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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”…
On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This exclusive, invite-only affair brought together over 250 guests for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional Black individuals across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. A…
Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Wednesday, teasing new mysteries, darker twists, and the return of Jenna Ortega as the sharp-witted Wednesday Addams. Set to premiere in two parts, the second season will debut its first four episodes on Aug. 6, with the remaining episodes arriving Sept. 3. Ortega’s character returns…
As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the Black community vibrant and resilient, I also recognize that it isn’t perfect. The festival encompasses a wealth of culture, artistry, and conversation, but it…