POST COVER-6 Culture Celebrating Juneteenth: William 'Bam' Sparks and Culture Wireless Make Technology a Commodity for Black Empowerment After 2020 the US experienced a brief moment of conscious awakening after the shame of the televised murder of George Floyd. That isolated moment of accountability resulted in the country embracing Juneteenth as a national holiday. Although the Black community acknowledged the recognition, Juneteenth was a holiday celebrated internally within By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read
POST COVER-5 Music Jon Keith Seizes The Breakfast Club Moment With New Song "Won't Fly" Wasting no time after appearing on The Breakfast Club during Alienz Alive founder Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins' captivating conversation in honor of his 2025 Songwriter's Hall of Fame induction, genre-bending artist Jon Keith returns with “WON’T FLY,” a raw, reflective single that blends airy textures with gut-punch By Jake Crates • 1 min read
unnamed HIP HOP Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Drops New EP, 'Darkchild Sessions,' With Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Following his long overdue Breakfast Club interview alongside protege Jon Keith, legendary producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins celebrates his recent induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame by Teddy Riley with the release of a powerful new project appropriately titled Darkchild Sessions. The 3-pack EP was crafted in Nashville and exclusively By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Education NicoleXO — How an Underdog Became a Digital Force Some people are born into comfort. Others are shaped by chaos. NicoleXO is the latter. Her story doesn't start with wins and accolades — it starts with survival. From seizures at three weeks old to emotional trauma at home, Nicole’s early life was anything but easy. Bullied for By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
3EBC237D-59DE-4A0F-B3EB-5D28C25F3B87 Music Jim Jones To Host Single Release Party in NYC! New Single "Life With You" Ft. Shyst Vader & Beau' Joli Rapper Jim Jones is hosting a release party for his new single "Life With You" featuring Shyst Vader & Beau' Joli. The event is being held on Thursday, June 26 from 10p-2am at The Penthouse NYC and is hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. Tickets can be purchased By Jake Crates • 1 min read
20230621_Arrivals_157 Meet & Greet Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces 2025 Jury & Forum The 31st-annual Palm Springs International ShortFest announced programs and participants for its annual Forum, as well as jury members who will fete Academy Award-Qualifying, Student Shorts, and Special Jury Awards. Taking place June 27-29 at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs, the ShortFest Forum will feature a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking By Victor Flavius • 9 min read
rixh prez Uncategorized Watch Rixh Prez’s New Music Video for “BAE” Detroit rapper Rixh Prez just dropped the official music video for his new single “BAE” — and it’s a vibe from the very first scene. Known for his real talk and street-certified lyrics, Rixh uses this video to show a smoother side: fun, confident, and made with women in mind. By Jake Crates • 1 min read
POST COVER-27 Rae Sremmurd's Hit Single “Black Beatles” Earns Diamond Certification from RIAA Hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd has officially joined music’s most elite club: the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded their viral smash hit “Black Beatles” featuring Gucci Mane a Diamond certification, signifying over 10 million units sold in the United States. Originally released in 2016 and featured on By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
unnamed-8 Culture Femme It Forward High Tea Honors Jordan Chiles, Crystal Renee, and Kim Paige During Exclusive BET Weekend Event On June 6th, Femme It Forward, the visionary women’s empowerment platform founded by entrepreneur and tastemaker Heather Lowery, hosted its signature High Tea celebration in the heart of Los Angeles. Timed to kick off 2025 BET Awards weekend, the invite-only afternoon honored three trailblazing women making bold strides in By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
HIP HOP Shunda K: A Genre-Bending Force Redefining Hip-Hop and Beyond In a music industry that often rewards formula and familiarity, Shunda K stands as a creative outlier—fearless, fluid, and fiercely original. As the magnetic voice behind the groundbreaking group Yo! Majesty, and now forging new paths as a dynamic solo artist and DJ, Shunda K is a living testament By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
POST COVER-26 What You Missed at BET Experience 2025 Day One – Performances, Panels & Power Moves The BET Experience 2025, presented by SheaMoisture, opened its doors this Saturday at the Los Angeles Convention Center with an unforgettable day of Black culture in motion. From raw talent to refined beauty, from main stage performances to intimate masterclasses, the energy was vibrant, communal, and creatively electric. BETX Open By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Khao$ & Voodoo Child Redefine the Ride-Or-Die Anthem with “Me & My Girlfriend” Khao$ and Voodoo Child are cutting through the noise with their latest release, "Me & My Girlfriend"—a gripping, cinematic boom bap tale that rejects mainstream formulas in favor of something bolder, more evocative, and unmistakably raw. This isn’t just another love song. It’s a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
