represents the 18th district of Texas, announced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In her online announcement, the congresswoman revealed that she is undergoing treatment to battle the disease. “I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific […]
Andra Day: The Inspiring Rise of a Multi-Talented Star
Andra Day has made a significant impact in both the music and film industries with her soulful voice and compelling performances. She first gained widespread recognition with her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, released in 2015. The album, which features the hit single “Rise Up,” earned her two Grammy nominations and showcased her powerful […]
Doja Cat Jokes That Her “BBL Is Out Of Control” With New Photo Dump
Doja Cat complained that her “BBL is out of control” while sharing a new photo dump on Instagram over the weekend. The post encompasses a series of selfies as well as a couple of pictures of her body. In the caption, she writes: “My bbl is out of control I gotta put my cankle fat […]
Lay Bankz Marks Her Debut With New Project, “After 7”
Lay Bankz has shared her highly-anticipated debut full-length project, After 7, featuring 15 candid tracks that include her hit song, “Tell Ur Girlfriend.” That track already spent multiple weeks at #1 on Billboard’s TikTok Top 50. VaporGod and BEAM are the only two artists with guest appearances on the project. As for its title, Bankz […]