The Night Little Richard Reminded America He Was the True King of Rock
In 1988, the legend took the stage at the Grammys not to accept an award, but to give one — and to demand what he deserved
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The Untold History of Oakland’s Soul Beat, a Pioneer Among Black-Owned TV Networks
Channel 37 wasn’t just one of the first Black-owned stations in the country — it was a launchpad for Bay Area stars
How Andre Harrell Made Me a Better CEO
For young executive Keith Clinkscales, the music-industry legend was a lifeline, a bridge, and a one-of-a-kind mentor
Buju Banton Will Not Be Buried Alive
The dancehall legend on coronavirus, marijuana legalization, and legacy
‘Eat the Rich’ Is Coming, But Celebrities Don’t Seem to Know
Too many famous folks aren’t acknowledging the struggle the rest of us are going through.
Drake’s 5 Most Convincing Accents, Ranked
Dude, where’s my country?
Outgrowing Drake Is the Generation Gap We Didn’t Predict
I was 22 when ‘So Far Gone’ changed music. Now I’m 34, and my life feels different — but Drake hasn’t changed at all
Teddy Riley Took Him Viral, But Breyon Prescott Was Already a Big Deal
The songwriter and storied music executive speaks on his extensive career
The 7 Least Embarrassing Interracial Rap Duos, Ranked
All respect for these progressive pairs
The 8 Best Male R&B Groups From the ’90s, Ranked
From supergroups to B-more balladeers, the decade had grown-man emotion music on lock
Kanye West Is Still Deplorable — and So Is Defending Him
Remind me again which of Jesus’ teachings…
Prince Was Always A Guitar Hero, No Matter When White Folks Realized It
Posthumous praise from the music establishment is too little, too late
All 9 Beats on Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ Album, Ranked
How do the instrumentals stack up on the perfect hip-hop LP?
Earl Graves, Sr. Created a Blueprint for Brand-Building
The ‘Black Enterprise’ founder’s visionary…
The 7 Members of New Edition, Ranked
🎵Cannn… youuu… standdd… the… raaank?🎵
The 9 Most Iconic “Brothers,” Ranked
Shoutout to National Siblings Day!
How Rappers and Record Studios Are Coping With the Pandemic
From Airbnb workarounds to clandestine masked sessions, the music world is pressing on
Every Verse on Noreaga’s Classic Posse Cut ‘Banned From T.V.,’ Ranked
There’s really no wrong order here
Bill Withers Never Needed Music — But We Needed His
When the soul legend walked away from the industry, he left us with lessons as well as art
10 Rappers Who Should’ve Been Professional Wrestlers, Ranked
From laying raps down to SmackDown — who gives it to ya Raw?
Nipsey Hussle’s Final Act Continues: Fighting Gentrification
The marathon continues for the Crenshaw icon’s fight for financial empowerment
The Week the NBA Mourned Nipsey Out Loud
After the rapper’s tragic death, his beloved league returned that love in kind
Nipsey Hussle Changed His World and Inspired a Generation That Will Do the Same
The late Los Angeles rapper’s legacy is undying — and still unfolding
The 8 Kid Rappers Most Likely to Rob You, Ranked
When the recess bell rings, tuck your chain!
38 Years Later: Did You Really Think ‘Ebony and Ivory’ Was a Solution to Racism?
Paul McCartney and…
7 Best Guest Verses on ‘Life After Death,’ Ranked
Biggie’s sophomore album had no shortage of standout features — who came best?
The Story Behind the Greatest Quarantine Party of 2020
Over 100 thousand people attended Derrick…
Jay-Z’s Collaboration Albums, Ranked
And yes, we included A Written Testimony
One of Your Child’s Favorite Musicians Died in the Last Year. Here’s How You Can Help.
All fathers want to comfort their children, but telling them to stop crying like a girl isn’t the way
Jay Electronica’s 7 Best Nicknames, Ranked
Call him Jay Select-Nomen, ha?