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Kerry Washington’s well-meaning tribute post has left her Twitter mentions in shambles. The Emmy-nominated actress took to social media this week to react to the deaths of DMX and Prince Philip, who both died just hours apart on Friday. Although Washington’s post condoled the men’s deaths, many people began criticizing her message as both cringe-inducing and tone deaf, as she […]
In the hours since DMX’s death was announced, countless fans have taken to social media to honor the rapper’s life and career. One such fan was Sheila Matthews, who shared a heartfelt story about meeting DMX and the lesson she learned during their brief encounter. Matthews, who owns and operates The Black Regina George website, said she had met […]
Diddy published an open letter to “corporate America” on Thursday in which the founder of Revolt TV and Bad Boy Entertainment specifically called on General Motors for listing his network as an example of its support of Black-owned media. As Diddy explained in the letter, Revolt does receive ad revenue from General Motors but their business relationship […]
When the Noon Goons team decided to expand their in-house offerings into footwear, they knew exactly which brand to collaborate with. “I grew up wearing Vans, and all of my friends surf for them,” Noon Goons’ founder Kurt Narmore said in a press release. “As a brand, we are so deep in Southern California culture. We knew […]
Tyrese Gibson was caught posting comments during the Earth, Wind and Fire vs. Isley Brothers Verzuz, and people weren’t impressed with what he had to say. The singer-songwriter and Fast and Furious actor has previously trended for making perplexing comments in inappropriate places in the past, most notably when it comes to his divorce from Samantha Lee […]
For their latest collaborative collection, Nike and Cactus Plant Flea Market aimed for a blend of multilayering and deconstruction. The Go Flea collection sees timeless elements from the longstanding Nike legacy distorted within the Cactus Plant Flea Market aesthetic for a wholly unique wearer experience. As Nike explained in a recent press release, the goal is […]
Yung Joc took to social media this week to unveil is new “beard weave.” And you already know Twitter users immediately went in. The rapper’s new look was first shared by Atlanta-based barber Scooby Cutz, who posted photos and a video of Joc’s fake facial hair: “My boy @joclive said he ain’t waitn on no beard to grow,” the […]
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd—a 46-year-old Black man and father of five—was killed at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. Floyd’s death spurred protests nationwide and stood as the latest example of rampant, institutionalized police brutality in the U.S. Among those who publicly criticized the Minneapolis Police Department during the summer of 2020 was […]
Lil Nas X is, once again, dismissing his conservative critics. The 21-year-old entertainer created a stir this week with the release of his “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” video—an “unapologetically queer” visual packed with Biblical references and sexed-up imagery, including a scene in which Lil Nas gives a lap dance to Satan. Although many applauded the provocative video, […]
Guess received some mild backlash this week over a bag design that looks awfully familiar. The piece in question is a faux-leather tote that has drawn comparisons to Telfar’s wildly popular Shopping Bag, aka the Bushwick Birkin. Twitter users pointed to the bags’ similar boxy, structured shape, their dual handle feature, as well as the tonal stitching and embossed […]
