Gunna has spent the last few years doing damage control. He was arrested in relation to the YSL Rico indictment, and his decision to cop a plea deal led to debate over whether he was a “snitch.” It’s a tough label to get rid of once it’s been applied, but the Georgia rapper has done […]
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Where to Eat, Stay and Play In and Around Lexington, Kentucky
We’re fresh off the excitement of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Thousands of well-dressed folks descended upon Churchill Downs to see their favorite horse and jockey duo go for the famed honor. While most people opt to spend their Derby weekend in Louisville, we want to put you on to the city of […]
Meet the Alabama Student Working to Educate Us On Cybersecurity Breaches
Monroeville, Alabama, college student AJ Nettles has had a strong interest in and passion for technology since childhood. From as long as he could remember, he was drawn to computers and how they worked. And, well, that passion recently led him to be named one of the winners of Apple’s 2024 Swift Student Challenge, a […]
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Anthony Towns Reflects on Being Named NBA’s 2024 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion
The people love a “champ”—especially one with a social justice focus! Minnesota Timberwolves center/forward and EBONY’s July/August 2021 cover star Karl Anthony Towns has been named this year’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion. Recipients of this prestigious award are honored for their commitment to social activism while dominating the basketball court. Past recipients of this […]
Caleb Williams’ Accessories Won’t Be the Defining Factor of his Future in Chicago
The Chicago Bears are back in a position they’ve grown accustomed to over the past decade. Starting over for the Bears has been nearly as common as deep-dish pizza on a Friday night in Chitown. Chicago drafted their third “franchise saving” quarterback since 2017 when they selected Caleb Willimas of USC with the No. 1 overall pick. Unlike previous QB […]
Revving Up Style: HUGO Unleashes F1-Inspired HUGO GARAGE at Miami Grand Prix 2024″
During the thrilling weekend of the Formula 1 highspeed car racing event, HUGO GARAGE opened its doors in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, transforming into a dynamic, multi-faceted creative space inspired by the authentic mechanics workshops beloved by F1 aficionados. HUGO GARAGE transformed into a hub of bold self-expression, embracing the worlds of fashion, motorsport, music, […]
Why We Shouldn’t Fear the End of Black Twitter (Even if X Tries To Erase Us)
I remember the first time a hashtag from Twitter touched me personally. It was the 2015 Academy Award nominations and all 20 acting nominations announced were white actors. As an entertainment reporter, it hurt that I couldn’t write about talent who looked like me. And then, there it was: April Reign’s hashtag, #OscarsSoWhite. Three simple […]
Young Thug Dances To “Halftime” In Court, Makes His Lawyer Laugh: Watch
It’s no secret that Young Thug has a solid relationship with his lawyer, Brian Steel. The criminal defense attorney has been representing the rapper throughout his ongoing YSL RICO trial, which is on track to becoming the longest in Georgia’s state history. Late last month, the two of them were photographed mid-fist bump, an image […]
DJ Akademiks Teases The Release Of New Diss Records: “Waiting…”
DJ Akademiks’ profile has risen significantly since the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle started. He got sampled on a song, name-dropped on a song, and has been lionized as one of the main sources for new information. The internet personality was the one who confirmed that the battle stemmed from Lamar’s decision to turn down […]
Meek Mill References Drake And Kendrick Lamar In Bizarre X Rant
Meek Mill is a success story. The rapper has had a great career by any reasonable measure. He’s got two gold albums, two platinum albums, and several top 40 singles. Outside of the music, though, Meek has had a rougher time. He lost a battle to Drake in 2015, served prison time in 2017, and […]