Tha Dogg Pound was a legendary part of Death Row Records. While they lacked the crossover success of 2Pac or Dr. Dre, the duo anchored the label’s catalog with hits like “Let’s Play House” and “New York, New York.” The latter was a diss song with a Snoop Dogg chorus. The collab led to the […]
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Fashion Stylist Ty Hunter Keeps the Legacy of Eighties Black Fashion Alive in ‘Syncing Ink’
In the new play Syncing Ink, a young man pursues his dreams of becoming a rapper to impress a beautiful woman. But his journey into rhyme and hip hop takes him deeper into his legacy and purpose. International stylist Ty Hunter, who has dressed Beyoncé and Billy Porter, wanted to embody a powerful vibe to pay homage […]
Mothers of the NFL Draft Picks: Sacrifice, Resilience and Unwavering Support for Their Sons
The NFL is a highly competitive field where only the best of the best make it. Every year, hundreds of young athletes aspire to join the league and play alongside other players with the same passion for the sport. Behind every triumph lies a story of resilience, and for many new NFL players, their mothers […]
Step in Style: Mary J. Blige’s Iconic Boot Collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti Unveiled!
“Go Mary, Go Mary!” For years, fans and supporters of Mary J. Blige have eagerly awaited a collaboration combining her iconic style with a footwear collection. Her boot game has been on fire since the 90s, and the girls have wanted the formula. The anticipation reached a crescendo as rumors swirled about a potential partnership. […]
Studio Museum in Harlem Is Cementing the Success of Tomorrow’s Black Creatives Through Its New Leadership Praxis Program
The Studio Museum in Harlem stands as a sanctuary where Black culture is displayed without bounds, encouraging artistic expression void of societal limitations. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Thelma Golden who serves as Director and Chief Curator, the Studio Museum and Institute illuminates a path for the next generation of arts leaders and creators. […]
Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake’s Fans For Ruining Hip-Hop Battles
Big Daddy Kane has bulletproof pedigree. He’s one of the most influential and impressive rappers of all time. His beef with MC Shan was legendary and he helped form the Juice Crew. Big Daddy Kane knows the genre better than most people walking the planet, so when he has an opinion, it carries weight. The […]
Eminem Teases New Album With Slim Shady Newspaper Obituary
Slim Shady will return. Well, technically. Eminem is gearing up for the release of his album The Death of Slim Shady, which will be the final chapter in his alter ego’s storyline. The catch is, like the title suggests, Slim is dead. The teaser that announced the album was structured like an old procedural show, […]
ASAP Ferg’s Name Change Has Fans Theorizing That He Left ASAP Mob
ASAP Ferg is the second-biggest member of ASAP Mob. Rocky will always be the biggest, since he broke through first, but Ferg proved that the crew had staying power. He’s been the most consistent member of ASAP Mob in terms of output and guest appearances. At least, he was. The rapper recently put out a […]
DJ Mustard And His Girlfriend Are Expecting Their First Child Together
DJ Mustard is having a great year so far. The producer was already in the limelight thanks to his recent Kendrick Lamar collaboration, and now he’s confirmed that he will be having a child with his girlfriend, Brittany Stroud. The pregnancy was confirmed via Stroud’s Instagram on Mother’s Day. She posted a series of text […]
Nas Will Collaborate With Robert De Niro On First Ever “De Niro Con”
Nas was one of the quintessential mafioso rappers during the 1990s. He dove headfirst into mobster iconography during the second half of the decade, so it makes perfect sense that he’d have an affinity for one of the most iconic mobster actors of all time: Robert De Niro. Nas and De Niro have worked on […]