International author bridges cultural gaps with children's book series

China is not here for hip hop culture, or at least, that’s what their government made clear recently. According to Time and a Chinese news outlet called Sina, the country’s top media regulator — the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT) — is cutting TV’s ties to hip […]

Jermaine Dupri is sure to spark some controversy this week with his bold statement. The producer and music executive appeared on The Breakfast Club this Tuesday. He discussed everything from his relationship to Janet Jackson to the artists he helped put on. Things got interesting towards the end when Charlamagne tha God asked, “who do […]

Everyone, meet Christian Dior Hickman-Jackson…   The young artist is reworking classic 90s and 2000s cartoons for a new audience. Ever wonder if Tommy from Rugrats got caught up with Pennywise from It? What about if Riley from The Boondocks and Penny from The Proud Family hooked up? Swipe through to check out Christian’s dope take on […]

When things don’t turn out the way Nicki Minaj wants, you can be sure she’ll let the Barbs (and anyone else who will listen!) know. During the heart of New York Fashion Week, the Queens beauty decided to say what’s on her heart and blasts designers for not only exploiting Black culture, but also refusing […]

Kendall and Kylie Jenner did not expect to catch so much heat for their new vintage t-shirt line, which features the likeness of some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars — including Biggie Smalls and Ozzy Osbourne. After the Notorious B.I.G’s mother, Voletta Wallace, dragged the girls on social media for using her son’s name without permission, […]

A wise man, or woman, once said, “Learn the rules so you know how to break them” — and CASSIUS has taken that at face value. The newly-launched site had the Internet buzzing all week over their captivating depiction of The First Supper. But this isn’t your grandmother’s old photo of Jesus and the disciples […]

Zoe Saldana has her heart set on her kids knowing the world.

Watching one episode of Dear White People and you’ll get a taste of the struggles of being one of few Black folks attending a predominantly White institution. If you are considering attending an HBCU but unsure, we got you covered. Here are 10 reason for you to spend four years at an HBCU. History  Historically […]

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My Hip-Hop education has been more valuable in many ways than my formal education. And here are 10 reasons why...