Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century, will have a film based on his life directed by ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’s’ Barry Jenkins and produced by R&B songstress Alicia Keys. Jenkins and Fox Searchlight made a deal last year with the Alvin Ailey American …

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has expressed his issues with the “owner” label within the NBA on multiple occasions in the past, with the latest during an episode of Lebron James’ “The Shop” last year on HBO. Green stated that teams comprised of people of color shouldn’t have “owners.” And even …

Ever since it was revealed that Lil Yachty wrote most of City Girls’ now-platinum-selling summer smash, “Act Up,” there’s been heavy debate about female rappers and ghostwriting. As if we didn’t learn enough about ghostwriting a few years ago with the Drake, the debate is still on…and Cardi B isn’t …

‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ has proven to be no different from other reality shows these days, especially on #VH1. We’ve come to expect an argument or even a fight or two every other episode. However, this time, the reality tv drama has resulted in a lawsuit against Ryan Henry, Van …

For some folks, the success of Lil Nas X was imminent from his Vine and meme days. And for others, the 19-year-old “black kid with the country song” came out of nowhere. As his massive debut single “Old Town Road” sits at No. 1 for the 8th consecutive week, Lil …

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court invented a rule that will allow police officers to arrest people in retaliation for disfavored speech or actions without liability. What that means is: if you’re caught jaywalking in violation of a local ordinance while wearing a #BlackLivesMatter shirt, the police could arrest you …

YNW Melly is currently locked up in a South Florida jail as he awaits trial in a double murder case, with prosecutors already seeking the death penalty. However, prosecutors aren’t the only ones on the side of capital punishment. The family of one of his alleged victims, Anthony Williams, said …

Kim Kardashian is back at it again. The reality star’s interest in criminal justice reform has taken her to San Quentin recently, where she spent time with death row inmate Kevin Cooper and his attorney in hopes of exoneration. But not everyone is cheering her on. Mary Ann Hughes, the …

The abortion ban in the state of Missouri has gotten really real, with only one abortion clinic remaining in the whole state. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services refuses to renew its license, but a judge issued a temporary restraining order keeping the clinic open. The department accused …

It was all about R&B veteran Kelly Rowland on the latest episode of Red Bull Music Studios Sessions, as she gave her fans an inside look at the creative process behind her latest EP, ‘The Kelly Rowland Edition’. Kelly was gathered with a collective of talented songwriters such as pineappleCiti, …

Authorities continue their investigation into the Virginia Beach massacre at the city’s municipal center Friday, while family and loved ones grieve the loss of 11 Virginia Beach government employees, one contractor and four other individuals recover from injuries. Police chief, James A. Cervera, said in a news conference the suspect …

Netflix ended the week by releasing Ava DuVernay’s four-part limited series about the infamous Central Park Five, five black boys aged 14 to 16 who were coerced into confessing to raping a white, female jogger in 1989, then convicted of the crime in 1990. ‘When They See Us’ chronicles the …

Florida rapper YNW Melly’s legal team has filed court documents, obtained by Complex, arguing that the “Murder on My Mind” artist should be released from jail on bond because he self-surrendered in connection with the murder charges he’s currently facing. Melly pointed out the fact that he was born and …

Millennials grew up during a time when video games and internet were barely a “thing” and you were the shit just for having basic cable with channels like ABC, UPN, BET. The show selection for black kids and families were abundant, bringing families in the same room even if for …

Frank Lucas, one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins, has passed away in New Jersey with confirmation from his brother. If you’re unfamiliar, Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 movie “American Gangster.” Lucas was born and raised in North Carolina before moving to New York City, …