In a momentous convergence of musical legends, hip-hop’s most revered storyteller, Slick Rick, has emerged from a 26-year recording hiatus to collaborate with acclaimed actor and artist Idris Elba on “Victory,” a visionary visual album that transcends conventional boundaries. The
Celebrating 35 years of harmonious excellence, En Vogue is one of the most influential female vocal groups in contemporary music history. The Oakland-formed quartet revolutionized R&B in the 1990s with its sophisticated harmonies, elegant style, and feminist messages, which continue
Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards, honoring her remarkable four-decade career and profound influence on music and culture worldwide. The ceremony will air live Monday, May 26. The 11-time American Music Award
Four of music’s most revered vocalists brought decades of soul, R&B, and pop mastery to the West Coast as The Queens Tour launched with three packed-out performances that transformed concert venues into celebrations of musical excellence. Audiences responded with multiple
Minneapolis native Brynne Crockett, known professionally as BdotCroc, steps into the spotlight as the Minnesota Lynx’s new in-arena host at Target Center for the 2025 season. The award-winning rapper and radio personality brings her magnetic energy to WNBA audiences as
Kimberly Holifield commands attention in every room she enters, leveraging her exceptional talents as a premier event strategist and magnetic on-air personality. With razor-sharp business acumen and infectious energy, she has transformed Glamlife Events & Parties from a local Minneapolis
Phillip McGraw transforms lives through his unique approach to healing, drawing from personal experience to guide others toward lasting peace and self-acceptance. As a father of four committed to breaking generational cycles, McGraw combines expertise in holistic practices with powerful
Hip-hop entrepreneur Percy “Master P” Miller announced his retirement from the music industry after a groundbreaking career spanning more than three decades. The No Limit Records founder will take his final bow during the 2025 Essence Festival in his hometown
Grammy-winning singer Fantasia Barrino-Taylor is answering a long-ignored calling with her upcoming eighth studio album, pivoting to gospel music after years of success in R&B and soul. The former “American Idol” winner revealed in a recent Instagram post that she
Hip-hop’s most celebrated festival returns as Rock The Bells announces its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. On Saturday, June 28, Rock The Bells will unite generations of rap royalty under one roof at Newark’s Prudential Center. This year’s festival, themed “Class
On Saturday night, hip-hop and R&B powerhouses Kendrick Lamar and SZA kicked off their highly anticipated Grand National Tour at US Bank Stadium. They delivered an electrifying performance that captivated the crowd for nearly three hours. The festivities began earlier
The Essence Festival of Culture has announced its first wave of musical performers for the 2025 evening concert series, which will run from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson will host the concert series
It’s Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers, as each team begins its quest for an NBA championship. The Lakers are chasing an 18th title, hoping to tie the Boston Celtics
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Ann Nesby marks her triumphant return to the music scene with ANNiversary, her eighth studio album and first full-length release in over a decade. The former lead vocalist of Sounds of Blackness delivers 10 new tracks with
Chenelle DeLoach embodies the modern renaissance woman, seamlessly blending her entrepreneurial vision with heartfelt advocacy as she guides women toward organization and empowerment through her company, Che Pressed Designs & Stationery, where her custom-crafted planners, journals, and motivational stationery products
Broccoli City returns to the District this August with a three-day festival that highlights music, culture and community engagement. The weekend festivities begin Friday, Aug. 8, with the Trap Karaoke party. This immersive night of popular anthems and sing-along moments
In the glaring spotlight of Hollywood’s highest honor stands Halle Berry, who in 2002 became the first and only Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her victory for Monster’s Ball was meant to signal a breakthrough,
After years from the spotlight, Grammy-nominated artist Keri Hilson returns to music following a profoundly personal journey documented in her six-part YouTube series, “We Need To Talk.” The intimate video sessions reveal Hilson’s emotional path back to music. They function
Shad Moss, better known as Bow Wow, is returning to the music scene with his new single “Use Me,” a collaboration with R&B superstar Chris Brown and produced by Hitmaka. The multiplatinum rapper’s latest release marks his first official collaboration
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ari Lennox celebrated her birthday with the release of her new single, “Soft Girl Era,” marking a significant shift in the soulful vocalist’s artistic direction. The track, which dropped across all major streaming platforms, signals Lennox’s deliberate
