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HBO’s Hit ‘Lanterns’ Pays Homage to OutKast

Lanterns has become the newest hit for HBO, and the DC superhero series has a serious hip-hop jones. The third episode, which premiered Sunday, Aug. 30, is titled “OutKast” and there are thematic …

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Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver Working on New TV Series About Open Marriage

Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver are collaborating on a new television drama. According to Deadline, the pair have teamed up for an hourlong series project called Open, a look at open marriage. The series is…

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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Set to Reunite For Special Performances of ‘The Score’

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are celebrating 30 years of the classic Fugees album The Score with a set of special live performances. The first one-night-only event reunites the Grammy Award-winning…

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Why Maryland Has Become Modern R&B’s Most Fertile Ground

During a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Gaithersburg, Maryland-bred artist Kelela made a poignant viral statement about rhythm and blues. “R&B is…probably the most expansive genre in the w…

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Target Pulls Offensive Clown Costume, Issues Apology

Target has issued an apology after pulling a Halloween costume that drew backlash online for its resemblance to racist caricatures evoking blackface and minstrel shows. The costume was sold as the "Ki…

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An Investigation: Is ATLiens OutKast’s Best Album?

I’m tripping – in every sense of the word imaginable.

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50 Cent Dismisses Older Rappers: “Keep it to yourself”

50 Cent had an interesting take on an rapping past a certain age. During a recent appearance on Apple Music 1's Rap Life Review with hosts Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis, 50 was asked about his televi…

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Okayplayer Exclusive: For Skilla Baby, Chasing Success Was Harder Than Throwing it All Away

Home is usually where the heart is, but for Skilla Baby, born Trevon Gardner, that phrase gained a new meaning last year. On May 25, 2025, Skilla dominated headlines. But not because of his charismati…

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Fully Vetted: Kwn Has a Fan in Monica and a Sydney Opera House Show Under Her Belt

Kwn’s philosophy when it comes to her music is pretty simple: “Either hate it or love it.”

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Rediscovered: Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’

The central irony of Frank Ocean’s Endless is that it was an ending. Eager to exit the major label system, Frank fulfilled his contractual obligation to Def Jam by unloading Endless, an album that b…

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Pursuit of Happiness: Midwxst Found Serenity in Solitude

In general, maintaining a work-life balance is hard even for us normies. But doing it as an emerging rap star can be borderline impossible. After all — you can shut down your computer, but you can…

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Jon Batiste on Music’s Power: “I process the world around me through piano”

Jon Batiste is explaining the healing power of music and how it has inspired his latest releases. The multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and bandleader has released a trifecta o…

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