The Listening: New Music From Jill Scott, Brent Faiyaz, Victoria Monet, Mary J. Blige, Ras Kass and More This week’s new music Friday also features Jamie Foxx, Central Cee, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Denzel Curry and Justine Skye
Rediscovered: 2Pac’s ‘All Eyez on Me’ Turns 30 On his fourth album, the iconic rapper embraced the villain role and his status as Death Row’s newest superstar, but beneath all of the rage, there is a sense of pain, as well as purpose.
Christopher Reid of Kid ‘N Play Talks Heart Health; Urges Men To Get Checked The rapper, dancer and comedian is opening up about his heart transplant, and why people of color need to understand heart disease.
Sherri Shepherd Addresses Her Show’s Cancellation The host and comedian vowed to fight for ‘Sherri’ and promised to continue to “spread joy.”
Kid Rock Calls Jay-Z an NFL “D.E.I. Hire” The country rocker said he believed the NFL hired Jay-Z to improve the league's relationship with "Black guys."
Ma$e Gets Dragged After Suggesting Chris Brown Play the Super Bowl The Harlem rapper was critical of Bad Bunny’s halftime performance and suggested controversial R&B star Chris Brown was overdue for the spotlight.
5 Best Moments From Super Bowl LX, Including Bad Bunny From Kenneth Walker III’s MVP performance to Coco Jones channeling Whitney Houston, these were the big moments from the big game.
Rediscovered: 20 Years of J Dilla’s ‘Donuts’ In the last project completed before his passing, the super producer from Detroit reached his highest heights while setting a new standard.
The Listening: J. Cole, Ella Mai, Fredo Bang, Ransom & Boldy James, RZA and More This week’s new music Friday also features Ty Dolla $ign, Raahiim, Stove God Cooks, Public Enemy and Ariel J.
What’s Free to Do in New York: Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin Screening, Booze Book Fair, and BHM Textile Workshop Whether it’s a special viewing of two Black icons’ conversation or a boozy book fair, there’s plenty of free things to do in the first week of Black History Month.
Megan Thee Stallion on Her Gym Routine: "I'm Really in Here Putting in Work" The superstar has shared her fitness journey on social media and recently revealed three facts about her approach to working out.
Sherri Shepherd’s Talk Show Canceled After Four Seasons The production company cites “the revolving daytime television landscape” for ending the syndicated daytime talker.
De La Soul To Lead ‘Good Health’ Summit at Morehouse College The group is bringing together health experts, community leaders and others for the wellness event.
Albums We’re Excited For in February J. Cole to Jill Scott, this month features some high profile releases from artists who have kept us waiting a while.
Lil Wayne Addresses Grammys, References Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Snub The rap superstar’s 2025 album ‘Tha Carter VI’ received no Grammy nominations.
Bad Bunny, Lauryn Hill and Kendrick Lamar: The 7 Best Moments From the 68th Annual Grammy Awards There was a lot of politics, a lot of emotions and even more music as stars like Tyler, The Creator and Raphael Saadiq took the stage on music’s biggest night.
The Listening: J. Cole, Mya, Wiz Khalifa, Dave East & Joyner Lucas, Terrace Martin and More This week’s new music Friday also features E-40, Thundercat, Alchemist, Kelly Rowland and Tems.
La La Anthony’s “ThreeSixty” Program Aims to Uplift Incarcerated Black Men The actress/media personality is working to cut down on recidivism by providing mentorship and assets to young men at Rikers Island.
Miss-Education: Women in Hip-Hop Course Coming to Princeton University The class will highlight the impact of women emcees like Lil Kim and Cardi B, while examining the culture’s history through a gendered lens.
Regina Hall to Star in Netflix Series With Adam Driver Thriller series ‘Rabbit, Rabbit’ got a straight-to-series order from the streaming giant back in October.
Kid Cudi Announces North American ‘Rebel Ragers Tour’ The award-winning rapper and songwriter is hitting the road with Big Boi, M.I.A., and more across select dates.
Delroy Lindo’s First Oscar Nomination is Beautiful — But Also Decades Late The 73-year-old is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler’s 2025 hit ‘Sinners.’
TikTok Saved By American Joint Venture, Avoids Ban in the U.S. The popular video-sharing platform would have been unavailable in the United States; President Trump praises deal.
The Listening: Roc Marciano, Ari Lennox, T.I., Juvenile, DaBaby and More This week’s new music Friday also features Flo Milli, Denzel Curry, Nija, Wiz Khalifa and Roc Marciano.
