Source: Robert Smith / Getty There was no need to look “where them fans at” this weekend because they were all surrounding Niecy Nash. The 55-year-old actress rang in another trip around the sun with a stylish, high enery rodeo-themed birthday and attendees brought their fans, boots, and spurs for the occasion. According to recap pictures and video online, no detail was spared from the highly anticipated event. There was […]

Source: John Lamparski / Getty On Feb. 21, the Hip-Hop world was saddened to learn that the mother of the legendary Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, had passed away at the age of 78 years old. Her funeral service was held Wednesday (March 12), at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City almost 30 years after it held the service to lay her son, Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, to […]

Source: Getty / General Diddy made another court appearance this week. The mogul has pleaded not guilty to two superseding indictments. As per Vulture, Diddy appeared in federal court Friday (March 14) to hear some updates regarding his sex trafficking case. Additionally, he was formally accused of added charges related to his business practices. Prosecutors allege that he threatened employees with bodily harm if they did not assist in facilitating his […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Doechii’s song “Anxiety” is a global viral sensation. And now, the melodic earworm has officially reached nostalgic proportions—with a little help from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Will Smith and Tatyana Ali took to social media to re-create a popular scene from the ’90s hit sitcom. In the original clip, Tatyana is dancing in her room with her Walkman, completely lost in the music. Will […]

Source: Starz / Power Book III: Raising Kanan Kanan (MeKai Curits) and Raq (Patina Miller) are both learning it won’t be business as usual, as Unique (Joey Bada$$) continues plotting revenge on everyone he feels betrayed him. Marvin (London Brown) continues to make moves on his own, but that might come back to bite him in the a** and Lou-Lou (Malcolm Mays) is finally clean and is returning to his […]

Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Jackée Harry has always been that girl. Before social media had timelines, before “it girl” was even a term, and before we had entire aesthetics created around confidence, soft girl life, and glamour—we had Jackée. She was the blueprint for the original “it girl.” Her fits slayed, her hair and makeup were flawless – and her body was tea. And in case anyone forgot, Jackée […]

Source: Westend61 / Getty Success is a word that carries so much weight. From the time we’re young, we’re taught that success looks a certain way—climbing the corporate ladder, earning a steady paycheck, getting married, having kids, buying a house, and securing a retirement plan. It’s a checklist that’s been laid out for us before we even have a chance to ask ourselves: What does success actually mean to me? […]

Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty In its ongoing effort to convince white people — the most socially and economically privileged and dominant racial group in the Western world — that they are an oppressed people while denying the actual systemic racism that exists in America, the Trump administration has targetted 45 colleges with allegations of  “race-exclusionary practices.” According to Axios, the Department of Education announced Friday that it is investigating nearly four […]

Source: Shatimah Brathwaite, @capturedbyshatimah / Shatimah Brathwaite, @capturedbyshatimah The controversy surrounding the selection process for brand trips has escalated in recent years, coinciding with the fluctuating prominence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As brands strive to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity, the criteria and decision-making behind choosing attendees for these coveted trips have come under increased scrutiny. This has led to heightened awareness and debate around issues of […]