Rapping and acting have always been intertwined in Black culture, long before it was trending at awards shows. Hip-hop’s first wave of stars stepped into Hollywood with a confidence that made perfect sense: they already owned the camera and the stage, they told stories with personality, and they carried a presence that translated instantly to…… Continue Reading

21 Savage sat down with Perspektives With Bank and talked Drake and Metro Boomin and their long-simmering… Continue Reading

Let’s be clear…Jay-Z didn’t just make hits; he made headway. We’ve watched him turn a street story into a global business narrative, one wise decision after another. From co-founding Rocawear and selling it for big money to launching Roc Nation, which became a powerhouse entertainment and management brand, Hov has always been two moves ahead.…… Continue Reading

If you’ve been around young people or have children, it’s guaranteed that you’ve heard “6-7” and “rizz” at least once without knowing their origins. And a new report based on annual data gathered from Google’s Year In Search shows how the viral phrases’ popularity reinforces just how much Black culture is popular culture. As far…… Continue Reading

Joe Budden has been critical of Drake’s musical output via his popular podcast, and has voiced similar sentiments before.… Continue Reading