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SZA was spotted online slamming the White House for using a portion of the singer’s music for an ICE ad that referenced “cuffing season” in support of their mission. SZA referred to the White House’s use of her music as “Evil n Boring.” SZA previously appeared on Saturday Night Live in 2022 as its musical guest with Keke Palmer serving in the host role. The “Big Boys” skit featured Palmer […]

Source: Hip-Hop Wired / HipHopWired.com ✕ When the title of Hip-Hop Wired’s latest digital interview series is LIVE WIRE, it makes perfect sense to have an artist who embodies that type of energy to kick things off. And Lola Brooke doesn’t disappoint, as she sat down with The Morning Hustle host Lore’l as the focus of the premiere episode. Lore’l didn’t waste any time highlighting the “Neighborhood Hero” rapper’s fearlessness. […]

Source: Jupiterimages / Getty Growing up Black in the ’90s and 2000s meant holiday wish lists loaded with toys that felt like magic the second they hit the shelves. For many of us, Christmas morning was about claiming a slice of childhood joy, creativity, and culture. Check out some of the toys every Black kid secretly prayed to find under the tree back in the day. One post recently talked […]

Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Ryan Coogler’s acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema and Television turned into one of the most heartfelt moments of the night—and a rare public window into the deeply personal partnership behind his work. ✕ Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). Held Tuesday evening at the Fairmont Century Plaza in […]

Source: Rick Diamond / Getty Meek Mill returned home this past weekend for a huge concert that had the whole city of Philly on lock. Meek Mill and Friends had special guests such as G Herbo, Rob49, & YK Niece. Even the OG’s Beanie Sigel & Freeway came out and showed love. The most shocking guest of the night had to be when Young Thug came out and performed “We […]

Source: XNY/Star Max / Getty Busta Rhymes was trying to enjoy the vibes at Art Basel in Miami before being met with a buzz kill. Content creators were outside trolling celebrities for clicks and viral moments. There are certain people you may be able to get away with those shenanigans, but Busta is not one of them. A shameless TikTok prankster approached the Hip-Hop legend and asked to take a […]

After everything that Brandy and Monica, two pioneers of the ’90s R&B era who once saw themselves at odds, had to get through personally in order to currently come together as a duo for their well-received The Boy Is Mine Tour, nobody would’ve thought that it would result in yet another beef with one of their chanteuse contemporaries. Especially when that chanteuse just so happens to be Beyoncé. RELATED: Norwood […]

Source: C Brandon / Getty Soul singer Alexander O’Neal and his wife are hospitalized after an early morning apartment fire in Minnesota on Friday (Dec.5). As reported by KARE 11, a fire broke out in a third-floor unit at the Willoway Apartments in Burnsville. A neighbor spotted the fire at around 1:30 am and called 911. Burnsville Fire officials immediately called a three-alarm alert to bring in additional help from […]

Source: Dominik Bindl / Getty Pharrell’s Political Remarks Spark Outrage. And a Rebuttal… Pharrell Williams is setting the record straight. After sparking debate with comments on politics and division in America, the Grammy-winning producer and Louis Vuitton creative director used his platform at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards to respond. He didn’t hold back a bit. While accepting the FNAA “Shoe of the Year” award for his Adidas collaboration, […]