Colin Kaepernick, who’s been the subject of swirling controversy since protesting the national anthem, addressed critics who have called him “un-American” for his actions. “I don’t understand what’s more American than fighting for liberty and justice for everybody, for the equality this country says it stands for,” he said at a press conference after the 49ers […]
Desiigner‘s back on two new tracks. For the first, Kanye West puts his spin on the popular “Tiimmy Turner,” lending his voice to one of the most buzzworthy tracks to drop this year. “Everybody just got made alert,” he raps. “You might get killed on your way to work.” Yeezy also shouts out some of his […]
On Wednesday, October 12, Tommy Ford, who portrayed Tommy Strawn on popular 90s sitcom Martin, passed away at age 52. Martin Lawrence took to Instagram to share a few words following Ford’s death. “Tommy was not only a great co-star but he was a great man and friend,” he wrote. “He always brought with him […]
Just when you thought Barack Obama couldn’t get any cooler, our beloved president teamed up with the folks at Wired to compile a list of his favorite sci-fi flicks. From Vulture: “The list, titled ‘TOMORROWLANDS, A Sci-Fi Viewing List to Expand Your Mind to New Horizons,’ has eight picks, with Obama’s explanations for each. His selections include ‘2001: […]
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLHybD-DFFJ/?hl=en “Trapsoul is a year old now,” Bryson Tiller told fans on Instagram last week. “Thank you for bringing me this far, be back soon with another one. Love y’all.” A week later, Tiller’s come through with a makeup anthem for the cuffing season. On “Let Me Explain,” Tiller does all he can to show his girl he’s […]
Kaytranada‘s a master of the remix. For his latest edits, Kaytra takes on Solange‘s A Seat At The Table standout, “Cranes in the Sky,” and Chance The Rapper‘s “All Night.” Adding that special touch that only Kaytra can, the Montreal DJ and producer transforms both tracks into infectious club grooves that are almost impossible not to move […]
This month, Reebok Classic and Footaction are celebrating the legacy of the Instapump Fury with their Reebok Fury Pop Up Shop at 125 West 33rd Street in New York City. The Pop Up coincides with Reebok’s partnership with Future, who’s spent the majority of his tour rocking the latest Instapump Fury Overbranded. “I’ve really enjoyed wearing Reebok on my […]
Congratulations are in order. Billboard reports that Solange just earned her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with her phenomenal release, A Seat At The Table. The milestone adds Solo and Beyoncé to the ranks of famous siblings who have scored No. 1 albums as solo artists (previously: Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, Master P and Silkk the […]
Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge, aka NxWorries, are back with “Get Bigger / Do U Luv,” the second single from their forthcoming LP, Yes Lawd! The track serves as a followup to “Lyk Dis,” which was released along with the album’s announcement late last month. “Get Bigger” finds the duo in their comfort zone, blending Dilla-esque grooves with .Paak’s raspy velvet […]
Carefully threaded throughout Solange‘s latest LP is the familiar voice of Master Percy Miller, whose tales of self-made moguldom and Black empowerment — along with Momma Tina and Poppa Mathew’s powerful anecdotes — effectively set the tone for A Seat At The Table. As Solange explained to Stereogum just hours before the album’s release, her relationship with Master P dates back to the era of MTV Cribs, whose episode […]
On February 7, 2015, Kid Cudi stopped by his former high school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he delivered an inspiring message about youth, ambition, and persistence. “At one point I didn’t feel like I was smart enough to pass that test, or I didn’t feel like I was smart enough to go this college,” Cudi told students. “With […]
Kid Cudi is encouraging Black men to openly discuss their mental wellness.