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For the first time in history, Kanye West doesn’t have much to say. We were surprised to learn that Kanye didn’t freestyle a long-winded speech after winning “Artist of the Year” at the annual Webby Awards in NYC. Typically, Kanye’s speeches included themes about classicism, oppression, or fashion, but all he could manage this year were five […]

Oakland singer/songwriter Kehlani started 2016 on a high note with a Grammy nomination for her You Should Be Here mixtape, but life took a darker turn when she was publicly bullied over her relationships with NBA baller Kyrie Irving and OVO’s PARTYNEXTDOOR. After an attempted suicide and hospitalization, Kehlani has returned and is back on the […]

Thousands of Black women gathered in Newark, N.J. last weekend to celebrate their beauty and Blackness for this year's BET Black Girls Rock award show.

Kanye West received the Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 Video Music Awards, and his acceptance speech was nothing short of epic.

Caitlyn Jenner is warming hearts across the globe more and more as she exposes her journey of becoming a woman. The inspirational 65-year-old is fresh off of her Arthur Ashe Courage Award acceptance, and she seems to still be on cloud nine while reflecting on the big moment. Caitlyn took to her blog earlier today […]

Earlier today, Kanye West was recognized by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for his impact in hip-hop, music, and art overall, earning himself an honorary doctorate degree. The “All Day” rapper and super-producer was given the degree from the college, where he followed it up with a full-length speech that was nothing […]

Now that the dust has settled, the lines have dispersed, and the BBQ has been digested, it’s time to point out some highlights from SXSW. The Austin music and arts festival kicked off with an amazing keynote speech from Selma director Ava DuVernay, who served the crowd some jewels that could very well change their – and […]

Yesterday, we witnessed the President of the United States make history right before our own eyes. In commemoration of Martin Luther King‘s iconic march in Selma, Alabama, Barack Obama marched on the same bridge (Edmond Pettus Bridge) MLK marched on 50 years ago, with his family, several civil rights leaders, and members of Congress. “If Selma taught us […]

Marshawn Lynch does what he does for his hood. The Seattle Seahawks running back gave a moving speech to the people in his hood at a rap concert at Oakland. The message was clear: I’m representing out here for y’all, but stop killing each other. Beast Mode tells the crowd he’s extremely proud to “represent where […]

When it comes to Kanye West, we can’t resist tuning in whenever he goes off on one of his infamous rants. The tirades are usually filled with many gems, whether it be about society’s views on music, fashion, or even racial issues, and his recent speech at the LA Fashion Awards was no different. Speaking […]