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The year was 2020. The world was inside its homes, unsure of what the future held for itself and society as a whole. COVID-19 brought everyday life to a halt, leaving people searching for ways to cope, reconnect, and find entertainment from home. With gathering in person no longer an option, people turned to their…
For many young people, the idea of going to college is shaped by what they’re exposed to. Some grow up surrounded by relatives who attended college and can name their alma mater without hesitation. Others come from hardworking families where careers were built through the military, trades, entrepreneurship, or years of work experience. Education can…
What happens when thousands of Black creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders gather under one roof? You get CultureCon. Kicking off the festivities on September 28, CultureCon returns to Brooklyn for a week-long celebration of Black and Brown creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture. The festivities culminate October 3–4 with its main festival, bringing together thousands of attendees…
The 2x GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer kicked off the tour on August 6 at The Armory in Minneapolis. The tour brings their self-titled fifth album to the stage while making room for songs that have made Kehlani a longtime fan favorite. For listeners who have followed them since their early EP days, the setlist offers…
Spider-Man has returned to the big screen, and audiences have responded with record-breaking enthusiasm. Released July 31, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become a box-office phenomenon, earning approximately $1.15 billion worldwide. Its domestic opening proved even more impressive, with the film bringing in roughly $360 million and surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s $357 million opening to claim…
Cardi B has officially added another milestone to her career. As of August 3, 2026, the Bronx-born rapper became the first female rapper to earn four Diamond-certified singles from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further cementing her place in hip-hop history. The RIAA’s Diamond certification recognizes songs that reach 10 million certified units…
Pink Friday rapper Nicki Minaj has introduced a paid subscription option on X, offering fans exclusive access to additional content and interactions through the platform. The new feature marks another way for Minaj to connect directly with supporters while expanding her digital presence. On August 1, Minaj announced the new feature, writing, “You can now…
Grammy Award-winning rapper, lyricist, and cultural storyteller Rapsody has released the official music video for her latest single, “Apple Juice.” Released on July 31, the track serves as the second single from her forthcoming fifth studio album, God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops, arriving August 21. Following the release of the album’s title track in…