For Felicia Pride, bringing “A Different World” back to television screens is more than revisiting an adored classic. It is about creating a space where audiences can see the experiences, challenges and culture of today’s young Black Americans reflected on screen. Pride, the showrunner behind the sequel, grew up watching the original series and understood…
Laila Leigh’s Streamer University journey started on cardboard in a pink room in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. From a young age, her family has taught her to speak things into existence: grades, internship opportunities and now the chance to build her brand as a social media influencer. Streamer University, for those unfamiliar, is a week-long intensive…
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…
