SoIcy: New York City’s Museum of Natural History Honors Hip-Hop With a Jewelry Exhibit

Jewelry has long been a part of the hip-hop culture. Not only is it fashionable, but it also represents different eras of the genre and spurs pop culture trends. Many pieces have become personal staples for artists as they identify specific designs. All of them speak to the great history of the genre, and now…

ByKerbi LynnMarch 27, 20240Comments

Music

Wake It Up: Black Women Win Grammys, but Are Snubbed in Major Categories

In 2024, women took The Grammy Awards by storm. With many categories having a majority of female nominees, viewers were excited to see women empowerment grace the event. Additionally, fans expected Black women to win some of the most prestigious awards from the Recording Academy. At the 66th annual event, several Black women won Grammy…

ByKerbi LynnFebruary 5, 20240Comments

Music

5 Reasons Why Renaissance is the Album of the Year

Renaissance, an album that shook 2022 to its core, deserves to be nominated for the coveted "Album of the Year" award, amongst others. We comprised a list of five reasons why Beyonce's Renaissance is the Album of the Year. 1. It incorporated multiple genres This was not just a house music album. This was an…

ByLaura EleyOctober 18, 20220Comments

Business Lifestyle

Cannabis Careers: 4 Canna-Businesses to Support this 4/20

In the U.S. today, marijuana is medically legalized in 37 states, while available recreationally in 18 states. With 4/20 around the corner, it's important to remember the harsh reality many Black people face every day for marijuana. Cannabis is big business yet even in states that have legalized or decriminalized marijuana possession, Black people are…

ByEvaline GachiiApril 20, 20220Comments

Entertainment

From Silk Sonic’s Clean Sweep to Jazmine Sullivan’s First Grammy, The 2022 Grammys Were Black Excellence

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The award show was hosted by Trevor Noah (again) and featured performances from Lil Nas X, Nas, and Jon Batiste. The 2022 Grammys was the place for many first wins for Black musicians from SZA, to…

ByEvaline GachiiApril 4, 20220Comments

Art and Culture Entertainment

To be a Fly on the Wall: Celebrity Relationships and Social Media

DaniLeigh and Da Baby, Image by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, Image via Getty Images India Royale and Lil Durk, Image by Aaron J. Thornton We like to look at celebrities as being the perfect role models, especially when it comes to relationships. Seeing couples like Beyonce and Jay-Z, we marvel…

ByShannon TaylorMarch 24, 20220Comments

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Jay –Z Invests $1 Million In Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company

Rapper Jay-Z continues to expand his growing business portfolio. In addition to becoming Hip Hop’s first billionaire, Hov’s Marcy Venture Partners recently led a $1 million investment into Partake Foods, a three-year-old startup company based in New Jersey. Photo via black enterprisePartake Foods is a black- owned company founded in 2016 by Denise…

ByKiara ManningJune 25, 20190Comments

Fashion

How to Make Matching With Your Boo Not Corny

Don’t we all love a matching set with our significant other? It is way more than having the perfect outfit to correspond with your partner, it is all about the thought that went into right? Sometimes we may be scrolling down our timelines and we would come across some really cute couples that may take…

ByAyoola DavisApril 20, 20190Comments

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The Power of The Carters: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “APESH*T” Video has Increased Visitation to The Louvre in Paris to an All-Time High

The Louvre is one of the world’s most popular and visited attractions. Now, thanks to Beyonce and Jay Z filming their iconic “Apeshit” video in the museum, the Louvre’s visitor number has risen by 25 percent. Reaching a jaesropping 10.2 million. The video was filmed at the famous attraction last June (2018) and features the…

ByKiara ManningJanuary 6, 20190Comments

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Diddy Releases the List of Celebrities Invited to his #Black100 Gala and We Have Questions

There is no party like a Diddy party and the #Black100 gala promises to be no different. Hip-hop legend, established mogul and known socialite Diddy, is adding another title to his exhaustive resume: gatekeeper of #blackexcellence. And what better way to materialize his go-to hashtag than a celebratory gala? Here is the list of celebrities you…

ByF SSeptember 23, 20180Comments

Entertainment

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Bless High School Students with $1 Million in Scholarship Funding

She's Always Had Our Back, It's What A Queen Does Beyoncé has always been passionate when it comes to charity. Even though she may have been secretive about some, like when she donated to the Flint Michigan water crisis and secretly bailed out police brutality protests, we know that she's always working for the greater good. In a…

ByEndíaAugust 26, 20180Comments

Albums Entertainment Music trending

Review: Scorpion is Drake’s Attempt At Showcasing All His Artistic Range

Still from Album Trailer. In the last days of June, Drake released his 5th studio album; Scorpion. The album tackles many different themes underneath flawless sonics. In addition, he manages to deliver catchy tunes while addressing what everyone was waiting for; the news of his son, Adonis. Yet with 25 tracks and that much to address, Drake still…

ByBianca PaulinoJuly 8, 20180Comments

SoIcy: New York City’s Museum of Natural History Honors Hip-Hop With a Jewelry Exhibit

Wake It Up: Black Women Win Grammys, but Are Snubbed in Major Categories

5 Reasons Why Renaissance is the Album of the Year

Cannabis Careers: 4 Canna-Businesses to Support this 4/20

From Silk Sonic’s Clean Sweep to Jazmine Sullivan’s First Grammy, The 2022 Grammys Were Black Excellence

To be a Fly on the Wall: Celebrity Relationships and Social Media

Jay –Z Invests $1 Million In Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company

How to Make Matching With Your Boo Not Corny

The Power of The Carters: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s “APESH*T” Video has Increased Visitation to The Louvre in Paris to an All-Time High

Diddy Releases the List of Celebrities Invited to his #Black100 Gala and We Have Questions

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Bless High School Students with $1 Million in Scholarship Funding

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