Jewelry has long been a part of the hip-hop culture. Not only is it fashionable, but it also represents different eras of the genre and spurs pop culture trends. Many pieces have become personal stapl…
Welcome to the Future: Meet the Black Women Taking Over Country Music
Look, we love Beyoncé Knowles-Carter — she’s Queen B. However, she is not the face of Black country music. After the release of her two singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em,…
Timeless Artistry: These 5 Erykah Badu Songs Are a Testament to Her Versatility
The “Queen of Neo-Soul,” Erykah Badu, is a force to be reckoned with. She entered the music industry in the late ’90s and took off running. Her 1997 debut album, “Baduizm,̶…
Justice Is Served! A Brooklyn Federal Jury Finds Two Men Guilty of Jam Master Jay’s Murder
As one-third of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, Jam Master Jay was a beloved community member. His death shocked the world, with many calling for the capture of the suspects involved. For nearly …
The Downfall of Diddy: Rumors, Allegations, and Lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been considered an elite figure in the music industry and a business mogul. His public image has drastically changed since a November 2023 lawsuit filed by his forme…
Teyana Taylor’s Artistry is Unmatched
We first met Teyana Taylor when she was just 16 years old. She has one of the most legendary episodes of MTV’s “My Sweet Sixteen.” Since the 2007 episode, Taylor has entered several …
Make It Right: A List of Black Artists Who Deserve Grammys
Once Jay-Z voiced his critique of The Grammy Awards that highlighted the Album of the Year snubs against his wife, Beyoncé, the debate over The Recording Academy’s recognition of Black artists i…
Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion Feud: A Recap
The hip-hop world is heating up! An ongoing beef between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion finally reached a head. After years of subliminal shots and social media rants, the two have released diss …
All the Disses in Drake’s Latest Album, ‘For All the Dogs’
Drake’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs”, dropped on October 6th and has caused quite a stir. Beyond the album’s reviews and public opinions, Drake has stirred controve…
Revolt World: Was It Worth It?
The first-ever Revolt World was held this past weekend and gave the culture so much to talk about! The event was held in Atlanta, GA, and came at the perfect time of year. The event, organized by Didd…
Has Hip Hop Truly Evolved for the Better?
Since the 1980s, hip-hop has wielded its dominance over the music industry and spurred many trends within popular culture. Born in 1973 through the groundbreaking efforts of visionaries like DJ Kool H…
Hip-Hop: Are the Lyrics on Trial?
When the news of rapper Young Thug’s arrest was made public, shockwaves were sent through the rap and hip-hop communities. It was even more shocking when news broke that he was being charged wit…