I Can't Believe Only One HBCU Player Was Selected in NFL Draft
The long history of NFL scouts overlooking athletic programs at Black colleges and universities
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Khris Davis Has Been Fighting His Whole Life
The star of ‘Big George Foreman’ speaks on finding himself, fraternities, and real-life beatdowns
All 10 Future Album Covers, Ranked
Out-of-this-world artwork
The One Heartwarming Easter Egg in Snowfall's Twisted Finale
The series ends strong with a nod to its late creator, John Singleton. (No spoilers!)
All 10 Tyler, the Creator Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
From scary to good to scary-good.
Twitter Erases Policy Meant to Protect Trans Users
On a roll in its efforts to turn away marginalized communities, Elon Musk's company does it again
If Twitter Dies, What Happens to Black Twitter?
In the era of Elon Musk's ownership, Twitter's popularity overall is waning. But Black Twitter is still a force worth preservering.
All 12 Kendrick Lamar Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Better than just alright!
Using Jamie Foxx's Health Scare to Push Anti-Vaxx Conspiracies Is Foul
The Oscar-winning actor is recovering from a recent "medical complication"
Why the Tears From Succession's Roy Brats Were Disingenuous
‘Succession’ is not a tragedy
Haters Will Even Hate on a Halle Berry Nude
But that's OK, the actress can defend herself against misogynists just fine
Here's Everything We Know About Jonathan Majors and His Mysterious Weekend Altercation
The rising star either did or didn't do something that could get him in big trouble
The 10 Greatest Black Horror Films, Ranked
Mark H. Harris, co-author of 'The Black Guy Dies First,' handpicks his must-watch essentials
We Asked Idris Elba If He Thinks John Luther Is a Good Cop or a Bad Cop
Elba reprises his iconic character in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’
Chris Rock Unleashed a Year’s Worth of Hurt at Will Smith
The comedian has claimed he’s no victim, but his latest Netflix special begs to differ
Someone Beat You to It: A Classy Photo Book on Strip Clubs
A French photographer documented gentlemen's clubs in the U.S. and turned out a book and photo exhibit
Chris Rock Is Back Saturday Night and He WILL Talk About That
The rare live Netflix special is called 'Selective Outrage'. Get your popcorn ready.
'The Blackening' Trailer Pokes Fun at Horror Film Clichés
The spooky satire will hit theaters Juneteenth weekend. Watch the trailer here.
50 Years of Black Horror Characters Who Didn't See the End Credits
The vast history of Black horror cinema is paved with a who’s who of victims. Here are some of the most memorable casualties.
R. Kelly's Sentence For Child Sex Crimes Isn’t Harsh Enough
A U.S. District Judge added only one year to R. Kelly's current 30-year imprisonment for sex-related crimes involving minors
Why the Ugly Huggy Wuggy Toy is Frighteningly Popular With Your Kids
Sharp teeth. Bloodshot eyes. Long arms that look like they want to curl around and suffocate you. Perfect gift for little kids, right?
Ready to Hear T-Pain Cover Frank Sinatra?
On Top of the Covers is set to release on March 17
The 5 Worst Super Bowl Ads of 2023, Ranked
The big game had its fair share of boring and strange commercials
They Didn’t Want DJ Khaled to Win in 2023, But God Did!
The superproducer teed up his many life and career upgrades at a swanky Miami press event
All 9 J. Cole Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Quite the Cole-ection here
Don’t Dunk on the ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Remake Just Yet
The 30-second trailer for Jack Harlow’s acting debut shows this might not be a brick
The “50 Years of Hip-Hop” Grammy Medley Was Almost Perfect. Almost.
The Grammys spectacularly honored hip-hop’s legacy, but a few omissions raised eyebrows
When Will the Grammys Quit Playing in Kendrick and Beyoncé's Faces?
It’s time to give one of these legends the Album of the Year award—full stop
‘Swarm,’ Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ Follow-Up, Is Inspired By the BeyHive
It stars Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, and Damson Idris. And Malia Obama is one of the show’s staff writers. Unique!
This Actor’s ‘Meet the Browns’ Filming Experience Sounds a Lot Like the Tyler Perry Episode of ‘Atlanta’
A viral TikTok suggests Atlanta's parody was deeply rooted in reality