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BET announces the return of the 2021 “Soul Train Awards” from a new location, the World Famous Apollo in New York. For the first time in its 33-year history, the annual celebration will tape in New York City, joining forces with the non-profit Apollo, now in its 88th year and widely considered the soul of…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence has been on a growing trend. Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli wanted Urban Magazine do its part in turning the tide with a special feature for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Be’n Original, the magazine’s publisher, recruited five of his friends to share their experiences with abuse in…
SiriusXM and Pandora announced today that singer-songwriter H.E.R. will perform at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York in a special invitation-only concert for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Tuesday, November 2. Presented in association with the Apollo. The exclusive concert, which will feature H.E.R. performing music from her recently released RIAA-certified Gold album, Back Of My…
In celebration of the final season of the hit comedy INSECURE, HBO will host its fifth and final Insecure Fest block party for the series. On Saturday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. PT, Insecure Fest will be hosted by Crissle West and Francheska Medina of the InsecuriTEA Podcast. The event, inspired by key INSECURE themes of music and community, will also…
Meek Mill connects with Zane Lowe to discuss his album ‘Expensive Pain,’ which he wrote throughout the past year, pulling inspiration from his family in Philadelphia. Meek Mill explains that he grew up in a community where violence and struggle were commonplace, and it is essential to him that he remain close, both physically and…
SiriusXM and Pandora announced today that J. Cole will perform in Los Angeles for SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series on Saturday, October 23. The intimate set for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners will feature J. Cole performing songs from his latest album The Off-Season as well as fan favorites. J. Cole’s performance for SiriusXM…
BET celebrates Hip Hop with two new specials on Tuesday, October 5: The 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” and “RAP CITY ‘21.” The longest-running rap show on BET, “RAP CITY,” returns for a one-hour special edition with legendary host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. The 2021 “BET…
The boys take the time to catch the fans up with the future of the podcast, give some relationship advice, and more! We’re so excited for what’s coming next, and we know you are too! Thank you for your loyalty and your patience, we love and appreciate you more than you know. Make sure you’re…