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Getty Images for ESSENCE Tamar Braxton has always been one to use her voice for good — good music, that is! — and now she’s getting even louder with a new partnership alongside Gilead Sciences that will aim to promote HIV prevention like PrEP specifically to Black women. The big news was revealed this past […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Let the Church say “Yugh!” Friday, July 11, marks the drop of Let God Sort Em Out, the long-awaited new album from Clipse, our favorite brotherly rap duo from Virginia Beach (757 REPRESENT!) and the undisputed pen-wielding philosophers of powdery prosperity. To be clear, this is not just some album […]

A new horizon is making its way over the city of Baltimore, one that’s rich in community development, hopeful in the advancement of hometown athletics and by the grace of God experiencing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years for the first half of 2025. Of course, that elevated purview in particular is being credited […]

Source: Courtesy of Tre Media / Tre Media At a time when Black millennials are watching every version of the “American Dream” fall apart, Brandy and Monica announcing their first-ever tour isn’t just an iconic moment in music; it’s a powerful reminder that some things we thought were lost can still come back to us, […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty At his best, one of the things that made Timbaland’s music so great was the way it oozed personality.  Even now in 2025, his beats from the 90s and 2000s still sound ahead of their time. Splicing baby coos, Godzilla shrieks, and mouth-made percussion into his creations made for some […]

Source: Focus On Sport / Getty It’s been a year since Kendrick Lamar dropped the diss heard ’round the world and reminded folks that everyone is ”Not Like Us.”  While the cultural aftershocks are still shaking the industry, what started as a lyrical boxing match with Drake quickly became something much bigger: a declaration of […]

Source: GAB Archive / Getty Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, released in 2024, had fans across the globe grooving to country music with standout tracks like “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “BLACKBIIRD” But the album didn’t just captivate listeners, it sparked a wave of curiosity about country music’s deeper roots. Winning both Best Country Album and Album of […]

Dr. Bobby Jones attends the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards on March 30, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Dr. Bobby Jones, gospel vocalist, TV and radio host, is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during The Recording Academy’s Special Merit Award ceremony during Grammy week next month. Jones’ […]

Every year, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honors songwriters across genres who have made significant contributions to the cultural fabric of music, recognizing their creativity, impact, and influence on the industry. This year’s nominees reflect a diverse blend of styles and eras—from pop and rock to hip-hop, country, and R&B—underscoring the evolution and breadth of […]

Following the release of Ari Lennox’s new single “Soft Girl Energy,” fans noticed only Interscope Records was listed as the label, prompting TMZ to report that the singer had parted ways with Dreamville. However, those with knowledge of the situation share that it isn’t so cut and dry. Lennox remains affiliated with J. Cole’s imprint, […]