For the youngins who aren't familiar, B.G. was one of the early signees of Birdman's Cash Money Records, years before Drake and Nicki Minaj were the headlines of the label. He was a part of the New Orleans hip-hop group Hot Boys which included Turk, Juvenile, and a young Lil Wayne.Read more...

From playing a slave on a Louisiana cotton plantation in the 2013 Steve McQueen drama 12 Years a Slave to an ass-kicking international spy in the Black Panther series, Lupita Nyong'o's career has been filled with performances that leave her audiences with all the feels.Read more...

Though it's been nearly 20 years since the death of beloved singer and musical legend Luther Vandross, his life and legacy is about to be centerstage once more thanks to an upcoming documentary: Luther: Never Too Much.Read more...

It was a normal pool day for Ms. H and two of her children. The mother, dressed in a hijab and modest swimming wear, was with her six-year-old son and three-year-old daughter at the pool in their complex when they were approached by a woman, Elizabeth Wolf, back in May.Read more...

Before she heads to her third Olympics, gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles hung out with one of her biggest fans, who also happens to be Grammy-winning singer SZA. Turns out, the two superstars have something in common, as the Kill Bill" singer was a gymnast when she was younger.

In 2021, the Louisiana neighborhood of Bogalusa was terrorized by a Black man who rode around shooting aimlessly at children and families. Turns out he sent out a warning ahead of his shooting spree.

As Eddie Murphy returns to the role that made him a megastar, he's revealing some secrets about his rise to superstardom. With Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" debuting on Netflix July 3, the actor is discussing his previous go rounds as Axel Foley. One of the major changes we've seen from Murphy's early work is the...Read more...

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump might be entitled to immunity fromhis behavior during the final days of his presidency and as it pertained to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. That decision may have damning effects on the Georgia racketeering case against him.Read more...

Young Thug's YSL Rico trial has been anything but normal - not only due to his popularity as an artist but also the shenanigans that have occurred in the courtroom.Read more...

The Supreme Court has been on a roll with major back-to-back rulings on homelessness, abortion, the environment, and much more. On Monday, the court ruled that American presidents have partial immunity" for official acts committed while in office - if it's determined that former President Donald Trump incited the...Read more...

It wasn't all glamorous smiles and celebrations at Sunday's 2024 BET Awards. For one artist, the night was full of turmoil and drama.

Documents obtained by TMZ revealed that a disturbing lawsuit has been filed in a U.S. District Court against Kanye West and his former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos. It alleges that West and Yiannopoulous engaged in forced labor and cruel inhuman, or degrading treatment" at the company YZY.Read more...

Four deputies from the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement were accused of giving their Black co-worker a pretty hard time last year. By a hard time, we mean they allegedly racially harassed him for months - so bad, it resulted in cuffs for every cop involved.

Patricia McGill is doing something she never thought she'd be able to do - preparing to celebrate her 80th birthday. That's because, at age 13, the Houston native was diagnosed with sickle cell disease.

The blue carpet at the 2024 BET Awards was full of iconic dos and gawdy don'ts. Angela Simmons, the daughter of Hip-Hop mogul Rev Run Simmons, showed up and showed out on the carpet, but some viewers weren't feeling her look.Read more...

Some Democrats - most notably Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - are willing to take things into their own hands after the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the things he did as president.Read more...

On Sunday, Usher received his Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards.Read more...

All President Joe Biden needed to do during the first presidential debate June 27 was ensure the American people he could stand up to former President Donald Trump as a strong and competent leader. Considering Trump's well-documented, tenuous relationship with the truth, this shouldn't have been too difficult.Read more...

Gabby Thomas, 27, won the 200 meter dash during the U.S. Olympic trials this weekend, putting her on schedule to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. One would think as the games speedily approach, she'd be consumed by training and conditioning. However, Thomas refused to spend her whole 24 hours on the track.

Megan Thee Stallion is on a full-fledged media blitz promoting her new album, Megan." In addition to her recent show-stopping performance at the 2024 BET Awards, she also appears on the new episode of Club Shay Shay."

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Monday that removes yet another roadblock forformer President Donald Trump to glide back into the White House if elected in November.Read more...

In France, the far-right National Rally party - rooted in antisemitism and racism - won a record number of votes Sunday in the first round of legislative elections and could win an absolute parliamentary majority in the July 7 runoff election.Read more...

Jamie Foxx's health scare last year was one of the biggest stories in entertainment. Everyone in the world was wondering what happened to the talented, singer, actor, and all-around entertainer.Read more...

Every award season, the ladies' fashions are usually the center of attention. But at this year's BET Awards, we couldn't help but notice how many guys brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet at the event honoring the best in Black culture.Read more...

Damnnn, son. In the same day, four Missouri prison guards got mollywopped with both murder charges and a lawsuit. For what, you ask? The cops were named in the alleged ambush and torturous death of a Black inmate during a drug raid.

Since the end of 2023, four Harvard University employees have been been accused of plagiarism. Each of them have two very obvious things in common that will remind everyone that we are, in fact, dealing with an institution with an historical reputation of racism.

Back in the day, Janet Jackson; Mariah Carey; Missy Elliott; Aaliyah; and Whitney Houston dominated the music world. While Janet, Mariah and Missy are still icons in the game, there's been a distinctly masculine feel to much of the disposable music being released nowadays. However, on Sunday, at the 2024 BET Awards,...Read more...

In a new lawsuit against Kanye West, the Vultures" rapper is accused of creating a hostile work environment for YZY employees working on his app that would help promote his music. In addition, West's wife Bianca Censori is also accused of sending out porn to staff which were allegedly accessible by minors in that...Read more...

The BET Awards' In Memoriam" segment is an annual moment for Black folks to take a somber look at those we lost. But Sunday's awards ceremony had an inclusion that left viewers typing WTF" on social media.Read more...

For Teyoshe Smith, making charcuterie spreads for family and friends' events started as a labor of love. But as the appetite for their delicious displays increased, Smith began selling her creations on Facebook Marketplace in May 2022 and using lunch breaks at her day job as a project manager at Capital One to deliver...Read more...

Last night, the BET Awards was once again the annual spectacle that it always is. Host Taraji P. Henson gave us a fun take on Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us," women rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Latto and Ice Spice gave captivating performances, Shaboozey finally teamed up with J-Kwon for an ultimate...Read more...

Award shows are usually predictable affairs. However, when you have Taraji P. Henson running things, expect the unexpected. For the BET Awards, the actual categories and winners have always been secondary to the performances. This year's show was no different. With highly-anticipated appearances from Megan Thee...Read more...

At the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, Usher received the well-deserved (and arguably long overdue) Lifetime Achievement Award.

The BET Awards are known as Culture's biggest night." The title is definitely earned on the red carpet, where the most prominent Black stars in entertainment and sports bring their best fashion. After an unconventional show in 2023, the event returns to full force in 2024 with Taraji P. Henson hosting, Usher...Read more...

Saturday Night Live has been a pillar of American comedy since the mid-70s. When 19-year-old Eddie Murphy joined the cast from 1980-1985, many said those were the best seasons of SNL.Read more...

Police spent a week trying to track down the motorist who is alleged to have fatally struck a man with their vehicle and drove off. When they arrested the driver, her response to why she allegedly left the man for dead was nothing short of disappointing.

If asked to describe what you think a doula looks like, the first image that likely comes to mind is some sort of hippie, Erykah Badu-type burning sage around your home. But more than anything, you'd probably be willing to bet it all on the fact that a person responsible for providing physical and emotional support...Read more...

British actress and model Jodie Turner-Smith has everyone talking about the surprisingly chill way she's been dealing with her ex-husband's newest relationship. Just months after she filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Dawson's Creek" actor Joshua Jackson in October 2023, he was seen out and about with...Read more...

One thing we know about Karens is that they will get angry at you even if you're doing a noble thing. Just look at this white woman in San Diego who called the authorities on a Black woman who was hosting a Feed the Homeless event. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

In light of People Magazine dropping their annual Beautiful" issue, we thought it fitting to drop a list of our own beautifully Black list to celebrate the stars and icons both old and new that continue to bless the world with their talent, looks, style, grace and much more.Read more...

LeBron James and his family are starting to make more history. On the second day of the 2024 NBA Draft, his oldest son, Bronny, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round. Which would make it the first time a father and son were on the same NBA tea at the same time.Read more...

A woman already charged with the endangerment of one person and the murder of another may be connected to the deaths of up to 20 other individuals, police say. And it's all in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today to get through this thing called...'Purple Rain.'" The influential film that skyrocketed Prince to superstardom, and won him an Oscar, is now 40 years old. The unforgettable performances and moments have made it a classic. The music has allowed it to stand the test of time. To...Read more...

Outside of Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast, the biggest winner from the rap battle of the century was Metro Boomin. When Drake told the talented producer to shut up and make some drums," Metro did just that and created the most popular diss of the year outside of DJ Mustard's Not Like Us." - Noah A. McGee Re...Read more...

Life comes at you fast. Less than a week after JJ Redick was hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Black woman on social media accused the former NBA sharpshooter of calling her the N-word while he was in college. - Noah A. McGee Read MoreRead more...

Ahh, TikTok. The app that launched a thousand dance challenges, stitch videos and more.Read more...

The Real Housewives of Atlanta" may have reached the end of an era. The beloved installment in Bravo's popular franchise has survived multiple shake-ups over the last few years, losing mainstays like Phaedra Parks, Nene Leakes, Cynthia Bailey, and more.Read more...

Megan Thee Stallion kicked off 2024 with violence with her single, HISS," which saw the Houston MC take clear-cut shots at Nicki Minaj and other artists.Read more...

Two Black Republicans are doing their damnedest to persuade Black men to vote for Donald Trump in November. U.S. Reps. Wesley Hunt of Texas and Byron Donalds of Florida held their latest Congress, Cognac and Cigars" event on Wednesday night in suburban Atlanta to explain why President Biden is a wrong choice for...Read more...

The YouTube series Hot Ones" is always a fun watch. The premise is simple yet ingenious: Host Sean Evans interviews celebrities as they eat a plate of hot wings that get progressively spicier.Near the end of the interview, the celeb has to contend with the effects of the spice while still answering questions.Read more...