Tag: Black Icons
FASHION
Beyoncé x Levi’s: Black Glamour Reigns
Beyoncé's Levi's ad honors Black glamour history, with critics like Piers Morgan missing Marilyn Monroe's own influences from Black icons Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker.
CULTURE
Whitney’s Did The Nicki Pose Challenge First
Whitney Houston’s iconic pose, featured on her “My Love Is Your Love” promo CD sampler from 1998, predates the viral Nicki Minaj challenge. The photo, taken near Whitney’s home, exudes quiet power. Fans now recognize Whitney as the original influencer.
CAREER & FINANCE
Hip-Hop Crown’s $595k Value
Photographer Barron Claiborne's "King of New York" portrait of Biggie Smalls, taken days before his death, features an iconic $6 plastic crown. Despite initial doubts, Biggie signed it. The crown later sold for nearly $600K in 2020.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty in Assault Case
The NFL star was cleared of all charges in a Massachusetts courtroom after a jury found him not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery tied to a 2025 incident involving his former chef.
SPORTS
Stefon Diggs Not Guilty: Assault Case Verdict & Career Impact
Stefon Diggs found not guilty in assault and strangulation case involving his personal chef, Jamila Adams. A deep dive into the trial, the verdict, and the aftermath.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Kid Cudi Removes M.I.A. From Tour Following Onstage Backlash Over Controversial Remarks
Kid Cudi drops M.I.A. from “The Rebel Ragers Tour” after she was booed onstage over controversial comments. Cudi says he warned her to avoid offending crowds, but she’s now officially off the tour following the backlash.
BOOKS
Laura Harrier S Magazine Cover May 2026 Fashion Spread
Laura Harrier commands the latest issue of S Magazine, bringing an unapologetic blend of cinematic history and modern high-fashion edge to the culture.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Met Gala Best Dressed: Nia, SZA, Doechii, Ciara
Beyoncé led the charge as co-chair of the 2026 Met Gala themed "Fashion is Art," where the steps of the Met overflowed with Black excellence, high-fashion risks, and faces that never decline, from Kim K's metallic curves to Teyana Taylor's liquid silver.