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Why Rich Homie Quan’s Death Marks the Official End of Atlanta’s Hip-Hop Reign
It’s no secret that Atlanta birthed some of Hip-Hop’s most influential artists. As a result, the southern city has been praised for having one of best scenes of Hip-Hip, reaching fans globally and oft...
Lil Wayne’s Fans Pissed He Won’t Be Superbowl Halftime Headliner in Hometown
On Sunday (September 8), Kendrick Lamar revealed that he will be headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. Considering the year Lamar has had with the massive success of his Drake d...
‘Martin,’ ‘Good Times’ and Other Black Artists, Series Snubbed by the Emmys
The 75th Primetime Emmys were a celebration of TV history. With so much groundbreaking television showcased, it was amazing to see Black winners take center stage. However, that hasn’t always been the...
Rihanna and Andra Day Look Just Alike, But Are They Related?
Andra Day, the American singer, songwriter and actress, has made quite the name for herself in Hollywood. Her debut studio album, Cheers To The Fall, was released in 2015, and Grammy nominated for bes...
Boosie Badazz Asks These Celebs For Help, Why ‘Endless Love’ By Lionel Richie and Diana Ross Is Still A Problem, Black Twitter Reacts To Glenn Close In ‘The Deliverance,’ Lizzo’s Weight Loss And More
If there’s one thing Boosie Badazz is good at, it’s running his mouth and finding himself in some sort of legal trouble. Read more…
Y’all Know if Trump Was Black, The NY Supreme Court Justice Would Have Sentenced His Behind
New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to postpone former president Donald Trump’s sentencing Friday is yet another flagrant and sickening example of how the criminal justice sys...
Great Black British Rappers You Need On Your Playlist
When it comes to the Black British music scene, there is so much talent to be discovered. From R&B to House to Garage to Rap, Black British artists have found many ways to express themselves and s...
Why Black Athletes Need to Start Canceling Kamala-Bashing White Coaches
Bruce Pearl, the head basketball coach at Auburn University, recently disparaged Vice President Kamala Harris by reposting a dishonest social media post claiming she is in favor of eliminating private...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Speaks Out About Trump’s Immunity, Barack Obama’s Brother Does The Unthinkable, Karine Jean-Pierre Claps Back At Fox Reporter, And Clarence Thomas Still Ain’t Sh*t
In the midst of a high stakes election and historic overall distrust for the nation’s highest court, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is speaking out in her first broadcasted interview...