When I read the Billboard Greatest R&B Artists list, I was kind of stunned at how oddly bad it was. Not even bad in that impossible-to-please music nerd sense. Not even bad in that “They were obviously going for a younger demographic with this” sense. It was just bad.
Goodie Mob’s debut album might be the best debut in southern rap history and it represents that period in Atlanta’s history just before the cultural and aesthetic shift that defined the city after the 1996 Olympics. If OutKast were your cool cousins you’d hung out with in high school, Goodie Mob was like college “super seniors,” passing blunts while dropping knowledge in university housing.
Julia Beverly played a major role in documenting Southern hip-hop’s rise in the early 2000s. As founder and editor of OZONE magazine, Beverly was there as so many Dirty South superstars made their names and when legendary UGK founder Chad
Christina Jackson is an actress to watch. She’s landed roles on television shows like Deception and River Ridge, but her turn as gangster Chalky White’s daughter Maybelle on “Boardwalk Empire” has been something of a breakthrough for the talented star. She’s
The life of Chad “Pimp C” Butler was tragically short, but the UGK rapper-producer’s legend looms large for fans of hip-hop, and Southern hip-hop, in particular. Much more street than OutKast but less macabre than Scarface, UGK’s legacy is as
Spree Wilson explains how his influences shaped his sound. With the success of hits like his Afrojack collaboration “The Spark” and his new single “Counterfeit” set for release, Wilson looked back at the albums and artists that made him who he is.
[jwplatform um01snd1] Halloween is always a fun time of year for young and old alike, and rolling out took to the heart of New York City to take a look at the freaks, monsters and superheroes wandering around Times Square. The Big
Andre 3000 and Big Boi’s legacy was cemented long before Y2K, but that was the year they released their big, mainstream breakthrough album. Stankonia was OutKast’s fourth album and became a huge success
“You hate White people.” I’ve been charged with bigotry on a fairly consistent basis since I began writing about cultural issues. People get defensive and need to label you when presented with ideas they find uncomfortable. Ideally, it’s best to
This year’s Halloween night brings an extra bit of spooky fun with the premiere of STARZ’s highly-anticipated “Ash vs Evil Dead.” The series commences post events of Sam Raimi’s beloved Evil Dead movie series, with hero Ash Williams working a go-nowhere retail
[jwplatform vJct8Eoi] Raven-Symone has been a lightning rod for controversy since she’s joined The View. In the wake of her inflammatory comments regarding “ghetto names” and police assault, Rolling Out’s Stereo Williams hit the streets of Harlem, NYC to ask the
This week in Columbia, South Carolina, Deputy Ben Fields was caught on video violently slamming a 16-year-old girl to the floor in a classroom at Spring Valley High. She’d refused to leave the classroom after the teacher told her to
[jwplatform kqiiG0SH] The Body Art showcase at Camaradas El Barrio in Spanish Harlem was a sexy and informative experience for those intrigued by the art of pole dancing. Makeda Voletta’s showcase is designed to bring sensuality and wellness together while
On a breezy autumn night in Spanish Harlem, the art of pole dancing was on full display at the “Body Art” showcase. Pole dancers converged on Camaradas El Barrio on 1st Avenue to celebrate the human form and spirit with
Mint Condition has just released their first holiday album, Healing Season, and the famed R&B band from Minnesota is looking stronger than ever. With their lengthy catalog of soulful hits like “Pretty Brown Eyes” and “Swingin,’” Mint Condition decided the
Ta-Nehisi Coates engaged in a conversation about his new book Between the World and Me. Luminaries such as Common, Meshell N’Dgeocello and Usher were on-hand to hear what the writer had to say about his works.
Quentin Tarantino reveals an arrogance behind his flirtations with Blackness that exposes a racism rooted in his belief that he is the lone voice in Hollywood raising questions and starting debates about race.
Rapper-actor T.I. stoked the fires of controversy once again this week after the star shared his thoughts on the upcoming U.S. presidential election and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s chances of claiming the presidency. Tip stated that he wouldn’t
[jwplatform xyxpdc9o] Jill Marie Jones stars as Michigan State Trooper Amanda Fisher in the upcoming STARZ series “Ash vs Evil Dead” and the beautiful actress talked about climbing “inside the crazy,” being inspired by her mother and how her beloved sitcom “Girlfriends” was
Rhymefest’s gripping documentary, “In My Father’s House,” showcases the Chicago rapper’s journey to reconnect with his long lost father. As Rhymefest exposes his personal journey and also the foibles of the dad he’s only just now coming to know, he admitted that meeting and understanding his father Brian made him more aware of his own flaws.
