Urban Magazine is a media outlet covering entertainment, fashion, and sports as they relate to urban culture. We don't just write about it, we live it.
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…
Covering the September issue of Urban Magazine is none other than hip-hop activist Maimouna Youssef, widely known as Mumu Fresh. ”Mumu Fresh is one of the most authentic and organize voices in music. She sets a great example for independent who want to contribute to culture in an honest and beneficial way,” explains Urban’s publisher,…
Urban Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli has curated a series of spectacular images for the publication’s first visual art issue. “The decision to curate an issue that is art driven was inspired not only by the immense talent that we have been seeing across social media platforms, but by the need to create a media outlet…
Celebrating the summer, the young and gifted actress Jaylen Barron of Starz’s new hit series Blindspotting covers the July issue of Urban Magazine. “Jaylen Barron’s portrayal of Trish on Starz’s new series Blindspotting is something extraordinary to witness. From the moment she steps into a scene, there is no separation between the 23-year-old actress and…
Child prodigy turned legendary music producer, Amadeus covers the April issue of Urban Magazine. The musical genius has crafted hit records for nearly three decades, working with everyone from Diddy’s original Bad Boy roster in the 90s to recent acts like Young M.A. and Dave East. When he’s not crafting beats for many of the…
The incredibly talented television/film producer erika bryant (intentionally lowercased) covers Urban Magazine’s 2021 Women’s Issue. Having a remarkable career with over 40 production credits including The Real World and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, bryant exemplifies Black excellence in everything she does. “Our Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli curated a roster of professional women who uplift the…
This month, as part of our celebration Black love, Urban Magazine has chosen dancehall music sensation Kranium for the cover. In her introduction to the cover story written by Tiara Cooper, editor-in-chief Dakari Eli explains why he has earned such high regard. “Kranium is an artist with a wide palette for sensual “tings” with a…
Dakari Eli, host of The Bigger Picture interviews actress Stephanie Charles, star of The Paynes and BET+’s Ruthless. Pre-recorded October 29th.