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ABC People magazine’s annual Most Beautiful People issue will be out next week, but the mag has given us a sneak preview of who made the list … and Lizzo‘s on it. The mag writes of the “About Damn Time” star, “Beautiful inside and out, Lizzo, 34, has continued to keep fans feeling ‘Special’ with […]
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Lil Durk is inspired by Jay-Z, but it turns he’s a motivation to Hov, as well. In his cover story for XXL, he shared some of the reasons he looks up to Jay, noting, “Look what he did. Résumé speak for itself. He used to be in this position.” “He used to be the underdog,” Durk continued. “The […]
credit exdez/Getty KRS-One is launching a series of community-based programs in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Listed on his new website Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc, the programs, which include pop-up exhibits, a masterclass in hip-hop and a logo design contest, will simultaneously highlight and celebrate both the history of hip-hop and its current expressions. All events will take place at […]
Here’s the latest music to drop in the culture. Vic Mensa ft. Chance the Rapper & G-Eazy, “Swish” — The song came from a LA writing camp in which Vic and Chance worked on a bunch of music. Vic then added G-Eazy, “who is one of my best friends in the industry.” Swizz Beatz, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2. — Produced by Swizz, the […]
ABC Questlove has dedicated his new book, The Rhythm of Time, to his 9-year-old self, but it’s also a story Black “nerds” can see themselves in. “When I would travel with my parents, my father and mother … they would trick me into reading to them and oftentimes I’d pick books in which I didn’t see myself, per se,” he […]
Erik Voake/Getty Images Martin Lawrence now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The comedian received the honor Thursday, April 20, in a ceremony attended by friends Steve Harvey and Tracy Morgan. He spoke to Extra about the recognition and his brotherhood with his fellow stars. “I’m truly honored … I feel so blessed and I thank God for […]
Terence Patrick/CBS Diddy took a spin with James Corden, as they jammed to hits in the latest “Carpool Karaoke.” During the rapper’s first appearance on the segment, he discussed everything from his songs to his youngest child. He even shared some advice on how to set the tone for an intimate night, which he says starts with […]
Johnny Nunez/WireImage Rapper Desiigner is opening up about his mental health struggles after he reportedly exposed himself on a plane. Taking to Instagram Stories Thursday night, the “Panda” rapper admitted, “For the past few months I have not been OK, and I have been struggling to come to terms with what is going on.” “While overseas […]
Todd Owyoung/NBC Joey Bada$$ has been keeping himself busy with music and acting, the latter of which earned him and the cast of Two Distant Strangers an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. While he says his view of a Grammy has changed over the years, he tells Billboard an EGOT is something he sees for himself in the future. […]
Todd Owyoung/NBC Killer Mike has released a new single featuring thankugoodsir and his Run the Jewels partner El-P. Titled “Don’t Let the Devil,” the track dropped on Mike’s 48th birthday and will appear on his newly announced album, Michael, set to release on June 16. “[Run the Jewels] is the X-Men. This is my Logan,” Mike tells Rolling Stone. “It’s our 10-year anniversary, and Michael is an […]
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