All 15 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Which artwork is the best he ever had?
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Takeoff’s Death Should’ve Never Been Filmed and Shared for Public Consumption
We’ve seen far too many images of dying or deceased Black men
Catching Up With Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes’ G.O.A.T.-Level Hype Man
Busta Rhymes’ "right hand" speaks on his new single, health battles, and why he's more than just a hype man
Tyrese Gibson and Terrence Howard Are Out to Topple For-Profit Prisons
The dynamic duo discusses their new film, ‘The System.’ We also asked Jodie what he thinks about Kendrick Lamar’s “We Cry Together.”
Premiere: Watch the Teaser Trailer for Deon Cole’s New Comedy Special ‘Charleen’s Boy’
‘Charleen’s Boy’ drops on Netflix in November
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak Are Saving Grammy Voters From Themselves
The duo known as Silk Sonic is not submitting its album for consideration, making room for oft-snubbed acts to shine
What the Hell Is a “Munch” and Why Is It All Over Your Timelines?
Hip-hop’s newest it-girl is Ice Spice, a rapper who has turned the term “munch” into the subject of damn-near 1 million memes. For the most disconnected among us, here’s everything you need to know about it.
How Kenya Barris Became the Most Powerful Man in Black Hollywood
The creator of 'Black-ish' and star of 'BlackAF' goes deep on divorce, DNA testing, and his responsibility to tell stories in full color
N.O.R.E. Doesn't Have the Range
We love 'Drink Champs' but its hosts' failure to check Kanye's hate speech and misinformation is telling
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
So, the ‘House Party’ Remake Trailer Dropped, and It Looks… Good?
The LeBron James-produced film drops in January
14 Samuel L. Jackson Characters Least Suitable for ‘Sesame Street,’ Ranked
The legendary actor recently pulled up on Big Bird’s block, which got us to thinking about which of his roles would be most inappropriate for the children’s TV show
‘Blade’ Fans Will Have to Wait Much Longer for Marvel’s Reboot
The vampire flick is in search of a new director and script
7 Racial Draft Trades to Get Rid of Kanye West, Ranked
After last week's shenanigans, the Black Delegation is aggressively fielding offers
BREAKING: Sources Say Almond Milk Is Not Squeezed Out of the Peanut
Rick Ross has nothing to fear
Films About Black Oppression Are Becoming Harder For Me to Stomach
Movies like ‘Emancipation’ and ‘Till’ are important for keeping America honest, but entertainment that depicts our struggle is tiring
McDonald’s Adult Happy Meal Toys, Ranked
The fast food giant collab'ed with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market to supersize your nostalgia
Quit Telling Black Storytellers to Stop Making Art About Black Trauma
The trailer for Will Smith’s 'Emancipation' has revived the discussion. But there's one element of the film that is already looking a little sus...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Looks Dope, But When Will Ryan Coogler Direct a Movie for Adults Again?
It’s been more than seven years since his last non-Marvel film. Gimme something grown.
A ‘Community’ Movie Without Donald Glover Is Just Wrong
"My whole brain is crying!"
5 Comedians Who Should Succeed Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show’, Ranked
After seven years on the job, Trevor Noah, The Weeknd’s tether, is planning his exit. We’d love to see any of these funny five fill his shoes.
Sept. 29, 1998's Iconic Rap Albums, Ranked
OutKast, Black Star, Jigga, Tribe — who you taking?
Bet You’ve Never Seen These Rare Photos From XXL's Iconic “A Great Day in Hip-Hop” Photoshoot
Snapshots from a historic day, 24 years ago
Are the Clipse Working on a New Album?
It’s time to speculate about this “very special project” Pusha-T has been teasing
‘Dahmer’ Backlash Is a Prime Example of True Crime Going Too Far
The Netflix series is under fire for its retraumatization of victims. Who is this intended to serve?
Breaking: Kanye West Admits He Was Wrong
Ye and humility, who would have thought?
The Making of Nas' 'The Lost Tapes' Album, 20 Years Later
An oral history of Nas' classic 2002 compilation LP
11 Other Unreal and Absurd Messages (Probably) Sent By Adam Levine
The Maroon 5 singer's cheating scandal and alleged leaked DMs have gone viral. Can you imagine what other foolery is on his phone?
The 8 'Abbott Elementary' Characters Most Likely to Moonlight As a Rapper, Ranked
Who prayed for times like this to rhyme like this?
I Can’t Wait Until Tory Lanez Is Deported
Following the singer’s alleged confrontation with August Alsina, it’s finally time to remove this menace from society