Republicans Are Trying to Redefine Blackness for Political Power
Lawmakers want to narrow its definition to support redlining and swing elections in their favor
Ain’t Nobody Violating Ye's Free Speech, Fam
The conversation about censorship has reared its ugly head once again
What the Hell Is a “Munch” and Why Is It All Over Your Timelines?
Hip-hop’s newest it-girl is Ice Spice, a rapper who has turned the term “munch” into the subject of damn-near 1 million memes. For the most disconnected among us, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Male Ego Is Killing Black Women
A man recently murdered a woman after she beat him in a basketball game—a senseless and bizarre example of the dangers of all-too-common misogyny
How Kenya Barris Became the Most Powerful Man in Black Hollywood
The creator of 'Black-ish' and star of 'BlackAF' goes deep on divorce, DNA testing, and his responsibility to tell stories in full color
N.O.R.E. Doesn't Have the Range
We love 'Drink Champs' but its hosts' failure to check Kanye's hate speech and misinformation is telling
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
So, the ‘House Party’ Remake Trailer Dropped, and It Looks… Good?
The LeBron James-produced film drops in January
They Out Here Giving Free Vasectomies, Y’all
In the wake of Roe v. Wade ruling, demand has soared
Sandy Hook Troll Alex Jones Is About to Be a Broke Boi
The right-wing nut job owes victims of the Sandy Hook massacre more than $1 billion for defamation
14 Samuel L. Jackson Characters Least Suitable for ‘Sesame Street,’ Ranked
The legendary actor recently pulled up on Big Bird’s block, which got us to thinking about which of his roles would be most inappropriate for the children’s TV show
‘Blade’ Fans Will Have to Wait Much Longer for Marvel’s Reboot
The vampire flick is in search of a new director and script
7 Racial Draft Trades to Get Rid of Kanye West, Ranked
After last week's shenanigans, the Black Delegation is aggressively fielding offers
BREAKING: Sources Say Almond Milk Is Not Squeezed Out of the Peanut
Rick Ross has nothing to fear
L.A. City Council President’s Discrimination Doesn’t Discriminate
Nury Martinez resigns after leaked audio surfaces of her making wicked, disparaging remarks about Black people and Oaxacans
Films About Black Oppression Are Becoming Harder For Me to Stomach
Movies like ‘Emancipation’ and ‘Till’ are important for keeping America honest, but entertainment that depicts our struggle is tiring
Biden’s Federal Marijuana Possession Pardon Needs to Go Further
Yes, this is a great first step, but all non-violent offenders should be free
McDonald’s Adult Happy Meal Toys, Ranked
The fast food giant collab'ed with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market to supersize your nostalgia
Why Bank Robberies Are Dumber Than Ever
Bank heists have hit a 50-year low, as the crime's risk has proven it's no longer worth the potential reward
Herschel Walker’s Son, Christian, Finally Admits His Dad Is Trash
The Senate candidate paid for an abortion despite being staunchly anti-choice
Don’t You Dare Blame Kanye West’s Anti-Blackness on Mental Illness
The music mogul's bipolar disorder isn't responsible for his spewing of white supremacist messages that are a danger to us all
Quit Telling Black Storytellers to Stop Making Art About Black Trauma
The trailer for Will Smith’s 'Emancipation' has revived the discussion. But there's one element of the film that is already looking a little sus...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Looks Dope, But When Will Ryan Coogler Direct a Movie for Adults Again?
It’s been more than seven years since his last non-Marvel film. Gimme something grown.
A Politician Was Once Again Seen Wearing a Ku Klux Klan Costume Because America
A Florida public official wore a KKK suit to get a laugh. It wasn't funny.
A ‘Community’ Movie Without Donald Glover Is Just Wrong
"My whole brain is crying!"
5 Comedians Who Should Succeed Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show’, Ranked
After seven years on the job, Trevor Noah, The Weeknd’s tether, is planning his exit. We’d love to see any of these funny five fill his shoes.
Sept. 29, 1998's Iconic Rap Albums, Ranked
OutKast, Black Star, Jigga, Tribe — who you taking?
Bet You’ve Never Seen These Rare Photos From XXL's Iconic “A Great Day in Hip-Hop” Photoshoot
Snapshots from a historic day, 24 years ago
Don’t Be the Last Person to Know Layoffs Are Coming
Forget “quiet quitting,” you really need to watch out for these telltale signs that heads are about to roll
Are the Clipse Working on a New Album?
It’s time to speculate about this “very special project” Pusha-T has been teasing