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Colman Domingo Connects His 'Rustin' Performance to Black Trans Lives Matter
"If it's about Black Lives Matter—we have to do this together. We don't have the luxury to separate."
How ‘Freaky Tales’ Reimagines the Making of a Too $hort Classic
The film will open the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
RJ Cyler Has Mastered Playing His Position—Now He's Ready to Lead
After co-starring in 'The Book of Clarence,' the actor is plotting the next phase of his career
How Jeymes Samuel Made a Black Biblical Classic
The visionary behind 'The Book of Clarence' speaks on clout chasing, unheard Jay-Z rhymes, and making Jesus Black
Was Street Fighter the Greatest Christmas Movie Of All Time?
It wasn't but that's besides the point.
Rapper AZ and Datwon Thomas Return to Brooklyn's P.S. 9 to Provide Kids in Need With Coats
The charitable event will be an annual give back to their grade school
Chris Spencer Has Some Thoughts About 2023
The writer/director/podcaster has a new movie ('Back on the Strip') and plenty to say about this year's news cycle
We Debated an AI Bot About the Only Acceptable Way to Play Uno
You won’t want to skip this one
The 10 Most-Mouthwatering Korean BBQ Dishes, Ranked
Warning: You will be very, very hungry by the end of this list
Jontha Links Is Living the Second-Generation American Dream
Shamik Ganguly and Conrad “Connie” Kisunzu quit their six-figure Silicon Valley careers to become real-life rockstars. You still jazzed about snacks at the office?
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Aims to Paint a Full Picture of Tyler Perry
Filmmakers Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz speak about capturing another side of the mogul in their new documentary
Every Song on André 3000's 'New Blue Sun' Album, Ranked Solely By Title
Dré has a lot to say
Here's Every Visual Reference From Drake and J. Cole's "First Person Shooter" Music Video
Did you catch them all?
The Unbelievable Rise of Don Pooh and His Restaurant Empire
With a top-tier resume in the hospitality business, this Brooklyn giant reveals how to eat good in the food industry
How One MusicFest Became the Annual Festival You Can’t Miss
Founder Jason “J” Carter reflects on his Atlanta festival’s continual growth
Screenwriter Bonsu Thompson Has a ‘Story’ to Tell
The legendary hip-hop journalist turned filmmaker talks the state of rap media, his podcast, and co-writing the indie darling ‘Story Ave’
How Justin Simien Woke Up Hollywood
The creator of ‘Dear White People’ and director of ‘Haunted Mansion’ opens up about his filmmaking journey
Who Would Be on the Mount Rushmore of Stylish Rappers?
Sowmya Krishnamurthy, author of 'Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion,' identifies hip-hop's drip gods
Is Chris Rock Really the Best Person to Direct an MLK Biopic?
Here's why I have mixed feelings
Some of Y’all Are Being Real Hypocritical About Drake
What if this is who Drake is, truly?
Here's the Real Reason You Can’t Stop Talking About Will and Jada
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have become avatars in an ever-growing gender war—and they're playing right into the discourse
Is A Tribe Called Quest's 'The Low End Theory' the G.O.A.T. Hip-Hop Album Cover?
A recent ranking of classic album artwork is stirring up debate
More Than One Decade After Confession, Keefe D Charged With Murder of Tupac Shakur
The Crip allegedly orchestrated the deadly plot
Why They Fear Coach Prime
The popularity of Deion Sanders is matched by his highly-capable football staff, players, and first-hand NFL experience. His NCAA opponents are shaking in their cleats.
How Black Investors Won (and Lost) Big on GameStop Stock
Our Earn Your Leisure-featured mini doc relives the meme stock frenzy in under seven minutes
The Seven Most Annoying iOS Bugs Apple Should Have Fixed By Now, Ranked
17 versions and still no 'Close All Apps?' Come on now, Tim Cook!
An Intoxicating Conversation About Booze With a Black Distiller
Karl Lawrence of the Black-owned New England Sweetwater Farm and Distillery gives you game on the art of making top-shelf liquors
What Mike Tyson Fears Most in His Fifties
Hip-hop’s first undisputed champion goes deep on aging, parenting, forgiveness, and why he finally stopped killing hawks
Godawful Obituary of Late NBA Player Reveals Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Brandon Hunter deserved better—but MSN replaced reporters with robot writers in 2020