Music
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How Ray Charles Outsmarted the Industry and Became Ultra Rich
The Genius of Ray Charles: How a Blind Artist Outmaneuvered the Industry and became a business gangsta.
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Rappers Try to Stop a Black Texas Man’s Execution Based on His Song Lyrics
Rappers are banding together to advocate for a Texas man set to be executed next month largely due to his incriminating song lyrics.
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What Happened to the ‘80s Hit Singing Group, Sister Sledge? See What Tore Them Apart
This Women’s History Month, we’re looking at the highs and lows of singing group Sister Sledge. After nearly 50 years together, the ladies are set to take the stage together again.
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Why the 2026 Awards Season Is So Exciting for Black People
Withv the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, the Actor Awards (f.k.a. the SAG Awards) happening back to back to close out February and welcome in March, respectively, and then the Oscars on March 15—let’s take a quick look back on some of this seasons Blackest moments.
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White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People
From old hits by Elvis Presley to new bops by Justin Bieber, Black writers have penned more than a handful of mainstream hit songs. Let’s take a look!
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The Tale of Vanity, Prince’s True Love Who Couldn’t Escape Her Demons
Exactly ten years after her death, we’re looking at Vanity, the singer-actress who shot to stardom in the 1980s before a tragic ending.
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The Best and Worst TikTok Theories About Beyoncé’s Upcoming ‘Act III’ Album
Thanks to Beyoncé’s recent photo dump on social media, many fans are pointing to it as potential clues for her next musical act. Let’s get into all of the best and worst breakdowns!
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How to Watch the 2026 Grammys and Which Black Stars to Root For
The 2026 Grammys go down on Feb. 1. But before it happens, let’s take a look at what you need to know, how to stream it and who’s in the running!
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The Biggest Grammy Black Fashion Trainwrecks of ALL TIME
Ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, we’re looking at some of the most outrageous red carpet looks of all time.
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The Complicated Story of Jazz Legend Miles Davis
In honor of what would have been Miles Davis’ 100th birthday this year, we’re looking back at the complicated life of the jazz legend.