interview

Samara Cyn Came Home to Herself, and Made Music to Bring Us There Too

She went from moving around as a military kid to going viral and catching Denzel Washington’s ear. Samara Cyn’s music is all about showing up as yourself—even when it’s messy, hard, or raw.
11/11/2025

Mariah Carey Gets Real With Keke Palmer About Marriage, Music, and What’s Next

Carey shares the story behind her new album, ‘Here For It All,’ reflects on love and marriage, and hints at her next big move in beauty.
09/30/2025

DESTIN CONRAD Is Owning His Truth and Having Fun With ‘Love on Digital’

Conrad opens up about honesty, joy, and representation in R&B, and how ‘Love on Digital’ captures his growth and creative freedom.
09/30/2025

Clawing Its Way To The Top Again: Red Lobster’s CEO is Young, Black, and Focused

In a BET exclusive, Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of America’s iconic date-night spot, shares advice on navigating anti-DEI in corporate America.
08/19/2025

Crowning Glory: How Monique Rodriguez Turned Personal Tragedy Into a Textured Haircare Empire

Rodriguez shares how she turned tragedy into triumph—building Mielle Organics from her basement and inspiring others with The Glory in Your Story.
04/06/2025

Danielle Brooks Mines a New Role

In this exclusive interview, the Oscar-nominated actress talks trading 'The Color Purple' for pixelated chaos in 'Minecraft,' embracing her inner child, and repping for Black women in gaming.
04/01/2025

Rocsi Diaz Remembers the Magic of '106 & Park': “It Was Bigger Than Music Videos”

Before Emmy wins and primetime shows, Rocsi Diaz was the face of an era. The former '106 & Park' co-host reflects on defining hip-hop culture, the show’s impact, and who she thinks should host a reboot.
03/26/2025

Still Hotter Than Pepper: Machel Montano on Soca, Legacy, and Lighting Up the Global Stage

In this no-holds-barred interview, the soca king gets candid about going viral on Tiny Desk, earning a master’s in Carnival Studies, and why the world is finally catching up to a sound he’s been perfecting since childhood.
03/25/2025

K. Michelle Is Claiming Her Spotlight—On Her Terms

The singer and reality TV icon opens up about starring in 'Jason’s Lyric: The Musical,' pushing boundaries in country music, and why her journey is all about legacy—not validation.
03/24/2025

The World According To Wale

In an exclusive interview, the Grammy-nominated rapper discusses his new single 'Blanco,' the politics of the music business, and the importance of the mind.
03/21/2025

Rico Nasty’s ‘Lethal’ Era: Rage, Reflection & Resisting the System

Rico Nasty unpacks her new album ‘Lethal,’ why her music is a soundtrack for rebellious women, and how she’s stepping into her power in an era where women’s rights are under attack.
03/20/2025