EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBlack Artists and Musicians Who Died in 2023Tina Turner, Trugoy the Dove and Rudolph Isley are among the notable Black artists who died in 2023.ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedDecember 18, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicNew Kanye West Rant is Anti-Black, Anti-Semitic and Disturbing as HellThe 'Vultures' rapper's latest stunt is difficult to watch.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 15, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhich Iconic Rock Band Recorded Darlene Love’s Favorite Cover of ‘Baby (Christmas Please Come Home)?’The legendary singer revealed her favorite version of her Christmas classic, and we share a few of our favorites.ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 15, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicUsher Does K-Pop? Legendary Singer Teams Up With BTS' Jung Kook For 'Standing Next To You' RemixFollowing his popular Vegas residency, Usher really is having the best year ever.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 15, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhy Does Kodak Black Still Have a Music Career?The rapper was just arrested for possession of cocaine, tampering with physical evidence and improper parking.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedDecember 13, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSnoop Dogg Made How Much From 1 Billion Spotify Streams?The rapper said he had to make a change after earning less than he deserved from streaming services.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedDecember 13, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThis Rapper 'Hurt' Questlove by Turning Down 'Grammys Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop' EventA recent clip gives insight as to the likely reason why the rapper turned down the invitation.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic50 and Fresh: The Best Moments from ‘A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were among the highlights at The Recording Academy’s tribute to the 50th…ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 11, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWondering Why André 3000 Wasn't Present for Any Hip-Hop 50 Celebrations? We Have AnswersThe beloved rapper recently released a new body of work, New Blue Sun and talked about the possibility of a new rap…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 7, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicFans Need to Get Over André 3000 Not Rapping AnymoreThe Atlanta artist doesn’t like that people are upset about his recently released album, "New Blue Sun," having no…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedDecember 7, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWas Iman Shumpert Just Handed a Win in the Teyana Taylor Divorce Proceedings?This new development comes just as Taylor received a nomination for the prestigious Film Independent Spirit Award.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhat's Beef? Joe Budden Trashes NBA Youngboy's Music And Got This Wild ResponseBudden is known for his unpopular opinions and hurting rappers' feelings.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLil Nas X Is Done With Critics Who ‘Gatekeep’ JesusThe Grammy-winning "Industry Baby" singer responds to those who take issue with his new "Christian era."ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBeyoncé Delivers an Early Christmas Gift With New Song ‘My House’Ahead of the release of her concert movie, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, the superstar surprises the Beyhive with…ByStephanie HollandPublishedDecember 1, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicIs Lil Nas X Really About to Enter His 'Christian Era?'Whether he's truly turned a new leaf for his Lord and Savior or trolling, time will only tell.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 30, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSZA Won't Bow Down to Bullies Who Leak Unfinished MusicThe Grammy nominee has a strong message for the jerks who release ‘less-than-correct versions’ of her art.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 30, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicRapsody Is a Hip-Hop Pioneer. The Rest of the World Just Doesn’t Know It YetThe North Carolina MC spoke to The Root about her upcoming album, the perception of women in rap music, and her…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 30, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDespite Morgan Wallen's Racist Past, America Is Still Obsessed With Streaming His SongsThe country singer has the number one streamed song on Apple Music and Spotify this year.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 29, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKanye West Accused of 'Disgusting, Antisemitic' Lyrics in New SongThe Anti-Defamation League is claiming that the Chicago rapper made antisemitic comments on his latest song,…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 29, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'The Color Purple' Soundtrack Will Feature Usher, Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion And MoreAlicia Keys is behind the soundtrack's first single, "Lifeline."ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 28, 2023