Music
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Early Black Music Awards Contenders For 2025
These acts will, at the very least, be in the audience for the 2026 Grammys, and some will certainly walk away with a trophy!
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Why Solange’s ‘A Seat at the Table’ Hits Even Better After Nine Years
From the very first note, Solange’s “A Seat at the Table” felt like it was made for us.
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The 27 Club: 13 Stars Who Didn’t Live to See Age 28
Artists from Jimi Hendrix to Robert Johnson have been added to a cultural phenomenon known as the “27 Club.”
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Breaking Down Michael Jackson’s Drama-Filled, So-Called ‘Love Life’
Here’s the tea behind the talk that kept fans guessing about Michael’s love life throughout the decades.
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The Sad Reason Teddy Riley Will Never Reunite With Guy Bandmates
Famed producer Teddy Riley was candid on Sway in the Morning about his fractured relationship with group members from Guy and the truth behind “Guy 2.0.”
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Sade’s Most Timeless Songs to Keep You Grooving to a Legend!
Sade’s music has maintained its potency decades after she burst onto the scene. This playlist delivers hits and sleepers that are definitely a vibe.
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Lil Wayne Whines About Grammy Snub, Fans Drag Him Mercilessly
As Lil Wayne vents over the Grammys snubbing “Tha Carter VI,” fans dragged the rap icon’s salty attitude, urging him to “wake up” to the industry’s pattern of overlooking him.
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Playlist: If New York City Had a Soundtrack, It’d Be These Iconic Anthems!
If New York City had a soundtrack, it would include these classic hip-hop and big band anthems that made us fall in love with the Concrete Jungle.
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2025 Fall Concert Preview: Doechii, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne and More You Can’t Miss
We’ve gathered all of the exciting music acts heading to concert venues near you this fall!
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13 Ways Ozzy Osbourne Stayed Connected to Black Folks Throughout His Career
Here’s a look at some of the moments where Ozzy Osbourne — and Black Sabbath — collided with the culture.