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Is Miley Cyrus using blacks as ‘accessories?’ Questlove thinks so
Whether or not you agree with Miley Cyrus’ recent behavior, one thing is for sure: the singer can definitely keep a buzz going. As many rush to judge her, several rappers have come to the star’s defense. Roots member Questlove isn’t one of them.
After shooting threats, lawsuits, & many celebrities refusing to appear, Lifetime’s ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ premieres
The three-night docuseries Surviving R. Kelly chronicling the events in the life of the singer who has endured a 2008 child pornography case, a 1994 marriage to then 15-year old R&B starlet Aaliyah Haughton, and piles of other sexual abuse allegations has finally premiered Thursday night on Lifetime after lawsuits, a shooting threat and other drama. […]
SXSW didn’t warn attendees about bombs targeting Black people in Austin, in case you forgot Black lives with money don’t matter either
By Teju Adisa-Farrar Draylen Mason was a 17-year-old living with his family in Austin, Texas when he was killed by a bomb on March 12th. Many of the articles written about his death list all of his accolades and note how incredibly talented he was. The picture generally shared is one where he is playing […]
Charlie Murphy, 57, Dies After Battle With Leukemia
Charlie Murphy, famed comedian, writer and actor, has passed away at the age of 57.
15 Black Twitter Accounts You Should Follow Today
In the age of social media prowess, not only does everyone have an opinion, they have thousands and they have no hesitation when it comes to sharing every single one of them. While free speech and open dialogue is wonderful, a clear drawback to social media culture is an overabundance of thought. But these people are changing […]
Obama launches sexual assault prevention campaign on college campuses
The Obama administration has launched a national campaign aimed at combatting campus sexual assault. The initiative calls on celebrities and athletes to mobilize college students, particularly young men, to speak up when they witness such vile acts.
Monday Morning Challenge: Cast Good Times
Here’s the deal: Sony Pictures has decided to turn the 70’s television sitcom Good Times into a feature-length film. Last week, Deadline reported that Sony has tapped producer Scott Rudin and writer Phil Johnston to head the project. (Before we go all Spike Lee and question whether a couple of white dudes should be in charge of this, let’s all […]
A Hip-Hop Holiday Mix
A few weeks ago I threatened to record an album of me performing Christmas carols as spoken word pieces. It seemed like a genius idea at the time until: 1. While trying it in the privacy of my own home I realized that although initially funny, it gets annoying really quickly, and 2. DMX performed […]
D’Angelo to Perform at 2012 BET Awards
BET has just announced that D’Angelo will be performing at the 2012 BET Awards. This will be D’s first televised performance in 12 years. Are you excited that he’s making a comeback?
WHO WILL RULE 2012: Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, Sleigh Bells and MORE!
Here are 5 artists that are going to be HUGE in 2012. Some you may know, some you may not. But I’m downright positive that these individuals will hit it BIG next year, just in time for the apocalypse….
New Amy Winehouse: "Halftime"
Check out “Halftime,” a brand new track from Amy Winehouse, off her upcoming posthumous release Lioness: Hidden Treasures, at BlackYouthProject.com!
'Voodoo is 10'
My real post will be up in a few minutes, but I just had to post this. Questlove reminded all of his Twitter followers that D’Angelo’s album, Voodoo was released ten years ago today. It is still one of the most miraculous albums I’ve ever heard, and one of greatest live shows I’ve ever seen. […]