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Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Chlöe Bailey is teaming up with Lizzo’s YITTY brand, and the collaboration is everything we thought it would be. Fresh off slaying St. Lucia Carnival, Chlöe is the new face of YITTY’s latest Nearly Naked shapewear campaign. The “Have Mercy” singer has been “obsessed” with the brand for some time, and her obsession manifested the new collaboration. According to Chloe and Lizzo, everything started in […]

Source: Blogzworth / Radio One The Marconi Awards are back, and the 2024 finalists have been announced! Produced by the The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), this award ceremony has highlighted the world of radio for over 100 years. The organization’s mission includes providing “strong advocacy and resources necessary to advance the interests of television and radio broadcasters and build a strong future for the industry.” (NAB.org) Related: Erica Campbell […]

Source: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Getty Former President Barack Obama is undoubtedly black culture’s most likeable president of all-time. As the first African-American president, Obama’s rise to power was already groundbreaking and historic. Apart from sharing the same skin, Obama’s character, confidence, and leadership were infectious, regardless of race. Who is the coolest president of all time? The 44th president exuded a level of coolness that captivated the nation to be […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Roc-A-Fella Records‘ prime may be more than a decade behind us, but unfortunate news about the label’s ownership can still be unnerving. The label started in 1994 and was split between Jay-Z, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, and Damon Dash, but that last name won’t be associated with it much longer. Dash’s 33.3% stake in the Roc will be auctioned off by the U.S. Marshals on Aug. […]

Source: JDI Records / JDI Records   Brent Jones banks his second total and consecutive No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart as “Live Your Best Life!” ascends to the top of the Aug. 3-dated list. During the July 19-25 tracking week, the song advanced by 3% in plays among format reporters, according to Luminate. The single is the title cut from Jones’ 12-track album, released May 3. Jones wrote the song and co-produced […]

Source: Sophie Bassouls / Getty Friday marks the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, one of the most iconic figures in American literature and society, and one of the most treasured by the Black community.  His work so masterfully unpacked social issues, from what freedom must mean for all Black people—to all people—more than a generation after his death in 1987, that we can hear him in the work of Kendrick […]

The latest release of gospel songs this week (August 2) include Chandler Moore, Ryan Ellis and more. Chandler Moore released an album today titled, Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles. As you can imagine, the music was recorded live in L.A. with an energy unmatched as he and his friends and fans came together for worship. While all songs are available for streaming now, there’s a spotlight on a track […]

Source: Joi Stokes / Getty Grammy award-winning gospel powerhouse Tamela Mann gives the inside scoop on her new single and upcoming project! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE. This highly-anticipated studio album speaks to the real side of being a believer. She opens up about life’s hardships—dealing with death, depression, doubt, and so much more—but “choosing to live” for God in the midst of it! Darlene deems […]

Source: YouTube / NPR The LOX had their turn at a Tiny Desk Concert on NPR, and Hip-Hop fans are absolutely loving it if social media reactions are any indication. The Yonkers’ three-headed rap monster of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P performed with a live band, and there shouldn’t even be a question that it was fire (see: Verzuz). Over 30 years (y’all are old) in the game means […]