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Bryan-Michael Cox stands as one of the most successful producers of this generation. Throughout his career, Cox has achieved 35 number-one hits, 12 Grammy Award nominations with nine wins, and 20 top-ten hits. Cox currently sits at the top of the Billboard Charts with his latest collaboration “Don’t Waste My Time,” which features Usher and…

Adrian Brandon is a Seattle-raised, Brooklyn-based visual artist who is using his creativity to capture attention, raise awareness and get people thinking. He is driven to make art that creates an understanding of Black culture, Black love and Black pain so that we can move forward together. Rolling out spoke with Brandon about his powerful…

On Friday, June 5, 2020, D.C. residents woke up to the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER” painted on the street leading up to the White House. The bold yellow words could be seen via satellite and captured the attention of people across the country and around the world. The mural was commissioned by Washington, D.C., Mayor…

Maurice Evans is a painter and photographer; Grace Kisa is a Kenyan-born sculptor and painter. The pair is collaborating on a one-of-a-kind artistic experience that explores womanhood in the Black diaspora. We spoke with them about their first virtual visual experience, Nu Africans, which opens Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Hammonds House Museum. Tell…

K Love the Poet is a spoken word artist and motivational speaker. She made her poetry debut in 2003 in the heart of Chicago. Since 2015, she has had more than three videos go viral. She is known for empowering people of color with her signature poem “Million Dollar Melanin.” Rolling out spoke with her…

Willow Smith is set to lock herself in a box to raise awareness about an important mental health issue. The 19-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has teamed up with Tyler Cole for a 24-hour performance art piece focused on anxiety, which will be taking place at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary in Los…

Hair is a defining element of Black culture, and Black History Month is the perfect time to explore the evolution of its roots. Rolling out founder and publisher Munson Steed unveiled his artistic ode to our heritage with his open edition print, “Shero Circles,” at “HAIRarchy: A Celebration of the Black Hair Experience.” Curated by…

Asia Hamilton has a phenomenal vision for art and culture. “HAIRarchy: A Celebration of the Black Hair Experience,” is an exhibition curated by Hamilton, founder and owner of Norwest Gallery of Art in Detroit. The exhibition, which opens Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, and continues through Saturday, Feb. 29, is a salute to the creativity within…

For 15 years, Art, Beats, + Lyrics has captured the essence of Black culture. The traveling show, presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, features artwork from emerging artists and music from top-notch DJs and artists. On Jan. 17, Art, Beats, + Lyrics celebrated its 15 years at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The capacity…

On Friday Jan. 17, 2020, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Art, Beats + Lyrics returned to Atlanta for an epic exhibition of artwork, music,and drinks. This year Art, Beats + Lyrics featured tech-centric installations and visual art exhibits from renowned artists like Tim Okamura, Yung Yemi and more. Rolling out showcases some of our favorite pieces…

Dionna Collins, the founder and CEO of the Atlanta startup ComfiArt uses her company to help create alternative ways to make income in the art community. “To me art is life … everything you see around you is art. From architecture to your car, to visual paintings, to videos, to photography, to the creation of…

The holidays are right around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, the weather is changing, and festive holiday outfits are being readied to get into the cheerful spirit. As you head to the nail salon this year, choose a creative design that will match the holiday festivities. Here are some holiday nail designs to…

Art instruction for elementary and middle school children is a proven benefit to their overall development. Since 2004, Art Road nonprofit has brought art classes to over 14K students, in metro Detroit schools. Without this program, the children would otherwise not have art classes in their curriculum. One of Art Road’s biggest sponsors is The…

The Red Bull Music Festival is currently underway in Chicago and continues through Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The festival is a celebration of art with impact and focuses on those artists who are intentional and looking to affect the world in a positive way through their work. The festival kicked off Sunday, Nov. 17, with…

Sneakers, art and culture took center stage at the 2019 Sneaker Ball Atlanta Gala which was held on Nov. 16 in Atlanta. Jah Rawlings, a partner in the venture, shared his thoughts on the event which featured curated experiences with contributions from artists, designers, educators, parents, and industry tastemakers for a cause. What is Sneaker…

In her 20 year career as a photographic artist, Asia Hamilton cultivated a talent for capturing raw composition as a reflection of her authenticity. The Detroit, Michigan, native specializes in portraits, landscapes and texture photography and curates spaces that allow herself and other Black artists to professionally exhibit their work. She is the founder, director…

Priscilla Phifer started her “accidental” career late in life. From decoupage, tablescape design and floral arranging to painting, Phifer has become a professional intuitive abstract artist at the golden age of 70. She creates art primarily without a brush and chose abstraction as her preferred method because it “… affords more freedom and flexibility than other…

The “Soul of a Nation” art exhibit held its grand opening in San Francisco at the de Young Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A dedication to the Black Power movement of the 1960s and ’70s, “Soul of a Nation” transports attendees to a time when Black art embraced its struggle, power and beauty. “Soul…

ComplexCon serves as a platform for enthusiasts of hip-hop, sneakers, fashion and art to express themselves and search for what’s next. Held on Nov. 2 and 3d at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, several prominent brands such as Puma, Reebok, Fila, Major League Baseball, Hennessy and others created eye-catching activations that…

Neka King, a Georgia State University graduate and visual illustrator based in Atlanta, will soon be featured in “29Rooms: Expand Your Reality Experience,” an immersive art exhibit traveling to cities in the U.S. and Canada. King has been awarded the Maron Bowen David Award twice (in 2015 and 2016) for her work, and she received…