Ice Spice, Kai Cenat and Cardi B on Social Media and Depression: “The internet got me afraid of winning” Celebs have opened up about how much online trolls and gossip bloggers impacted their psyche.
Questlove Teases Soulquarians Reunion The Roots drummer says the death of D’Angelo has inspired him to revisit the famed musical collective.
Cardi B, Patti LaBelle Lead All-Women Essence Fest Lineup Brandy & Monica, Latto, are also among the performers announced for this year’s festival.
Lakeyah Honored Women Music Icons for International Women's Day The Milwaukee rapper showed love to legends like Lauryn Hill while also praising upstarts like YKNiece.
Michael Eric Dyson Apologizes to JAY-Z: “That Should’ve Remained Between Us” The acclaimed author shared that the rap mogul disagreed with his take on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake.
Rihanna’s Home Struck By Gunfire The superstar’s home was shot at from a car parked outside. A thirty-something woman has been taken into custody.
Doechii Hates Cats and Doesn’t Care If You Disagree The Grammy winning rapper explained why she despises felines in a recent Threads post.
The Listening: New Music From Denzel Curry & The Scythe, Gnarls Barkley, Ty Dolla $ign, Jorja Smith, Flying Lotus and More This week’s new music Friday also features Omarion, Cypress Hill, Kevin Gates, Ayra Starr and Terrace Martin.
10 De La Soul Songs That Will Make You Levitate Here are some singles, deep cuts, and favorites that perfectly showcase the breezy, eclectic genius of Pos, Maseo and the late Trugoy.
Donovan Mitchell Invests in Black-Owned Wellness Brand The brand wants to make wellness available to families who haven’t had access to such products.
Kurupt is Back Home After Health Scare The West Coast rap legend was released from the hospital after battling “serious health issues.”
De La Soul Rocks NPR’s “Tiny Desk” The famed crew from Long Island celebrates their legacy and catalog on the popular online concert series.
Bob Power Dies at 74; Famed Engineer Worked With A Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo and More The famed engineer, producer and musician was behind the boards for some of the '90s most seminal works in hip-hop and neosoul.
Diddy’s Release Date Moved Up The fallen Bad Boy Records founder will be getting released from prison a little earlier than expected.
CyHi The Prynce Drops J. Cole Diss “B.R.A Lost Control” The song appears to be a response to Cole’s decade-old track “False Prophets.”
Albums We're Excited for in March From Gnarls Barkley to Ty Dolla $ign, the spring kicks off with an eclectic slate of releases from across the musical spectrum.
5 Best Moments from the 2026 NAACP Image Awards Black excellence was on full display in Pasadena, in what was a big night for ‘Sinners,’ as Deon Cole roasted Nicki Minaj and the BAFTAs.
Celebrating 25 Years of J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit' On 'Welcome 2 Detroit,' the legendary rapper/producer did more than just announce himself, he painted a picture of his city using a palette from throughout the diaspora.
The Listening: New Music From Bruno Mars, Juvenile and Megan Thee Stallion, T.I., Gnarls Barkley, Fredo Bang and More This week’s new music Friday also features Gorillaz, Freddie Gibbs, Sean Paul, Coi Leray and Brother Ali.
How Sterling K. Brown Uses Social Media to Protect His Sons The ‘Paradise’ star shared his thoughts on how social media can be a tool to help keep his kids safe.
Lil Jon Pays Tribute to His Late Son: “Life will never be the same” “Allah, give me strength.” The legend honored his son, Nathan Smith, as he grieved the loss of the 27-year old.
Aisha Tyler is Spotlighting Hypertension Awareness The actress/personality is advocating for heart health through a new partnership with the CDC.
Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot Casts Danielle Deadwyler as Lead The acclaimed actress will be one of the two main stars of the upcoming reimagining of the popular sci-fi franchise.
Eric Benét Slams Jelly Roll: "Full of S**t" The neosoul singer called out the Grammy-winning country star for evading commentary on social issues.
