American culture tends to value anti-heroes, and concepts of Black enterprise tend to garner followings. The notion itself is an anti-heroic construct because it transcends a system put in place to discourage it. It’s why a character like Stringer Bell remains one of the most popular on The Wire despite getting involved with his lieutenant’s ex […]
This Sunday (Jan. 4) brings some heartbreaking news. SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott passed away after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 49. The longtime ESPN mainstay leaves behind a legacy as one of the greatest sports anchors in modern television. Scott made his ESPN debut in 1993 and had since made himself an instantly […]
Many were excited when “All Day” leaked back in August. There was next to no doubt Kanye West was going to run the club if he dropped the full version before the year ended. The new West wasn’t “All Day” or a turn-up anthem, but it was still welcomed. He kicked off 2015 with “Only […]
Streaming may be the next tier of music consumption, but there’s still some kinks to work out. One of them is how artists will be compensated. Even a celebrated star like Pharrell Williams hasn’t quite gotten over that hump. Business Insider reported that Pharrell made a paltry $2,700 off 43 million plays of the Billboard-topping […]
After years of rumors, planning and waiting, it’s finally here. Entourage the movie is happening, and the trailer is here for your viewing pleasure. The boys are back. The two-minute preview features Johnny Drama, Turtle, E., Vince and Ari Gold in scenarios where the stakes are somehow higher. As promised, there will be be multiple […]
With “Love Me Harder” keeping him in the conversation, it makes sense that The Weeknd releases new material. And, of course, it’s for the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Enter “Earned It,” the latest addition to The Weeknd’s lustful canon. As you’d expect, the Toronto crooner is still sticking with his deviant character. His […]
Defending someone as consistently maligned as Iggy Azalea is noble if we’re speaking from a strictly humanistic standpoint. That said, you have to be ready to defend yourself on Twitter if you choose to do so. The still-combustible Lupe Fiasco was not, and his kind gesture has turned into what looks like another social media […]
Will Smith hasn’t been doing so hot as his last two films — After Earth and Winter’s Tale — went down as critical and commercial failures. He’s going to be back at it next year, which will find who was once Hollywood’s most bankable star playing the type of character he plays best: the smooth […]
Iggy Azalea had a rough week between her escalated feud with Azealia Banks and the heated white appropriation claims. It didn’t get much better when Q-Tip — who’s pretty much a hip-hop untouchable — decided to give Azalea a truncated hip-hop lesson on Twitter. In an effort to perhaps avoid catching any more fire, Azalea […]
December brought us Nicki Minaj and J. Cole albums, the return of D’Angelo and a Chris Rock movie. As if that wasn’t already too much in one month, Miguel also put out new material in the form of a surprise three-song EP. Miguel had an excellent song in “Simplethings” earlier this year, and his streak […]
Bobby Shmurda‘s 2014 went from viral hit of the summer to a defendant against a serious accusation. The rapper, born Ackquille Pollard, was arrested at a recording studio near the Radio City Music Hall on Dec. 17. as part of a sting stemming from a long-term investigation of gang-related shootings and drug-related activity. Today (Dec. […]
Kendrick Lamar is considered one of the best rappers in the world right now. He also has the honor of being the final musical guest on The Colbert Report. And within moments, Colbert quickly realized he chose wisely. After a humorous interview where the host deduced Kendrick Lamar’s name came from actress Anna Kendrick and […]