The news of Brownsville rapper KA’s passing, also known as Kaseem Ryan, continues to shock his fans and collaborators alike. In the days since the news went viral, many in Hip-Hop are trying to make sense of the loss and find time to celebrate KA’s audio art as he intended. I am not beholden to religious doctrine nor do I invest much time in esoteric possibilities of fate, but something continues to nag […]

Source: Elsa / Getty After a more than 50-year drought, New York is back on top of the basketball world. The WNBA‘s New York Liberty were crowned champions Sunday night, securing the franchise’s first-ever title. The Brooklyn-based team entered the series heavily favorited against the Minnesota Lynx, but they didn’t make it easy, thanks to several overtime games and plenty of lead switching. Minnesota jumped out to a nine-point lead […]

Source: Kevin Mazur/VF15 / Getty Beyoncé Knowles Carter showed her ongoing love and support for her sister Solange this week on Instagram, giving us all the feels. Not only did the moment show off their unbreakable bond, but it also reminded us of their unique styles and attitudes. We love a Beyoncé and Solange moment. No one serves quite like them – together (or apart)! Our visual reminder came as […]

Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Beyonce and Ella Mai have a few things in common, including their ability to slay a suit. Both ladies were spotted wearing Retrofete’s plaid skirt suit, bringing their personal style and flavor to the classic ensemble. Beyonce and Ella Mai turn heads in the same plaid Retrofete suit Ella Mai is a vocal powerhouse who stays under the radar until its time to pop out. […]

The indescribable pride of attending a historically black college or university (HBCU) is deeply rooted. In 19th century, it was the only choice for black scholars wanting to further their education (as predominantly why institutions [PWIs] didn’t admit people of color). Now, HBCU’s are responsible for some of this nation’s most esteemed black doctors, lawyers, speakers, and change-makers—and one thing is for sure…they’re shouting out their alma maters any chance […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty GloRilla is clapping back at the haters. Yes, Sis definitely had time to respond —even while getting ready for a show. This weekend, the Memphis breakout star jumped on live with several messages for the naysayers. GloRilla’s comments responded to backlash from an old before-and-after video recently posted by Atlanta makeup artist Angelica White. GloRilla responds to backlash from an old ‘before-and-after’ makeup video. Angelica […]

Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez / @PhotosByBeanz / New York Comic Con 2024 As promised, we are back from day 3 of New York Comic Con 2024, and, spoiler alert: there was some more stellar cosplay. Saturday was another popping day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Cosplayers didn’t come to play as we saw fantastic takes on Black Panther, Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, Monkey D. […]

Source: tiktok.com/@qweenie333 Sooner or later, Karens and their Ken-tlemen Kounterparts (KKK) are going to learn that in the age where everyone is carrying around cameras in their pockets, racial profiling can and will result in consequences. On Wednesday, we reported on a Black teen in Sarasota, Florida, who recorded video footage of himself being followed and harassed by a group of white men who slang wild accusations at him, grilled […]

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Zendaya as Cher. Teyana Taylor as Dionne Warwick. Queen Latifah as Q Tip. These were just a few standout moments at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held on October 19. The star-studded event lit up Cleveland, drawing A-listers from across the entertainment world for a night of music, memories, and pure magic. The awards ceremony capped off a week full […]