Monaleo attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) “Soulaan” refers to “the distinct culture, history, and knowledge of Black Americans before and after colonization in America,” as reported by soulaan.com. It’s a term Monaleo connected with, so much so she…
Beyonce at The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, airing live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 2, 2025. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images A man accused of breaking into a car and stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music was indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, this week. Kelvin Evans faces…
A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) Nas performs with Atlanta Pops Orchestra at Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park on July 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) While some people aspire to headline a Super Bowl halftime show, it’s not one of Nas‘ goals. Asked when he will be…
Larenz Tate and Nia Long attend the “Remembering Love Jones” during the 2025 American Black Film Festival at New World Center on June 14, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABFF) Love Jones‘ iconic duo Nia Long and Larenz Tate will work together again on an untitled romantic drama that has been greenlit…
Pras Michel attends Gold Bar on October 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images) Pras Michél has teamed with Mark Wahlberg for a documentary about his journey from member of the Grammy-winning Fugees to a target in the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad scandal. The case alleges he laundered money that financier…
Janelle Monáe attends Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Los Angeles Dinner Honoring Ashley Park And Hannah Einbinder at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Janelle Monáe‘s love for Halloween has manifested itself into Wondaween 2025, a series of events taking place in Los Angeles to celebrate the spooky…
Hit-Boy speaks onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2025 on September 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company) Hit-Boy has two albums on the way: Goldfish, his collaboration with The Alchemist, and Software Update. Speaking to Billboard about the latter, he says the title was inspired by moves he’s made…
Ice Spice has released the music video for her single “Baddie Baddie.” She reunited with The Evil Twins, who directed the visuals for “Gimmie A Light,” “Deli” and more, for the new video, which finds her strutting down the sidewalk, attending fashion shows and walking red carpets. Wale continues the rollout for his album Everything is A Lot with the…
olange Knowles attends as USC Thornton School of Music appoints Solange Knowles “Scholar-In-Residence” in collaboration with Saint Heron at USC Thornton School of Music on October 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for USC Thornton School/Solange Knowles) Solange Knowles is ready to share her knowledge with students at the University…
Cover art for Cardi B album ‘Am I The Drama?’ Courtesy of Atlantic Records Cardi B is pleased with the performance of her Am I the Drama? album thus far. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 after earning 200,000 album equivalent units in its first week — a number she says she’s proud of, despite what…