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Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, T.I., Erykah Badu — these are just a handful of the high-profile artists Azealia Banks has scuffled with online in recent years. Banks’ penchant for conflict nearly eclipses her bars in the years since her first mixtape dropped in 2012. Indeed, if there’s one thing Banks has become best […]
Born in Seattle, Washington, and working out of Brooklyn, New York, Heather Hart explores the power in thresholds, questions dominant narratives and creates alternatives through her large-scale sculptures. Hart co-founded Black Lunch Table, an oral-history archiving project founded in 2005 that focuses on the lives and work of Black artists. She is also a member […]
Black women producers have been at the forefront of shaping the music industry, crafting beats for some of the greatest artists of our time. From the innovative sounds of Missy Elliott, hailing from Virginia to the trailblazing Sylvia Robinson, the first female producer in Hip-Hop and founder of Sugar Hill Records, their contributions have been […]
Warby Parker just announced its collaboration with the New York-based label Theophilio, presenting the exclusive Shaunie sunglasses. Taking inspiration from designer Edvin Thompson’s Jamaican roots, Shaunie effortlessly merges nostalgic elements with futuristic design concepts. The collection showcases five captivating colorways, including Shade, Lemon Slice and Sorrel, available for purchase on warbyparker.com and select stores. An […]
Next month’s Rabbit Eats Lettuce festival will etch its name in the history books as the first event in an Australian state to offer pill-testing services. Set for the Easter long weekend, from March 28-April 1, the electronic and dance-specialist fest is at home near Warwick in the south-east corridor of Queensland — the first […]
If form is a guide, Lenny Kravitz ought to be a shoo-in for the Rock Hall class of 2024. With a new album out in May, the veteran rocker has been soaking up the plaudits on the awards trail, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, presented earlier this month (with a savage […]
As Taylor Swift may put it, Chelsea Blackwell has a “big reputation” after appearing on the sixth season of Netflix’s Love Is Blind — so big, in fact, even Travis Kelce was inspired to do an impression of her on a recent episode of New Heights. Luckily, the reality star is taking it in stride, […]
Billboard and the city of Madrid teamed up for the first-ever Encuentro de la Música en Español. The event highlighted Spanish and Latin American music and was held to celebrate its global reach. Nicki Nicole and Raphael participated in special Q&As, while panels were packed with stars, music executives and managers. Tetris Kelly: Billboard Español […]
Honoring the contributions of Black women extends far beyond Women’s History Month. From the insightful lyricism of Rapsody to the soulful sounds of Mary J. Blige, their music not only entertains but also serves as a powerful narrative of resilience and empowerment. Rapsody’s thought-provoking verses challenge societal norms, while Mary J. Blige’s timeless hits resonate […]
Revered for his gripping photographic reflections of the Black experience, the late Gordon Parks recently made a posthumous artistic return. At the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City, The Gordon Parks Foundation (in conjunction with the photobook publisher, Steidl) has unveiled a revamped version of Parks’s first book to combine essays and photos: Born […]