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20 Photos of LL Cool J and Simone Smith’s Relationship Over the Years

Actor LL Cool J and date Simone Johnson arrive at the 1988 American Music Awards party. This photo appears on page 58-59 in Frank...

Drake Withdraws UMG and Spotify Legal Petition Over Kendrick Diss

The Toronto rapper previously filed pre-action petitions naming UMG and Spotify. Drake is withdrawing his much-discussed legal action against UMG and Spotify. Or at least,...

Adidas CEO says Kanye West didn’t mean his antisemitic comments

Bjørn Gulden, chief executive of Adidas, has described the multiple antisemitic comments made by Kanye West last year as "very unfortunate," suggesting he does...

LL Cool J Celebrates 57 Years

Black Cosmopolitans, today we celebrate the birthday of a legend who needs no introduction—LL Cool J. Born on January 14, 1968, the rapper, actor,...

Redman Chooses Abstinence: A Journey of Clarity and Discipline

Rapper and actor Redman is making waves, not for a new track, but for his decision to embrace abstinence—and he’s calling it the “best...

12 African Artists to Watch in 2025

A new year in African music holds a lot of promise. It’s a time for musicians and listeners to rethink their creation and consumption...

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