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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As tributes continue to pour in over the untimely death of Wu-Tang Clan‘s Oliver “Power” Grant, a cause of death has been revealed. Unfortunately, the 55-year-old passed away from pancreatic cancer on Feb. 24, 2026. Wu-Tang Clan and Power’s family shared the cause of the essential cog in the Wu’s rise, and the founder of the Wu-Wear clothing brand, in a social media post on […]

Paramount Pictures SPOILER NOTICE: The following movie review does not contains direct spoilers for the film Scream 7, however general information in regards to the plot, characters, key climax points, prior films in the franchise and themes explored in the film will be heavily discussed. Please read at your own discretion, or after seeing the film in theaters. As February 1997 came to a close, the hit slasher flick Scream […]

Source: Getty Images Black music has always moved the culture. Without us, 85% of popular music, fashion, language, and mannerisms wouldn’t exist. The real story, though, isn’t just about the artists and tastemakers. It’s about ownership. Who controlled the masters? Who owned the publishing? Who built the infrastructure? For over a century, Black creatives have fought not just to be heard but to be paid, credited, and respected. As we […]

Source: John Phillips / Getty Afrobeats didn’t just pop up overnight. Before it was running up streams and selling out arenas in New York, London, and Paris, its foundation was being laid in West Africa decades ago. The genre itself traces its roots back to highlife in Ghana and the politically charged Afrobeat sound pioneered by Fela Kuti in the ’60s and ’70s. Afrobeat was rebellious. It was layered. It […]

Source: Brian Rasic / Getty As we all know, award-winning recording artist Prince is a timeless icon and a true legend. His music speaks for itself, which makes sense as to why it can be difficult sometimes for productions to get his music cleared, but not impossible. Two of his songs actually were cleared to be used in this year’s series finale of Stranger Things, one being the classic ‘Purple […]

Paul Natkin It’s a real queen’s birthday! The ethereal Erykah Badu makes her milestone 55th lap around the sun today (February 26), still managing to possess that same youthful spirit we all fell in love with back in 1997 when she first emerged on the scene. Even though her signature head wrap that seemed to reach the clouds is far gone — you’d easier find her rocking a mohawk these […]

Source: R1 / R1 As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Muslims around the world prepare for a period of reflection, fasting, and spiritual growth. This festive time is also an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity. One way to do so is by bridging the gap between the R&B music scene in the Arab world. In recent years, Arab R&B artists have emerged, blending traditional influences with current R&B sounds […]

Leon Bennett / Sarah Bond / Xbox Following the massive leadership shakeup at Xbox, a new report seems to place most of the blame for the gaming company’s failures squarely on the shoulders of Sarah Bond. Last week, the gaming world was thrown for a loop when news broke of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer’s sudden retirement, the installation of his replacement, Asha Sharma, and of Sarah Bond’s unceremonious resignation. Bond […]