Pastor Jamal H. Bryant, of the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, kick-started a firestorm of controversy by quoting a Chris Brown hook during a sermon. The
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XXL has released its “20 Greatest Female Rappers of All Time’ list, and it doesn’t appear that the most popular publication in hip-hop takes its subject all that seriously. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a greatest female rappers list isn’t afforded the same attention to detail that other hip-hop lists seem to receive; but fans would probably at least hope that a publication with as lofty a reputation as XXL takes the time to put real effort and thought into compiling a showcase for all of the dope female emcees that have shaped the genre.
48 hours. That’s how long it had been since audio recordings were published by TMZ purported to be of billionaire Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald
Dr. James Peterson is an MSNBC contributor and director of Africana studies and sssociate professor of English at Lehigh University. While discussing the role of
Over the past several months, Dr. Cornel West has been vocal in his disapproval of President Barack Obama, as well as Dr. West’s fellow intellectuals
Drake lashed out at music publication Rolling Stone after the iconic magazine replaced its Drake cover at the last minute with a tribute cover to Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a heroin overdose on February 2nd. Drake criticized Rolling Stone in a series of tweets that were subsequently deleted, but Questlove voiced his support for Drizzy by taking Rolling Stone to task on his own Twitter page.
Kokane of former Ruthless Records act Above the Law is putting Ice Cube on blast and on notice. In an interview with HipHopDX, Kokane took
With the success of ABCs “Scandal,” and other shows like Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and Have Nots” and BETs “Being Mary Jane,” has brought an intense amount of scrutiny to shows that feature black actresses as leads. Cries of “negative portrayal” have become louder and louder, due to the fact that many of the female characters on these shows are involved in extra-marital affairs.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have generated much debate in hip-hop circles since the release of 2012s The Heist. The Seattle-based duo became indie rap poster boys after their single “Thrift Shop” became a mainstream smash, but not everyone celebrated the pair’s success.
“Why don’t they do something about that baby’s hair?” Blue Ivy, the 2-year-old year old daughter of superstar couple Jay Z and Beyoncé, is arguably
In a recent interview with the New York Post, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith explained how having Jay’s ear helped him get through his recent slump and helped him face the intense media scrutiny that comes with playing in New York City.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has spoken up in defense of controversial hip-hop star Kanye West and West’s recent comments regarding President Barack Obama
Kanye West‘s recent comments regarding Barack Obama’s presidency have drawn criticism from the Anti-Defamation League. During an interview last month, West said that Obama hasn’t
Bun B is one of the godfathers of Houston hip-hop, and his perspective carries a lot of weight in the community. The UGK co-founder was recently asked to give his opinion on Houston senator Ted Cruz. Cruz infamously gave a controversial unofficial filibuster of Pres. Barack Obama’s healthcare program that lasted over 21 hours.
ABC’s “Scandal” has become one of America’s most popular dramas. Now in it’s third season, it’s become must-see TV–especially for many African Americans. It is a hit show with an African American female lead (Kerry Washington) and is created by an African American woman (Shonda Rhimes), so the fact that is so popular and well-received has been cheered by many.
Justin Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun open up about the criticism Bieber has faced over the past couple of years in the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter. They reveal that, through much of his troubles, he’s had the ear of some notable celebrities who want the best for him.
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar made headlines in September when he declared that white rappers were “guests in the house of hip-hop” after he was asked about Macklemore’s LGBT-friendly hit “Same Love.” The statement was given as Jamar explained why he felt a white rapper had no business criticizing homophobia in hip-hop. Alabama native Yelawolf was asked go offer his perspective on both Jamar’s statement regarding white rappers and the veteran emcee’s stance on homophobia.
While advocates like Rev. Al Sharpton have defended Jay, former drug kingpin “Freeway” Ricky Ross was asked for his take and offered a different perspective on Jay’s recent statement regarding his business dealings with Barney’s.
Eminem‘s new single “Rap God” has raised the ire of fans and media over lyrics that are being perceived as homophobic. The hip-hop star is
