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Jack Harlow knows who to thank for much of his success. The Louisville spitter appeared as one of Teen Vogue’s three June cover stars, and spoke about what the support of Black women means to him, noting they’re “such a massive part” of his career. The piece’s author, Tess Garcia, writes that Black women are the “fanbase he most directly credits with […]
An Indiana museum has apologized for selling a watermelon menu item in honor of Juneteenth. As pointed out by TMZ, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis faced widespread criticism this week after someone posted a photo of its “Juneteenth Watermelon Salad” offered in its cafeteria. Social media users slammed the museum for the labeling, saying it perpetuated a stereotype about […]
In a new interview ahead of the premiere of the HBO series House of the Dragon later this year, Game of Thrones novelist/producer George R.R. Martin has given his thoughts on the backlash to the original show’s divisive ending. Speaking with the Independent, the A Song of Fire and Ice author reflected on how a large sect of fans reacted to Season 8, which […]
TMZ caught up with Lil Uzi Vert Sunday to get his thoughts on whether there’s any truth to the belief that white privilege has played a part in his friend Jack Harlow’s success. Uzi was first asked if Harlow was deserving of criticism and he flat-out rejected the notion, reassuring the interviewer that the Louisville native is […]
In a post that has since been deleted, legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock suggested drill rap is “doo doo and it disrupts the soul.” This week, Rock shared a video of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been targeting drill as artists in the scene get linked to allegations of real-life violence. While Adams’ attempts to censor drill […]
N.O.R.E. is questioning why some artists continue to put an emphasis on interviews with David Letterman, Zane Lowe, Oprah, and others. In a series of tweets shared Wednesday night, Noreaga noted he’s been “the best to this culture” by always putting “hip-hop first.” Thus, he’s questioning why artists go elsewhere and treat hosts like Letterman and […]
Denzel Curry decided to share his opinion on Drake and Kanye West’s latest albums. On May 14, the Florida rapper tweeted he expected more out of Certified Lover Boy and Donda. He also called the artwork for both of the albums “booty.” Curry’s Donda comment is assumed to be applied to the first album, and […]
Latto is rightfully celebrating herself. After her album 777 hit No. 15 on the Billboard 200 this month, and as her hit “Big Energy” bounces around the top of the Hot 100—No. 4 currently, previously peaking at No. 3—the artist isn’t letting anyone take her sunshine away. “It’s really crazy how y’all try to take my happiness […]
Druski has found himself at the center of controversy. Earlier this week, the 27-year-old comedian shared a now-deleted skit highlighting the ways men pressure women to drink. The scene begins with Druski and his friend welcoming a couple of women into a house, before they play the “never have I ever” drinking game. We then see Druski […]
Millie Bobby Brown has shed more light on Hollywood’s hyper-sexualization of young girls. The Stranger Things star addressed the long-standing issue during a recent appearance on The Guilty Feminist. She told hosts Deborah Frances-White and Susan Wokoma she’s endured inappropriate behavior throughout her career, but she’s noticed a “gross” difference since becoming a legal adult earlier this year. “I […]
