As the sun was setting over Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, millions of viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny deliver a historic Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a highly anticipated halftime show that generated excitement among fans long before kickoff. As the most-watched…
J. Cole released his long-anticipated double album “The Fall Off,”. This double album is a tale of two lives: Cole’s rise in hip-hop and his reflections on fame after achieving mainstream success. Since releasing his debut mixtape, The Come Up (2007), Cole has continuously refined his sound. From the beginning, he approached his career with the end…
On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, the Recording Academy hosted the 68th Grammy Awards. The ceremony celebrated the most influential music released over the past year. Performances highlighted artists across multiple genres and cultures. The night concluded with Album of the Year, the ceremony’s highest honor. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio,…
Nylah DeCohen, a graduating senior comparative women’s studies major from Virginia Beach, Virginia, blends styling, modeling and creative direction to build a powerful presence in the fashion industry. As a fashion stylist, her work reflects intention, sustainability and fearless self-expression. A multifaceted creative, DeCohen has paved a path for herself and others who feel called…
INOOYLF. (I’m Not One Of Your Little Friends) Anyone who grew up in a Black household doesn’t need those letters spelled out to know what that phrase means. That shared understanding fuels, Blackronyms, the viral TikTok series by former football player turned content creator and actor Dasan Frazier. Blackronyms are a type of acronym created…
On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, Grammy Award–winning recording artist and Atlanta native Summer Walker released her fourth studio album, Finally Over It, a long-awaited project that doesn’t disappoint. It upholds her reputation for strong songwriting, production and collaboration while showcasing her growth as she stays rooted in R&B yet expands into a wider musical palette. This album showcases Walker’s…
Danny Brown has crash-landed into listeners once again with his new album, Stardust. A Return That Feels Like Re-Entry Danny Brown, an American rapper known for pioneering modern experimental hip-hop, has consistently pushed the boundaries of flow and production. In past albums like Atrocity Exhibition and Quaranta, he blended off-kilter beats with sharp humor and manic energy. Stardust does the same….
Atlanta’s very own OutKast will be performing and inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov 8, 2025. Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton, also known for their stage names Andre 3000 and Big Boi, grew up in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The two met each other when they were…
In the fifth year of its Yardrunners initiative supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Nike is celebrating Morehouse College with a specially designed pair of Air Max 95s. Morehouse joins Spelman College, Florida A&M University, and Norfolk State University in the group of schools honored with this launch. Nike will release the pair between…
Chance the Rapper met with fans Wednesday evening at JB’s Record Lounge in the West End. The Grammy-winning artist shared personal stories, posed for photographs and reflected on the role of historically Black colleges and universities in driving culture. The gathering, hosted at the vinyl-focused record store on Oak Street, offered fans an unusually intimate…
