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Confessions of an Internet-Famous Cheater
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Confessions of an Internet-Famous Cheater

J.P. Cummings Aug 4, 2020

When I betrayed my fiancée, I destroyed my relationship. But the shadow stretches over the rest of my life as well.

The 6 Best Ways to Spend Your Time Off While Socially Distancing, Ranked
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The 6 Best Ways to Spend Your Time Off While Socially Distancing, Ranked

The Only Black Guy in the Office Aug 3, 2020

Don’t let those vacation days go to waste

How Beyoncé Became A Black Man’s God
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How Beyoncé Became A Black Man’s God

Miles Marshall Lewis Aug 3, 2020

After years of feeling excluded by the megastar’s music, I finally converted to the BeyHive

The 6 Worst Arguments Against Wearing Masks, Ranked
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The 6 Worst Arguments Against Wearing Masks, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 31, 2020

The only drawback of masks is that they don’t muffle your dumb-ass justifications

Yes, Your Partner Has a Problem With Your Stamina in Bed
Illustration: Janet Sung

Yes, Your Partner Has a Problem With Your Stamina in Bed

Aliya S. King Jul 31, 2020

Unlock your inner Energizer bunny

A Young Marley Fights For Her Grandfather’s Dream of Afro-Solidarity
Bob Marley at the offices of Island Records, London, July 24, 1975. Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images

A Young Marley Fights For Her Grandfather’s Dream of Afro-Solidarity

Prince Shakur Jul 30, 2020

Bob Marley was never able to forge true brotherhood with Black Americans. Decades later, his granddaughter’s generation is fighting to…

5 Ways to Make the NBA Bubble Feel More Normal, Ranked
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5 Ways to Make the NBA Bubble Feel More Normal, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 30, 2020

The season — such as it is — resumes today…

All I Have Is Rage
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All I Have Is Rage

David Dennis, Jr. Jul 30, 2020

Letting go of my anger feels impossible when anger is all there is

The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash
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The Moment Megan Thee Stallion Learned That People Are Trash

Michael Arceneaux Jul 29, 2020

From misogyny to transphobia to…

This Week in Racism: Walm-Mart Nazis and Arkansas Being Arkansas

This Week in Racism: Walm-Mart Nazis and Arkansas Being Arkansas

LEVEL Editors Jul 29, 2020

It’s an embarrassment of riches in our new weekly roundup of the world’s most pathetic people!

6 Superstitions That Latinx Folks Swear By, Ranked
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6 Superstitions That Latinx Folks Swear By, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 29, 2020

Don’t leave home without a huevo

Who’s Having the Best Rap Career After 40?
Illustration: Ulises Farinas

Who’s Having the Best Rap Career After 40?

LEVEL Editors Jul 28, 2020

These 40 MCs prove relevance is a state of mind

The 6 Best Hip-Hop Songs About Being Washed, Ranked
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The 6 Best Hip-Hop Songs About Being Washed, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 28, 2020

Theme music for the 30-and-up crowd

Revenge of the 40-Year-Old Rapper: A Roundtable Discussion
LEVEL’s 40 Over 40 panelists (clockwise from top left): Remy Ma, Datwon Thomas, Rob Markman, Carl Chery, Brian “B. Dot” Miller

Revenge of the 40-Year-Old Rapper: A Roundtable Discussion

John Kennedy Jul 28, 2020

Five people. Countless opinions. Let’s get into it.

Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers
Illustration: Kingsley Nebechi

Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers

Peter Rubin Jul 28, 2020

Aging used to mark the waning of a rap career . Now, it’s key for forging a tighter bond with fans

The 20 Best Rap Albums By Artists Over 40

The 20 Best Rap Albums By Artists Over 40

Dart_Adams Jul 28, 2020

Hot lines < hot songs < hot albums. Here are the best of the best.

Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off
Illustration: Richard A. Chance

Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty About Taking Time Off

The Only Black Guy in the Office Jul 27, 2020

I traded my ‘no days off’ mentality for PTO and peace of mind

Jennifer Lopez’s 5 Most Head-Scratching Roles As a White Woman, Ranked
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Jennifer Lopez’s 5 Most Head-Scratching Roles As a White Woman, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 24, 2020

That’s Hollywood, baby!

Why Morning Sex Is the Best Sex
Illustration: Janet Sung

Why Morning Sex Is the Best Sex

Aliya S. King Jul 24, 2020

Who could be cranky after a fat-burning quickie?

8 Latinx Cultural Staples Ruined by White People, Ranked
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8 Latinx Cultural Staples Ruined by White People, Ranked

Omar L. Gallaga Jul 23, 2020

¡Ay, caramba!

The 9 Best Voices in Rap, Ranked
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The 9 Best Voices in Rap, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 22, 2020

Like the late great Guru once said: It’s mostly the voice that gets you up

Why Can’t America Stop Trolling Science and Wear a Mask?
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Why Can’t America Stop Trolling Science and Wear a Mask?

Michael Arceneaux Jul 22, 2020

There’s no debate here. When ideology trumps…

The 5 Best Ways to Keep Your Kids Occupied This Summer, Ranked
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The 5 Best Ways to Keep Your Kids Occupied This Summer, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 21, 2020

We know you’re all out of ideas. We got you.

We Can’t Open Schools, but the Alternative Is Worse for Black Children

We Can’t Open Schools, but the Alternative Is Worse for Black Children

Mike Muse Jul 21, 2020

Thanks to the digital divide, remote learning threatens to jeopardize a generation of at-risk youth

The 7 Emojis That Best Describe 2020, Ranked
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The 7 Emojis That Best Describe 2020, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 20, 2020

Because sometimes you just don’t have the words

Office Relationships Are Too Damn Messy
Illustration: Richard A. Chance

Office Relationships Are Too Damn Messy

The Only Black Guy in the Office Jul 20, 2020

Getting dragged into my co-workers’ dating drama is confirmation that workplace romance isn’t worth the trouble

Two cities start the reparations conversation — will the country follow?

Two cities start the reparations conversation — will the country follow?

John Kennedy Jul 17, 2020

Welcome to Minority Report, a weekly newsletter from the LEVEL team that packs an entire week into a single email. From the long road to…

How KRS-One’s ‘Sound of Da Police’ Went From Anti-Cop Anthem to Theme Song and Back Again
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How KRS-One’s ‘Sound of Da Police’ Went From Anti-Cop Anthem to Theme Song and Back Again

Eric Ducker Jul 17, 2020

The 1993 song reinvigorated the rap legend’s career — and against all odds became a Hollywood (and police) favorite

A Foolproof Guide to Sending Nudes
Illustration: Janet Sung

A Foolproof Guide to Sending Nudes

Aliya S. King Jul 17, 2020

We’ve all sent at least one. Here’s how to make sure yours only reaches its intended recipient.

5 Tattoos Celebrities Probably Should Have Thought Twice About, Ranked
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5 Tattoos Celebrities Probably Should Have Thought Twice About, Ranked

LEVEL Editors Jul 16, 2020

So much for invisible ink

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