Music
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John Legend’s Bigger Love Wraps Black Joy, Nostaglia and More in a Pleasing Bow
John Legend’s latest musical offering Bigger Love couldn’t have come at a better time. The EGOT-winner’s 16-song album, which officially drops today, invokes the timelessness of his debut, 2004’s Get Lifted, with an updated flair fitting the vein of 2020’s versatile musical landscape. The 41-year-old says Bigger Love is a “celebration of love, joy, hope…
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Michelle Obama to Co-Host The Roots Picnic's Virtual Concert
The Roots Picnic, which was supposed to be held in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on June 3, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 13th annual celebration is going to be livestreamed via YouTube on June 27, and it will be co-hosted by none other than Michelle Obama. She and her nonpartisan organization When…
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Looking for Things to Do on Juneteenth? We've Got You Covered
This Friday is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, so even if you’re trying to keep your distance from others, there are still a few ways you can celebrate this monumental occasion. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this particular weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips, and…
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LL Cool J's "Rock The Bells" Expands Into a Web Destination Celebrating Hip-Hop's Trailblazers
LL Cool J’s longtime brand Rock The Bells is expanding itself as a website dedicated to celebrating the icons and trailblazers in hip-hop culture. The site will provide visitors and fans with “content, commerce and experiences” through a series of articles, podcasts, products and more. According to a press release for the site obtained by…
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Teyana Taylor Features Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill on The Album, Which Arrives on Juneteenth
Teyana Taylor’s third studio LP will arrive at the end of this week. With its straightforward title, The Album drops Juneteenth (June 19) and is expected to feature a slew of big names as musical guests. The native Harlemite announced on Instagram that the project will feature 23 different songs split into five “studios,” each…
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Gucci Mane May Leave Atlantic Records After Claiming They're 'Polite Racist'
Will Gucci Mane be parting ways with his record label Atlantic Records due to racism? In a now-deleted tweet sent over the weekend, the Atlanta rapper claimed that the people who work there are “polite racist,” and encouraged other artists in the industry to follow suit. According to his tweet, he plans on making July…
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Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch Lead 2020 BET Award Nominations; Show To Broadcast On CBS Too
Musicians Drake, Roddy Ricch, and Megan Thee Stallion lead the nomination pack for the 2020 BET Awards, which is set to air live across ViacomCBS networks including BET, BET HER, and CBS on June 28 at 8 p.m. ET. Drake is up for wins in six categories, including Male Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the…
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H.E.R. Debuts Chilling New Protest Song, 'I Can't Breathe'
During an appearance on IHeartRadio’s Living Room Concert Series, H.E.R. performed a new protest song titled ‘I Can’t Breathe.” The live-streamed event, which took place on June 10, helped raise money for Meals on Wheels and the Urban League, the latter of which garnered over $75,000 in donations. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist noted…
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Seminars and Concerts and STEM, Oh My: Here Are Some Virtual (And In-Person) Events to Check Out This Weekend
This weekend is much like the last and will be a lot like the one after it. While the weather is warming up, it’s still important to practice proper social distancing protocol. If you don’t have any plans to keep yourself occupied this particular weekend, social media is chock full of entertainment at your fingertips,…
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When Will There Be a LGBTQ Renaissance in Rap?
In the last few years, there have been progressive strides towards the visibility of female rap artists. In 2017, Cardi B became the first female rapper in nearly 20 years to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart (after Lauryn Hill). Since then, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion have also had No.…