Thundercat‘s fourth studio album, It Is What It Is has arrived. The 15-track project serves as an existential mediation on mortality, as well as a tribute to his friend, the late Mac Miller. Executive produced by Thundercat and Flying Lotus, It Is What It Is features previously released singles “Black Qualls” with Steve Lacy, Childish Gambino, and Steve Arrington, “Dragonball Durag,” and the Mac Miller […]

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been granted early release from federal prison. The judge found that his history of asthma put made him at increased risk of severe medical problems if he were to contract Covid-19 in jail. The 23-year Brooklyn-born rapper, real name Daniel Hernandez, was initially set to get out of jail around early August. Now he’ll serve the remainder of his […]

Frank Ocean has unexpectedly shared the previously vinyl-exclusive singles “Dear April” and “Cayendo” on all digital platforms, and according to fan reactions, the songs will get you deep in your feelings. Both “Cayendo” and “Dear April” were previously premiered during his PrEP+ club party in New York City in October last year. Then last week, the singles were […]

As promised, Drake dropped the visuals for “Toosie Slide” last night. The track was already a TikTok hit thanks to a snippet that mysteriously leak online last week and swiftly spurred a new viral a dance challenge — which, as this video proves, was clearly Drake’s intention all along. Donning gloves, a mask, and a Raf bomber, Drake roams his deserted “Embassy” mansion in Toronto, as he […]

For many, this year’s April Fools’ Day was a welcome distraction from the constant flood of news surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. So, we’ve decided to continue tuning out from the real world a little while longer and unearth some of the best April Fools’ Day pranks of all time — as pulled off by some of […]

Alexander Wang. Billie Eilish. Alexander Zverev. Olivier Rousteing. Chances are you know a lot about one of these names, and close to nothing about another, depending on your interests. Try picturing a German tennis champion, a millennial couture designer, and a Gen Z pop star in the same room together. What you might be struggling […]

Megan Thee Stallion took to Twitter yesterday to address the rumored beef between her and Cardi B. According to speculation, Meg has been knee-deep in the comment section of her YouTube page and liking posts that criticize Cardi, such as, “So I’m guessing y’all females leaving Cardi B in 2019,” and “She exceeded Cardi.” It’s officially confirmed. […]

A number of artworks Kanye West created as a teenager appeared on a recent episode of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow. The portfolio was brought to the show by the husband of Kanye’s first cousin. In the four-minute clip, art expert Laura Woolley appraises Kanye’s artwork, admiring his various techniques — the use of mediums including graphite, […]

Presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey A cultural event that’s on our radar right now is Jack Honey Art, Beats & Lyrics (AB&L), a traveling exhibition that’s part visual and part auditory. But calling it an event is really an understatement. Sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey (aka Jack Honey), AB&L brings communities together to discover emerging […]

Lil Nas X has taken to Twitter to initiate an April Fools’ joke. The 20-year-old musician tweeted that he was “never gay,” adding that he merely “said it to build up fuel for April Fools’ Day” — potentially mocking Public Enemy, who faked the whole Flavor Flav-is-fired debacle as a long-winded April Fools’ joke-slash-promo for their new […]