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BET celebrated the past year’s biggest musical artists and accomplishments at the 25th annual BET Awards on Monday (Jun. 9) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar took home the most wins during the ceremony including Best Hip Hop Male Artist, Album Of The Year for GNX, Video Of The Year for “Not Like […]

“Have you gone to therapy today?” Latin Mafia asked in a recent Instagram story post with a link to their album. In addition to becoming the most exciting post-genre act out of Mexico City, the trio of brothers is removing the stigma against mental health in their songs. By being transparent about their own struggles

Photos and Write Up by: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed  This year’s Roots Picnic was… interesting, to say the least. Day 1 was rough — heavy rain, long delays, and poor communication meant many people missed major performances after set times were pushed back by hours. Understandably, the crowd’s experience took a hit. That said, the music

It probably took a little longer than anyone would have expected, but Lil Wayne announced the release of the long-awaited sixth installment of his beloved album series, Tha Carter, earlier this year. It comes out on June 6, a little over ten years after Young Thug released his ode to Tha Carter, Barter 6, which

The Spanish rapper has been delivering nonstop viral projects and his new single, “Lights Off” featuring Young Dirty Bastard keeps up his track record. Born in Madrid, Spain, Cristian B. Salinero aka Berrebe has taken his musical talents worldwide. From his company Hdhrecords making a splash in the radio and film industry, to his recent

I’ve lost my best friend. Twice. This time for good. Sacha Jenkins is gone. He tragically passed away on the morning of May 23, 2025, after a private battle with atrophy. I had previously heard through some mutual associates that there was some sort of health issue Sacha was struggling with, and I wish I

Although 2022 has seen the return of many of hip hop’s biggest names, it has also been a year for unearthing some of the greatest unheard talent, with Jeremiah Kingston being the next to add to the illustrious list. The Charlotte, NC based artist has released his debut EP ‘You’re Not Gonna Like This’, with

Back in February, ASAP Rocky was announced as Ray-Ban’s inaugural creative director. For the weeks following, the “Tailor Swif” rapper and luxury eyewear company kept their lips sealed about the venture. Ray-Ban’s president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s only promised that what’s to come would reinforce “the brand’s values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and courage. Then,

In today’s hip-hop landscape, few artists capture duality as boldly and authentically as 2Polar. Born in California and raised in North Carolina, he blends the sunlit smoothness of the West with the raw-edged grit of the South. His name is more than a moniker—it’s a mission statement. 2Polar rides the razor’s edge between introspection and