Source: WWD / Getty Kanye West is getting back to his music roots, and it’s all thanks to his daughter, North West. He posted a video on Instagram, saying how North made him fall in love with music again. She asked him to make beats for her, and that’s when Kanye got back on the ASR (a classic sampler). He said he was chopping up beats by hand for her […]

Source: Handout / Epic Records It’s time for Busta Rhymes to lawyer up. He recently turned himself in on assault charges for allegedly beating up his assistant. As per TMZ, the Rap icon might need to clear his name in a court of law. On Friday (Jan. 10), Busta Rhymes apparently got into a physical altercation with his personal assistant. According to the report, he struck a gentleman named Dashiel Gables […]

Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty The Gospel Superfest is back to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a night of music, worship, and inspiration. This historic event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Morgan State University’s Murphy Fine Arts Center in Baltimore, Md. Actress Vivica A. Fox is set to host the evening that will feature dynamic performances from over 30 gospel artists. Though the full setlist hasn’t […]

Listen: We’ve seen a lot of strange Karen activity over the years. We’ve seen encounter after encounter involving the most entitled of wayward white women spotting Black people in their neighborhoods who they don’t think belong and deciding it’s their unofficial duty to mind everyone’s business but their own and weaponize tears, white fear and/ police presence in order to reinforce their non-authority. But imagine being a Black person who […]

Source: LaylaBird / Getty Welp, the day has finally come. We’ve officially entered a second term for President Donald J. Trump. The next four years promise to be a time of intense political changes that can have an intense impact on our health and emotional wellbeing. Political fatigue is a real thing and results in real and dangerous stress signs. According to the University of Michigan Eisenberg Family Depression Center, […]

Source: eakgrunge / Getty Finding the right gym can feel like dating—it’s about finding the perfect match that meets your needs and keeps you motivated to show up. Do you prefer working out solo, or are you more of a group fitness enthusiast who thrives with a trainer or fellow gym-goers by your side? These are key questions to consider as you search for your ideal spot. Whether you’re new […]

Prince Williams In the world of “My First Time,” we’ve had a handful of guests stop by with illustrious stories about, well, everything under the sun. However, our most viral visit without question happened just under a year ago when Southern rap queen Latto popped in with her hilarious tale about discovering Wagyu beef — it’s the reason why, in her words, she’ll never go back to Hamburger Helper. Thankfully, […]

Source: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / Getty Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson didn’t just attend the 2025 presidential inauguration—she made a statement. And people are still talking about it. Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired with matching earrings. Against her black ceremonial garb – and the backdrop of one of the most polarizing political moments […]

Source: JIM WATSON / Getty Trump Pardons Over 1,000 January 6 Rioters & Commutes Sentences of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Leaders President Donald Trump has marked his return to the White House by issuing sweeping pardons and commuting sentences for those involved in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. On his first full day back in office, Trump granted clemency to more than 1,500 individuals, including leaders of […]