Do Music Reviews Even Matter Anymore? From one-listen reviews to polarizing scores, music criticism has traded patience for speed, leaving artists and audiences wondering how music is even measured today.
Twenty Years Later: Hurricane Katrina Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, 'NewsOne' revisits the storm that changed America, guided by renowned photographer and New Orleans native L. Kasimu Harris, through two decades of transformation.
Okayplayer’s Top 25 Songs of 2025 (So Far) With half of 2025 in the books, OKP’s staff shares their favorite tracks of the first six months.
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Counts in Diddy Trial The jurors could not come to a consensus in the most serious count of racketeering conspiracy and have been instructed to continue deliberations.
Celebrating Black Music Month: Enjoy the Diaspora Download Playlist We collaborated with OkayAfrica and Global Grind to create a multifaceted and eclectic playlist displaying the many vibrant sounds and vibes of Black Music.
Cloudy with a Chance of Progress: How Cloudy Donut is Flipping Gentrification on Its Head This thriving vegan bakery is pushing back on gentrification by staying visible, and keeping it Black in the heart of Brooklyn Heights.
Erykah Badu Wishes That She Could Have Featured on André 3000 Album TheBaduizmsinger also shared her thoughts on the name “neo soul.”
Social Media Reacts to Donald Trump Winning the 2024 Election After losing the 2020 election, Donald Trump has won the presidency again four years later.
Revered Producers Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Jermaine Dupri and Others Honor Quincy Jones Producers like Dr. Dre and others have paid tribute to Quincy Jones, who died at age 91.
Dave Chappelle is Not Returning to ‘SNL’ to Host Post-Election Episode Chappelle hosted both the post-election episodes for 2016 and 2020, but he won’t this year.
The “Definitive Biography of MF DOOM” Will be Released Soon S.H. Fernando Jr.’sThe Chronicles of DOOM, will be out before the month is up.
Tyler, the Creator Isn't the Only Rapper Challenging New Music Fridays There are several notable rap releases happening this week — and none of them are dropping on Friday.
Kamala Harris Brings Out Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee and Tyler Perry for Atlanta Rally Perry, in particular, gave a rousing speech against Harris’ opponent, Donald Trump.
RZA Thinks That Kendrick Lamar and Drake Can Reconcile Like Nas and JAY-Z Did “Hopefully this generation can take it as fun like how the beginning generation took it more for fun,” the Wu-Tang Clan leader said.
Lil Durk Arrested on Murder for Hire Charge: Report The Grammy-winning rapper was arrested in Florida on Thursday.
The Listening: New Music From Tyler, The Creator, Bootsy Collins, Summer Walker and More Although October is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the music releases are.
Fat Joe Recalls Scott Storch’s Insane Spending Habits The “Lean Back” rapper spoke on the legendary producer’s exorbitant taste in a recent interview.
Kendrick Lamar Offers a Candid Answer About Whether He’s in Touch With His Feminine Side Kendrick Lamar’s former TDE label mate, SZA, asked the question in a recent interview forHarper’s Bazaar.
A Tribe Called Quest Celebrate Their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction The beloved and legendary hip-hop group marked the occasion with performances of classics like “Can I Kick It?,” “Check The Rhime,” “Bonita Applebum” and more.
Andre 3000 Says OutKast Fans Criticized His 'New Blue Sun' Album More Than Anyone Else Despite this, the “Hey Ya” singer said he understands why.
MF Doom is One of the Greatest Rapper-Producers Ever, and Operation Doomsday is Proof Among the likes of Q-Tip, J Dilla and others, MF DOOM also deserves the honor.
The Listening: New Music From Ab-Soul, Kurious, Coco Jones and More October continues to bear more treats for music fans with all the new music out this Friday.
Everything You Need to Know About Voting in the 2024 Presidential Election Whether you’re wondering how, where and when to vote, or how your vote works in regard to the Electoral College, we’ve got you covered.
The Top Five Moments From The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards Of course one of the best moments of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards is Kendrick Lamar winning so many awards.
