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Queen & Slim: Melina Matsoukas On Curating The Perfect Soundtrack

“I really wanted to show the diversity of Black music.”
11/21/2019

J’Nai Bridges, ‘The Beyoncé Of Opera,’ Makes Her Debut As Nefertiti

“I always like to say this career really chose me.”
11/12/2019

Dave East: A Survivor’s Mentality

Dave discusses the makings of his debut album, Survival.
11/08/2019

Cam’ron Says Dream Project On Big L Would Be ‘Bigger Than Paid In Full’

On Big L's imprint, Jay-Z's NFL deal, women in rap and more.
11/05/2019

DJ Premier Talks New Gang Starr Album, Guru, Five Percenters And More

‘One of the Best Yet’ cements Guru in modern rap.
11/01/2019

Rapper Casanova Names 5 Attributes That Make Him 'So Brooklyn'

We catch up with the Brooklyn rapper in the streets of ATL.
10/10/2019

Trina Honored By Black Music Moguls During BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend

The baddest gets her flowers.
10/09/2019

For Young Devyn, The Rap Game Is All Blessings – And She’s Got Next

For Young Devyn, the BET cypher was only the beginning.
10/08/2019

Command Your Timeline With Instagram-Worthy Rap Lyrics By Beyoncé, Lizzo, Cardi B & More

Some HBIC social media captions for your time lines!
10/02/2019

10 Songs That Prove Lil' Kim Was A Sex-Positive, Black Feminist MC Ahead Of Her Time

All hail the original Queen of Hip-Hop.
09/30/2019

85 To Africa: Jidenna Calls On The Diaspora To “Go Back Home”

"You don't advance with Black excellence alone."
09/23/2019