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Lupe Fiasco has never been afraid to share his opinion. The Chicago emcee has plenty of hot takes, and he delivers them the same passion as the rhymes on his albums. His latest take, however, may baffle the same genre purists who hold him to such a high standard. During a recent chat with Ae […]
The recent sale of a game-worn pair of Air Jordan 11 sneakers, worn by none other than basketball legend Michael Jordan himself, has sent shockwaves through the sneaker and sports memorabilia communities. These iconic kicks were worn by Jordan during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 1996. Jordan the Chicago Bulls faced off against […]
Nicki Minaj wants to make the Pink Friday 2 tour a family affair. The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper will be traveling to different parts of the world to promote her new album, but the same cannot be currently said for her husband. Kenneth Petty’s failure to register as a sex offender in Los Angeles has […]
Diss tracks have been leaking left and right. An unfinished version of Drake’s single “Push Ups” leaked hours before the official version on April 13. A few hours later, Rick Ross’ diss, “Champagne Moments,” was previewed on a DJ Akademiks live stream. The trend continued on Monday, April 15, as a leaked snippet of a […]
The first weekend of Coachella is always unforgettable and this year was no different. With Coachella’s reputation as one of the country’s biggest music festivals, the yearly event attracts people from all over. As weekend 2 approaches, anticipation builds for headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, No Doubt and Lana Del Ray, along with […]
When I heard that O.J. Simpson died, a few thoughts crossed my mind. Mostly, I needed to write about it: I have a simultaneous fascination with and disdain for football and how the game is an amalgamation of American culture—the dichotomous beauty of the game and the objective destruction of primarily Black bodies for white […]
Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer’s upcoming tour, “Love & Laughter,” is set to be a remarkable fusion of talent and friendship. Despite their different realms of entertainment, the two have shared a longstanding friendship that dates back years. Now, they’re bringing their unique gifts together for an unforgettable experience on stage. Toni’s mesmerizing voice, […]
Charlotte may not be North Carolina’s capital, but it’s certainly the largest and most visited city in the state. Often named one of the fastest growing metropolises in the United States, the “Queen City” has seen an influx of ambitious transplants and small business owners flock within its limits to make this Southern destination their […]
Over 30 years ago, a young Afro-Jamaican woman who was eight months pregnant walked into a Brooklyn hospital complaining of vomiting and a severe headache. She was examined briefly by the doctors and subsequently discharged. As the woman was being discharged, a triage nurse checked her vitals. The nurse was alarmed at the woman’s high […]
Showrunner Ranada Shepard had one goal when shaping Netflix’s new animation series, Good Times. As one of the only Afro-Latina showrunners in the adult animation space, she wanted to bring an authentic voice to the project. “It was an honor to be trusted with the reimagining of Good Times,” Shepard tells EBONY. Executive producers Norman Lear, […]