Erykah Badu and the Alchemist have come together for a new song, “Next to You.” It arrives ahead of the artists’ joint tour of Japan, and the Alchemist has also suggested that it’ll appear on a new ...

Led by two visionary filmmakers Asha Lovelace and Melanie Jones Powell, the Caribbean Film Festival shifts power behind the ...

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Beauté Noir Fest, a celebration of Black beauty and culture, is being held at Pullman Yards on Saturday. Mariah the Scientist will headline the fifth annual event.

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For nearly 30 years, the ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE has taken place in NOLA. A new report conducted by LED highlights the event's deep economic and cultural impact on the city. BEVERLY HILLS ...

Celebrating 30 years in the game, the rap icon will take audiences on a journey through his greatest hits, deep cuts, and fan ...

Master P is clocking out of the studio and clocking in courtside. Video The rap mogul just announced that his final show will take place at the 2025 Essence Festival […] The post Master P Retiring ...

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A former college and NBA basketball player, as well as a longtime AAU coach, Master P has spent the last 20 years training ...

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