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What’s Free?: 10 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend That Don't Cost a Dime
They say New York City is one of the most expensive places in the world, and honestly, they’re not wrong. Rent is high, brunch is a scam, and the rising cost of eggs is increasingly traumatizing. But...
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What to Do in NYC This Weekend
Women's History Month is officially here, and so are plenty of opportunities to celebrate it. Besides those events, there are the customary parties, link ups and concerts designed to get you out the...
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The Listening: Rob49, YG, New Estelle and Burna Boy with Travis Scott
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, which means the unofficial kickoff to summer. And the season is getting off to a hot start with this week’s new music. In one of the biggest drops, Rob49 unloads his...
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Loaded Lux on How He Linked Up With Joey Bada$$ for “My Town”
Toward the back end of Joey Bada$$ scathing Ray Vaughn and DAYLYT diss track, “My Town,” “My Town,” Loaded Lux embraces the ephemeral thrill of a consolation prize. Stacking a slick Power reference...
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2025 American Music Awards: SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem Win Big
The 2025 American Music Awards had no shortage of star power – or high energy. With Jennifer Lopez hosting, and with Kendrick Lamar leading all nominees, the stage was set for a memorable show and...
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Jadakiss Celebrates His Daughter's College Graduation
Jadakiss is a proud dad after his daughter’s graduation. The Yonkers-repping emcee was on-hand for his daughter Jaidyon Philips' graduation ceremony at Morgan State University. MSU is a venerable...
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Doechii Credits MF DOOM and Solange For Inspiring Performance on The Late...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in December 2024 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Turns out that two very impactful artists inspired Doechii’s Thursday night performance...
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MF DOOM Discusses Origins of His Mask, Changing His Name to DOOM and More in...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in January 2019 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. After a late-December previously unreleased MF DOOM interview on The House List podcast,...
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Sacha Jenkins Elevated Hip-Hop Culture Because He Lived It
“I’m sorry. It’s not a white person’s place to have that conversation. It’s a Black person’s place to have that conversation…”That was Sacha Jenkins while being interviewed about his Louis Armstrong...
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Still Spinning: The Legacy and Future of Black Women in Dance & House Music
When CeCe Peniston belts the first triumphant note of “Finally” at this year’s Roots Picnic, she won’t just be reviving a hit — she’ll be reminding the crowd of the powerful legacy of Black women in...
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A Tribute to the Lasting Legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
For millennial kids with middle school growth spurts, or ones who were just tall and played center, Dikembe Mutombo was a central figure. If you blocked a shot from the year 1997 through 2009, it was...
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In Her Words: Keri Hilson is Choosing Peace Over Perfection
Long before she became a household name as a solo artist, Keri Hilson was penning chart-toppers for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Mary J. Blige, Usher, and Britney Spears,...
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Questlove Was Relieved That Kendrick's “Squabble Up” Nodded to The Roots
Questlove thought Kendrick Lamar was putting The Roots on blast in one of his 2024 music videos. KDot was in the thick of his heated battle with Drake last year when he dropped the visual for...
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Shaboozey Explains Side-Eyeing Country Music Comment at AMAs
Shaboozey got a lot of people talking with his reaction during the 2025 American Music Awards. The country music star took the stage with fellow country artist Megan Moroney as presenters for the...
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Kool & The Gang’s Michael Sumler Dead at 71
Michael Sumler, formerly the longtime hypeman for the legendary band Kool & The Gang has died in a car accident. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the 71-year-old was killed in a crash in Georgia's Cobb...
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NBA Youngboy Pardoned By Donald Trump
NBA Youngboy has been granted a pardon from President Donald Trump. In 2024, the Louisiana rapper, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was sentenced by a federal judge in Utah to just under two years in...
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Clipse Announce Release Date for ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ Album
Clipse have announced the release date for their first album in over 15 years. Rolling Stone reports that No Malice and Pusha T will be dropping Let God Sort Em Out on July 11 via Roc Nation...
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Nicki Minaj Isn’t Rushing Her ‘Pink Friday 2’ Follow-Up
Nicki Minaj is gracing the cover of Vogue Italia and the rap superstar talked a bit about her next studio album. Minaj hasn’t dropped an album since 2023s Pink Friday 2 and she’s been relatively quiet...
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How to Be Outside, Inside: Featuring Joan De Jesus, Founder of Wine for Me BK
Joan De Jesus might not be an immediately familiar name, but if you’ve attended a Wine for Me event at any of your favorite night spots, like Cafe Erzulie, Cherry On Top, or Prima, you have her to...
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RZA-Directed ‘One Spoon Of Chocolate’ Movie to Debut at Tribeca
RZA is back in his director’s bag. The Wu-Tang Clan founder has directed a new film called One Spoon Of Chocolate and it’s set to make its debut on June 8 at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. One...
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The Listening: The Return of Clipse, Kaytranada & Justine Skye, Keke Palmer...
Summer is here (at least unofficially) – so as everyone starts planning their trips, staycations and cookouts, the season is already off feelin’ hot with this week’s new music. One of the most...
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Tyler, The Creator Says “You Gotta Be Delusional” to Make Stuff
Tyler, The Creator is getting real about being a successful creative. The Grammy winner participated in a “Tyler Talk” panel for Converse in London, where he spoke about the importance of being...
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A Guide to Getting into the Best Black Movies on Tubi
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in September 2023 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. There remains a glimmer of hope for movie fanatics who cherish the occasional off-beat...
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Beyoncé Closes NYC Tour Stint With Nod to Jay-Z
Beyoncé gave a nod to her husband, Jay-Z, during the closing New York area stretch of her Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour. Bey kicked off the New York stint back on May 22, and closed...
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Dope Albums Dropping in June
Summer is here and so is the soundtrack for your wildest decisions. The warmer months are when we typically get outside and start risking it all, so of course, the music for the season has to be as...
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GloRilla, Clipse and Lenny Kravitz Rock the 2025 Roots Picnic
Another year, another dope Roots Picnic. The 2025 Roots Picnic held at The Mann in Fairmount Park and featured a host of stars, from GloRilla to Jeezy and Lenny Kravitz. Curated by The Roots in...
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Errol Eats Everything on Public Enemy, Entrepreneurship and Art Without...
This is sponsored content, brought to you by Errol Eats Everything.Errol Eats Everything is focused on his message, his music and his integrity. The Canadian emcee is relishing his creative freedom...
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Ryan Coogler Explains How ‘Sinners’ Reconnects Blues and Hip-Hop
Ryan Coogler is explaining how hip-hop is the lifeblood of his hit vampire flick Sinners. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Oakland native shared how the film is informed by hip-hop even through...
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Clipse Fought Def Jam over Kendrick Lamar Feature
Clipse’s new album is one of the summer’s most eagerly awaited projects. In an interview with GQ, No Malice and Pusha T talk about the road to releasing Let God Sort ‘Em Out, their first album in more...
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12 Classic Beenie Man & Bounty Killer Songs to Listen to Celebrate Their Epic...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in May 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. The hottest ticket in town this weekend was the Beenie Man vs. Bounty Killer Verzuz TV battle....
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