MUSIC
MUSIC
Dionne Warwick: Thank You For Showing Black Women Timeless Grace
A tribute to Dionne Warwick, celebrating her six-decade career, her quiet confidence, and her standard of elegance that inspires Black women.
MUSIC
Nicki Minaj Was Right: Hip-Hop’s Market Share Is Plummeting
Luminate's midyear music data confirms a sharp decline in hip-hop and R&B market share, validating years of warnings from Nicki Minaj.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jim Jones Says NYC Rappers Can’t Match His Catalog
Jim Jones says his catalog outranks more than 90 percent of New York rappers, citing his real gold records and platinum singles as proof of his accomplishments in the music industry.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Michael Jackson’s Tiny Motown House: Inside History
Peek inside the tiny Detroit house where Motown legends like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross first found fame. Now, this historic site is being renovated.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Lil Wayne’s Unusual Job Requirements for Ex-Assistant
Andrew Williams, who worked for Wayne for years, is currently involved in a bitter court battle with his former boss over claims Wayne assaulted him on a private jet in 2022. The job required the assistant to wake up Wayne on time, have pre-rolls ready at all times, and restock his preferred wraps. Additional duties included handling small purchases, traveling with the rapper, packing bags, and being available by phone at all hours with a charged phone.
MONEY
Celebrity Fortunes After Death: Where Did the Money Go?
For generations, Black entertainers built cultural empires extending far beyond the stage. Their music, businesses and identities have created millions in wealth– but after their deaths, those legacies often enter a new chapter filled with legal battles, family disputes and difficult decisions over who controls their work.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Nicki Minaj Expresses Regret Over Past Lyrics
Nicki Minaj is taking a hard look in the rearview mirror, admitting there are plenty of lyrics from her past she'd rewrite if she had the chance. The rap superstar got candid on The Bryce Crawford Podcast, saying a lot of the music culture she helped shape wasn't exactly leading people toward God but rather money, status, and material things.
FASHION
A$AP Rocky Waistband at Governors Ball 2026 Style Dissection
A$AP Rocky closed out Governors Ball 2026 with a high-production set that had style enthusiasts zooming in on his custom Harlem waistband.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Mainstream Evolution of Gangsta Rap: Snoop Dogg and Beyond
Explore the evolution of gangsta rap from the 90s to today, with Snoop Dogg leading the way. Discover how this powerful subgenre of hip-hop has transformed over the decades.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Jay-Z Hints at Upcoming Stadium Shows During BlkCosmo Interview
Jay-Z teases upcoming stadium shows in a BlkCosmo interview, leaving fans eager for more details. TMZ catches up with the music mogul in New York City.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Sauce Walka Speaks Out on Drake Feud and Reported Message to Ex
Sauce Walka speaks out on his rumored feud with Drake and a reported message to his ex. The rapper claims the 'threat' was never about a woman, but rather his issues with Adam22.
