POST COVER-12 Culture Honoring a Legend: Bryan-Michael Cox for Black Music Month Lenox & Parker celebrates June as Black Music Month by honoring Bryan-Michael Cox a legendary producer and songwriter, known for his work with artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Toni Braxton. His most notable productions are "Be Without You" for Mary J. Blige, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Atlanta Fashion Week Announces Atlantic Station as the Official Venue for 2025 Atlanta Fashion Week Announces Atlantic Station as the Official Venue for 2025 Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is returning Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct.5, and this year, the city’s most anticipated fashion experience finds a new home in one of Atlanta’s most iconic destinations: Atlantic Station. An Atlanta staple for the past 20 years, known for its walkability, public By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
501Bryze Photo 1 HIP HOP 501Bryze Releases New Visual For "Hawkm501" “Hawkm501,” the final track on 501Bryze’s Camo and Chrome (Deluxe), delivers a raw, defiant snapshot of his identity—half country roots, half city ambition. From the start, he leans into his Southern swagger, letting a rugged trap beat echo the tension between muddy Arkansas backroads and the glare of By Jake Crates • 1 min read
IMG_5070 Music GREA8GAWD Releases Anticipated New Album 'GAWD Hurts Too' GREA8GAWD’s Gawd Hurts Too stands as his most vulnerable and focused release to date—a somber, meticulously crafted portrait of pain, healing, and hard-won clarity. Across 14 tracks, the enigmatic emcee abandons bravado in favor of spiritual excavation, mapping a path through childhood wounds, paternal scars, and emotional By Jake Crates • 1 min read
Music Kingdom Artist Antoine Stewart Drops "Rapture Ready" A Song That Was Made To Bring Listeners To Jesus Christ Antoine Stewart, the dynamic Christian rap artist from Washington, DC, delivers a powerful new anthem with his latest release, “Rapture Ready.” As his fifth Kingdom single, the track marks an important moment in his journey, setting the tone for a highly anticipated album and music video set to arrive this By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Screenshot Music Lynxx Releases Flashy New Single "Rolex," Featuring Benzi Ayo Lynxx returns with “Rolex,” a polished blend of R&B and trap-soul that marries ambition and affection. Featuring a smooth assist from Benzi Ayo and production by Grammy winner Yountie Strickland, the single unwraps luxury as metaphor. The Rolex isn’t just a status symbol—it’s a By Jake Crates • 1 min read
DSC09532_1.webp Beauty Future Debuts “SINSATIONAL” — A Sensual Empowering Fragrance for Women Grammy-winning artist and executive, Future is making a powerful entrance into the world of fragrance with the debut of SINSATIONAL, a captivating new scent designed for women and curated in France. Future’s fragrance debut is in collaboration with entrepreneur and executive Stephanie “Ms. J” Jester. SINSATIONAL is more By Chatney Diva • 2 min read
Music New Gospel Anthem “Tried In The Fire” Ignites Hearts: Dr. Alecia Garrick Releases Bold Message of Faith and Resilience Dr. Alecia Garrick, a powerful voice in both ministry and music, has officially released her soul-stirring new single, “Tried In The Fire,” now available on all streaming platforms. More than a song, this anointed anthem is a testament to spiritual endurance, divine strength, and unshakable faith in the face By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
4 JUNE DIGITAL ISSUE Popcorn Remix Is Changing the Game — How Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman Turned Flavored Popcorn into a Cultural Movement Ryan Richmond and Greg Bowman embody the entrepreneurial spirit that represents Juneteenth 2025. After being snowed in a popcorn shop on a trip home, Ryan was inspired to put a twist on the popular snack by infusing flavors that resonate with Black culture. After receiving his family’s blessing, he By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Could Mista Kleen’s “Jake Paul Anthem” Lead to a Real Deal With Jake Paul? HIP HOP Could Mista Kleen’s “Jake Paul Anthem” Lead to a Real Deal With Jake Paul? Atlanta-based artist Mista Kleen is on the brink of something big. His high-energy track, “Jake Paul Anthem,” has racked up over 1 million views on YouTube — a major milestone for the rising talent who blends hip-hop with motivation, sports culture, and hustle-driven lyrics. But the question By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
HIP HOP S.J. Dub: The Resilient Rise of a Jersey-Born Hip-Hop Voice Stephon Jacquel Watt — known to fans as S.J. Dub — is a rapper and R&B artist whose roots run deep in New Jersey soil. Born in 1990 in Neptune and raised in nearby Asbury Park, his musical path began at just 9 years old. He first found his By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Culture Conversation The Future Is Ours: Culture Wireless Founder Talks Tech & Juneteenth with Christal Jordan In this exclusive interview, Lenox and Parker Editor-in-Chief Christal Jordan sits down with William “Bam” Sparks, founder of Culture Wireless — a groundbreaking Black-owned internet service provider (ISP) on a mission to close the digital divide in underserved communities. As the U.S. redefines the meaning of Juneteenth, By Datrick Davis • 1 min read
