A Boogie (August Daft) A Boogie wit da Hoodie is back with a new project — this time, a six-track EP called Before Artistry. It features tracks with Kyle Richh, Trippie Redd and Zeddy Will. Before Artistry is more than just new music for the rapper, who is celebrating his 10-year rap anniversary. “Ten years in this game feels…
Jill Scott ‘To Whom This May Concern’ album artwork (Blues Babe Records) Jilly from Philly is back. After a more than 10-year hiatus, Jill Scott has released a new album, To Whom This May Concern. It’s the soul singer’s sixth studio album following her Billboard #1 project Woman, which released back in 2015. “I did not have a creative block,” Scott…
Kelly Rowland and Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith in ‘Relationship Goals’ (Ryan Fivish/Prime) (SPOILER ALERT) Kelly Rowland and Method Man both have quite the catalogs, but when it comes to picking a song for a Valentine’s Day playlist, neither choose their own hits. Kelly, known for her solo work and as a member of Destiny’s Child, chose Snoh Aalegra’s “Do 4…
Ja Rule attends the 2023 City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala at Pacific Design Center on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Ja Rule is feeling a bit remorseful about his involvement in a recent public shouting match. In a statement to ABC News, the rapper apologized for his “out…
Kerry Washington Headshot (Photo provided by Essence Magazine for Essence Black Women in Hollywood) Essence has revealed this year’s list of stars to be honored at the Black Women in Hollywood event, naming Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler. The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps shape the…
Viola Davis attends the Academy Museum 5th annual gala in Partnership with Rolex at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award. She’ll receive…
J.Cole performs at the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024 (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage) J. Cole is (quite literally) pulling up on his fans. The Grammy-winning rapper offered the special chance of an exclusive album listening session that would take place in his beloved Honda Civic. He took to social media…
Wiz Khalifa The Macradose tour poster (Taylor Gang Entertainment) Wiz Khalifa has announced his upcoming The Macradose tour, a limited-run series taking place across the U.S. in April. Rapper 2 Chainz, Berner and DJ Bonics will join as support. Marketed as a “special 4/20 celebration tour,” the road show will make stops in Gautier, Mississippi, on April…
Ludacris performs at the Sports Illustrated’s SI The Party at Cow Palace Arena & Event Center on February 8, 2026 in Daly City, California. (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images) NBA All-Star 2026 is in for a taste of the dirty south with the appointment of Ludacris as the weekend’s entertainment headliner. The NBA announced the “Yeah!” rapper…
Leon Thomas attends the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Disney/Cristian Lopez) When Frank Sinatra sang, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” he had no idea the line would one day apply to Leon Thomas. The Brooklyn native credits his New York upbringing, particularly his time on Broadway, with…