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Tiffany Haddish Files Motion To Toss Georgia DUI Over Speedy...
Tiffany Haddish is demanding her Georgia DUI case get tossed after four years of...
Trim’s “Coconut Water” and the best new songs right now
Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.
From Joke to Reality: Uche Montana’s Surprise Trailblazer...
Uche Montana manifests her AMVCA 2026 Trailblazer Award win following a playful...
‘BLOCC PARTY’ Brings Issa Rae And Prentice Penny Back To...
Issa Rae and Prentice Penny are revisiting the world of Insecure through a new podcast...
Playboi Carti, Iggy Azalea Reconcile to Celebrate Onyx's...
Playboi and Iggy keep the peace. Continue reading…
fakemink responds to live show backlash: “I forgive you.”
British rapper fakemink has posted a 605-word statement following negative reactions...
SHEE gears up to release debut EP 'Rosebud'
The new record features collaborations with legendary producers Karma Kid and A-TrakContinue...
The Mix 106: Nene H
Nene H shares their version of a house music set, recorded live at UNFOLD, and speaks...
"Phone-free" club events rose by 567% globally in 2025,...
The UK is the "global leader" of phone-free events, with a study from Eventbrite...
ESSENCE Festival Chief Curator Teyana Taylor’s Most Iconic...
Teyana Taylor is part of the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture lineup. Don’t miss...
Skiips Reveals How Emtee & Nasty C’s “Winning” Inspired...
The post Skiips Reveals How Emtee & Nasty C’s “Winning” Inspired His Artistic Breakthrough...
Akon's UK tour takes strange turn as singer 'crushes' fans...
While Akon and Ne-Yo are currently on their joint 'Nights Like This' world tour,...
Gas Is Up, Groceries Are Up, And Inflation Just Hit A 3-Year...
If it feels like everything costs more right now, that’s because it does. New federal...
UK DJ Emba dropped from Hybrid Minds show following sexual...
The drum ‘n’ bass DJ was accused of harassing and assaulting another artist while...
Zulu Mecca Teases Bold Genre Experiment With Pretoria Trapcardi...
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“They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece...
The post “They Made Bangers Together”: Fifi Laaa Pushes For A-Reece & MashBeatz...
Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album...
The post Nota Critiques Mochen’s ‘North Vol 1: The Prophecy’: “Album Was Unnecessary”...
Review of ‘Independence’ from The Fismits
Review of ‘Independence’ from The Fismits – There’s something deliciously addictive...
Beyoncé Music Theft Case Update: Why Are The Songs Still...
Beyoncé’s stolen unreleased music still has not been recovered, and now the man...
Politician Galston Anthony Pays Heartfelt Tribute To AKA...
The post Politician Galston Anthony Pays Heartfelt Tribute To AKA After Visiting...
Michelle Obama Just Gave Us Another Reason To Be At Essence...
Michelle Obama to headline Essence Festival 2026, bringing her style, fashion, and...
Tony Dayimane Gears Up For Special Big Boy Live Show
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Gigi Lamayne Sets Release Date For Genre-Blending Single...
The post Gigi Lamayne Sets Release Date For Genre-Blending Single ‘Imnandi Lento’...
Emtee Opens Up About Lifelong Lack Of Family Support In...
The post Emtee Opens Up About Lifelong Lack Of Family Support In His Music Career...
Scorpion Kings Live Sold 70 000 Tickets in One Week – On...
In a powerful display of Amapiano’s unstoppable rise, Scorpion Kings Live at FNB...
Kevin Hart’s Company Fired Two Black Podcast Producers,...
No matter your feelings towards Kevin Hart, his list of accomplishments is to be...
The New Audemars Piguet Swatch Watch Isn't What Rappers...
Rappers lost track of time. Continue reading…
On The ‘Real Housewives,’ Wealth Is Never Enough
The Real Housewives franchise has always been about the performance of wealth—aspirational,...
Sam Fine Discusses Gabrielle Union’s Diana Ross-Inspired...
Since 1994, the world’s most recognizable faces have been in the hands of Sam Fine...
Adwoa Beauty Tried To Survive In An Industry That Was Never...
Adwoa Beauty is gone now. Read more about how the beauty industry treats Black beauty...
9lives on touring with Lucy Bedroque, fashion, and his...
The FADER caught up with New Zealand producer 9lives backstage ahead of a dynamic...
From Maya Angelou to the Emmy Stage, The Interdisciplinary...
From performing for Maya Angelou at age 10 to winning an Emmy for her documentary,...
Get The Look: The Hair, The Nails, The Dresses And Vision...
Met Gala fashion is an art form that challenges celebs to express their personal...
Official Rebrand makes sustainable ravewear for the library...
The New York City brand’s recycled garments are good for the Earth and for long-endurance...
Amsterdam’s Intercell cites permit issues for cancellation...
The event platform said its planned June show will go ahead as its “only Dutch outdoor...
Kenny Mason on how BULLDAWG and its features came together
The Atlantan rap-rocker taps JID, Dominic Fike, Paris Texas, FearDorian, and more...
2 Chainz Is ‘So Proud’ Of ‘Beautiful Baby’ Daughter Heaven...
Heaven graduated from Woodward Academy, a private college-preparatory school in...
Michelle Obama To Bring ‘IMO: The Look’ Live Conversation...
For decades, Michelle Obama and ESSENCE have existed in conversation with one another—through...
Man arrested following alleged bomb threat on Guernsey...
Folies nightclub in St Peter Port was evacuated at 2:AM on Sunday morning amid the...
A Guide To Juneteenth Celebrations Across The Country
As long as I can remember, Juneteenth was always celebrated in my house growing...
DJ and label founder Chris Stoker has died following cancer...
The London artist and Not An Animal co-founder passed away last week, his label...
Everything A Trip To St. Lucia Taught Me About My Skin
I have always had a mundane relationship with my skin. Our relationship was pretty...
“A ‘Thembi Seete-Like’ Body of Work”: Mochen Reflects On...
The post “A ‘Thembi Seete-Like’ Body of Work”: Mochen Reflects On Releasing An Album...
Michelle Obama Joins Cardi B, Kehlani And Latto For Night...
For decades, Michelle Obama and ESSENCE have existed in conversation with one another—through...
Police investigation launched following stabbings at Birmingham...
Two men were stabbed during a drum ‘n’ bass event at Luna Springs on SaturdayContinue...
“I Evolved”: Leezy Lindokuhle Celebrates Birthday With...
The post “I Evolved”: Leezy Lindokuhle Celebrates Birthday With Powerful Message...
Victoria Monét Releases “Let Me” Live Rendition Video Ahead...
Victoria Monét is continuing the rollout of her latest era with the release of the...
Kevin Hart Leads Netflix Comedy ‘72 Hours’ Alongside Teyana...
Kevin Hart is stepping back into movie mode this summer with the upcoming Netflix...
Gigi Lamayne Opens Up About Her Creative Shift Into 3-Step...
The post Gigi Lamayne Opens Up About Her Creative Shift Into 3-Step & Afro House...
DJ Speedsta Slams SA Rap Wars Turning Ugly: “Ase Mo States...
The post DJ Speedsta Slams SA Rap Wars Turning Ugly: “Ase Mo States Mo” appeared...
Kwesta Explains Vocal Switch On New Single ‘SixByNine Freestyle’
The post Kwesta Explains Vocal Switch On New Single ‘SixByNine Freestyle’ appeared...
Tony Dayimane Previews New Song Featuring Emtee
The post Tony Dayimane Previews New Song Featuring Emtee appeared first on SA Hip...
Chad Da Don To Release New Single ‘AMEN’ Featuring PdotO
The post Chad Da Don To Release New Single ‘AMEN’ Featuring PdotO appeared first...
Usimamane Brings Unmatched Energy On J-Smash-Produced Single...
The post Usimamane Brings Unmatched Energy On J-Smash-Produced Single ‘Vele’ appeared...
The Beauties At HelloBeautiful x MadameNoire’s Women To...
NYC event celebrates 2026 Women To Know, featuring beauty brands, editors, and influencers...
Sexyy Red on lyricism, Metro Boomin, and Iceman
Hot on the heels of Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa, The FADER caught up with...
Kenny Mason’s dark swag is spiritual
Atlanta’s rap and rocker Kenny Mason’s taps JID, Dominic Fike, Paris Texas, FearDorian,...
51 photos you haven’t seen from Rolling Loud Orlando 2026
All the artists we saw and the coolest fits.
Rare Essence Celebrates 50 Years of Go-Go Music and The...
The pioneering band’s core members reflect on their legacy, performing for Barack...
Industry Insider: An interview with AMAAD co-founder Paul...
Next in our interview series talking to some of the most influential people in the...
Rostam and Clairo reunite for new song “Hardy”
“I have always loved the way [Clairo’s] voice communicates optimism.”
Busta Rhymes quietly settles assault and defamation case...
Busta Rhymes has reached a private settlement with former assistant Dashiel Gables,...
As Misogynoir Surges, “Listen To Black Women” Is A More...
Don’t let 2026 fool you—everyone still needs us
Michael Jackson Hair History: From the J5 Afro to the Iconic...
The legendary Michael Jackson Hair History in this casual guide to the King of Pop’s...
Beauty Founder Kristen Noel Crawley Gives Us A Peak Into...
The Insider Edit is a curated list of pieces worth buying once and wearing forever....
Rouge Reveals How AKA Battled Her Imposter Syndrome
The post Rouge Reveals How AKA Battled Her Imposter Syndrome appeared first on SA...
Native Instruments acquired by inMusic following insolvency
It comes after an uncertain period for the music tech companyContinue reading...
“You Smoking That Shoprite Checkers”: Reason Hails AKA’s...
The post “You Smoking That Shoprite Checkers”: Reason Hails AKA’s Savage Diss As...
Black Women Were Told Braiding Pain Was Normal. This Mother-Daughter...
For years, many of us had heard, or even experienced the same trauma: the dreaded...