‘A LIE’: Wanya Morris calls out Chilli of TLC over alleged claims Boyz II Men didn’t need Babyface
Boyz II Men is one of the greatest R&B groups ever, but singer Wanya Morris is clearing the air over a claim that they didn’t need help from one of the greatest songwriters ever. After a clip resurfaced of a 2017 interview of Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas of TLC fame discussing group dynamics and referencing a […]
D’Angelo’s streams jump nearly 800% following his death, 3 songs land on R&B top 10 chart
Fans, peers, and more flocked to D’Angelo’s catalog shortly after the legendary singer passed away on Oct. 14. Whether by revisiting classic songs or studying albums for the first time, the Virginia native saw his streams skyrocket. According to “Billboard,” D’Angelo’s song catalog pulled in 16.1 million official on-demand streams from Oct. 10 through Oct. […]
Trump’s ‘betrayal’ of white farmers could give Black farmers opportunity to reclaim land
White farmers are outraged with the White House after President Donald Trump announced that he would buy beef from Argentina, threatening the cattle market in the United States amid ongoing agricultural and economic challenges for farmers. Trump said his proposal to invest $20 billion in Argentina’s beef industry will help U.S. consumers by bringing down […]
‘Broke Troll’: Chris Brown seemingly responds to Kevin McCall’s teary podcast interview
Despite Young Thug attempting to squash the beef between Chris Brown and Kevin McCall, Brown isn’t likely to hand over any residuals to his former “Deuces” collaborator anytime soon. Taking to his Instagram Stories shortly after McCall’s emotional “Back on Figg” podcast appearance, Brown seemingly responded with a sarcastic post. “Remember this: you can’t walk […]
‘Our hearts are broken beyond words’: Family confirms death of missing Philadelphia woman, Kada Scott
The family of Kada Scott has released a statement after police found her body during their search for her. “Dear friends, family, and supporters, it is with unimaginable sorrow that we confirm our daughter Kada Scott has been found deceased. Our hearts are broken beyond words,” the Scott family’s statement read. Scott was last seen […]
Black Harvard alumni invent hair-braiding robot that could transform salons forever
While braids are a popular, universal protective style that has myriad merits and dates back across cultures for thousands of years, getting them is a costly and lengthy process that still takes hours — even days in some cases — to complete. That could all change with the help of robots. Halo Braid, a company […]
’He did the right thing’: Sister Nancy lauds Jay-Z’s ‘Bam Bam’ as her favorite
Widely credited for crafting one of dancehall’s transcendent hits, Sister Nancy is set to receive her flowers with a brand new documentary, all while looking back at her innovative single. In “Bam Bam: The Story of Sister Nancy,” the 63-year-old, considered to be Jamaica’s first female dancehall DJ, takes fans on a journey through the […]
Snoop Dogg And Ice Cube Fight Deposition Request In ‘Burdensome’ $1.3M Fraud Lawsuit
by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 22, 2025 Lawyers for the rappers call the demand “harassing, oppressive, and burdensome.” Lawyers for Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube are fighting hard to avoid having the hip-hop moguls deposed in a $1.3 million fraud lawsuit. Newly released court documents show that in August, both rappers petitioned a judge to avoid […]
Karine Jean-Pierre Reflects On Biden, Democrats, And Whether Kamala Harris Ever Had A Shot
by Sharelle B. McNair October 22, 2025 In her new book, ‘Independent,’ Jean-Pierre criticizes the Democratic Party for abandoning Biden when he needed support. Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is opening up during her book tour on why, after serving under the Biden administration, she decided to leave the Democratic Party to become […]
Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes Wednesday, putting a final exclamation point on a trailblazing career in which she became an ambassador for diversity in the very white world of ballet — and a crossover star far beyond. Copeland will be feted in grand style as American Ballet Theatre devotes a gala evening to her retirement after […]