Music

New Music Friday: Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, Muni Long, Halle Bailey and More Valentine’s Day-Appropriate Tunes

Plus, new projects from Kelela, Coi Leray, Mereba and more.
02/14/2025

TDE President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Defends Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

“Since when did we want to fit in with the mainstream?” Henderson asked on X.
02/14/2025

9 Classic R&B and Soul Albums from 2000 That Still Hit 25 Years Later

From D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” to Jill Scott’s debut, these timeless R&B and soul albums still sound as fresh as ever.
02/12/2025

Iniko Comes Into ‘Awakening’ On Their Multi-Dimensional Debut Album

Following the release of their first LP, ‘The Awakening,’ Iniko talks to BET.com about being genreless, breaking free of their religious upbringing, and more.
02/12/2025

Super Bowl LIX Protestor Speaks On Bringing ‘Awareness’ to Palestine During Protest

Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu showed a Palestinian flag reading “Sudan” and “Gaza” during the Super Bowl LXI Apple Music Halftime Show.
02/12/2025

Here’s Who Showed Up to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

From hip-hop collaborators to sports icons, here’s the list of surprise appearances during Kendrick’s set.
02/10/2025

NFL Issues Statement After Viral Palestine-Sudan Flag Protest at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

The league clarified that the protest during the Grammy winner’s performance was unplanned.
02/10/2025

GloRilla Says She’s “Beyond Excited” to Be Face of New Fenty Campaign

The opportunity comes after Rihanna praised Glo’s “TGIF.”
02/10/2025

SZA Adds Four New ‘LANA’ Tracks Tied to Super Bowl LIX

The project now includes a second Don Toliver collaboration titled “Joni.”
02/10/2025

The Five Blackest Moments of Super Bowl LIX

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Jon Batiste delivered some of the night's biggest performances.
02/10/2025

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: You Can Roll Back Policies, But You Can’t Erase Us

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was more than entertainment—it was a bold statement. From 'Not Like Us' to Samuel L. Jackson’s Uncle Sam cameo, Lamar reminded America that Black culture is unerasable.
02/10/2025