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Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Big Sean attended the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s The Six Triple Eight with his mother, proudly honoring his late grandmother’s legacy. Read more and watch a clip posted by Strong Black Lead inside. Netflix’s newest film The Six Triple Eight was released Dec. 6 on the streaming platform. The Tyler Perry-directed film is based upon an article titled, “Fighting a Two-Front War,” by […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty R&B artist Lloyd is making headlines after surprising fans as the special guest at Usher’s recent show in Miami, staging the stage with a brand-new look.  The ‘Tru’ singer’s hair (a head of coils, which he often wore out or in braids, then later transitioned to locs) has been a staple of his public image for decades. Naturally, the crowd seemed shocked to see it […]

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Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty When it comes to making fashion statements, Ciara is the lead. The Atlanta native recently stepped out in a vintage Pittsburg Steelers Starter jacket that took us back to the nostalgic 1990s, and now we wish we had kept our coats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) You probably heard of Starter jackets if you were raised in the 1990s. […]

Source: Svitlana Hulko / Getty End-of-year sales make our hearts skip a beat. We love when brands clear out their inventory by offering significant savings on their must-have items. And with up to 50% off on beauty and haircare products, this marks the perfect time to stock up on your favorites without breaking the bank. If your fingers are still itching to “add to cart,” we’ve got you covered. Here […]

Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Tia Mowry opens up about life after her marital split in her new Essence cover story. The 46-year-old star is ready to step into a new chapter of life, one where self-care and happiness take center stage, following her emotional and public divorce from ex-husband Cory Hardrict in 2022.  In some ways, parting from Hardrict, with whom she shares two children, has allowed Mowry to “spread her wings” and rediscover […]

Source: Deagreez / Getty Music—praise in particular—has been uplifting, inspiring, and encouraging God’s children for generations. 2024 was no exception. We figured there’s no better way to bring in 2025 than with playlist suggestions that do just that. Christian artists everywhere dropped powerful worship and inspiration projects this year that resonated with audiences worldwide. From anthems with a banging beat to traditional ballads, these tracks brought us closer to the […]

  Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Rap concerts have become some of the most profitable events in the music industry, and 2024 is proving no exception. With fans flocking to stadiums and arenas worldwide, the genre continues to demonstrate its incredible earning power. From large-scale solo tours to collaborative extravaganzas, rap artists are raking in millions, redefining live music revenue records.   This year alone, rap tours have collectively grossed […]

Source: pgLang What a year we had in rap music! Career-altering beefs, debut projects that gave promising hope for the genre’s future and the official rise of sisters doing it for themselves all contributed to this being one of the most memorable eras in hip-hop history. When it came to the album releases we saw this year, it felt like everyone put their best foot forward in the booth to […]