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Lubiana Himid is the first Black woman artist to win England’s prestigious Turner Prize

SZA leads women Grammy nominees with 5, dripping Black Girl Magic everywhere

Reflections on Prince, the Icon, the Artist, the Purple One Forever

Sugarhill Gang’s Big Bank Hank dead at 58

Video: Chicago-based MC Mick Jenkins addresses racism in new song

Robert Pattinson’s girlfriend harassed on Twitter because she’s black

Cee Lo Green apologizes for rape tweets

Happy birthday Michael! King of Pop honored with celebrations at childhood home

Video: happy birthday Tupac

With Kickstarter campaign, young singer hopes to perform in Italy

In Rolling Stone interview, Elton John reveals his desire to make hip hop music

Fresh Face Alert: Keep your eyes and ears on Bernie Levv

Petition demands apology from R. Kelly

Exhibit removes artist after hoax about high school ‘Charity Minstrel Show’

Dee 1 gives back to homeless in new video

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