EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicPresident Obama Defends His Annual Playlist PicksIn a recent interview, the former President set the record straight on how songs really end up on his playlistsByAngela JohnsonPublishedJune 23, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThe 5 Most Memorable BET Awards PerformancesJennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and New Edition are among those who have delivered unforgettable BET Awards moments.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 23, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKiller Mike Was Playing With Our Emotions, Says He Was ‘Teasing’ About Andre 3000 AlbumSorry hip-hop fans, there is no solo record coming from Andre 3000.ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedJune 23, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWe Have Beef! Pusha T and Jim Jones Trade Words, Reigniting Their FeudThe beef between the two veteran rappers was reignited after a new song was previewed at Pharrell’s first Louis…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 21, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicJust in Time for Hip-Hop 50, Dr. Dre Receives 1st of Its Kind ASCAP AwardThis marks the 2nd major award for the hip-hop icon in the last several months.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 21, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKylie Jenner Dragged for Listening to Tory Lanez Song He Released From JailThe Canadian rapper, who awaits his sentencing in the Megan Thee Stallion assault case, says his jail cell has…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 20, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthNPR's Black Music Month Tiny Desk Concerts Remind Us All of the Brilliance of Background SingersWith recent concerts done by Babyface, Tank, & Charlie Wilson, these musical eargasms are perfect examples of what…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 17, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicGangsta Boo's Tragic Cause of Death Has Been RevealedThe former Three 6 Mafia rapper suddenly passed away earlier this year.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 15, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSZA Slams Online Negativity Toward Lizzo, Calls for More Support: 'It's Been On My Mind for a Minute'This comes two weeks after the 'Good As Hell' singer vented her frustrations with fat-shamers on her own platform.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 15, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicTank Enters Grown Folks' Business, Sides With Babyface After Anita Baker Tour Removal'It’s really hard for me to stand by and let one of my heroes, one of the nicest human beings ever just be…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 14, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicHow Blue Ivy Got "The Ivy League" FollowingThe oldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z has stolen the spotlight from her parents recently.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDababy, Tory Lanez Allegedly Moved With Malice Against Meg Thee Stallion at 2021 Rolling Loud Miami PerformanceThis revelation comes as Lanez is due to be sentenced for shooting the 'Savage' rapper on June 13.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music Month‘The Blog Era’ Podcast Tells the Story of How the Internet Changed the Hip-Hop IndustryWith Pharrell William's co-sign, Eric and Jeff Rosenthal take a nostalgic look back at a time when blogs ran hip-hop.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthJanet Jackson, Ludacris Come 'Together Again' for Hollywood Bowl Opening NightWith a little help from special guest Ludacris, Ms. Jackson (if you're nasty) brought her Together Again Tour to Los…ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicAnita Baker Has Something to Say About That Messy NJ Concert With BabyfaceThere's a time for silence and a time for speaking up. It's safe to say Anita Baker chose the latter.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 9, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKeke Palmer Joked That Claire Huxtable From The Cosby Show Was 'Uppity.' So Why Is Everybody Mad?There are plenty of other Black sitcom hot takes we could talk about if we really want to go there. This is not one…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 7, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthNotorious Gangsta Rappers Who Became StarsMCs such as Ice Cube, Eazy E and Prodigy are some of the most beloved rappers in hip-hop history, but did you know…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 7, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicCharlie Wilson’s Tiny Desk Concert Is an R&B Masterclass Black Twitter Can't Get Enough ofThe Gap Band singer has set the internet on fire with his amazing NPR Tiny Desk Concert.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthAmber Mark Makes Expanding the Boundaries of Black Music 'Worth It'For Black Music Month, the genre-bending songstress spoke to The Root to discuss her ever-expanding sound and her…ByJay ConnorPublishedJune 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLizzo Goes Off on Body-Shamers and Twitter Trolls: 'Y'all Really Need to Touch Grass'Popular Republican talking head Candace Owen also put her two cents in yet again—even though no one asked.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 1, 2023