Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Reports are circulating that legendary Hip-Hop producer and Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti has allegedly suffered another stroke. While details remain scarce, social media is ablaze with speculation, with many fans and industry insiders rallying behind the 54-year-old music mogul. Reps for Gotti have yet to confirm or address the situation, leaving questions about his condition unanswered. This news follows Gotti’s previous health struggles, including […]

Source: Getty / Reach Media Inc. Black love hits different. It’s more than just romance—it’s culture, resilience, and history. From the many ways we hold each other down, build each other up, love unapologetically, and everything in between, there’s something powerful about seeing melanated couples thrive. In a world that hasn’t always valued or protected Black love nearly enough, celebrating it—especially in February—feels just due.  RELATED: 10 Black Dating Apps For […]

Source: Sean Zanni / Getty The 2025 Met Gala is going to be very Black, as is any truly fashion-forward moment. The members of the 2025 Met Gala host committee have been announced, and included are OutKast’s Andre 3000, fashion icon Dapper Dan, R&B crooner Usher and many more. For those unaware, each year the Met Gala marks the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring fashion exhibition. For […]

Source: Jason Armond / Getty Trayvon Martin would have been celebrating his 30 today and his passing still resonates with so many Black Americans.  Trayvon Martin never asked to be the face of a movement; he never asked to be a martyr. But, his untimely death has had a lasting impact on our discussions about systemic racism and gun violence. Scholarships were created in his name, laws were scrutinized in […]

Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty Doechii’s love affair with face tape is giving what it needs to give—beauty, snatchedness, and unapologetic confidence. Most think of face tape as a discreet beauty hack to create a lifted look, but Doechii has turned it into a signature statement.  Whether on stage, walking the red carpet, or attending major events, the energetic femcee boldly wears her face tape for all to see. […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty The 2025 Met Gala is only a few months away, and VOGUE Magazine has unveiled the official dress code for the super-fashionable event. Over the past few years, we have seen fashion ranging from the classic to the avant-garde and everything in between. However, this year’s dress code goes back to the basics. Titled “Tailored for You,” the dress code looks to have a focus […]

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital Top 25 Firsts by Black Artists in Country Music History Country music has a deep history, but it hasn’t always been the most inclusive genre. Despite the challenges, Black artists have broken barriers, set records, and reshaped the industry. Their contributions range from chart-topping hits to historic firsts at the Grand Ole Opry. This list highlights 25 groundbreaking moments that changed country […]