NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH; AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SAVE TODAY “DON’T FAINT” REMIX FEATURING JOHN P. KEE, AVAILABLE NOW (ATLANTA, GA) – October 6, 2025 – WayNorth Music’s GRAMMY® Award-winning, Stellar and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist, Jekalyn Carr, announces the release date of her forthcoming album, JEKALYN X LEGENDS. The project marks a powerful celebration of…
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THREE TITANS, ONE TRACK: ICE CUBE, LL COOL J & CHUCK D “BEFORE HIP HOP (PREMIX)”
Los Angeles, CA – October 6, 2025 – Hip Hop icon and cultural truth-teller Ice Cube releases “Before Hip Hop (Premix),” an explosive collaboration featuring two of rap’s most powerful voices — LL COOL J and Chuck D of Public Enemy. The premix reimagines the lead track from Cube’s acclaimed 12th studio album, Man Up (Lench Mob Records/Hitmaker Distro), released on September 12, transforming it into a generational moment…
Hollywood Confidential Honors Mara Brock Akil’s Legacy
Hollywood Confidential Honors Mara Brock Akil’s Legacy Across Two Nights of Celebration and Surprise Tributes Los Angeles, CA — October 1, 2025 — Over two unforgettable evenings, Hollywood Confidential, in partnership with Wells Fargo, celebrated not just Girlfriends, but the full arc of Mara Brock Akil’s visionary career, honoring her creative vision, her cultural contributions, and…
The versatile actor LaKeith Stanfield on Play Dirty, sparring with Mark Wahlberg, and the sheer power of manifestation.
LaKeith Stanfield has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, known for his ability to embody complex characters, from the unsettling victims in Get Out to the streetwise philosopher Darius in Atlanta. Having received an Academy Award nomination for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah, Stanfield continues to challenge himself by…
Yonas Kibread’s Incredible Journey: The Voice of Pixar’s Newest Hero
The 14-year-old breakout star and musician behind Disney and Pixar’s newest hero discusses self-acceptance and representation. Yonas Kibread, the 14-year-old breakout star and musician, is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most exciting young talents. Already known for voice roles in Obi-Wan Kenobi and Sweet Tooth, Kibread is now the voice of Elio Solis in the…
Crystal Reneé Hayslett Brings “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” To the Black Effect Podcast Network
The Multitalented Actress & Host Is Expanding Her In-Depth Talk Series with Weekly Episodes on The Premier Black-Owned Podcast Platform Listen Here Now NEW YORK – September 30, 2025 – Actress, producer, and host Crystal Reneé Hayslett sets a new home for her celebrated talk series, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” with the renowned Radio Hall of…
HIP-HOP ICON SLICK RICK AND MULTI-HYPHENATE IDRIS ELBA DROP THE MUSIC AND VISUALS FOR ‘VICTORY’ ALBUM BONUS TRACK “BADMAN GENERATION”
THE POETIC AND CINEMATIC TRIBUTE TO CULTURAL IDENTITY SHOT IN SOUTH LONDON PAYS HOMAGE TO THEIR SHARED BRITISH ROOTS September 19, 2025 – Today, hip-hop’s most revered master storyteller and record producer Slick Rick and multi-hyphenate creative Idris Elba have dropped their new collaborative track and music video “Badman Generation” directed by Meji Alabi. The record…
American Black Film Festival Announces NYC Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels With Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 22, 2025) – NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the upcoming ABFF Pop Up Tour in New York City taking place at AMC Lincoln Square 13 from Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26, 2025. The ABFF Pop Up Tour is a new national…
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Unveils the “I ASPIRE” 25 Premier List of HBCU Multi-Hyphenates Impacting Today’s Culture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 2, 2025) – The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) has released its highly anticipated “I Aspire” 25 list of HBCU alumni inspiring the next generation of creative curators. The powerful lineup honors the enduring legacy of HBCU excellence and celebrates the cultural impact these alumni are making on the industry. The HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 25 was…
Ice Cube – “Before Hip Hop” Single – September 5th
“BEFORE HIP HOP” drops September 5th. The first song off of Ice Cube’s new album ‘MAN UP’ Pre-Order Here