The ’90s, also known as the ‘Golden Era of hip hop’, had the most effortless music out of all the decades. It is nearly impossible for millennials to not be inspired by ’90s en…
GET TO KNOW TEMS – BET’S 2022 BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
The 2022 BET Awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, CA last night. Award-winning actress, writer, and producer Taraji P. Henson played host to the live event’s elit…
Throwback Album of the Week: Why Beyoncé’s 4 is Criminally Underrated
When it comes to powerful women in the music industry, Beyonce is definitely at the top of that list, and her extensive and diverse discography is proof of that. In every album she has released, Beyon…
Beyoncé – The Master of Art: Decoding Her Best References!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is the queen and master of art referencing. From Italian Renaissance to Afro-Futurism, she has taken elements from it all to create her own visual language. A piece of art…
Beyoncé is Coming, We Just Don’t know How with “RENAISSANCE”
If anyone can mobilize the masses, it’s Beyoncé. Whether it is to our computer screens, our wallets, or to learn some choreography – we move. To conclude her series of marketing hints, inc…
Nicki Minaj is the First Woman to Headline Rolling Loud New York
The Queen Nicki Minaj will make her return to her hometown of Queens, New York to headline Rolling Loud New York for the first time. Nicki will headline the ever growing festival along with A$AP Rocky…
Lizzo Has Released a New Version of “Grrrls” Following Backlash About the “Ableist” Slur in the Original
Lizzo has changed the lyrics on her single titled “Grrrls”. The American singer, rapper, and songwriter on Monday said she is changing the lyrics to “Grrrls” following criticis…
Brandy Responds to Jack Harlow with Diss on His Own Track
In a recent HOT 97 interview, Jack Harlow admitted he didn’t know Brandy and Ray J were related. Social media users flamed Jack for the blunder, blaming it on youth, lack of industry awareness, …
The Best “IT Girl” Songs Thus Far
Ravyn Lenae, Leikeli47, Rubi Rose, Megan Thee Stallion, and more have released bomb tracks that make you feel like that girl! The ladies have provided us with different tracks to help us gain confiden…
25 Years and Still Going Strong: How Selena’s Style and Charisma Impacts Culture Today
27 years ago today, we lost Selena Quintanilla, the 23-year-old Queen of Tejano music. Selena, a biopic about the late singers’ life, was released two years after her death. This month makes the film …
Black Women Rock! 10 Inspiring Black Women You Need to Keep Your Eyes On
Black women have been the blueprint for just about everything. From music to fashion and everything in-between, we are constantly giving flowers to Black women of the past and present. Today, we recog…
From Peaches Monroee, to Khae, Meet the Black Women Behind Your Favorite TikToks
There’s a long history of Black creators creating trends without being properly credited for their work. Kayla Newman, better known as Peaches Monroee, came up with the catchphrase “on fle…