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Source: Lynn Goldsmith / Getty Angela Bofill, the iconic R&B vocalist known for her hits like “I Try” and “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter,” passed away on June 13th at her daughter’s home in Vallejo, California. Her soulful voice and timeless music have left an indelible mark on the music industry. RELATED: Angela Bofill is Unsung RELATED: Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2024 Not only […]

Source: Hayley Madden / Getty There are certain years that music is just at a premium. 2022 was a great example. That year, we got albums from heavyweights including Beyoncé (Renaissance), Kendrick Lamar (Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers), Drake (Honestly, Nevermind AND Her Loss), SZA (SOS), Summer Walker (Still Over It) and Future (I NEVER LIKED YOU). 20 years from now, it’ll be hard not to consider 2022 a standout year for music, with a plethora of albums we’ll eventually consider classics. Although this year has […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Congratulations to Kash Doll on becoming a mother of two! The Detroit area rapper revealed that she recently gave birth to her new baby girl, Klarity. The rapper shared the news on Instagram while sending her beau and child’s father, Tracy T, a sweet Father’s Day message. The rapper’s latest addition is her second child with her boyfriend. In the announcement post, the 34-year-old shared a […]

As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s essential to reflect on the rich tapestry of experiences that define the African American journey. Music has long been a powerful medium through which these experiences are expressed, celebrated, and remembered. From anthems of resilience to songs of freedom, our Juneteenth playlist captures the essence of this historic day. Heres some songs […]

As we commemorate Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it’s essential to reflect on the rich tapestry of experiences that define the African American journey. Music has long been a powerful medium through which these experiences are expressed, celebrated, and remembered. From anthems of resilience to songs of freedom, our Juneteenth playlist captures the essence of this historic day. Heres some songs […]

Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty Kirk Franklin getting an early start on celebrating Juneteenth. This week (June 10), he marked the holiday at the White House alongside President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, other lawmakers and entertainers. While Gladys Knight channeled her extensive catalogue of hits and Patti LaBelle dug deep to her roots with a spirited rendition of “Oh, People,” Kirk Franklin commandeered the crowd with a few […]

LL COOL J doesn’t need to prove himself as a rapper as he’s cemented in the annals of Hip-Hop history as one of the culture’s living legends. However, a spark still exists within the Queens star, and his new track “Saturday Night Special” featuring Fat Joe and Rick Ross proves that his comeback promises were not a fluke. LL COOL J has been teasing his upcoming 14th studio album, The […]

Power Book II: Ghost has a wide range of characters all vying to get a piece of the power pie without having their Christmas canceled. Effie (Alix Lapri), street savvy and book smart, is one of those players who is using the drug game to achieve her ultimate goal, but along the way, is learning that it’s not going to be so easy, and she might be in over her […]

Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty This Pride Month we want to celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ influencers bringing fun, entertaining and insightful content to social media. These stars have leveraged their social media platforms to entertain through larger mediums in podcasting, TV, film and music. Check out a gallery of 15 of our favorite Black LGBTQ+ influencing stars inside. These influencer celebrities are not shy when it comes to waving their […]