HBO’s Hit ‘Lanterns’ Pays Homage to OutKast HBO’s newest hit delves into race in its third episode, while also saluting Andre and Big Boi.
Master P Responds to Backlash Over Slavery Comments: "I love my people" The No Limit founder previously said that Black people can’t keep “going back to” slavery while advocating for strong business practices.
Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver Working on New TV Series About Open Marriage Rae is also in talks with HBO for a new comedy project.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Set to Reunite For Special Performances of ‘The Score’ The former Fugees bandmates will be taking the stage to celebrate 30 years of the classic album.
The Listening: New Music From Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Rakim, Yung Miami, Sleepy Brown, Busta Rhymes & J Dilla, Tank and More This week’s new music Friday also features Benny The Butcher and Fuego Base, Tamia, Rod Wave, Dawn Richard, Mike D and Ciara.
REDiscovered: OutKast’s ‘ATLiens’ Rewrote the Rules and Shifted Their Image The sophomore album from Andre and Big Boi revealed just how much they’d evolved, and spoke to a city that was changing just as rapidly.
Serayah "Chooses Herself and Her Values" in Joey BadA$$ Breakup The singer/actress announced that she and the Brooklyn rapper have ended their engagement
Beyoncé, Eminem and More Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton The country music icon died on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
Quality Control’s Pierre “P” Thomas On the Mend After Heart Attack Coach K offers an update on the label co-founder, who suffered a medical emergency in Las Vegas.
Lil Kim Celebrating ‘Hard Core’ 30th With Brooklyn Orchestral Performance The Grammy winner will take the stage at Kings Theatre.
50 Cent Dismisses Older Rappers: “Keep it to yourself” The rapper and mogul says he doesn’t want to be in the way of younger talent.
Target Pulls Offensive Clown Costume, Issues Apology A spokesperson for the retailer said the Halloween product, which drew comparisons to blackface caricatures, should have never been sold.
Michael Wright Remembered by Robert Townsend, Leon and More The beloved 'Five Heartbeats,' ‘Oz’ and ‘Sugar Hill’ actor passed away at age 70.
Dr. Dre’s Stance on A.I. Draws Criticism: “It’s a new tool” The superproducer says creative people should embrace the controversial technology.
The Listening: New Music From Rapsody, Mariah Carey with Rochelle Jordan, Tobe Nwigwe, Denzel Curry, French Montana, Jorja Smith and More This week’s new music Friday also features Coco Jones, Ice-T, Miles Caton, Lucky Daye & Leon Thomas, Bossman Dlow, Romeo Miller and Chaka Khan.
Eric Benét Explains How Writing His Thoughts Helps Him Heal The R&B singer-songwriter is working on an audiobook inspired by telling bedtime stories to his children.
Jon Batiste on Music’s Power: “I process the world around me through piano” The multi-talented Grammy winner shares how his Thelonious Monk-inspired releases reflect music’s capacity to heal.
Tyler, The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026 Lineup Revealed This year’s lineup was announced through a coded scramble game on the festival’s official website.
Rick Ross Claims He Hasn’t Lost a ‘Madden’ Game in Almost a Decade Rozay reveals his massive video game collection and shares that he’s unbeatable in the popular football series.
Joe Budden Wants Drake to Diss JAY-Z: “Let’s have some fun” The podcaster says he’s ready for the two superstars to go beyond subliminal disses and fully engage.
Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Releases First Full Trailer The reboot series returns to the campus of Hillman College, complete with some familiar faces.
Ja Rule Says He Was Never Signed to Murder Inc. The chart-topping rapper out of Queens was one of the faces of the label, though he wasn’t technically on the roster.
Brandy, Anika Noni Rose and Halle Bailey Unite Onstage as Disney Princesses The three stars have famously played iconic Black Disney heroines at various points in their careers.
Russell Westbrook Retirement Announcement Prompts Tributes From LeBron James, Ciara, Kevin Hart and More The former NBA MVP and future Hall of Famer walks away from the game after 18 years.
