Newly released government records tied to the Jeffrey Epstein files have thrust high-profile rappers Jay-Z and Pusha T into the national spotlight once again — this time in a very different context. On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped more than 3 million pages of documents related to the Epstein investigation under […]
Melania Trump’s new documentary, Melania, has officially hit theaters, and from a Black cultural perspective, the conversation around it has quickly turned into a comparison moment — especially when stacked against Michelle Obama’s Becoming and its accompanying Netflix documentary. The Melania film offers a tightly controlled, behind-the-scenes look at her life in the weeks leading up […]
Black excellence was front and center at the 2026 Grammy Awards, hosted gain by Trevor Noah, with some of culture’s biggest names finally getting their flowers. Virginia rap duo Clipse took home their first Grammy ever, winning Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips.” The moment was especially sweet considering the group was nominated for […]
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has published a sweeping apology to the Black and Jewish communities as he prepares to release his twelfth studio album, Bully, on January 30. The full-page open letter, titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” appeared in The Wall Street Journal earlier this week. In the letter, Ye acknowledged that […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is turning up the heat on his television empire as he prepares to launch a new prequel series in the hit Power franchise. The upcoming show, Power: Origins, will take audiences back to explore the early lives of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy, delving into how the iconic duo rose through […]
R&B singer, live streamer and reality TV star Ray J has revealed a frightening health prognosis, saying doctors have warned he may not live past 2027 if he does not drastically change his lifestyle following a recent medical crisis. In a social media video this week, the 45-year-old said his heart is functioning at only […]
Chris Brown appeared in a London court this week for a pre-trial hearing related to assault charges stemming from a 2023 incident at a local nightclub. The singer is accused of attacking a man with a bottle during an alleged altercation at the venue and was arrested the same night. He was later charges in […]
Netflix is gearing up to drop a three-part documentary on February 16 that digs into the complicated world of America’s Next Top Model and the legacy of its creator and host, Tyra Banks. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model offers a candid look at the show that was beloved by fans yet criticized by […]
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion kicked off 2026 with another major brand partnership — this time with Dunkin’ Donuts. The Boston-based chain tapped Megan as part of its new “Dunk N’ Pump” campaign to promote its winter menu featuring Protein-Milk powered beverages, including a custom drink called Megan’s Mango Protein Refresher. Megan appears as “Pro-Tina” […]
Toronto-born rapper Drake has been named in a new federal class-action RICO lawsuit accusing him of promoting an illegal online gambling platform and using proceeds from that enterprise to artificially inflate his music streaming numbers. The complaint, filed December 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, was brought on behalf […]
Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin is facing a high-profile civil lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse and misconduct. The suit, filed January 2 in New York County Supreme Court by former assistant Giuseppe Corletto, claims McClurkin sexually assaulted, coerced, and manipulated him over the course of several years while presenting himself as a spiritual mentor. According […]
House Democrats have released additional photographs connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting public attention around his long-running sex trafficking case and the powerful figures who once moved in his orbit. The newly disclosed images, published as part of congressional records and oversight materials, reportedly show Epstein at social events with several high-profile individuals, […]