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Rappers Talk Mental Illness and Depression with VICE
Celebrities are discussing mental illnesses more and more. Most recently, we say Bryshere Gray from Empire talk about his personal battles, and now Vice has released an article that opens up dialogue about rappers who are openly discussing depression.
Esperanza Spalding is Back After Three Years
It has been five years since the 31-year-old bassist, singer, and composer Esperanza Spalding beat Justin Bieber by winning the Grammy award for Best New Artist, which also created a large outrage for his most loyal fans.
Black Girls Rock! Pushes Back Against Erasure Of Black Women On TV
It’s only March, but so far it’s been a good year for continuing the conversation of the representation of Black women in the media. For a quick recap, Mya Taylor was the first transgender woman to win a major award. Then, a misinformed and unwoke writer tried to come for #Blackgirlmagic, but no one was […]
Phife Dawg, Founding Member of A Tribe Called Quest, Passes Away at 45
Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, born Malik Taylor, passed away at the age of 45. News of his death was first reported by Rolling Stone early Wednesday morning, although an official statement is yet to be released. The rapper battled diabetes for years and received a kidney transplant from his wife in 2008.
Why I’m not surprised there was a violent KKK rally down the street from Disneyland
TW: This story involves graphic imagery. I moved out of Orange County, California nearly two years ago. I don’t miss it. At all. And, on days like today, I am ever grateful that I got out of there when I did. Most people who know me know that I worked “for the Mouse” for five years. […]
Wale: The First Rapper to Open the State of the Union Address
A solid congratulation is in order for rapper Wale. On Tuesday, January 12, Wale became the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address.
Celia Cruz, ‘the Queen of Salsa’, receives Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Thirteen years after her death, Celia Cruz will be honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s award show. “Each year, the Academy has the distinct privilege of honoring those who have greatly contributed to our industry and cultural heritage, and this year we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees,” President/CEO […]
This video explains the difference between being “non-racist” and “anti-racist”
Many White folks congratulate themselves for not being racist. YouTube star Franchesca Ramsey made a funny but cringe-worthy video about “not racist White people” that gets right to the heart of this conversation. But, this video published at The Guardian, featuring 2015 Man Booker Prize winning Jamaican writer Marlon James, explains why this mentality is […]
Kendrick Lamar Visits the White House and the Resulting Video is Perfect
Kendrick Lamar saw a lot of success since releasing “To Pimp a Butterfly” like debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 Chart, being ranked as the best album of 2015 by publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Pitchfork Media, and most notably, the album was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Rap […]
ICYMI: Kenyan pop-singer delivers best version of Adele’s “Hello” yet
A Kenyan singer has officially hit the airwaves with one of the best covers yet of Adele’s “Hello.”
Solange Debuts New Song ‘Rise’ Written for Ferguson and Baltimore
During a surprise performance, Solange debuted her new song ‘Rise’ for Ferguson and Baltimore. The new song is expected to appear on Solange’s forthcoming album. h/t Rap Up Photo: Solange Knowles/Facebook
This Update to Nina Simone’s ‘Baltimore’ Is Chilling
Jazmine Sullivan pays homage to Nina Simone’s version of “Baltimore” in this chilling rendition. The song appears on a Nina Simone tribute album that is being released inconjunction with the Netflix documentary, What Happened, Miss Simone?