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Families and community groups in New York City got a special treat with an advance screening of Smurfs held on July 12th at AMC Lincoln Square. Guests were invited to experience the movie days ahead of its national release, with the screening open to select organizations across the city. Attendees gathered at the theater early,…
Rapper Joyner Lucas fired back at Skepta on Wednesday with a hard-hitting response track, “NOBODY CARES,” following Skepta’s recent diss record. The song dropped first on Lucas’ social media before reaching streaming platforms. Tensions have risen between the two artists after Skepta name-dropped Lucas in a surprise track titled “Friendly Fire.” Lucas, who is just…
Cocoa Brown shines in the indie film Twisted Hearts, revealing new layers of her talent. She talks about tapping into vulnerability, leading a nonprofit, and navigating motherhood and fame with grace. What initially drew you to the role of the therapist in Twisted Hearts? And how did you prepare to portray such an emotionally grounded…
Ashanti and Nelly, the Grammy-winning couple behind numerous chart-topping hits, are stepping into the hot seat in the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus. The duo, currently starring in their Peacock reality series Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, face a fiery challenge where honesty could spare them from the infamous Last Dab, but evasion…
Codebluu, founder of Hart Boyz Music Group, shares how he blends artistry with business—having indie distribution with Empire, and prepping for his career-spanning release, Cold Blues Classics. Let’s start from the beginning. Since founding Hart Boyz Music Group in 2014, can you walk us through the services you offer? Sure. Initially, we set out…
International hip-hop sensation Naya Ali graces the cover of the July 2025 issue of Urban Magazine. With her latest album, Did The Damn Thing, Ali cements her place as a global force in music. Known for sharp lyricism and unapologetic energy, she reflects on her creative evolution, industry experiences, and the cultural impact of her…
Torrential rains and sunshine echoed the mystical ancestral presence of Coco de Mer, the world’s largest seed that made its way from the Seychelles all the way to Harlem. A long-standing home of New York’s rich history of cultural contributions, steeped in liberation, was the perfect location for a Juneteenth event to remember. A cultural…
Hip-hop artist Joyner Lucas continues his global expansion with the release of “Time Is Money,” a new collaboration featuring Latin music figure J Balvin, Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, and chart-topping rapper DaBaby. The track is the third single from ADHD 2, Lucas’ upcoming album due July 18 on Twenty Nine Music Group. “Time Is Money”…