Black Music Month
Missy Elliott Honored as a True Pioneer at the 10th Annual Culture Creators Brunch The legendary Missy Elliott was moved to tears at the 10th annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch. Held during BET Awards week at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the event celebrated Black creatives who continuously push the cultural envelope. Elliott […]
Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx reunited as Labelle for a night in NYC to honor their iconic album, 'Nightbirds,' and late member Sarah Dash.
Beyoncé's iconic performances have transformed live music, inspiring trends and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Explore the enduring influence of gospel icon Kirk Franklin and his transformative impact on the music genre
Walking means something. It is not just a step pattern. It is a declaration, a way of holding down Blackness, neighborhood, lineage and the people.
Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were some of the performances that we'll never forget.
Black artists have pushed boundaries of genres, defying labels & creating new musical forms - Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo showcase this genre-bending artistry.
Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler […]
60 Seconds With Shaila: DJ Jazzy Jeff Exclusive In an exclusive 60 Seconds with Shaila, hip-hop pioneer DJ Jazzy Jeff pulled up for a candid, one-on-one chat that packed a massive punch. The interview was captured entirely on the move as Jazzy Jeff made his rounds serving as a Grand Marshal for this year’s Philadelphia […]
Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]
Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.
Discover the surprising R&B hits that originated from iconic Black films of the 90s.