Opinion
Jay-Z Is Too Big for Rap Beef. That May Be the Problem
His Roots Picnic freestyle had the force of a legend clearing the air, but it also raised a harder question…
As Misogynoir Surges, “Listen To Black Women” Is A More Vital Instruction Than Ever
Don't let 2026 fool you—everyone still needs us
Can Drake Ever Escape “Not Like Us”?
Two years after Kendrick Lamar's defining diss track, Drake's 'Iceman' arrives in a rap world permanently…
When Art Leads to Execution in America
Prosecutors won a death sentence for James Broadnax with rap lyrics they didn't even use in trial. He dies…
North West Was Born To Be A Star
With her new single "Piercing on My Hand," as well as a possible fashion line on the horizon, Hollywood's new…
Let’s Leave ‘Industry Plant’ Discourse In 2025
Doechii is right — it's past time to stop second-guessing talented women's paths to success
How ‘DS2’ Put A Bow On Future’s Career And All-Time Year
10 years later, this LP is as relevant as ever.
Top 3 Ways To Potentially Improve ESSENCE Fest Amid Complaints From Fans And Artists
From the daytime activations to the nighttime concerts, many are asking the organizers to take notes.
The Grammys’ Most Decorated Artist Is Still Gunning For Album Of The Year…As She Should
While many critics and fans debate about why she's never won Album of the Year, for Bey, it's more than a numb…