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The Black Music Action Coalition is Investing in the Future of Black Music
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (14+ words) Okayplayer...
How to Be Outside, Inside Featuring Protoje
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (348+ words) For a special Jamaica edition, we’re hanging out with established reggae star Protoje to find out his favorite relaxation and leisure spots. In person, Protoje exudes a laid-back, warm, and welcoming disposition; the confident aura of a musician totally in-tune…...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
6+ day, 38+ min ago (12+ words) Okayplayer...
Fetty P Franklin Bets on Himself — and It Feels Like He’s Winning
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (338+ words) Hailing from Charlotte, N.C., Fetty P Franklin is in the middle of a serious level up. As his raps and jail record suggest, Fetty was into the streets before he was into music. His father was in them too, landing a…...
10 Lupe Fiasco Songs That Can Make You Feel the Sunshine
2+ week, 20+ min ago (674+ words) The Chicago emcee has never been shy about his opinions, but it can’t be denied that he’s built a stellar catalog over his 20+ year career. Lupe Fiasco has built his reputation on a commitment to high artistry and lyrical excellence....
Why Rap Songs Are Always a Good Time to Toast
2+ week, 1+ day ago (125+ words) Since its inception, Jamaican toasting has been part of the hip-hop tradition. As an artist who relocated from Kingston to Brooklyn’s East Flatbush at age 18, it’s a connection that Shaggy, who collaborated with folks like Grand Puba and Dave East…...
Lupe Fiasco Says He’s a Better Lyricist Than Kendrick Lamar, But Not a Better Artist
2+ week, 1+ day ago (291+ words) The Chicago wordsmith got into a heated debate over his past comments regarding the Compton superstar. Lupe Fiasco is once again voicing his take on Kendrick Lamar. During an appearance on KoalaTea Reacts' livestream on YouTube Saturday, June 27, Fiasco was…...
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Rightfully Receive Her Flowers at the BET Awards
2+ week, 4+ day ago (408+ words) The multitalented actress, rapper and singer-songwriter's legacy is being celebrated at "culture’s biggest night" with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award. Ms. Lauryn Hill is set to be honored at the 2026 BET Awards. Ms. Hill, 51, will receive the Living Legend…...