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Bernard Smalls / Getty Images / Russell Simmons / Bill Gates Known creep Russell Simmons wants Black people to put some respect on Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates’ name. During a recent livestream, probably from his hideout in Bali, Russell Simmons put on his cape for Bill Gates because he feels the entrepreneur and philanthropist isn’t getting enough credit for the many lives he saved. Simmons shared his thoughts […]

✕ The legendary comedian, actor, and MTV icon Bill Bellamy caught up with Love and R&B host KG Smooth to talk about his latest run, his legacy, and the moments that shaped him. On Tour, On Point, and Keeping It Real Bellamy is currently rolling through his Top Billing 2026 tour, with stops at the Arlington Improv from August 28th through the 30th. He’s using the road to sharpen material […]

Paras Griffin / Vinnie Zuffante / Ray Tamarra / Getty 25 years ago today (August 31), 22-year-old singer and actress Aaliyah was officially laid to rest in New York City after the tragic plane accident that took her life and eight others less than a week prior on August 25, 2001. In the two-and-a-half decades since, her death is still a subject of pain and unanswered questions that has even […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Hotties on the hotline! Radio may have evolved, but one thing hasn’t changed: the women behind the mic are still that girl. We’re celebrating the broadcast bombshells who play our favorite jams, interview the hottest stars, lace listeners with giveaways, and get us through the day while melting the gram with morning/midday slays. Over the years, radio has moved far beyond FM waves into podcasting, […]

NickyChulo / Big Enough Home We know him for Academy Award-winning performances in Moonlight and Green Book, not to mention a range of prominent roles that’ve made him a staple in Black Hollywood — justice for Blade! However, digging deeper into the lore of actor Mahershala Ali will unearth his former rap career as Prince Ali under the Bay Area record label, Hieroglyphics Imperium. While we only got two albums […]

St. Louis Post-Dispatch We’re sending prayers to music icon Lionel Richie following reports that he checked himself into intensive care at a St. Louis hospital over the weekend. The Oscar-winning singer had just finished performing at The Muny in a show where he definitely seemed to be giving his all to the packed stadium of fans. RELATED: Piano Pioneers: 20 Black Musicians Who Also Excelled As Pianists According to TMZ, […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty What would have been Michael Jackson’s 68th birthday gives us a beautiful reason to pause and remember. Not just the moonwalk, not just the sparkling glove, and not just the record-breaking albums—but the heart behind the music. Because here’s the thing we sometimes forget: Michael Jackson didn’t just want us to dance. He wanted us to look in the mirror. He wanted us to heal the […]

Motive Studio / Iron Man Another day, another leak, only it’s not Grand Theft Auto 6 this time, but EA Motive’s highly anticipated Iron Man game. It’s been crickets since EA announced an Iron Man game was in development almost 4 years ago. The Iron Man game was one of three Marvel Games in production, including a now-canceled standalone Black Panther game and delayed 1943: Rise of Hydra, which will […]

As the daughter of Grammy-winning singer Brandy, Sy’Rai Smith comes from a family with deep roots in entertainment, but she’s carving out her own path through community, visibility, and a growing commitment to her craft. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty BOSSIP had an exclusive listen to the EP at a listening party held in Atlanta, GA, where we learned about the production and Sy’Rai’s creative journey. Like many other creatives, […]