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Another Grammy nomination day, another deluge of confusion and disappointment. It’s been three decades since a who’s who of rap boycotted the Grammys for not respecting rap, and as a whole, they still don’t get it when it comes to Black music. Or maybe we just don’t get it. Perhaps expecting a historically anti-Black industry […]
With everyone’s brains fried from an insanely increased amount of screen time, spent on our phones and laptops indoors, the pursuit of escaping into wholesome, outdoor surroundings has never been more appealing. Not many people would have placed their bets on the whole world becoming addicted to buying clothes online due to a global pandemic […]
It’s March 2020. The world has been in an uproar due to the COVID-19 pandemic brewing. Enoch Ncube and David May have just moved into their new place in Toronto’s Little Italy, and have just had all their plans derailed. The pair have been close friends since 2005, and together are known as the genre-blending duo MONEYPHONE. Hailing […]
The Oridgenators presented by Ruffles is a six-part IGTV series that spotlights pioneering Black creators from the intersecting worlds of basketball, sneakers, social media, music, and entrepreneurship. Each episode profiles one unique individual who defied societal norms in pursuit of their dreams to inspire and uplift. Karen Civil knows what to expect when she shows […]
Looking to buy thoughtful holiday gifts that also protect our planet this season? In a year like 2020, every detail from where we shop to the gifts we buy and the way we package them matters. Luckily, this season, Levi’s® is offering eco-friendly clothing essentials that remind us that true style and superior construction never […]
New comic book characters debut all the time, but few of them break out and capture the public’s heart as much as Miles Morales. Created by Marvel writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli in 2011 as part of the Ultimate Marvel imprint, Miles has transcended his comic origins to become the lead of […]
Ten years ago, on Nov. 22, 2010, Nicki Minaj released her highly-anticipated debut studio album, Pink Friday. After inking a deal with Young Money in 2009 as the first female artist on the label, all eyes were on the New York rapper to see if she could keep the momentum going following her viral mixtapes, Beam […]
Ten years ago today, Kanye West released a masterpiece. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy isn’t just Kanye West’s best album. It’s the best album of the 2010s, and in the eyes of many, it will be remembered as one of the greatest albums of all time. Even Sir Paul McCartney has gushed about MBDTF, revealing […]
The NBA’s silly season shifted into third-gear Friday with the advent of free agency. And now that the 2020 class of unrestricted and restricted free agents are finally signing new deals, it’s our duty to grade the decisions made collectively by teams and players. While this year’s class isn’t anywhere near as sexy as 2019’s that was […]
The music industry is easing up on the releases as 2020 comes to a close, but we’ve got you covered on the latest drops. After a chaotic year, Megan Thee Stallion dropped her debut album, Good News, featuring the standout opener “Shot Fired,” which addresses her recent shooting incident. DaBaby gets vulnerable as he talks about the […]
