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420 Vision returns with “Skate,” a record built from late-night movement, small-town roads, and a growing sense of direction as an artist finding his footing. It carries the weight of a moment that started long before any studio session, shaped instead by hours spent outside between 10 PM and 3 AM, skating through Clayton and Franklinville in South Jersey. Those nights were not structured by any means or planned. They stretched across familiar streets, where movement became routine, and routine became reflection. The reference to “Clayton side to Delsea Drive” comes directly from that experience, tying the record to real…

The U.S. State Department is rolling out a rare commemorative passport that puts President Donald Trump front and center as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has appeared on an American passport. The limited edition travel document features original artwork with Trump’s portrait and signature layered over the Declaration of Independence. The back cover also includes John Trumbull’s iconic painting depicting the Founding Fathers, giving the special passport a distinctly patriotic design tied to the country’s semiquincentennial. The commemorative version will not be widely available. It will automatically be issued only…

South Florida rapper Cardo Loot is dropping his new single “Radar” on June 30th, 2026, and this one is built for the season. The Bronx-born, Miami-based independent artist has been steadily building one of the most versatile catalogs in the South Florida rap scene — blending rap, Latin trap, and afrobeats — and “Radar” might be his most accessible record yet. The track rides a Riddim-style Caribbean beat with heavy 808s and melodic hooks delivered entirely in English. Think big summer energy with real rap substance underneath. For fans of artists crossing hip-hop with Caribbean sounds, “Radar” lands right in…

Less than 24 hours after being relieved of his duties as manager of the New York Mets, Carlos Mendoza broke his silence with a heartfelt statement thanking the organization, its players, and the fan base while expressing disappointment that he couldn’t deliver a championship to Queens. “I would like to thank Steve and Alex Cohen. They are tremendous owners who care deeply about their people, their families, and the entire organization,” Mendoza said. “I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me to lead this team.” Mendoza also thanked President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, who hired him before the…

North West continues to solidify her status as a budding style icon, turning heads at Paris Fashion Week with an avant-garde, punk-inspired look. The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West stole the spotlight at the Vetements menswear show, showcasing a bold aesthetic shift that leaned heavily into dark manga and alternative influences. Seated front row for the runway presentation, the young trendsetter fully embraced a dramatic, edgy ensemble that effortlessly commanded the room’s attention. Deconstructed Punk & Chunky Hardware North hit the front row wearing a structured black Vetements top accented with silver safety pins, paired with a…

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Lucky Daye – “Nowhere Fast” Lucky Daye enters a new chapter with “Nowhere Fast,” his first single under Warner Records. The D’Mile-produced track will appear on his upcoming album. [Read more about Lucky Daye’s “Nowhere Fast”] Kenyon Dixon – “No Jodeci” As Kenyon Dixon prepares to release his new album Ego Ruins Everything on July 24, the Grammy-nominated…

The First Lady of The Nation of Islam and the wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, transitioned today, as was announced on today, June 27. She was 90 years old. Born in 1935, Mother Khadijah shared 72 years of marriage with Minister Farrakhan after the two, who were childhood sweethearts, wed in 1953. They embraced Islam together in 1955 and went on to raise nine children while building a life centered on faith, family, and service. She played a vital role in helping rebuild the Nation of Islam beginning in 1977, managing early administrative work from the basement of their home.…

Rising vocalist Sekou is expanding the story told on his mixtape, In A World We Don’t Belong, with a second installment. Like the preceding Pt. 1, In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 2 contains five tracks, including the lead, “Dangerous Lover.” While Pt. 1 explored the bliss of finding new love, Pt. 2 offers a sobering look at the complicated reality that may arise with love. Opening with “Does She Know,” Sekou confronts a potential partner who is living a double life. “If she was my girl, I would tell her the truth,” he sings. Regarding the track, Sekou…

All Star JR’s federal gun trial gets pushed back two months, with jury selection now set for August 31 in Houston. All Star JR is heading to federal court in Houston this August after his legal team successfully pushed back the trial date by two months. The Detroit rapper’s case, which stems from an April shooting at Confessions Restaurant, now has jury selection scheduled for August 31, 2026, instead of the original July 7 date. Judge George C. Hanks Jr. approved the delay after defense attorney John M. Helms filed an unopposed motion requesting additional time to prepare his defense…

Tony Brown, the legendary pioneering journalist, educator, and advocate whose work shaped generations of Black storytelling and public affairs, has died at 93. Brown passed away June 17, 2026, at his Virginia home due to complications from coronary heart disease. In case you are not up on your history of influential Black American pioneers, Brown was known for bringing history, politics, and community issues to national audiences, Brown built his legacy through decades of fearless reporting and education. His groundbreaking PBS program, Tony Brown’s Journal, became the longest-running national public affairs series in the network’s history. The series gave viewers…