yesterday's news
All College Scams Are Not Created Equal
The Varsity Blues college scandal is back in the news, with parents in the courtroom and children on reality TV. But second chances are only reserved for people with money.
Does Canceling DaBaby's Shows Actually Help Hip-Hop's Homophobia Issue?
We’re going to have to ask more of musicians, and the businesses that hire them, if things are going to get better.
In Lil Nas X's World, There's No Such Thing As Bad Publicity
By turning a dismissed Nike lawsuit into a press run for his latest single “Industry Baby,” the mega pop star has once again reclaimed his own narrative.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Declining UNC’s Tenure Offer Is a Win for HBCUs
The ‘1619 Project’ journalist accepted a position at Howard University after a long-standing battle to be approved for tenure at UNC Chapel Hill.
Naomi Osaka Doesn’t Owe Anyone Anything
Between Naomi Osaka’s exit from the French Open and the NFL’s pause on “race norming,” the sports industry has always treated its athletes like property.
The Parallels Between the Joe Budden Drama and a Broken Music Industry
According to Mal and Rory, former co-hosts of 'The Joe Budden Podcast,' the lack of transparency around their contracts led to their departure from the show.
This Pop Rap Trend Is A Lot Messier Than You Think
Florida rappers Yungeen Ace and Foolio have given vintage classics like Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” and Fantasia’s “When I See You” a more sinister meaning.
Travis Scott Is Sick of Brands and So Are We
Scott told Adweek he doesn't like marketing. His comments make you wonder who benefits the most from branding.
Watching Black People Die Every Day Is Not Normal
As art continues to imitate life, Richard Wright's recently unearthed masterpiece, 'The Man Who Lived Underground,' is a reminder that there is no counterprogramming for Black people.
How Many Artists Have to Say They're Struggling Before We Listen?
DMX’s death and the testimonies of Demi Lovato and Bobby Brown should force the industry to consider how fame exacerbates addiction and mental health.
Black Women Still Need to Be Protected
Xavier Omär wrote a call to action to protect Black women. Later that day, footage of a physical altercation between Saweetie and Quavo went public.
We Are Way Too Invested In Celebrity Relationship Scandals
Oversharing means Saweetie and Quavo's break up could never be private and honestly, we can't look away.