All 9 Nicki Minaj Mixtape and Album Covers, Ranked
All hail the queen Barb
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Jontha Links Is Living the Second-Generation American Dream
Shamik Ganguly and Conrad “Connie” Kisunzu quit their six-figure Silicon Valley careers to become real-life rockstars. You still jazzed about snacks at the office?
Self
Why Secret Santa Is Always a Ho-Ho-Horrorshow
Trading gifts with co-workers makes for some laughable moments
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Race & Politics
Why Do Black Men Keep Asking Black Women to Be More Feminine?
The answer is patriarchy—and it’s becoming rampant, from podcasts to everyday discourse
Relationships
The Do's and Don'ts of Throwing Yourself a Divorce Party
We asked artificial intelligence about the protocol for celebrating the end of a marriage
Humor
The 6 Most Annoying Things Cryptocurrency Traders Say, Ranked
Our two cents on the subject are worth .00000057 of a bitcoin
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Why Do Black Men Keep Asking Black Women to Be More Feminine?
The answer is patriarchy—and it’s becoming rampant, from podcasts to everyday discourse
The Official Dad’s Sanity Guide for the Holidays
It's a stressful time, but you can do this
Why BEVEL and Overtime Elite’s Partnership is One of the Best Collaborations of 2023
Girard Hardy, BEVEL’s director of brand marketing, spoke with LEVEL about why this partnership is so symbiotic
We Debated an AI Bot About the Only Acceptable Way to Play Uno
You won’t want to skip this one
Why Aren’t We Hearing More About the 7 Million Displaced Congolese People?
Is this yet another case of racially selective empathy?
Cup Foods Sues Minneapolis For Lost Business Related to George Floyd's Killing
The city is accused of not properly policing the area, which has affected revenue.
The 10 Most-Mouthwatering Korean BBQ Dishes, Ranked
Warning: You will be very, very hungry by the end of this list
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids
Sean Combs’ Sexual Assault Charges Starting to Affect His Businesses
The mogul has stepped down as chairman of REVOLT and lost his partnership with Capital Preparatory Schools
The 7 Most Annoying Drivers You'll Encounter on the Road, Ranked
It's not your imagination—drivers are getting worse out there
The Do's and Don'ts of Throwing Yourself a Divorce Party
We asked artificial intelligence about the protocol for celebrating the end of a marriage
Derek Chauvin in Stable Condition After Being Stabbed in Federal Prison
His family and lawyer have complained about being left in the dark regarding details of the incident.
Jontha Links Is Living the Second-Generation American Dream
Shamik Ganguly and Conrad “Connie” Kisunzu quit their six-figure Silicon Valley careers to become real-life rockstars. You still jazzed about snacks at the office?
The 8 Most Disappointing Dishes on Your Thanksgiving Table, Ranked
Let us not give thanks for these abominations that Americans keep ruining
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Aims to Paint a Full Picture of Tyler Perry
Filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz speak about capturing another side of the mogul in their new documentary
Every Song on André 3000's 'New Blue Sun' Album, Ranked Solely By Title
Dré has a lot to say
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen
Here's Every Visual Reference From Drake and J. Cole's "First Person Shooter" Music Video
Did you catch them all?
AI Assures Us It Won't Destroy Humanity By Rapping to Us All Friendly Like
With bars like this, how dangerous could artificial intelligence be?
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
White Folks Will Be a Minority in America in 2045
Will they continue to hold a majority of the power?
The Unbelievable Rise of Don Pooh and His Restaurant Empire
With a top-tier resume in the hospitality business, this Brooklyn giant reveals how to eat good in the food industry
How One MusicFest Became the Annual Festival You Can’t Miss
Founder Jason “J” Carter reflects on his Atlanta festival’s continual growth
9 Things White People Never Have to Think About, Ranked
White people never have to worry about these nine realities for people of color
Here's What AI Samuel L. Jackson Thinks You Should Get Kids for Christmas
We asked an AI robot about gift-buying for children, but with a celebrity's (virtual) touch
Screenwriter Bonsu Thompson Has a ‘Story’ to Tell
The legendary hip-hop journalist turned filmmaker talks the state of rap media, his podcast, and co-writing the indie darling ‘Story Ave’
How to Discipline Your Kids When You're a Big Ol' Softie
No dad wants to be The Bad Guy, but you should at least strive to be The Fair Guy
The 11 Most Annoying Texts You'll Ever Receive, Ranked
Every sender of these deserves to get blocked
Here’s How to Handle an Overbearing In-Law
We asked an AI robot how to deal with a family member who's creating family discord—and making you miserable
The Reality Behind the Great Replacement Theory
What are White folks really afraid of?