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Pharrell Asks, ‘Do You Want the Job Because You’re Black or Because You’re the Best?’

Speaking to Black founders, Pharrell challenged identity-first support and said backing should reward excellence first, not race.
11/18/2025

Pharrell Williams Receives Key To Miami-Dade County At Black Ambition Demo Day

The ‘Happy’ singer is honored for his growing impact on Black innovation and economic access as Chance the Rapper, Mellody Hobson, and top investors join the celebration.
11/17/2025

Black Celebrities at Paris Fashion Week

In front rows or walking the streets of Paris, Black celebrities showed up and showed out for Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2026.
07/01/2025

New Music Friday: Lizzo Drops a Rap Mixtape, GELO’s Album is Here, and Teyana Taylor Keeps Us Watching

Lizzo surprises fans with My Face Hurts From Smiling, GELO delivers his debut album, and Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room rollout continues.
06/27/2025

Rap Hits That Turn 10 in 2024, Throwbacks That Still Go Hard

From Bobby Shmurda’s 'Hot N**ga' to Rae Sremmurd’s 'No Type,' these decade-old tracks remind us why 2014 was a golden year for hip-hop.
10/29/2024

New Music Friday: Megan Thee Stallion, LL COOL J, Lola Brooke, and Laila! Drop Straight Heat

Also, there is new music from Pharrell, Flo Milli, Aliyah's Interlude, Maleek Berry, Chow Lee, and more.
09/06/2024

Beyoncé Becomes First Black Woman to Hit No.1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart

“Cowboy Carter” is also the 32-Grammy award winning artist’s eighth number-one album.
04/09/2024

Top 100 Music Videos That Helped Shape 50 Years of Hip Hop

20 visual masterpieces that deserve their place in the spotlight for unique contributions to the genre.
01/03/2024

Pharrell Williams’ Foundation Black Ambition Awards $3.2 Million To Emerging Businesses

The foundation is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs thrive by bridging the wealth gap.
11/13/2023

The Neptunes’ ‘Clones’ Turns 20: A Look Back at the Masterful Compilation Album

The standout album is a reminder that the Virginia trio was a powerhouse in production.
08/21/2023

Pharrell Has “Three Albums’ Worth Of Music” Finished, According to GQ Cover Story

The creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear noted that he trades off between his love of clothing and music.
08/17/2023