Luther Vandross is a musical mastermind who’s often referred to by just one name: Luther. Twenty years after his passing, CNN airs its critically acclaimed documentary Luther: Never Too Much. The well-produced, hour-and-forty-minute documentary takes the audience on a journey into Vandross’ life with rare and never-before-seen footage of the crooner. We gain insight into his musical beginnings from the singer’s appearance...
‘GNX’: Kendrick Lamar’s Ode to L.A. and The Art of Storytelling
Kendrick’s hubris shines even before a single rhyme is delivered on GNX. The 1987 Buick—a car from the year K.Dot was born—is a limited edition, one-of-a-kind model, and that’s precisely what Kendrick is asserting about himself. GNX embodies all the essential elements of a great hip-hop album: witty punchlines, nostalgic samples, double entendres, and vivid storytelling. What stands out most on this...
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[Opinion] ‘Who’s That Girl?’: Eve Opens Up About Past Struggles and Stardom in Candid New memoir
If you’ve ever wondered exactly ‘Who’s That Girl,’ you’re about to know her better than you ever imagined. Rapper-slash-actress Eve holds nothing back in her memoir, which is named after her lead single from her sophomore album. She discusses her notorious exes, bad business practices, substance abuse, checkered past, sexism, ageism, and her long battle with anxiety. This book not...
[Opinion] The Beauty of Bad Boy and Its Beast
Over the last three decades, Bad Boy Entertainment has wowed us with hit songs from a roster of relatable and talented artists. Puffy redefined the negative connotation of a “bad boy” into that of a braggadocio showman with an astute fashion sense and an abundance of hubris that oozed likeability. We partied to the music, attended the concerts, made the...
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[Opinion] Navigating Relationships While Adulting
The reality is that being a grown-up is admitting that oftentimes you’ve outgrown that friendship…and that is something often forgotten. Recently, I found myself being mildly berated by an elder of my family for not attending a family function. The excuse I gave for my missed attendance was, “I’m grown.” Now, that response could have been a Freudian slip, and...
A Review Of ‘Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion
Borrowing its title from an ASAP Rocky song of the same name, not only did Hip-Hop journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy perfectly craft the oral history of Hip-Hop and fashion, she also examines the strenuous relationship between the two and shines a spotlight on how Hip-Hop music and fashion aren’t a phase or fluke, but a lifestyle. This literary piece of work isn’t just on time...
‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’ Examines Complexities of Fatherhood and the Growth of Black Men
Nearly 24 years ago, we watched this group of college friends gather to celebrate the union of Lance Sullivan (Morris Chestnut) and Mia Morgan (Monica Calhoun), which turned into a disastrous, yet memorable wedding. Fast forward 23 years and Malcolm D. Lee remains consistent with building on the arc of the men in the series and continues to be a launchpad for...
P-Valley’s Black Male Characters Have Been Written With Concern, Intention, and Care
A television show about female strippers in the south is guaranteed to be a hit show with men, especially when nudity is involved. Add a little complexity to the characters, sprinkle in some hard truths with provoking storytelling and you have Starz’s hit series P-Valley. You’d think a show following stripper culture wouldn’t have men at the helm, but they do....
It was all a dream: A new book about biggie and the world that made him
To know me is to know that I’m a huge Biggie fan. Like, he’s the G.O.A.T. and there is no other, type fan. That being said, I’ve purposely kept a safe distance from most things pertaining to his legacy throughout the years. Books, articles, movies, documentaries, podcasts, etc. were all placed at bay until recent years. My reasoning…there isn’t much...
Just Another Day: Death Can’t Rewrite Your Fragile Reputation
Death Can’t Rewrite Your Fragile Reputation April 16th, 2024, 4:15 PM. Growing up, my community has always associated the death of someone’s life with a celebration. Because to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. Yes, we mourn and reflect, but at the core. We celebrate the fact that a life was lived. We refer to...