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How Concert Promoters Jamir Shaw and Stephen Piner’s Dope Shows Turns Dreams Into Ticket Sales

2025-08-30 00:14:00+00:00

Dope Shows co-founder Jamir Shaw still remembers the longest non-pandemic pause of his concert promotion career — a moment that, …

Before The Jewels: A Run the Jewels Timeline

2025-08-29 17:06:30+00:00

In a live interview with journalist Noah Callahan-Bever in 2023, Killer Mike recalled when he met his soon-to-be core collaborator …

Twenty Years Later: Hurricane Katrina

2025-08-29 16:58:45+00:00

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, NewsOne revisits the storm that changed America. Guided by renowned photographer …

Erykah Badu and Alchemist Album ‘Abi & Alan’ Delayed

2025-08-29 16:10:08+00:00

Fans who were anticipating hearing the new Erykah Badu and Alchemist album on Friday were sorely disappointed. The hotly anticipated …

What’s Free?: 10 Things to Do in NYC This Weekend That Don't Cost a Dime

2025-08-29 16:01:36+00:00

Welp, summer’s doing its weird Irish Goodbye, but this long weekend looks pretty sunny and provides temperatures that don’t force …

How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Saleem "Baba" Gyau

2025-08-29 15:48:53+00:00

This week, we’re tapping in with Saleem Gyau aka Baba, a DC-born, Ghana-rooted, and Brooklyn-based artist relations manager at Roc …

DC The Don is Building His Own Sonic Universe

2025-08-29 15:29:36+00:00

additional reporting by Michael Mais Jr.

DC The Don isn’t interested in fitting in; he’s here to break the mold. …

The Weeknd Wants To Raise $1 Billion With Music Catalog

2025-08-29 15:22:54+00:00

The Weeknd is reportedly looking to raise $1 billion in financing backed by his music catalog, which includes music publishing …

The Listening: New Joey Badass, Rakim, Westside Gunn, NBA Youngboy and More

2025-08-29 14:58:46+00:00

It’s Labor Day Weekend, and that means folks are taking trips and relaxing as they officially say goodbye to summer …

Flavor Flav Offers To Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding

2025-08-28 20:20:11+00:00

Flavor Flav’s status as a card-carrying “Swiftie” is well-documented. The Public Enemy hypeman has made his love of Taylor …

Taylor Townsend Calls Out Jelena Ostapenko at U.S. Open for Calling Her “Uneducated”

2025-08-28 19:37:14+00:00

Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko’s match at the U.S. Open on Wednesday ended with a Townsend win, followed by a …

What to Do in NYC This Weekend

2025-08-28 14:32:00+00:00

New York City is always the perfect place to spend any holiday, and Labor Day is no different! There are …

8 Mental Health Lessons We Can Learn From Earl Sweatshirt’s New Album

2025-08-27 18:43:51+00:00

Coming from an artist whose songs have often sounded like soundtracks for a dungeon, Earl Sweatshirt’s new album Live …

Notable Rapper Cameos in TV Shows & Movies

2025-08-27 18:02:25+00:00

Everyone loves a good crossover, and more times than not, that comes in the form of two TV series blending …

How Jamila Sams Built a Social-Emotional Curriculum That Actually Resonates

2025-08-27 17:40:12+00:00

Before Jamila Sams built her award-winning education platform, We Do It 4 the Culture, she was behind the lens …

Will Smith Accused of A.I.-Generated Concert Footage

2025-08-26 18:48:02+00:00

Will Smith is being accused of posting an artificial intelligence-generated (AI) video of one of his tour stops. The superstar …

Ryan Coogler to be Honored at LACMA Art+Film Gala

2025-08-26 16:22:24+00:00

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler is set to be honored in Los Angeles. According to Variety, the Sinners director is being …

What the World Can Learn From Spicemas: Grenada’s Carnival of Rebellion and Reinvention

2025-08-26 16:08:37+00:00

I arrived at the Carenage — Grenada’s historic waterfront in the capital city — around 4:30 a.m. on J’ouvert morning, …

Cardi B and Offset’s Divorce Finalized and Cardi’s New Romance Begins

2025-08-26 12:06:00+00:00

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in December 2018 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.

On December 4, 2018, …

Man Accused of Orchestrating Young Dolph Murder Found Not Guilty

2025-08-25 19:22:40+00:00

The man accused of orchestrating the murder of Young Dolph has been acquitted. On Thursday, Hernandez Govan was found not …

It Looks Like Drake Bought 2Pac’s Death Row Chain, and Fans Have Thoughts

2025-08-25 18:21:43+00:00

Drake says he’s purchased one of hip-hop’s most iconic pieces of jewelry — and fans have strong opinions about the …

Tyler, The Creator Announces 2025 Camp Flog Gnaw Lineup With a Word Puzzle

2025-08-25 17:57:16+00:00

Tyler, the Creator is getting fans ready for another Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, and he picked a unique way to …

‘I Love Nali’ Is A Love Letter To New Age R&B

2025-08-25 15:16:38+00:00

additional reporting from Michael Mais, Jr.

I Love Nali is not simply the debut project from the Brooklyn-reared songstress; it …

Questlove Reveals Syd, Benny The Butcher Features on New Roots Album

2025-08-22 19:46:17+00:00

Questlove is offering a few details about the upcoming album from The Roots, which will be the legendary Philly …

The 10 Best Songs That Sample Jay-Z, Ranked

2025-08-22 17:40:32+00:00

If Cardi B had any doubts about remaking Jay-Z’s 1997 classic “Imaginary Players,” they were probably put to rest …

How to Be Outside, Inside featuring Karlie Hustle

2025-08-22 16:01:33+00:00

West Coast-born, Brooklyn-based music executive, award-winning filmmaker (High Touch, Chelsea Film Festival), and proud cancer survivor, Karlie Hustle …

Busta Rhymes to Receive MTV VMA Rock The Bells Visionary Award

2025-08-22 15:21:18+00:00

Busta Rhymes is adding another accolade to his already legendary career. The hip-hop icon has been named the recipient of …

The Five Essential Run The Jewels Tracks

2025-08-22 15:20:26+00:00

It’s a bit hard to believe that it’s been over five years since Run The Jewels delivered their fourth album, …

The Listening: New Kid Cudi, Earl Sweatshirt, BigXThaPlug, Ghostface Killah’s Sequel, More

2025-08-22 15:10:58+00:00

Labor Day is almost here and that means fall is right around the corner. But as bittersweet as the end …

Doechii Suddenly Cancels Festival Appearances With No Explanation

2025-08-20 20:17:45+00:00

Doechii fans are raising questions after the Grammy-winning rapper canceled some festival appearances without an explanation. She was scheduled to …