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Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty The dynamic soca artist Machel Montano is being honored with an exhibit on his life and career at the Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The exhibit will be at the library from Aug. 22 to Sept. 12.

Source: MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images / Getty Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon continues to grow, expanding into new avenues and new cities. The West Coast legend’s family is keeping his legacy alive by expanding the Marathon Burger franchise into Las Vegas. The new location will mark the family-run business’ first burger restaurant with a drive-thru. Nip’s brother, Blacc Sam, shared the news, explaining why Sin City has always held […]

✕ Chris Tucker ain’t just a comedian; he’s a whole moment. From Smokey on that porch in Friday to running his mouth all over Rush Hour, this man gave us lines we still quote to this day. Now he’s back home in Atlanta on his own business, using his Chris Tucker Foundation to put money behind scholarships, Morehouse, and families that need a hand. He’s throwing a comedy show, then […]

Source: Venla Shalin / Getty Gunna has been named Under Armour’s official global ambassador and P-Star creative director, adding another major fashion move to his résumé. The Atlanta star has been rocking UA for some time, making the partnership a natural fit. As Wunna continues his health journey by staying active and paying closer attention to his diet, the collaboration aligns with his lifestyle and evolving brand.  The partnership includes […]

Source: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images / Getty Some artists sing a song. Latimore lives inside it. This soul singer and keyboardist spent five decades turning heartache, humor, and grown-folks wisdom into music that still fills dance floors and quiet living rooms alike. His “country-soul” sound—part deep blues, part smooth R&B, all honesty—earned him a place in the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017. We are sad to report that the Blues/Southern […]

Source: HBO Max / HBO Max [WARNING: This recap contains spoilers for episode 2 of Lanterns] We’re only two episodes in, and it’s clear that Lanterns didn’t come to play. They managed to pack so much into one hour of television without it feeling overstuffed. So let’s just get into it, y’all. I’m probably going to keep saying this every week, but dear lord, they nailed the casting of Hal […]

Source: Alison Buck / Getty Janie Bradford Hobbs, a pioneer at Motown Records who co-wrote the company’s first hit, died over the weekend at the age of 87. Her family announced that she passed on August 21 in Los Angeles, following an extended illness. Related | Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2026 Bradford Hobbs made her mark in Motown early when the record label was […]

The Formula Entertainment Group It takes a certain fearlessness to open up your life to the lens of reality television, and yet season after TV season we see hundreds of fresh faces willing to step up to the challenge. You may have noticed newcomer KJ Dillard in the latest season of Summer House on Bravo, adding not only a much-needed dose of melanin to the cast but also showing bravery […]

Source: Getty / General Two of the most important record labels in Southern Hip-Hop history are joining forces this fall. The Cash Money & No Limit Tour kicks off its run in Houston on Friday, September 11, at Toyota Center, making H-Town the first stop on the tour. The lineup brings together Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G., Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X, Mac, Fiend, Mercedes, Mr. Serv-On and […]