The “50 Years of Hip-Hop” Grammy Medley Was Almost Perfect. Almost.
The Grammys spectacularly honored hip-hop’s legacy, but a few omissions raised eyebrows
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When Will the Grammys Quit Playing in Kendrick and Beyoncé's Faces?
It’s time to give one of these legends the Album of the Year award—full stop
‘Swarm,’ Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ Follow-Up, Is Inspired By the BeyHive
It stars Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, and Damson Idris. And Malia Obama is one of the show’s staff writers. Unique!
This Actor’s ‘Meet the Browns’ Filming Experience Sounds a Lot Like the Tyler Perry Episode of ‘Atlanta’
A viral TikTok suggests Atlanta's parody was deeply rooted in reality
How Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Can Kill the Black QB Stigma Once and For All
Here's the non-football reason we’re pulling for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to meet in the Super Bowl
Oscar Voters Are Back on Their B.S.
In a regression to #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy said “nope” to ‘Till,’ ‘The Woman King,’ and, wait for it: ‘Nope’
Shannon Sharpe Is a Hall of Fame Sh!t Talker
He was also pretty great at football
The 10 Best, Non-Niche Popcorn Flavors, Ranked
We pop 'em like Orville Redenbacher!
5 Things We Hope to See in The D.O.C.'s Documentary
The story of the iconic rapper who damaged his vocal cords is coming to a big screen near you
5 Black Starting NFL Quarterbacks, Ranked by Swagger (Postseason Edition)
No one on the corner has swagger like us!
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Final Season Trailer Shows Wu at the Top—and Fighting to Stay There
Relive the hip-hop golden age via the upcoming Hulu series
An NFL Fanatic’s Case For Banning Football
Damar Hamlin’s frightening injury was the last straw. It’s time to abolish America’s most popular sport.
A Thorough Examination of Every Time ‘Black Mirror’ Predicted the Future
Revisiting every episode of Netflix's sci-fi anthology series to determine what dark realities have come to pass
De La Soul’s Classic Back Catalog Was Almost Forgotten
The legendary trio's impending return to streaming services illuminates the crucial role digital platforms play in musical legacy
Gangsta Boo Was One of Hip-Hop’s True Pioneers
The Memphis MC passed away at age 43
Earn Your Leisure: The Making of a Financial Education Empire
EYL Co-Founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings have built a global brand that’s set on ballooning your net worth. Now, they're about to blow up.
Many People Owe Megan Thee Stallion an Apology
Some have expressed regret for their tasteless comments and actions regarding the Houston rapper—but she is due many more
The 12 Major Fall and Winter Holidays, Ranked
’Tis the season… for ranking the cold-weather holidays!
Bow Wow and Romeo’s Respective Beefs With Mentors Are Sad to Witness
At least they aren’t at war with each other this time
Beyoncé’s Longtime Stylist Ty Hunter Has the Formula for Finding Inner Confidence
The fashion titan and author opens up about self-acceptance, fatherhood, Destiny’s Child, and the beauty of aging
The Misogynistic Media Coverage of Megan Thee Stallion Continues
The way they’ve “covered” the Tory Lanez trial is a stunning example
‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Has Tons of New Spider-People—Including One Voiced By Issa Rae
The sequel to ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ hits theaters June 2023
Dave Chappelle Has Become the Establishment
The comedian brought Elon Musk onstage and defended him amidst a chorus of boos
The NFL’s Black Starting Quarterbacks, Ranked By Swagger (Late Season Edition)
The only Power Ranking that matters.
Deion Sanders Got the Bag—But at What Cost?
Coach Prime proclaimed himself a change agent in Black college sports before accepting a lucrative position leading a losing PWI program
We Have Keke Palmer to Thank for Reuniting 'Kenan & Kel'
On SNL this weekend, we got to remember who loves orange soda
Why Doesn’t Harper's Scandalous Book From ‘The Best Man’ Actually Exist?
The official trailer for Peacock limited series 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' has got us thinking...
Akon’s Purpose Is Much Bigger Than Music
The global superstar reflects on fatherhood, philanthropy, and learning to live in the moment
Remembering the Funniest Night in Twitter History
As the bird app goes down in flames, we recall fonder times—like when “USS Deadass” trended for hours
All Four Seasons of ‘Atlanta,’ Ranked
Let’s shed a thug tear for Donald Glover's magnum opus. 2016-2022. RIP.