ABC/Randy Holmes Cardi B may have fans waiting for her sophomore album, but her cultural influence has not gone unnoticed. She is set to receive the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Culture Award at a private event June 8 in LA. “Cardi B has left an indelible mark on the culture of hip-hop by redefining…
With a career spanning over two decades, Bow Wow has passed on quite a few beats in his day. While on the Club 520 podcast, he revealed he passed on the beat for “Lotus Flower Bomb” by Wale featuring Miguel; was mistakenly sent the beat Polow da Don made for Lil Wayne and Rick Ross‘ song “John”; and…
Gravitas Ventures Cory Hardrict‘s movie Die Like A Man covers various elements of LA culture in ways he says haven’t been done in years. “[When it comes to portraying] the underrepresented community … they haven’t done a lot of these movies … since the ’90s,” Cory tells ABC Audio. “They were big, showing LA, the masculinity,…
Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images Rapper Rod Wave, whose legal name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was charged in connection to an alleged April incident that his lawyers say started with a break-in at his Georgia home. Green, 26, faces 14 criminal charges, including aggravated assault and firearms violations, following the alleged events that unfolded at his residence…
The 20th anniversary celebration of Mariah Carey‘s The Emancipation of Mimi album continues. The singer has released a stripped-back video featuring performances of several hits from the album. She takes center stage in the 10-minute clip as she sings live renditions of “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Circles,” “Say Somethin’,” “Your Girl” and “We Belong Together.” Megan Thee Stallion, Shonda…
John Phillips/Getty Images Michael B. Jordan is the next recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. American Cinematheque, a nonprofit cultural organization, announced in a press release Wednesday that the Sinners actor would receive the award later this year during a ceremony in Beverly Hills. According to the organization’s website, the award is presented each year…
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing. George Kaplan, who spent two years working for Combs Enterprises and 15 months as one of Sean Combs‘ personal assistants, shared his testimony in the sex trafficking and…
Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images Rome Flynn has joined the cast of Armani Ortiz‘s indie feature Otra, alongside María Gabriela de Faría, Flor Delis Alicea and Aria Celeste Castillo. Shot in one single take, it’s a Latino musical and Ortiz’s debut as a solo director. “I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the better…
Courtesy of Maxwell Maxwell is already setting up for Valentine’s Day 2026 with the announcement of his third annual Urban Hang Suite Cruise. Set for Feb. 7 to Feb. 12, the five-day cruise will set sail from Miami, stopping in Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and then its final destination, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.…
Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE Rome Flynn has joined the cast of Armani Ortiz‘s indie feature Otra, alongside María Gabriela de Faría, Flor Delis Alicea and Aria Celeste Castillo. Shot in one single take, it’s a Latino musical and Ortiz’s debut as a solo director. “I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the…