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Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty Drake has been in his bag with the ICEMAN rollout, and that’s part of why the anticipation feels so high right now. ICEMAN is set to be his first solo album since 2023’s For All The Dogs, and his ninth solo studio album overall. That alone makes it a big moment. After years of Drake dropping music at a relentless pace, this one feels different […]

Source: Update: 4 PM Streamer Kishka couldn’t wait for the mountain of ice blocks to melt, and after hammering his way through it, he pulled out a blue bag that read “Freeze The World.” He then drove to Drake’s Toronto mansion, where the rapper poked his head out of the window, briefly greeting him. In the bag, Kishka discovered stacks of cash and a zine, which revealed Iceman will be […]

Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS Who did it, who done it, and who needs to quit it? If you missed the latest drop from DJ Misses on her “Trending on the Timeline” segment, grab your cup because the tea is piping hot. We know you have been scrolling, looking for the real conversations shaping our culture right now. When it comes to finding out who did […]

Icon and Image Even though the deaths of our Black music icons hit just as hard as the last one, it’s still hard to wrap our heads around losing Prince Rogers Nelson 10 years ago to the day (April 21). From mastering all aspects of musicology to redefining what it means to be a rock star through a combination of art, fashion and sex appeal aplenty, there simply was no […]

Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty The R&B conversation is heating up again, and this time it is not about beef but about bragging rights. With Usher and Chris Brown officially linking up for their upcoming stadium tour, fans are doing what they do best: debating catalogs. So the question is, who really has the better catalog — Usher or Chris? While some hoped this would turn into a Verzuz-style showdown, […]

Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty 15 Stunning Looks from Kehlani That Prove She’s a Style Icon When it comes to confidence, individuality, and undeniable presence, Kehlani never misses. Whether she’s stepping onto a red carpet, dropping a casual selfie, or delivering a full-on photoshoot moment, she has a way of capturing attention without even trying. It’s not just about looks, it’s about energy, authenticity, and a style that feels completely […]

Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Mariah Carey is not losing sleep over the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—and she made that crystal clear. TMZ caught up with the elusive chanteuse in Manhattan on Monday and asked the obvious question: was she bothered by being snubbed—again—from this year’s class of inductees? Carey, never one to over-explain, kept it short and icy: “No,” she said, brushing it off as she stepped […]

Source: Reach Media / Radio One For a quarter of a century, we have gathered on the open seas to celebrate our culture, connect with our community, and lift each other up. Now, that beautiful tradition is entering an exciting new era. Urban One recently announced the launch of the ONE Voyage Experience, a reimagined evolution of its iconic cruise. As we mark 25 years of music and community at […]

Bonnie Schiffman Photography When it comes to Black women in pop music, the standard will always be Janet Damita Jo Jackson — Miss Jackson if ya nasty! With the upcoming new biopic on the life of Michael Jackson, the eternal King of Pop and Janet’s dearly missed older brother, many will be reminded of not only his musical legacy but that of his equally iconic baby sis. It’s been recently […]