The 15th Anniversary of Kanye’s 'Fuck Higher Education' Album
On February 10, 2004, Kanye West, aka Yeezy, released his debut album, The College Dropout. The album remains a classic…
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Jennifer Lopez's Motown Tribute at the Grammys Gentrified the Genre
During Black History Month 2019, the Recording Academy decided to gentrify Motown by having Jennifer “Don’t Be Fooled…
No Drake, Childish Gambino or Kendrick Lamar? Basically, Cardi B Is Putting on the 2019 Grammy Halftime Show
It’s about that time—the 2019 Grammys ceremony is coming up soon! However, it looks like the awards show deemed…
After That Super Bowl Halftime Show, It's Safe to Say Black Girls Are Not Like You, Maroon 5
Can you believe it? It’s been 15 years since the phrase “wardrobe malfunction” entered our respective lexicons.
In 1st Appearance Since Attack, Jussie Smollett Performs Live in LA; Says Now Is the Time to Be 'Blacker and Gayer'
Jussie Smollett may be bruised, but he isn’t broken. The 35-year-old made his first public appearance on Saturday night…
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Join Forces to Create More Opportunities for Women in Music
While female recording artists have always been at the forefront of the music industry, it’s behind the scenes where…
Mike and Slim of 112 Talk Super Bowl Halftime Show Erasure, Favorite Video Look, and Their Rivalry with Jagged Edge
The evolution of 112 has been an intriguing one, going from the “good boys” of the Bad Boys fraternity to the…
Chance the Rapper Joins the Backstreet Boys for a Super Bowl Commercial—and Folks Don’t Want It That Way
True life: I love hot chips.
Black Myself: Rhiannon Giddens Forms Supergroup ‘Our Native Daughters’ and Reclaims the Soul of Country Music
Four women. In 1966, Nina Simone famously sang the strikingly diverse yet intersecting narratives of four…
It's Her Turn: Diana Ross to be Honored at the 2019 Grammys, Will Perform Live
Can you feel a brand new day?!
Spotify Quietly Enabled a Feature to Allow Listeners to Literally Mute R. Kelly
The #MuteRKelly movement, founded by Oronike Odeleye and Kenyette Barnes, has rightfully been on these streaming…
Grammy-Winning R&B Singer-Songwriter James Ingram Dead at 66
The music industry has suffered another incredible loss. R&B singer-songwriter James Ingram has died.
Kanye West Takes Credit for 'Revitalizing' Jay-Z's Career, Sues Roc-A-Fella Records and EMI
For the longest I attributed the schism between Jay-Z and MAGA mascot Kanye West to a sibling rivalry of sorts. But it…
'Godfather of Black Music' Clarence Avant to Receive Salute To Industry Icons Honor at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammys Party
As we prepare for the 2019 Grammys, first things first: Clive Davis’ traditional pre-Grammys gala. And this year, he’ll…
Best Part: H.E.R. to Perform at 2019 Grammys
H.E.R. will be aiming to give you the “best part” of the Grammys this year.
Weezer Sits On the Passenger Side of TLC's Ride, Covers 'No Scrubs'
If you whitewashing a TLC hit, oh yes, Weezer, I’m talking to you...
Teyana Taylor’s ‘WTP’ Music Video Deserves 10s Across the Board
From the moment I heard Teyana Taylor’s “WTP” from her K.T.S.E. (Keep That Same Energy) album, I was in love.
Born to Flex: Cardi B Signs Las Vegas Residency for Spring 2019 [Updated]
Cardi is heading to the strip. Nope, not her previous gig, but the Las Vegas block where everything stays.
If It Isn't Love, Why Are Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe Singing and Dancing This Way?
If you love New Edition, get into NEW New Edition.