Michael B. Jordan has earned his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual performance in the supernatural thriller Sinners. With the win, Jordan becomes the sixth Black man to receive the honor in the category. During his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards, the actor reflected on the legacy of Black performers who paved […]

  Rumors of a renewed collaboration between Drake and Future are gaining traction after comments from Charlamagne Tha God. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne shared what he heard from someone who reportedly previewed Drake’s upcoming project, ICEMAN. “Somebody told me that they actually heard it yesterday. They didn’t say whether it was good or not, […]

Bruno Mars has returned to the top of the Billboard 200 with his new album, The Romantic, marking his second No. 1 and first in more than a decade. The album earned 186,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending March 5, according to Luminate. Mars was last No. 1 in March 2013 with Unorthodox Jukebox, […]

On the latest episode of The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show, while speaking on the success of his latest single “Let ‘Em Know”, T.I. addresses his sons’ involvement in the ongoing beef between him and 50 Cent at the 6:54 mark. T.I. stated that he is disappointed by their participation, most notably in his son, King. He cited the moment […]

On this day in 1987, KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, D-Nice, and the rest of Boogie Down Productions unleashed their groundbreaking debut album, Criminal Minded, on B-Boy Records. Arriving at the peak of the legendary “South Bronx” vs. “The Bridge” battle, BDP’s war on wax against the Juice Crew, Criminal Minded became an essential blueprint for lyrical warfare. […]

Shakira delivered a historic performance in Mexico City, drawing more than 400,000 fans to a free concert at the iconic Zócalo. The event, organized by the Mexico City Government and Grupo Modelo, is now considered the largest gathering ever held at the venue. Produced by OCESA, the show extended beyond the main square with screens […]

The legacy of Nipsey Hussle continues to echo through South Los Angeles as the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue prepares to be officially renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square.” The dedication ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, will bring together Nipsey’s brother and business partner Blacc Sam alongside L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilmember Heather Hutt […]

Wale took to X to show appreciation for Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, applauding their creativity and storytelling. “Imma baby Keem fan. I love when somethin come out and is different and intentional. Dot verse on Good flirts inspired me. He took his time and rapped as long as he wanted to, told a mini […]

On this day in 1999, Marshall Mathers introduced the world to The Slim Shady LP and in doing so, shifted the entire trajectory of Hip Hop heading into the new millennium. Released on Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records, The Slim Shady LP was more than just a major label debut. It was a cultural detonation. Backed by […]