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Source: (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) / (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Boosie Badazz had some choice words for Kodak Black during a recent Instagram Live. The Set It Off rapper has previously criticized Kodak for collaborating with Tekashi 6ix9ine, a move many people in the industry were not a fan of. Once Boosie noticed Yak hopped on his live, the two began trolling. Boosie doubled down on his frustration about the […]

Quentin Tarantino seemingly defended his freedom of speech rights by jabbing back at Rosanna Arquette, who critiqued the director’s n-word use in films. Instead of opening a dialogue, Quentin Tarantino took umbrage with Arquette questioning his obsession with the term. Via Deadline, Quentin Tarantino, 62, gave a statement in response to Rosanna Arquette, who recently sat down with The Times UK to discuss her career and new role in the […]

SOPA Images / Nintendo of America After the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal, Nintendo of America is now demanding a refund in a new lawsuit. President Trump was dealt one of the most significant blows of his administration when one of his key policy moves, his blatant use of reciprocal tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law, was struck down by the Supreme Court, which said […]

Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty When readers opened the latest edition of the New Yorker and saw the illustrated portrait accompanying its profile of Wunmi Mosaku, many had the same immediate reaction: Who is that supposed to be? The drawing, rendered in the magazine’s familiar editorial illustration style, shows Mosaku standing stiffly in front of shelves of apothecary jars. She wears a loose blue jacket over a plain shirt. The clothing […]

Source: Urban One Podcast Network / other Urban One Podcast Network is expanding its true crime lineup with For My Man, a new audio series adapted from TV One’s original hit show. Known for its raw, emotional storytelling, For My Man brings listeners inside the real stories of women who crossed unimaginable lines, all in the name of love.  The series explores a side of true crime that’s often overlooked. […]

Source: wee feature images womens empowerment expo 2018 / CS Teddy Riley, the legendary producer and pioneer of New Jack Swing, continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry. While many know him for iconic hits like “Rump Shaker” and “Don’t Leave Me,” a recent feature by Black America Web highlights ten songs that showcase his versatility and influence across genres. Adding to his legacy, Riley has also […]

Source: MediaPunch / Getty 10 Black Actors and Actresses With the Most Oscar Nominations The Academy Awards represent the highest honor in the film industry. Over the years, several Black actors and actresses have delivered performances so powerful that the Academy has recognized them multiple times. While opportunities have historically been limited, these performers have continued to break barriers and earn repeated recognition for their work on screen. Here are […]

Source: L. Busacca / Getty On March 9, 1997, the world lost one of the most prolific personalities to ever touch a mic when Brooklyn rap icon The Notorious B.I.G. was murdered in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California. Since his tragic demise, Biggie’s legacy has grown exponentially bigger then his famous moniker suggests. Speaking of deep cuts, Biggie definitely had a handful of classics in his catalog […]

Rosie Marks for VANS Last summer, R&B’s reigning hitmaker SZA announced that she’d be taking her singing talents over to the sneaker community as the newly-appointed Artistic Director for VANS. With much anticipation built up in the time since as fans have been wondering what her role will entail, we now are getting a glimpse at her first order of business: spearheading the brand’s signature “Off The Wall” campaign for […]