R&B, like any genre, has had its peaks and troughs. Having one of many moments of glory throughout the ’90s, this particular timeline of triumph splintered into the early and mid-2000s, carrying with it the likes of Usher and Brandy. Post-2010, a pandemonium manifested within the industry both about the genre broadly, and its…
Interview

MEFeater got to catch up with a few of our favorite artists we've be following since the beginning of their career. We chatted with Ravyn Lanae, Kari Faux, Kaiit, and Raveena about the current status of the music industry, advice, and what's to come. Ravyn Lenae Smokin Grooves BTS…

The Power duo of executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and actress Lala Anthony are joining forces to bring a new series to Starz. ‘Intercepted’ is a gritty drama that explores the world of sports, athletes, and women. The network has put the project in development with 50 Cent and his G- Unit Films and…

Southside-bred Chicago singer Johari Noelle fell in love with music at a very young age. As the daughter of a mother and father who are very supportive of the arts, Noelle’s parents exposed her and her sisters to many different creative outlets. Once the singer got a taste of music, performing in choirs and theatres,…

According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of a Stan is an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity. The term “Stan” was coined after Eminem’s infamous 2000 song where he rapped about an obsessed fan. Since then, Stan culture has completely evolved with more than half of social media accounts being dedicated to…

Becoming an actor was never in Leland B. Martin’s plans. He was headed on the straight and narrow path of becoming a financial advisor when he realized his true calling in life. Acting. It was one faithful lunch that changed the scope of his life, as he discovered a storefront sign that read “casting.” He…

As a little girl, she would make models out of clay and strut them down make-believe runways. Nyakim didn't even know what modeling was at the time but she was drawn to it. She knew she wanted to be a model before she even knew what modeling was. Although Nyakim was born in Ethiopia, she…

Fashion stylist, co-executive producer and host, Natalie Manuel Lee, explores identity and purpose on the Hillsong Channel’s six-episode series, “Now with Natalie.” In the show, Lee who serves as host as well as executive producer, aims to answer the question “How do you really know when you’re living in your purpose?” The series features insightful…

Dianna is more than just what you see on TV. There are layers of me like the layers of an onion. You peel them all back and you find a core on the inside that is very gentle, loving, caring, and loyal, amongst so many other things. My primary goal is is to motivate, uplift,…

The Beginning of Maliibu Miitch Maliibu Miitch was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to a Vietnamese and Filipino father, and an African American mother. Although she was born in N.C, Maliibu was raised in the South Bronx, New York, where she still resides. Maliibu's done it all. From selling drugs, being in a gang,…


Amber Stevens West has a lot to celebrate these days. She recently gave birth to a baby girl with her husband Andrew J. West, and is currently starring in CBS sitcom ‘Happy Together’ alongside Damon Wayans Jr. The actress is getting candid about motherhood, views on working pregnant women, and what it’s like working on…