The 2024 BET Awards were nothing short of excellent! The award show was full of exciting performances, creative fashion, and Black girl excellence. Although men were rightfully recognized, the 2024 BE…
New Music Alert! Donald Glover Announces Last Two Projects as Childish Gambino
The wait is over! Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, announced to fans that new music is on the way. The rapper went live on his “GILGA Radio” show via Instagram Live on A…
Grab Your Coins! Missy Elliott Is Headlining Her First Tour
There’s another concert slated for summer 2024. Missy Elliott is going on tour as a headliner! The rapper, singer, and songwriter has been making sparse appearances at indie clubs and festivals,…
Artistic Journey: How Songwriter Muni Long Put Her Pen Down and Became a Full-Time Artist
For many R&B fans, “Time Machine” or “Hrs & Hrs” isn’t the first time you’ve heard of Muni Long. In fact, you’ve been listening to her for years but d…
A Charitable Queen: Alicia Keys Is Helping a NYC Performing Arts School Stay Open
New York City has been going through some budget cuts. In 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that all libraries would be closed on Sunday due to budget cuts, per Time Out. These …
SoIcy: New York City’s Museum of Natural History Honors Hip-Hop With a Jewelry Exhibit
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 …
#MarchMusicMadness: Sexyy Red’s ‘Get It Sexyy’ Release is Taking Over the Internet
March 2024 was a great month for music. With Cardi B making her solo return and Beyoncé dropping a country album, music listeners are positively overwhelmed. Now, Sexyy Red is looking to be …
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 …