‘Cowboy Carter’ Contributors React to Hearing Themselves on the Beyoncé Album
Just when we thought our love for ‘Cowboy Carter’ couldn’t grow any stronger, several artists on the album are sharing their reaction videos online – and we couldn’t be prouder!
Nas Partners with Resorts World to Expand $5B Casino in Queens
Queens’ native son Nasir Jones, best known by his rap moniker Nas, has partnered with Resorts World to expand a casino in his hometown borough in New York City. It’s a collaboration that will cost over $5 billion to complete, according to Black Enterprise. “This is an ambitious project that will give new opportunities to […]
Legendary Singer Frankie Beverly Announces Farewell Tour
A legendary finish to a legendary career! After over 50 years, nine gold albums, and cementing his legacy as an R&B legend, lead singer of Maze, Frankie Beverly, has announced his retirement and a farewell tour, the “I Wanna Thank You Farewell Tour.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frankie Beverly And […]
These Black Country Artists Are Going Viral Amid Country Renaissance
With Beyoncé’s release of new country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” there is currently an increased interest in Black country music stars. Contrary to what many think, the musical genre has always consisted of multiple people of color. Here is a list of singers who have been putting in the work to shape […]
Meet Rhiannon Giddens, the Musician Leading the Nation in Revealing the Black Roots of the Banjo
She’s reclaiming a piece of Black history! By now, you’ve heard the stirring twang of the banjo at the beginning of Beyoncé’s newly released country single, “Texas Hold’em,” but you may not have heard of the sister behind the strings. Rhiannon Giddens is the lead singer, fiddle player, and banjo player behind the Grammy Award-winning […]
Victoria Monét and BMAC Announce $5,000 Grant to Empower Black Music Talent
Grammy-nominated singer, Victoria Monét is stepping into music’s biggest week with a meaningful initiative. Teaming up with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Monét is launching the BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant, Black Enterprise reports. The grant was officially announced at BMAC’s Grammy Week Music Maker Dinner on January 31st. This collaborative effort […]
9 Months After Being Unjustly Shot, Teen Ralph Yarl Earns All-State Band Slot
Ralph Yarl is getting his life back. The 17-year-old high school student is recovering since getting shot after showing up at the wrong address to pick up his siblings. He was allegedly shot by 85-year-old Andrew Lester in the head and arm. Lester is now facing first-degree assault and armed criminal action charges for his alleged […]
Remembering Max Roach, One of the Founders of Modern Jazz
We remember and celebrate the extraordinary life and musical legacy of one of the greatest jazz drummers in history. Maxwell Lemuel “Max” Roach–born on January 10, 1924, in Newland, North Carolina–began his musical journey at a young age, displaying an innate talent for rhythm and percussion. His career began in the bebop era, where he […]
Rihanna Makes History With Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance
Rihanna just set a Guinness World Record! The “Diamonds” singer has officially earned the Guinness World Record for the most-watched Super Bowl performance after singing at this year’s championship game. RiRi’s halftime show was a comeback after she took more than five years off from publicly performing. The viewership surpassed 121.017 million viewers, beating Katy […]
Halle Bailey Gives $10,000 Performing Arts Scholarship to Black Women Students Through Angel Scholars Fund
Halle Bailey is giving back. The Little Mermaid star recently announced her scholarship fund in support of her debut single, “Angel.” The song was released in August to celebrate Black girls in society. “I wrote this song because the past three or four years of my life have been a really beautiful journey of self-discovery […]