Posts by James Benton
Kendrick Lamar blesses the Tabernacle
Top Dawg Entertainment’s flagship artist Kendrick Lamar brought his Kunta’s Groove Sessions tour to the historic Tabernacle venue in downtown Atlanta. Accompanied by a lively quartet, the “King Kunta” emcee performed all the tracks from…
Read MoreLil Duval cover shoot
Comedian Lil Duval shares his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and what we can do to move forward.
Read More‘Married to Medicine’s’ Dr. Jackie Walters talks breast cancer, part 3
Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding…
Read More‘Married to Medicine’s’ Dr. Jackie Walters talks breast cancer, part 2
Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding…
Read More‘Married to Medicine’s’ Dr. Jackie Walters talks breast cancer, part 1
Rolling out sat down with everyone’s favorite OB/GYN, Dr. Jackie Walters, aka Dr. Jackie, star of BRAVO’s hit reality series, “Married to Medicine” to dispel some of the rumors and misconceptions surrounding…
Read MoreWill Packer and Tone Bell discuss their new sitcom, ‘Truth Be Told’
If you’re looking to spend your Friday evening at home instead of going out, tune in to NBC tonight at 8:30/7:30 CST and watch the new sitcom, “Truth Be Told.” Starring comedian-actor…
Read MoreOrganizers explain the decision to cancel Afropunk Atlanta
Hear directly from the organizers of Afropunk Atlanta on their decision to cancel.
Read MoreThe history of Afropunk
DUE TO WEATHER/SAFETY CONCERNS, Afropunk Atlanta scheduled for 10/3/15 weekend has been canceled. Details Rolling out returns with part two of our coverage of Afropunk Atlanta. We spoke with the co-founder…
Read MoreAtlanta plastic surgeon says big booty craze is cultural appropriation at its core
“Atlanta Plastic’s” Dr. McKnight-Baron speaks about the big butt plastic surgery craze, from cultural appropriation to its impact on society. The “Atlanta Plastic” docuseries airs on Lifetime on Fridays at…
Read MoreAfropunk comes to Atlanta
DUE TO WEATHER/SAFETY CONCERNS, Afropunk Atlanta scheduled for 10/3/15 weekend has been canceled. Details On Oct, 3 and 4, the famed New York-based Afropunk Festival will make its debut in…
Read MoreWelcome to the Donald Trump reality show
This is our fault. On June 16, two days after his 69th birthday, Donald Trump announced his presidential campaign with hopes to “Make America Great Again” (a phrase coined by…
Read MoreSaxophonist Kamasi Washington talks debut album ‘The Epic,’ Kendrick Lamar
On a seasonably warm August night in Atlanta, a quiet storm was brewing inside Little Five Point’s Aisle 5. The redesigned concert venue is fairly small with an open floor,…
Read MoreMiya Bailey’s art may change the world
Visual artist Miya Bailey shares with rolling out his inspirations, techniques and the artistic legacy that he hopes to leave behind. Be sure to check out his work in the final…
Read MoreKKK member wears vintage FUBU shoes
They say it’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt. Well, this KKK member didn’t get the point and exposed his…
Read MoreJeezy talks Obama, Trump and his musical legacy
Jeezy opens up about President Obama’s commutation of drug offenders’ sentences, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the legacy he hopes TM 101 will have on the culture.
Read MoreJeezy talks about 10th anniversary of ‘Thug Motivation 101’
In rolling out‘s exclusive interview with Jeezy, he talks about the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Thug Motivation 101 and the evolution of trap, from the music to the lifestyle.
Read More‘Rolling out’ news – trending stories, July 27, 2015
It’s been a busy day in the world of news, so let’s start by tackling the stories that matter most to you. In today’s Tr#nding Stories news segment, we cover Bobbi Kristina’s untimely death, New York Magazine’s exclusive Bill Cosby story, and President Obama’s trip to both Kenya and Ethiopia.
Read MoreRolling out music’s new sounds: Royal
Today, rolling out music started a new series called “New Sounds.” New Sounds will feature new and up-and-coming artists. Today we highlight Royal, an alternative duo whose sound is a blend of rock, hip-hop,…
Read MoreExclusive: Rickey Smiley gives the real reason behind Claudia Jordan’s departure
Rickey Smiley sat down for an exclusive interview with Rolling Out to share the real reason behind the departure of RHOA star and cast member Claudia Jordan
Read MoreBill Cosby revelation: Reactions and commentary
It was revealed to the public that Bill Cosby, acclaimed comedian and American icon, admitted to obtaining quaaludes to give to women he wanted to have sex with. Rolling Out…
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