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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 1, 2025 Adcock doubled down on his claims that Cowboy Carter is not true country music. Country music artist Gavin Adcock has a one-sided beef with Beyoncé after his album ranked lower than hers on the charts. Adcock took out his frustration on the “Texas Hold
A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar ’s “Not Like Us,” the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake. Drake sued Universal Music Group — both his and Lamar’s record label — over “Not Like Us,” saying the company
The Senate slogged through a tense overnight session that dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending off proposed amendments, mostly from Democrats trying to defeat the package. An endgame appeared to be taking shape. Senate Majority
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 1, 2025 Check out 29 summer cookout recipes Cookout season has arrived, whether you’re grilling with friends on the 4th of July or searching for recipes to make at home for a family backyard barbecue. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh summer
A jury returns to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Monday, jurors deliberated over five hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from the trial judge, Arun Subramanian. They are deciding whether prosecutors have proven
A man who started a wildfire and then fatally shot two firefighters and wounded another in northern Idaho was a 20-year-old transient who attacked the first responders after they asked him to move his vehicle, a sheriff said Monday. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris offered new details about the Sunday
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I’ll never forget the first time I saw my father cry. It was quick. Just a flash. A single tear ran down his cheek before he turned his back and pretended
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is terminating legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, setting them up for potential deportation. DHS said that conditions in Haiti have improved and Haitians no longer meet the conditions for the temporary legal protections. The termination of temporary protected status, or TPS, applies
The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black queer men, gathered the community in New York City to celebrate Pride Month and honor
Even though the new film, “Heads of State,” stars Idris Elba and John Cena as rival world leaders caught in a crisis, Elba hopes audiences can escape. Ahead of the action film’s release on July 2 on Amazon Prime, the 52-year-old actor sat down with theGrio to discuss the movie
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman July 1, 2025 Adcock doubled down on his claims that Cowboy Carter is not true country music. Country music artist Gavin Adcock has a one-sided beef with Beyoncé after his album ranked lower than hers on the charts. Adcock took out his frustration on the “Texas Hold
A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar ’s “Not Like Us,” the megahit diss track that spurred a defamation lawsuit from his fellow superstar Drake. Drake sued Universal Music Group — both his and Lamar’s record label — over “Not Like Us,” saying the company
The Senate slogged through a tense overnight session that dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending off proposed amendments, mostly from Democrats trying to defeat the package. An endgame appeared to be taking shape. Senate Majority
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors July 1, 2025 Check out 29 summer cookout recipes Cookout season has arrived, whether you’re grilling with friends on the 4th of July or searching for recipes to make at home for a family backyard barbecue. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh summer
A jury returns to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Monday, jurors deliberated over five hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from the trial judge, Arun Subramanian. They are deciding whether prosecutors have proven
A man who started a wildfire and then fatally shot two firefighters and wounded another in northern Idaho was a 20-year-old transient who attacked the first responders after they asked him to move his vehicle, a sheriff said Monday. Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris offered new details about the Sunday
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I’ll never forget the first time I saw my father cry. It was quick. Just a flash. A single tear ran down his cheek before he turned his back and pretended
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is terminating legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, setting them up for potential deportation. DHS said that conditions in Haiti have improved and Haitians no longer meet the conditions for the temporary legal protections. The termination of temporary protected status, or TPS, applies
The 2025 Native Son Awards were a radiant reminder that no system can strip away the joy, strength, and power of the Black LGBTQ+ community. This month, Native Son, a nonprofit organization advocating for Black queer men, gathered the community in New York City to celebrate Pride Month and honor
Even though the new film, “Heads of State,” stars Idris Elba and John Cena as rival world leaders caught in a crisis, Elba hopes audiences can escape. Ahead of the action film’s release on July 2 on Amazon Prime, the 52-year-old actor sat down with theGrio to discuss the movie