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Tidal Gives Credit Where It’s Due by Highlighting Black Latinx Musical Icons In New Series
Tidal just launched its first animated project, Footprints, a series dedicated to celebrating the African and Indigenous roots of Latin music that are often overlooked. Episode one, which is narrated by Afro-Latinx artist Amara La Negra, highlights the work of black Latinx like Joe Arroyo and Celia Cruz. “The irony is that we could never…
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'I Make Hits': Cardi B x Fashion Nova Sells Out Immediately—Proving Her Midas Touch
We tried to warn you weeks ago…in fact, so did she. But if you were one of the unsuccessful among the throngs hoping to get their hands on a piece of Cardi B’s collaboration with online fast-fashion mecca Fashion Nova when it dropped at midnight, you’d better start stalking eBay, because that’s likely the only…
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Don’t Tell Your Cousins: Auditions Are Open for Netflix Rap Competition Show With Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I.
Netflix’s first original competition show, Rhythm + Flow, has a star-studded lineup on board as we move closer to its 10-part fall 2019 debut. The show, a rap-focused talent competition executive produced by John Legend, is one of several projects rapper and cartoon aficionado Chance the Rapper is currently associated with (no word yet on…
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Cardi's Next Collab? Kicking Up a Revival for Reebok
You may be shaking your ass to her feature on the newly released “Mi Mami” right now, but Cardi B has already moved on to her next collab—this time, as an ambassador for legacy sneaker brand Reebok. Infusing new energy into the brand’s iconic Aztrek sneaker and a few other classics, Cardi plays the ’90s…
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The Crossover Queen: Cardi B Is Named ‘Star of the Year’ by People en Español
They like it like that! Continuing her world domination, Cardi B has gotten the nod from People en Español, who named her 2018’s Star of Year. The Bronx-born, Dominican-Trinidadian rapper continues to amp up the glamour in the issue, gracing the cover in a Ralph and Russo gown that was chosen at the last minute…
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For the Culture: 2018's Pop Culture Becomes Halloween's Most Popular Costumes
Fun fact: I’ve been low-key lobbying for us, just once, to turn The Root 100 into a costume party, where all of the guests and honorees are expected to come as their favorite black historical figure or pop cultural reference. After all, our annual gala takes place close to Halloween—and it’d be an understatement to…
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‘This? It’s Fashion Nova.’ Cardi B’s Next Collab Gets a Drop Date
You better get that “Money,” Honey. Proving that no one is stopping her bags, Cardi B’s long-awaited collaboration with fast-fashion retailer Fashion Nova finally has a drop-date: Her highly-anticipated capsule collection will debut on Nov. 15! Even the most casual Cardi followers know that the entertainer and fashion lover has been a longtime wearer of…
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The Soul Train Music Awards Will Be Hosted By Besties Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold
The 2018 Soul Train Music Awards will be a throwback to the ’90s—at least as far as its hosts are concerned. Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold—real-life best friends who also played besties on the hit comedy series Martin—will host the event BET Presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards, which will air on BET in late November.…
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Moschino x H&M: Cardi B’s Favorite Designer Debuts His Latest Collab With NYC Runway Show
Subtlety has never been designer Jeremy Scott’s modus operandi; either while designing for his two-decade-old eponymous label or as creative director of Italian brand Moschino, where he’s been at the helm since 2011. During that time, the wild child designer has been credited with reviving the popularity of the 35-year-old brand, bringing his irreverent fashion…
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Cardi B Warmed Hearts With a Winter Coat Drive—and You Can, Too
When the temps sharply dropped in New York last week, Cardi B literally handed out some warmth. The Bronx-born star was spotted at the Marlboro Houses housing project in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Gravesend last Thursday, giving out free winter coats to those in need. As expected, crowds swarmed to see the reality star-turned-rapper, with…