Music
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side Bangers" by Erykah Badu.
Almost thirty years after Public Enemy gave the world the title track of the same name to the Spike Lee Classic He Got Game, the revolutionary group have transformed the basketball anthem into a women’s empowerment jam. According to Billboard, “She Got Game” hit social media Wednesday, and it includes an intro from feminist icon […]
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]
Durand Bernarr reached a career milestone after winning his first Grammy Award, bringing national recognition back home to Cleveland. The win capped a journey defined by persistence, independence, and creative control. Bernarr earned the honor for his project BLOOM, taking home the award for Best Progressive R&B Album. The Grammy marked his first official win […]
What a year for hip-hop — or was it? Take a look at our picks for the best rap releases to drop in 2025. You agree or nah?
Wiz Khalifa is facing a 9-month prison sentence in none other than Romania, but his legal team is appealing the ruling. Following his performance at Costinești’s Beach Please! Festival in July 2024, Wiz was arrested for smoking marijuana. He was initially cited a fine of 3,000 lei, which is apparently just roughly $700 USD. However, […]
On what would have been his 34th birthday, the late PnB Rock’s legacy continues to shine with the release of his posthumous single, “How Would U Feel.” The track, unveiled on December 9, 2025, serves as a stark reminder of the talent PNB Rock was and the emotional depth he brought to his music. “Yerrrrrrrr.. […]
RELATED: BigXthaPlug’s New Album Bridges Rap and Country Dallas is steadily carving out its own lane in hip-hop, with several of its standout artists continuing to push the culture forward. This year, the city scored a major win: BigXthaPlug is proudly representing Dallas Texas, by being spotlighted on Complex’s “Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2025” list for his […]
As hip-hop falls from the Top 40 on Billboard's coveted Hot 100 chart, we look at the state of rap culture to see how things went so south.
Torae of the Black Music Collective reflects on the changing dynamics within hip hop, the toll of industry challenges, and the continued push for greater protections for artists.
Evvie McKinney's exclusive interview with TheMorningHustle.com about her Broadway aspirations, deep-rooted faith, and new EP 'It Aint Over'.