MIA Goes Off on Jay-Z, Jay-Z Goes of on Grammys, And Drake Just Goes Off. Plus, Red Carpet Disasters, And Whoopi Goldberg Invites a ‘Friend’ to Star in ‘Sister Act 3’

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2024 Grammys: Red Carpet Trainwrecks

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Last night was the 2024 Grammy Awards! And while the Grammys is an important moment for us to cheer on our favorite Black artists of the year, it’s also a time for us to cheer on the fashion. – Amira Castilla Read More

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Is Drake Mad About the Grammys, Rihanna Or Something Else Entirely?

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What—and we can’t stress this enough—the hell is going on with Drake?

The Canadian rapper seemed to be hella salty about his non-nominations at the 2024 Grammys as seen in a since-deleted Instagram Story post on Sunday, in which he said: “All you incredible artists remember this show isn’t the facts it’s just the opinion of a group of people who’s name are kept a secret (literally you can google it.) “Congrats to anybody winning anything for hip hop but this show doesn’t dictate s**t in our world.” – Shanelle Genai Read More

Jay-Z’s Shady AF Grammys Acceptance Speech Just Proved 2024 Is the Year of Radical Truth Tellers

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Blame it on Katt Williams’ interview with Shannon Sharpe or blame it on the lingering effects of a brand new year, but 2024 is the year of radical truths and truth-tellers. And if you needed further proof of that, look no further than Jay-Z—whose acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys lit the internet on fire. – Shanelle Genai Read More

Is Whoopi Goldberg Right About Beyoncé’s Grammys Snubs?

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Jay-Z’s brutally honest speech at The 66th Annual Grammys on Sunday still has everyone talking. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, the hip-hop legend dropped several truth bombs on The Recording Academy. Calling them out for never awarding his wife, Beyoncé, the Album of the Year Grammy, even though she has 32 wins—the most in history—is the moment making all the headlines. – Stephanie Holland Read More

Dee Barnes Has Something to Say About That Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2024 Grammys

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Respected hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes is speaking out following the 66th annual Grammy Awards that saw rapper Jay-Z take home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. – Shanelle Genai Read More

‘Roc Nation, You Will Crumble!’ M.I.A Places Jay Z In Custody Battle In Bizarre Social Media Rant

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First Tory Lanez’s daddy, Sonstar Peterson, insisted that Roc Nation will “crumble” after Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Then, Nicki Minaj blamed the entertainment company—founded by Jay Z—for Meg’s diss track “Hiss” alleging that they’re targeting her in a smear campaign. – Candace McDuffie Read More

Remember Bobbi Althoff, the White Podcaster Who Clowned Black Artists? Well, Alleged Cheating Rumors Led to This.

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Remember that white podcaster who went viral for her cringey attempts to clown Black rappers? Her name is Bobbi Althoff, and rumors of her alleged infidelity — with Drake of all people — may have led to her divorce. Althoff’s husband, Cory, reportedly filed first, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Althoff has denied cheating. – Candace McDuffie Read More

First Katt Williams, Then Jay-Z at the Grammys. Now, Mo’Nique Comes For Everyone on ‘Club Shay Shay’

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It’s the Year of Truth.

Between Katt Williams opening 2024 with his 58 million-views-and-counting “Club Shay Shay” interview with Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith verbally kneecapping everyone’s least favorite portly critic and Jay-Z keeping it a band at the Grammys, Black celebrities have gone thermonuclear with the messiness, and winter is barely half over. – Dustin J. Seibert Read More

Legend Tracy Chapman Singing ‘Fast Car’ with Country singer Luke Combs Became a Grammys Moment

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Music royalty kicked off the 66th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday when legendary Black queer singer/song-writer Tracy Chapman joined country music singer Luke Combs onstage to sing her 1988 hit, “Fast Car.” – Shanelle Genai Read More

The Best and Worst Moments of the 2024 Grammys

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With so many fan favorite Black artists nominated for Grammys, we expected a fantastic show. The 66th Annual Grammys weren’t the spectacle we wanted, but it was still an enjoyable event. From show-stealing performances by SZA and Fantasia Barrino, to Jay-Z instant classic acceptance speech, the 2024 Grammys offered no shortage of unforgettable moments. – Stephanie Holland Read More

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