Respiration Vol. 2: Okayplayer’s Monthly Wellness Wednesday Playlist
Due to global warming, potential allergies and, hey, the world basically being on fire, breathing easy isn’t exactly easy. You could argue that it’s rarely been harder. There are people to love and...
View ArticleThe Internet Reacts to Tyler, The Creator’s “Meme Rapper” Comments
Another day, another “today’s rap isn’t good enough” comment from an old — errr, Tyler, The Creator? It’s an outcome folks couldn’t have foreseen from the California auteur years ago, but it’s a...
View ArticleNew Music From Big Sean, Coco Jones, Tinashe and More
The grind doesn’t stop, and neither does the flow of new music. This week, everyone from Big Sean to Tinashe has unloaded new heat just in time for you to ride out with your friends or vibe out in...
View ArticleRespected Houston Rap Staple BeatKing Dead at 39
Today, hip-hop mourns another legend as legendary Houston producer and rapper BeatKing has died at the age of 39. His manager confirmed the news Thursday night. "Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost...
View ArticleThere’s No Marvel Cinematic Universe Without Blade
In Deadpool & Wolverine, there’s one superhero in particular whose appearance serves as a reminder of their foundational contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) being what it is...
View ArticleThe Best Games of 2024: The First Half
2023 was an assault on the backlogs and checking accounts of gamers everywhere — major titles like “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” “Baldur's Gate 3,” and “Street Fighter 6” are counted...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention, or DNC for short, begins this week. Democrats across the country will come together to rally for the Democratic nominees for president and vice president: Vice...
View ArticleKodak Black and Fivio Foreign’s Donald Trump Endorsement Song is as Bad as it...
Last Friday, August 16, Fivio Foreign and Kodak Black affirmed their Donald Trump support when they dropped “ONBOA47RD,” a cheesy endorsement song that’s every bit as bad as it sounds. Yes, you read...
View ArticleCraig Mack Apparently Almost Ended Up on Death Row Records
Craig Mack, the late rapper who helped put Bad Boy Records on the map with breakout hits like “Flava in Ya Ear,” almost ended up with the label’s West Coast rival, Death Row Records. In a new Rolling...
View ArticleHere’s What Went Down During Day One of The 2024 DNC
Monday served as the first day of the Democratic National Convention, with most notable moments occurring during the evening and well into the night.Didn’t get the chance to watch? Well, here’s a...
View ArticleJohn Legend’s Daughter Supports Kamala Harris, “Can’t Imagine” Why Anyone...
Kamala Harris has many fans, including John Legend’s oldest child.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Legend, who is performing at the Democratic National Convention this week, said that...
View Article10 Emotional Rap Songs That Will Make You Feel Seen
There’s no magical cure-all for depression, but one key is realizing that you’re never really all alone. Somewhere, someone like you — or someone completely unlike you — has felt the same exact way...
View ArticleThe Obamas Brought “Ether” Energy to 2024 DNC Speeches
When it comes to social media, having someone put Nas’ “Ether” beat over footage of a quippy put-down is an honor. Michelle Obama’s Tuesday night DNC speech earned that distinction last night as fans...
View ArticleHere’s What Went Down During Day Two of The 2024 DNC
Similar to our first day recap of the Democratic National Convention, here’s a roundup of things that went down yesterday at day two of the 2024 DNC. Lil Jon represents Georgia for the state’s...
View ArticleHere’s What Went Down During Day Three of the 2024 DNC
As was the case with our first and second day recaps of the Democratic National Convention, here’s a roundup of things that went down yesterday at day three of the 2024 DNC.Oprah Winfrey makes a...
View ArticleMethod Man Claims He’s “Never Gotten a Streaming Check for any of My Music”
According to Method Man, he’s yet to see any streaming residuals for his music. During an interview with Wale Ogunleye, head of sports and entertainment at investment banking company UBS, the Wu-Tang...
View ArticleHonoring Black Business Month: Style, Entertainment and Major Founder Milestones
For Black Business Month, we are profiling some of the classiest Black-owned cocktail spots in NYC where you can enjoy the best mixed drinks in the tri-state area. We are also taking a look at a few...
View ArticleHere’s What Went Down During Day Four of The 2024 DNC
With the first, second and third recaps of the Democratic National Convention done, here’s what happened on day four, the last day of the DNC.Kamala Harris gives her presidential nomination...
View ArticleFirst Look Friday: Denise Julia Wants to Take Her Music Global
Armed with sultry vocals and an eye for aesthetics, Denise Julia specializes in sensual, yearning R&B. Since emerging two years ago, that constellation of talents has helped her earn millions of...
View ArticleA$AP Rocky on Drake Feud: "I Got Bigger Fish to Fry"
It looks like A$AP Rocky isn’t all that interested in continuing his Drake beef.In a new interview Billboard published Thursday, the Harlem rapper talked about his appearance on “Show of Hands,” the...
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