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VIBE Vixen's Boss Talk Podcast: Bevy Smith Proves You Can Boss Up While Living Your Best Life
VIBE Vixen’s Boss Talk podcast amplifies the voices of women and she/her-identifying individuals in their respective industries as they discuss their journeys toward becoming the bosses we know today. From their demeanor and confidence and persevering through life’s pitfalls to make a name for themselves in their own way, being a boss is much more than ‘just running sh*t.’ This time around,...
Features
Don Shirley And 'The Green Book' Are The Historical Anchors Of Mahershala Ali's New Segregation-Era Film
Green Book tells the story of Dr. Don Shirley, an African American pianist, traveling to the American South during segregation. In theaters this week (Nov. 16), Green Book has already garnered critical acclaim and interest from the public by winning the coveted Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) beating the box office hit, A Star is Born. This film...
Entertainment
Jill Scott Speaks Out After Sultry Performance Goes Viral
Singer-actress Jill Scott's brand of soul has many layers. Whether rooted in sensual or vulnerable tones, fans have always enjoyed her live sets. A recent performance has now caught the attention of Al Gore's internet, with many in shock and awe over Scott's loving gestures on the mic. On Tuesday (Nov. 13), a year-old performance from the "Fools Gold" singer was brought to light. Captured by fan Monica...
Music News
Kanye West Postpones 'Yandhi' Release Date... Again
Sorry folks, Kanye West is postponing the release of his highly anticipated album, Yandhi once again. The rapper made the announcement on Twitter Monday night (Nov. 12). "It felt so good being on the stage last night with my brother Cudi," Kanye said of performing with Kid Cudi at the 2018 Camp Flog Gnaw festival. "After performing again, I realize the new album I’ve been working on isn’t ready...
Entertainment
Nicki Minaj Makes A Pass At Michael B. Jordan During People's Choice Acceptance Speech
Second, to Idris Elba who was declared People's "Sexiest Man Alive," Michael B. Jordan is one of the most sought-after men in Hollywood. He's so desirable that the self-declared queen, Nicki Minaj took a moment to shoot her shot at the at this year's People's Choice Awards. While accepting the award for female artist of 2018 at Sunday's (Nov. 11) show, the MC doled out several thank yous. Starting with her...
Features
Diggy Simmons Talks Taking His Own Advice And His New Album, 'Lighten Up'
Life comes at you fast. For Diggy Simmons, fame started budding at the impressionable age of 10 years old.
Music News
Hear Ice Cube's New Anti-Trump Anthem "Arrest The President"
Ice Cube is taking shots at the president on his new single and he not holding anything back.
Music
Da Band To Reunite For A Special Show
The return of groups like Danity Kane and The Black Eyed Peas are doing a number on our nostalgic hearts. We can now add Da Band to the list after E. Ness hinted towards a reunion this month. During a candid conversation with Battle Rap Trap on Monday (Nov. 5), E. Ness shared how his upcoming show in Philadelphia will serve as a reunion for Da Band. "We're doing a reunion in Philly man, 4948 N. Broad...
Features
TDE's Dave Free On Maintaining Authenticity, SZA's Stardom, and Kendrick's Pulitzer
If there was ever any doubt that Top Dawg Entertainment was the best crew in music, the past two years should dead any arguments. Kendrick Lamar was already considered one of the best rappers in the world with classics like good kid m.A.A.d city and DAMN., but his star shined even brighter after the latter album earned him a Pulitzer Prize. K. Dot also spearheaded the music for Black Panther: The Album...
Music
Blac Chyna Makes Rap Debut With New Song, "Deserve"
Reality stars have always had a rough time transitioning over to the music scene (a la Joseline from Love and Hip Hop or Kim Kardashian's very short stint). While the world seems to be more forgiving these days, (Bhad Babie) the hate train headed to Calabasas, Calif. on Monday (Nov. 5) when Blac Chyna dropped her debut rap song, "Deserve" featuring Jeremih and Yo Gotti. Produced by Hitmaka, the song...
Features
Mia X Talks Making 'Mama Drama' And Trailblazing For Southern Female Rappers
When looking back on the lyrical man-eaters of the '90s, names like Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Eve and Trina often dominate the conversation. However, one artist that often gets left out of the shuffle is Mia X, who helped take No Limit Records from being a giant on the independent circuit to being a global force. Born and raised in New Orleans, Mia X caught the rap bug from an early age, joining forces...
Entertainment
Michelle Williams And Chad Johnson Discuss Their Road To "I Do"
Inside Manhattan's Hotel Eventi, Chad Johnson and Michelle Williams greeted a room full of press with warm smiles as they walked hand-in-hand to their table. Johnson, a 40-year-old pastor, and Williams a Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter and one-third of the iconic group Destiny's Child, were on hand this week to promote their new reality TV series, Chad Loves Michelle. Premiering on OWN tonight...
News
Angela Simmons Ex-Fiance Sutton Tennyson Shot And Killed In Atlanta Home
Update: 2:23 PM ET (November 4, 2018) - VIBE reached out to the Atlanta Police Department via email for further details. We received the following information this morning: "On Saturday November 3, shortly before 5 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired at a home on 610 Jewel Drive in southwest Atlanta. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old black male lying deceased, with...
Music News
Remy Ma Catches Heat For R. Kelly Comments
The internet is turning up the heat on Remy Ma for her comments about R. Kelly’s history of sexual abuse allegations, and the forthcoming Lifetime documentary series that delves into reports that the singer runs a sex cult. The topic came up during Monday's (Oct. 29) episode of State of the Culture with Joe Budden, Scottie Beam, and Jinx. During the segment, Budden argued that Kelly was an abuse...
Music
Ariana Grande Addresses Ex-Boyfriends, Talks Self-Love On "Thank U, Next"
In light of yet another ended relationship, Ariana Grande decided to take a moment to acknowledge her old flames and release a new song positive break-up anthem titled "Thank U, Next." Hear the new track down below. At the start of the nearly three and half-minute track, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter gets right to it and addresses her relationships with Big Sean, Richard "Ricky" Alvarez, Mac...
Digital Covers
Swizz Beatz Is In A Zone...All Of His Own
Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean has a room in his New Jersey home that is essentially a mini-museum, an art house man cave on steroids. He showcased the same room on his Instagram page in 2017, in a video where he gleefully roller skated with a cigar in one hand and a beverage in the other. Straight ahead in the back of the room stands a giant, 20-foot tall wooden sculpture designed by renowned Brooklyn...
National
Ferguson Activist Melissa McKinnies' Son Found Dead From Alleged Lynching
Ferguson activist, Melissa McKinnies is claiming that her son was murdered by lynching. Twenty-four-year-old Danye Jones was reportedly found dead hanging from a tree on Oct. 17. McKinnies shared graphic images (See graphic photos here) of her son hanging from a tree by what appears to be a sheet of some sort on Facebook. While she later deleted the photos, they have since been circulating social...
Music News
Ja Rule Drags 50 Cent After His Ticket-Purchasing Stunt
Curtis "50 Cent "Jackson proved how deep his disdain for Ja Rule runs when he purchased 200 tickets to his forthcoming Arlington, Texas show to ensure the first few rows of seats would be empty. The latest chess move in their decade-long feud was rich in pettiness and caused Ja, real name Jeffrey Atkins, to take to social media to blast his nemesis. "This look fits you, ol ho ass n***a," Ja captioned. View...
Fashion
How Jay Versace Raided Shaq's Closet For Vintage Reebok Threads
With the re-launch of the Aztrek, Reebok's latest campaign is doing more than soaking toes into nostalgia, they're also bringing together lovers of all things '90s. Their latest visual in the Aztrek: 90’s Re-Run project features comedy wunderkind Jay Versace and Shaquille O'Neal, the athlete who connected the brand to the basketball world many moons ago. Speaking with VIBE, Jay paid homage to...
News
Promising Rapper Young Greatness Shot And Killed In New Orleans
New Orleans native and budding rapper Young Greatness has died at the age of 34. The rapper, who was signed to Cash Money, was killed in a shooting early Monday (Oct. 29) outside of a Waffle House. According to WDSU, Young Greatness, born Theodore Jones, was in town for a funeral when two suspects approached in him in the parking lot of the restaurant. Witnesses claim Jones was shot in the back as...
News
'For Colored Girls' Poet And Playwright Ntozake Shange Dies At 70
American poet, Ntozake Shange, best known for her Obie Award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 27, 2018. She was 70. According to a tweet from her family, the feminist and playwright died "peacefully in her sleep." "To our extended family and friends, it is with sorrow that we inform you that...
Opinion
Reggaeton's Leading Ladies Combat Exclusion With Unfiltered Sexual Expression
Women at the forefront of reggaeton's second wave are loudly embracing their bodies and their sexuality. Karol G, Natti Natasha, and Becky G are the women at the forefront of the most recent wave of reggaeton, Latin trap, and urbano music. They’ve each carved a space in a genre that has long been hostile to female artists, dominated by men who’ve centered women’s bodies in every aspect of their...
News
Diddy Sends Post-Breakup Message To Cassie With Michael Jackson's Help
Diddy wants Cassie to know that she’ll always be “the lady in his life.” The 48-year-old mogul hopped on Instagram Friday (Oct. 26) with a post-breakup message for his ex, by way of Michael Jackson. “If anyone sees Cassie this weekend please tell her to listen to this song 100 times,” he captioned a screenshot of “The Lady in My Life” off Jackson’s Thriller album. The '80s ballad,...
Movies & TV
Black Teen Believes She's White, Admits She Hates Black People
Racial identity in America has many layers, with aspects like "transracial" identity taking form. It's also allowed the youth to gravitate towards troubling views on African-Americans. But none seem to have more troubling factors than Treasure, a black teen who believes she's white. The 16-year-old isn't only sure of her whiteness but also has ignorant views about the black community. Treasure...
News
Pooch Hall Charged With Child Abuse And DUI, Faces 6 Years In Prison
Marion “Pooch” Hall is facing mounting legal troubles stemming from his arrest earlier in the month. The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office charged Hall with DUI and felony child and abuse on Wednesday (Oct. 24). If convicted, Hall faces up to six years in state prison. The father of four, who previously starred in BET's The Game, was arrested in Burbank, Calif. on Oct. 3, for suspicion...
Features
Newark Museum’s Director Aims To Keep The City’s Cultural Heart Beating
Newark, N.J. continues to brand itself as an inclusive cultural hub. The urban community has devoted itself to celebrating all of its nearly 300,000 inhabitants through resources and programming, and the Newark Museum has continued to contribute to the city’s embracive techniques. Established in 1909, the Garden State’s largest museum holds historical artifacts and features extensive collections...
Entertainment
Niecy Nash Helps Phone-Happy White People Cope With Racism Hotline Infomercial: Watch
With all the instances of racism-driven acts of "discomfort" and fear committed by white people towards minorities each and every day, the natural reaction may be to kick, scream, cuss and cry. However, there are other coping mechanisms to consider as we twiddle our thumbs waiting for justice. How about comedy? An a new satirical skit for New York Times Opinion, Claws actress Niecy Nash delivered just...
National
Cancer Patient Won’t Receive $289 Million Awarded In Weed Killer Lawsuit
A Northern California man will receive substantially less than the $289 million that he won in a lawsuit against Monsanto chemicals after the judge decided that the jury gave him too much money. In a ruling handed down Monday (Oct. 22), San Francisco Superior Court Judge Suzanne Bolanos left DeWayne Johnson with less than half of the amount that he was originally awarded over the summer. According...
News
Nicki Minaj Sued By Tracy Chapman Over "Baby Can I Hold You"
Tracy Chapman is reportedly suing Nicki Minaj for using the melody and "half the lyrics" of her song "Baby Can I Hold You" for Nicki's cut Queen song "Sorry" featuring Nas. According to TMZ, the lawsuit from Chapman's team says that "Funkmaster Flex played 'Sorry' on Hot 97 and lots of Internet users picked up the song and sent it around. It was also played on 'The Breakfast Club' with Charlamagne...
Music
How 'I, Robot' And CEEK's Sleek VR Gear Inspired Quavo's "Bubblegum" Music Video
Quavo's solo run has inspired him to take his music videos to cinematic levels, including the addition of virtual reality. In behind the scenes footage provided by CEEK VR, director Oladapo Fagbenle, known widely as Daps shared how the premise of "Bubblegum" came to be. Inspired by post-apocalyptic films like I, Robot and future dystopias seen in Minority Report, Daps says bringing a Black Mirror...
Music News
Usher's "Bad Girl" Songwriter Awarded $44 Million After Seven-Year Legal Battle
Daniel Marino's pockets just got $44 million heavier after winning big in a lawsuit over Usher's "Bad Girl" track. According to Rolling Stone, one of Usher's standout tracks from his 2004's Confessions album was spearheaded by Marino, who between 2001 and 2002 worked on a song titled "Club Girl." The Philadelphia native claims he created the majority of the song's “guitar hook, tempo, and chord...
Movies & TV
Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Share Marriage Highs And Lows On 'Red Table Talk': Watch
Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk series is back for season two. The season opener premiered on Facebook Watch on Monday (Oct. 22), and Jada, her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and daughter, Willow Smith invited a pretty big guest. Will Smith joined the ladies for a candid conversation about love, marriage, and creating a unique family dynamic. "You're not breaking me today, Jada," Will told...
Music News
Wiz Khalifa Is Working On An R&B Album?
Wiz Khalifa is reportedly working on a new album and plans to switch things up tremendously. The Taylor Gang artist recently stopped by Power 106's "The Cruz Show" last Thursday (Oct. 18), where he revealed his plan to work on an album that only showcases R&B vocals. "My next album is all singing. Like full on," he announced. When questioned about how he was going to pull off an R&B LP,...
Movies & TV
Mike Colter Isn't Letting The Cancellation Of 'Luke Cage' Get Him Down
Fans scratched their heads and raised their eyebrows in disbelief when streaming behemoth Netflix announced the cancelation of Luke Cage. For two seasons Mike Colter played a tall, bullet-proof black man donning a hoodie (or sometimes a tailor-made Dapper Dan suit) and walked around his beloved Harlem protecting residents from low-level drug dealers to the criminal elite, which is why viewers were...
New Releases
Listen To Amerie's Double Album Return, '4AM Mulholland' And 'After 4AM'
Amerie said that she'd be returning with new music, however, there were no indications of how soon that new music would be released. However, thanks to a recent announcement, fans got their long-awaited answer On Friday (Oct. 19), the All I Have singer released two new musical projects, 4AM Mulholland and After 4AM. Each project is short but succinct in content and production- 4AM Mulholland has...
Music News
Quincy Jones Says Ray Charles Got Him Hooked On Heroin at 15
Hollywood legend Quincy Jones is back to giving candid interviews again. In the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter's "Awards Chatter" podcast on Wednesday (Oct. 18), Jones revealed some very interesting details about his friendship with the late Ray Charles. Jones claimed that Charles got him hooked on heroin when he was just 15 years old. Jones, who originally stopped by to promote his upcoming...
Music News
Rihanna Declines Super Bowl Halftime Show In Support Of Colin Kaepernick
The headliner for the 2018 Super Bowl halftime show has already been announced, but according to a new report from US Weekly, fans were very close to seeing Rihanna hit the stage. Although the singer was reportedly offered the gig, Riri turned it down in support of former NFL star and activist Colin Kaepernick. According to US Weekly, the NFL was really gunning to book Rihanna for football's biggest...
National
Missouri Woman Filmed Stopping Black Man From Entering Condo Speaks Out
In the latest installment of white women policing black people, Hilary Thornton emerges front and center. The Missouri resident now referred to as #HallwayHilary was filmed prohibiting, D’Arreion Toles, a black man she didn't recognize, from entering his condo inside the building they both reside in. "To be a black man in America and come home," Toles wrote on Facebook with the video. "Women tries...
Features
NEXT: Behind The Extraterrestrial Voice, Jessie Reyez Is Human Like The Rest Of Us
The hazy orange sky of the last days of summer serves as a backdrop for our quick photo shoot with Jessie Reyez. As we spot a few spaces on the Midtown streets of New York, two regally aged women spot her striking a pose. “It’s Jessie!” one of the women say with glee as her pal smiles at the Canadian-Colombian songstress. At first, they hesitate to stop, but Reyez’s warm aura allows them to...
Music News
Pusha T Reveals How He Learned About Drake's Son On The Joe Budden Podcast
It seems like this feud between Pusha T and Drake will never end. Pusha T stopped by The Joe Budden Podcast on Wednesday (Oct. 17) to discuss all things related to his ongoing beef with Drake. He also set the record straight on how he really found out that Drizzy was "hiding a child." While Drake just recently suggested that Kanye leaked information about his son, which was then used on Push's diss...
Music News
Cardi B Performs "Get Up 10" And "Backin It Up" At 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards
Cardi B hit the stage at the 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards for a night to remember. The rapper performed two singles during her set, which aired on Tuesday night (Oct. 16). The Bronx native began with an edgy rendition of her track "Get Up 10," which is the first single off her debut album, Invasion of Privacy. During the performance, she synchronized moves with her back-up dancers in matching camouflage...
Music News
Styles P Says Drake Is Wrong About Rap Beefs: "Ain't No Rules"
Drake shared some interesting thoughts about his recent rap beef with Pusha T on HBO's The Shop with Lebron James. During the conversation, Drizzy argued that there are rules to follow when engaging in rap beef, and that Pusha broke them when he wished death upon Drake's friend Noah "40" Shebib – who struggles with MS – on his diss track "The Story of Adidon." Not everyone would agree with that...
Music News
Watch Vic Mensa's Alleged XXXTentacion Diss At The 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards
The 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards is here and it's causing a lot of conversation. Vic Mensa stirred the pot when he delivered a freestyle on Oct. 16, that seemed to take aim at XXXTentacion's abusive past. During the cypher, Vic said: "Only time you bear arms is in a wife beater, loser/Your favorite rapper is an abuser," which seems to be a jab at X, who was accused of abusing his then-pregnant girlfriend. Despite...
Music News
Melania Trump's Spokesperson Calls For Boycott Of T.I. Over Stripper Video
A spokesperson for Melania Trump is calling for a boycott of T.I. after he filmed and shared a video on social media of him watching a woman with the likes of the First Lady stripping in the Oval Office. The spokesperson, Stephanie Grisham, called T.I.'s actions both "disgusting" and unacceptable. It all started when T.I. shared a one-minute video on Twitter on Oct. 12, which suggested the First...
News
Snoop Dogg Still Thinks Drake's 'In My Feelings' Is About Kim Kardashian
Throughout Kanye West’s allegiance to President Trump, Snoop Dogg has been very vocal about his disdain for Ye’s support of our current commander in chief. Just last month, the West Coast rap icon admittedly stated he does not support Mr. West, and added that anyone who supports Trump is simply a racist. “I don’t give a f**k. I tell ‘em straight up, motherf**ker. If you like that n***a, you...
News
Woman Fired After Video Of Her Blocking Black Man From His Apartment Goes Viral
A woman from St. Louis has been fired from her job after a video of her blocking a black man from his apartment because she was "uncomfortable" went viral. "It's my building as well...excuse me," D'Arreion Toles said to the as-of-now unidentified woman in the video, who repeatedly asked him what unit he lived in. The video has been see over 6 million times and shared over 10,000 times. "The Tribeca-STL...
Movies & TV
Andre 3000 Stars In 'High Life' Sci-Fi Film Trailer: Watch
Even though he's no longer consistently making his own music—he admitted to "losing the pulse" for music—Andre 3000 is still finding ways to please his long-standing fans. The rapper, best known as one half of iconic ATL duo OutKast, will be starring in Claire Denis' forthcoming sci-fi thriller film, High Life, alongside Twilight's Robert Pattinson, French actress Juliette Binoche, English actress...
Entertainment
LeBron James Joins Drake On Stage For "Sicko Mode" Performance
Before the regular season begins, LeBron James worked out any pre-Lakeshow jitters he may have by joining Drake on the latter's Staples Center tour stop (Oct. 13). The Toronto native shared the stage with "Sicko Mode" captain Travis Scott when James surprised the crowd with an energetic appearance. Produced by Tay Keith, Hit-Boy, Cubeatz, Mike Dean, OZ, and Roget Chahayed, "Sicko Mode" is the latest...
National
Florida Man Flies Cross Country To Cut Ex-Girlfriend's Boyfriend's Penis Off
A Cook County judge set bond at $1 million for a 28-year-old Florida man who flew to Chicago and cut off the penis of his ex-girlfriend's new lover. According to reports Justin Foster took a plane from Atlanta to Chicago to attack his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. He confronted the 26-year-old man on the street striking him in the head with a tire iron. He then carved initials into his leg before...
News
Kanye West's Commutation Plea For Larry Hoover And 6 Other Overlooked Moments From His Trump Meeting
Kanye West's grave rhetoric hasn't been pleasing to the masses. The artist turned sometimes philosopher paid a visit to the White House this week to meet with President Donald Trump, fifty-eleven cameras and Jim Brown. The hysteria of it all caught the immediate attention of the public and 'Ye's former collaborators like Diddy and T.I. with the substantial talking points being left at the wayside. With...
Features
NEXT: TDE's REASON Wants His Footprint To Stretch Beyond Rap And Into His Community
REASON’s 28th trip around the sun is the bookend to a year of firsts. While his four-person crew—including manager Moosa Tiffith, son of Top Dawg Entertainment’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith—is killing time until check-out in front of the suite’s flat-screen TV, he’s splitting his attention between this interview, planning the rest of his itinerary (he really wants to go to Times Square)...
News
T.I. On Kanye West's White House Visit: "You Can Hear The Tears Of Our Ancestors"
Kanye West's critics aren't thrilled with his latest display of affection towards President Donald Trump, but it looks like his former collaborators aren't either. T.I. unleashed a read of epic proportions to social media following 'Ye's long-winded meeting with Trump in the Oval Office. In legendary Tip fashion, the entertainer has tried to be fair with his debates with Kanye as we heard on the...
Music News
Usher Drops Surprise Project 'A' Produced By Zaytoven
Usher is back! The R&B crooner surprised fans with a nw project, entitled A. The album, which debuted on Friday (Oct. 12), is completely produced by Atlanta native, Zaytoven. The album features eight tracks. Based by the project title, it most likely pays homage to the singer's hometown. The album features appearances by Future and Gunna. View this post on Instagram “MIDNIGHT EST”...
News
Hear Ella Mai's Debuts Self-Titled Album
Ella Mai's debut solo album is finally here. The singer-songwriter debuted the self-titled project on Friday (Oct. 12), featuring appearances from Chris Brown, John Legend, and H.E.R. The album is an impressive 16 tracks long. It features the No. 1 single "Boo'd Up," as well as the pre-released tracks, "Trip" and "Watchamacallit," featuring Chris Brown," and "Naked." "Boo'd Up,' which was previously...
News
Wakanda Forever: Ryan Coogler Signs On To Write And Direct 'Black Panther' Sequel
It's happening! Ryan Coogler has signed on to write and direct Marvel's Black Panther sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. While Coogler's return was expected, there's been a lot of questions surrounding the second film. According to THR, Coogler's team took their time in making a new deal, which actually happened a little while ago. Sources suggest Coogler will pen the new script sometime...
Movies & TV
Update: Jasmine Sanders Wasn't With Terrence J During Alleged Hit And Run
Los Angeles authorities are reportedly investigating a hit and run involving Terrence J and his girlfriend, model Jasmine Sanders, TMZ reports. Witnesses allegedly saw the two fleeing the scene after Terrence J's black McLaren slammed into a a parking meter on Tuesday (Oct. 9) in Studio City, California. According to witness reports, the vehicle hit a parking meter and then slid into a tree. Sanders...
News
XXXTentacion's Mother Accepts AMA "Favorite Soul/R&B Album" Award For Late Rapper
XXXTentacion's mother was at the American Music Awards to accept the award for "Favorite Soul/R&B Album" on her son's behalf. Visibly nervous, Cleopatra Bernard thanked her son's fans Tuesday (Oct. 9) for voting. "I am honored to accept this award on behalf of my son," she said. "I would like to thank the AMAs, his fans, and to everyone who made this possible. Thank you guys so much, I appreciate...
News
Ciara And Missy Elliott “Level Up” At The 2018 AMAs
Level Up! Ciara and Missy Elliott blazed the stage with a high-energy performance during the 2018 American Music Awards Tuesday (Oct. 9). It's been well over a decade since the duo first collaborated together, but it didn't take much for them to slip right back in motion like no time had passed. Cici kicked things off with the show-stopping choreography that she's known for, before Elliott hit the...
Features
Ghostface Killah Talks Cosmic Campaign With Impossible Burgers And Working On Logic's "Wu Tang Forever"
Out of all of the acts sprouted from the golden age of hip-hop, no group has a cultural presence in 2018 quite like Wu-Tang Clan. Collectively, the members have remained out of the box when it comes to their brand alliances like GZA's Liquid Science series on Netflix, RZA crafting beats with Chipotle and now, Ghostface Killah traveling to space with Impossible Burgers and White Castle. The limited...
Features
Tamia Is Still Passionate About Music Seven Albums Later
Tamia has always believed in love. Before "being in your feelings" was considered a handicap, Tamia told us she was "So Into You." Before bae started acting brand new, Tamia warned us there's a "Stranger In My House," and before scrolling through old text messages became a coping mechanism for a breakup, Tamia said she was "Officially Missing You." Tamia's love has always been stronger than her pride...
Features
A Ranking Of Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter' Albums
When you think of rappers who are still relevant and esteemed, few have had careers more turbulent than Lil Wayne. Whether it has been well-publicized substance abuse struggles, jail time or a fight for label freedom against Birdman (who played the greatest role in his career's sprouted wings), he’s been forced to learn the art of resilience through suffering. Through it all, music has taken Wayne...
Features
Amber Rose Talks Annual 'SlutWalk,' Consent And More
The mother, author and activist talks to VIBE about her fourth-annual Slutwalk and how she teaches her son consent It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Captain Save A Ho! At least, so says Amber Rose. During the day, Rose is just your mild-mannered mother to a cutie patootie 5-year-old. But at night she dons her highest heels, figure-flattering jeans (maybe Fendi, probably Fashionnova) and a cleavage-bearing...
Features
NEXT: Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Rappers To School
It’s the last weekend of summer, but Megan Thee Stallion has no time to relax. When the 23-year-old rapper calls from her native Houston on a late August Saturday, she is fresh from a radio interview, with a photo shoot immediately after. Most importantly, she will head back to school at Texas Southern University on Monday, resuming her studies toward a health administration degree. It’s a testament...
Features
With Tha Carter V Finally Out, What Will Lil Wayne Do Next?
Lil Wayne finally did it. Freed at last from red tape, industry woes, and the whims of Cash Money Records’ mercurial co-founder Birdman, Tha Carter V dropped this past Friday to the delight of the New Orleans native’s long-suffering fanbase. With 23 songs and features by Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Travis Scott, among others, the fifth volume in Weezy’s beloved and respected series of full-lengths...
Vixen
Premiere: VIBE Vixen's Boss Talk Podcast - Parris Goebel, Versatile Boss At Your Service (Ep. 1)
VIBE Vixen's Boss Talk podcast amplifies the voices of women and she/her-identifying individuals in their respective industries as they discuss their journeys toward becoming the bosses we know today. From their demeanor and confidence and persevering through life’s pitfalls to make a name for themselves in their own way, being a boss is much more than 'just running sh*t.' For the podcast's inaugural...
Features
Raphael Saadiq Talks New Music, 'Insecure,' And Why Tony! Toni! Toné! Won't Reunite
Raphael Saadiq is virtually immortal, and we’re not only talking about his youthful features either. At 52, the producer/singer/songwriter graces stages and delivers God-tier musicianship to fans all over the world. His 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival set was a performance full of finesse, poise, and soul, as he treated fans to many of his solo songs from his last few albums. In addition to also performing...
Features
Young Dolph Is The Gucci Mane Heir We Deserve
Young Dolph is taking over the gap left by Gucci Mane, with a relentless output and standing on a national scale that towers over nearly everyone in the 1017 extended family.
News
SiriusXM Acquires Pandora For $3.5 Billion
This year has proven to be the year of mergers between streaming services to provide more content and listening opportunities for consumers. At the top of 2018, Google Play Music and YouTube Red became a package deal, Spotify and Hulu revealed a bundle option, and now, SiriusXM and Pandora have joined forces. According to Billboard, Pandora was acquired by SiriusXM for $3.5 billion. The news site...
Music News
Diddy Responds To Eminem's Tupac Death Lyric: "It's In My Hands"
Eminem has been the center of hip-hop conversations lately. After the release of his latest album, Kamikaze, the Detroit-bred rapper has had a flurry of tiffs on all corners of the genre. One one side, his on-wax feud with fellow white rapper Machine Gun Kelly has yielded conversation-starting diss tracks such as MGK's "Rap Devil" and Em's subsequent "Killshot." While the two tracks were all for entertainment's...
Music News
Anderson .Paak Hints At Collaboration With Kendrick Lamar
Since famed R&B artist Anderson .Paak announced the completion of his upcoming album earlier this month, the Oxnard native continued to up the ante with his latest social media post. Taking to Instagram, "The Waters" singer published a photo of himself and Kendrick Lamar with the caption "October 4." Speculation as to what this partnership will produce began to boil over with rumors of new music....
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Beyonce's Ex-Drummer Files Restraining Order Against Her Over "Extreme Witchcraft": Report
Beyonce's former drummer, Kimberly Thompson has reportedly filed a civil harassment restraining order against the Queen Bey, according to court records reviewed by Pitchfork. Thompson is alleging that Beyonce is a practicing member of "extreme witchcraft" and used "magic spells of sexual molestation" to harass her. It's unclear was "spells of sexual molestation" entails. Thompson is also accusing Beyonce...
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Nick Cannon Responds To Kanye West's Video Rant: "No Harm, No Foul"
Earlier Thursday afternoon (Sept. 19), Kanye West called out Nick Cannon and Drake for commenting on his wife Kim Kardashian. Now, Cannon is responding with a video message of his own on Instagram. Cannon appears to be walking down the street while filming his message to Kanye. "Love and respect for you, you know I always had that. But I honestly gotta say this my dude, I have never said anything...
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T.I. Set To Curate A Pop-Up Trap Museum In Atlanta
Trap music has engulfed the hip hop world for more than a decade now; influencing a variety of artists and sub-genres throughout the world like Latin music with acts like Bad Bunny. Now, T.I. is honoring the genre by curating a pop-up museum in West Atlanta to celebrate its 15 anniversary. Just 15 years ago, Tip released 2003's Trap Muzik via Atlantic Records. When he created Trap Muzik, T.I. knew...
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Big Sean Reflects On Mac Miller, Talks Piano And Vocal Lessons
To his rap peers, Mac Miller was a friend who provided light in and out of the booth. At the time of his sudden passing earlier this month, countless members of the hip-hop community eulogized the creative on social media, including Big Sean. The two might’ve collaborated on one song–”Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper” in 2012–but Sean says they developed a friendship he won’t forget. “I...
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Premiere: Lloyd Brings Classic R&B Vibes With "Excited" Music Video
Fresh off the release of his first full-length project in seven years, Lloyd teamed with VIBE to premiere the video for "Excited" on Wednesday (Sept. 19). A standout track off his new LP TRU, "Excited" was first debuted back in 2016 when the "You" artist released the TRU EP. Finally, fans are getting a classic visual to top off the smooth jam. Directed by Jamaica Craft and Chante Jacobs, "Excited"...
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Donald Glover And Teddy Perkins Posed Together At The Emmys, And Now We're Confused
The Internet was ablaze when photographs of the Atlanta character Teddy Perkins was photographed in the front row at the 2018 Emmy Awards this past Monday (Sept. 17). There was rampant speculation that Donald Glover (who played the frighteningly-creepy-yet-brilliant character) was in costume to potentially accept an award for Lead Actor in a Comedy. However, a photograph taken at the event proves that...
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TIffany Haddish And Katt Williams Make Up Backstage At The 2018 Emmys
Katt Williams had some stinging words for Tiffany Haddish last weekend. After it was announced Williams won an Emmy for his portrayal as the alligator owning Uncle Willy on FX's Atlanta, he stopped by Atlanta's v103 to question Tiffany Haddish's weight in LOLs. Haddish, who stars alongside Kevin Hart in the Malcolm D. Lee-directed comedy Night School got wind of Williams' comments and took to social...
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Jenifer Lewis Sports All Nike At The Emmys For Colin Kaepernick
Black-ish star Jenifer Lewis took the opportunity to make a statement on the red carpet at the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. At an event where many superstars wear lavish gowns and suits, Ms. Lewis donned a full-on Nike ensemble to pay homage to the brand and Colin Kaepernick. "I am wearing Nike to applaud them for supporting Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice and police...
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Charlamagne Crowns Katt Williams 'Donkey Of The Day' After Tiffany Haddish Criticism
Charlamagne Tha God will crown anyone he deems foolish Donkey of The Day. The Breakfast Club host is a firm believer in giving a person their rightful props for their stupidity and on Monday (Sept. 17) the title went to past Donkey of The Day recipient Katt Williams. Over the weekend, Williams stopped by the Frank and Wanda Morning Show with Atlanta's V103 to take a few jabs at Tiffany Haddish's...
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Katt Williams Blasts Tiffany Haddish During Radio Interview, Questions Her Success
Katt Williams doesn't shy away from speaking his mind. The Emmy winner blasted Tiffany Haddish and other comedians, in an interview with the Frank and Wanda Morning Show on Atlanta’s V103 alongside fellow comedian Red Grant on Friday (Sept. 14). During the chat, Williams gave a short breakdown on Netflix deals, which pivoted into a larger conversation on why certain black comedians like Haddish...
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Ja Rule Calls Himself The “LeBron James” Of Rap After Eminem “Killshot” Name-drop
Eminem shook up the game up when he released Kamikaze last month (Aug. 31). Taking shots at as many industry names as possible, Em flexed his mastery on the entire album, reminding critics his skills have not yet hindered. When MGK turned heads with his response to Em's "Not Alike" with "Rap Devil," the Detroit rapper was quick to retaliate. Taking aim at Kelly's entire career, Eminem dropped "KILLSHOT,"...
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Cuban Hip-Hop's Iconicity And Political Exile Nehanda Abiodun: Watch The Documentary
Nehanda Isoke Abiodun, née Cheri Laverne Dalton, was just 10 years old when she joined the picket lines. Columbia University in the '60s was taking over her neighborhood park to build a gym for alumni and students. “Those of us who lived in the community had no access to the gym,” she said. “I wasn’t going to have a place to play anymore, so I protested with organizers unbeknown to my own...
Music News
Zhané Samples And The Gospel: Five Things To Know About Childish Gambino's New Songs
Fans got to hear "Spirits (All Night)" and "Algorythm" during his New York performances at Madison Square Garden Friday and Saturday (Sept. 14-15).
Movies & TV
Eminem Responds To Machine Gun Kelly Diss On "KillShot" Diss Track
Eminem has responded to Machine Gun Kelly nearly a week after one of hip-hop's most bizarre feuds began. Shady dropped his new diss track aimed at MGK entitled "Kill Shot" on Friday (Sept. 14), and the track is bound to turn heads. On the four-minute song, which was released on Audiomack, Eminem directly addresses MGK about his recent diss track. "Wait, you just dissed me? I'm perplexed. Insult me...
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Swizz Beatz Details J. Cole’s Executive Producer Role On ‘Poison’
Swizz Beatz' upcoming album Poison, his first since 2007's One Man Band Man, features a slew of A-list guest appearances, but perhaps the most important contributor's voice doesn't appear on the album: J. Cole, who served as executive producer. "People are going to spaz out when they see who it is because it’s a person that’s way younger than me," Swizz told VIBE, reclining in a chair after...
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DreamDoll Claims Nicki Minaj Tried To Kick Her Out Of A Radio Station
After Cardi B accused Nicki Minaj of attempting to stop her cash flow, other artists are coming forward with stories about their interactions with the Queen artist. DreamDoll recently came forward during an interview with ThisIs50 on Monday (Sept. 10), accusing the rapper of kicking her out of a New York radio station. According to the "Everything Nice" rapper, Nicki's team recently attempted to have...
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R. Kelly’s Brother Claims Singer Sexually Abused 14-Year-Old Cousin
R. Kelly’s brother has more to share about his brother, adding to mounds of allegations that have trailed the seemingly undeterred singer for years. During a lengthy interview earlier this week, Carey Kelly, accused his “demonic” older brother of sexually abusing (and possibly impregnating) their 14-year-old cousin. “You give people chances to change before you put their business out there,...
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Eminem Calls Machine Gun Kelly's Diss "Pitiful," Talks Joe Budden Relationship With Sway Calloway
In part two of his sit-down interview with Sway Calloway, Eminem responded to MGK's diss track "Rap Devil," and also spoke about his relationship with Joe Budden. According to the Kamikaze musician, his beef with MGK is a bit more "petty" than his feelings about his tweets regarding Em's daughter. "You actually think I f**king think about you? You're not even in the f**king conversation," the Detroit...
Movies & TV
'Power' Creator Confirms Angela's Return For Season Six
If there's one thing Power fans can expect, it's the unexpected. In Season Five of the Starz-scripted drama, viewers said goodbye to Kanan Stark. After being stopped by the cops, a plan devised by Tasha and Tariq, Special K went out like the gangster he is, but not before killing four members of the NYPD. Fans should know by now show creator Courtney A. Kemp's top priority is to tell a story, so if...
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Jim Jones Unveils Tracklist For Dipset Reunion Project
The Diplomats are coming back. Nearly 10 months after announcing the hip-hop group was working on a reunion project, Jim Jones dropped the tracklist for the forthcoming EP on Instagram on Monday (Sept. 10). In a handwritten noted shared on IG, Jones revealed the project includes nine songs. Each song is comprised of various pairings of the group's core members: Juelz Santana, Cam'ron, and Jones. Belly...
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It's Time People Cared About Hip-Hop's Growing Lean And Opioid Addiction
“A drug habit like Philip Hoffman will probably put me in a coffin.” With those chilling, ominous lyrics from “What Do You Do,” a song from his 2014 album Faces, Mac Miller sadly foreshadowed his own death. The Pittsburgh rapper/producer/singer died at age 26 last week (Sept. 7) from an apparent overdose. But Mac is part of a harrowing reality: hip-hop is losing rising icons every day to the...
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Marsha Ambrosius Reflects On The Joys That Music And Motherhood Have Opened
Marsha Ambrosius has a way of putting herself in great company. Since entering the industry as half of the renowned R&B/soul duo Floetry, the English singer/songwriter has been in the studio with Michael Jackson (she penned the King of Pop's beautiful 2001 single, "Butterflies"), Dr. Dre, and everyone in between, writing songs for them and being one of the most reliable chorus singers in the game....
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Joe Budden Talks Creative Beefs With Diddy And Leaving Rap Behind
The rap game ain’t based on sympathy, and Joe Budden knows this firsthand. Despite his eponymous 2003 debut album spurring the hit song “Pump It Up,” label politics ended up getting with his sophomore Def Jam LP shelved. He’s beefed with the likes of 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Prodigy, and The Game. And Slaughterhouse, his supergroup with Royce Da 5’9”, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz, was relatively short-lived...
Opinion
Eminem's 'Kamikaze' Attack On Joe Budden Illustrates Two Paths For Aging Emcees
2017 represented a fork in the road for two, aging, capital “L” Lyrical; wordsmiths in an era of hip-hop that was rapidly moving away from that. Toward the end of 2016, Joe Budden released what would be his final album in Rage & The Machine. The collection of technically proficient, moody music was a fitting exit. Opinionated as ever about the state of hip-hop on his podcast and songs like...
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Crying Kanye, Nicki Minaj And 57 Other Cameos In Childish Gambino's "Feels Like Summer" Video
Childish Gambino's visual for "Feels Like Summer" has only lived on the web for a few hours but it hasn't stopped fans from uncovering easter eggs in the animated visual. Released Sunday (Sept. 2), the video includes some of the biggest names in music split with references towards community and their positions in culture. Interpretations of today's conversations in music also linger with animated Travis...
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#RIPKanan: 50 Cent Talks Killing Off His Character On 'Power'
In the world of pills, powdered substances and the chase of the high and mighty dollar, no one's safe. In the world of Power, the same rules apply. In the Starz scripted drama, anyone can catch a body, and no one is exempt from a bullet. For five seasons Kanan Stark, played by the show's executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has been a thorn in everyone's side. Kay spent 10 years in prison after...
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Janet Hubert Calls BET, TV One "N***a Networks," Continues To Slam Will & Jada
Veteran actress Janet Hubert has unraveled her last frustrations about Will Smith, black media and more in an unearthed video following the news of her son's mental health. The video, uploaded by Hubert in July, was a response media coverage of her son's reported suicide attempt in June. While Hubert's post on her son was from her private social media page, it found it's way to entertainment news...
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Popular Black Hair Products Are Filled With Toxic Chemicals Linked To Disease, Study Finds
A new study claims that the most popular hair products for black women and children contain “multiple chemicals” linked to cancer, weight gain, asthma, and fertility issues, among other things. Silent Springs Institute found that 80 percent of the 18 tested products (chosen based on customer surveys) contain high levels of chemicals that “disrupt” the endocrine system, which regulates metabolism,...
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Taraji P. Henson Aims To Change The Stigma Of Black Mental Health With New Foundation
Taraji P. Henson is proving that not only is the year to be booked and busy with new movie roles, but she is also putting in work within her community. Yesterday (Aug. 13) the actress and philanthropist revealed that she has launched a new foundation specifically geared to the minds of the black community. The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, named after her late father, will specifically fight...
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Cancer Patient Wins $289 Million In Lawsuit Over Roundup Weed Killer
After nearly three days of deliberation, a San Francisco jury ordered chemical giant Monsanto to pay $289 million to a school groundskeeper who says he got cancer from using the company’s popular Roundup weed killer. Dewayne Johnson, a 46-year-old Bay Area resident battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma, won the landmark judgement Friday (Aug. 10). “This jury found Monsanto acted with malice and oppression...
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City Girls Plan To Take Over The Game...Period
JT and Yung Miami talk to VIBE about Drake, growing up in Miami and their cult following.
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New Orleans, A City Known To Create Moments, Is Having One Of Its Own
Drake’s latest foray into bounce music is just one small way the beloved city is reclaiming its cultural spotlight. My Lyft driver is silent when she picks me up from the steps of my hotel. Aside from a polite “Hello, how you doin’?” drenched in N'awlins drawl when I open the car door, she says nothing as we set out on the 12-minute drive from the Hurricanes and Hand Grenades of the French...
