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Source: Reach Media / Urban One Some songs just create instant nostalgia. If you allow us to walk you 17 years back for a bit, the South was going up for an up-and-coming ATL rapper by the named of Yung L.A. and his infectious B Franks-produced debut single, “Ain’t I.” Recorded in January 2008, it would take a full 10 months before it saw an official release and music video […]

Source: m-imagephotography / Getty Despite the threat of book bans and the disinvestment in marginalized stories, the bookshelves at your local bookstore will still be lined with Black stories this Spring. Dozens of Black authors are turning their struggles, triumphants and unique journies into Black memoirs that will inspire you all year long. From Hollywood matriarch Tina Knowles to civil rights activist Tamika Mallory, their personal diaries will become open […]

Sen. Cory Booker wrote himself in the U.S. Senate history books by delivering the longest speech in the chamber on record, eclipsing the record of Sen. Strom Thurmond’s filibuster by a good measure. As Sen. Cory Booker concluded his marathon speech, many on social media, especially X, are showing high approval for the New Jersey politician’s herculean effort. Sen. Cory Booker,  55, took to the U.S. Senate floor on Monday […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Cardi B is fulfilling a lifelong dream with her new partnership alongside California-based fashion and lifestyle retailer Revolve Group. The Grammy-award-winning rapper is gearing up to launch her own apparel line along with several beauty brands under the new venture, and she has her eyes set on “becoming a billion-dollar fashion and lifestyle” powerhouse, according to her latest interview with WWD. “People have been expecting both […]

Source: Drake / Youtube To say that 2024 was a rough year for Drake would be an understatement. From taking the most devastating “L” of his career at the hands of Kendrick Lamar to being mocked for suing anyone he could for promoting “Not Like Us,” 2024 was less than a banner year for the King of The North. Still, Drizzy isn’t throwing in the towel on his career and […]

Source: Omar Vega / Getty Rapper JT is giving the girls all of ’90s fine and nostalgic Hip-Hop iconic fashion realness with her most recent Instagram post. And we’re here for it. Slaying a recent appearance, the City Cinderella served an exaggerated fur bikini moment paired with matching thigh-high Alaia boots and platinum blonde hair that took the entire look to all levels of fly. Everything about this look does […]

Source: John Nacion / Getty Kevin Hart pulled off a crazy April Fools’ stunt when he dropped a Tiny Desk NPR performance as his rap alter ego, “Chocolate Droppa.” Nobody saw it coming, but Hart went all in, delivering what he called “real rap RAW” with all the energy and humor you’d expect from him. For those who forgot, it’s been over nine years since Droppa dropped his debut mixtape, […]

Source: Jeff Spicer / Getty We’re just a little over a week away from the release of the upcoming espionage thriller The Amateur. Earlier this week (March 31st), the cast and filmmakers of the 20th Century Studios film linked at London’s Odeon Luxe Leicester Square to celebrate the movie’s European premiere. Continue reading to check out photos from the star-studded event.  The Amateur follows Charlie Heller (played by Rami Malek), a brilliant, but […]

Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty You’re out with your family, soaking up the spring vibes under D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms. The kids are striking a pose, the camera’s clicking, and boom—President Barack Obama, one of the most history-making presidents to ever do it—casually strolls into your shot like it’s no big deal. Yes, that happened to one family recently. President Obama, the blueprint for “cool, calm, and collected,” unintentionally walked […]