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Pam Grier is considered one of the most iconic beauties of her time, and in a new interview, she dropped a tidbit that makes all the sense in the world. As a guest on the Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus podcast, Pam Grier says she inspired Stan Lee and the Marvel Comics creative teams to create the characters, Misty Knight and Amanda Weller. Complex reports that Pam Grier was a guest on Louis-Dreyfus’ program, where she discussed her inspirational career and the impact she continues to have on culture. Naturally, the talk ranged from Grier’s early days and her…

Chaka Khan’s 1984 collaboration with Melle Mel just earned a spot in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Chaka Khan and rap legend Melle Mel just got their flowers from the Library of Congress after the National Recording Registry just inducted the 1984 smash “I Feel for You.” This wasn’t just a feature; it was the moment R&B and rap stopped being separate lanes and became one sound. Here’s what made it work. Producer Arif Mardin had a vision to blend two worlds that most people thought couldn’t coexist. He took Prince’s original 1979 composition and reimagined it with Chaka’s…

Being secretive doesn’t work for everyone, but Punchmade Dev has found a way to create a rap career that leans into his hidden agendas. The scam rap icon formally known as Jordan Hayes is a creative emcee who speaks to fans in a way that keeps them hungry for more. On some tracks, he offers financial advice; on others, he provides methods to help people become self-employed. His music spans multiple lanes, but artists like BfB Da Packman, Call Me Hood, Guapdad4000, and others have made a living by creating songs with hilarious twists that bring people enjoyment, even over…

Source: Anadolu / GettyThe latest album by controversial R&B star Chris Brown was the subject of a pointedly rough review by music site Pitchfork, and Brown’s response to the review was laden with expletives and defiance after that review went viral. In a video posted to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday (May 12), Brown addressed the Pitchfork review. “Team Breezy, I know people want me to get on here and, you know, say some sad s–t, but f–k that,” he began. “We kickin’ they ass, g——-t. We ain’t lettin’ up.”The new album, BROWN, is the 12th for the “Beg For…

Eminem and 50 Cent reunited courtside at a Pistons playoff game, marking their first public NBA appearance together in 21 years. Two Hip-Hop legends just reminded everyone why the 2000s mattered. Eminem and 50 Cent showed up together at Little Caesars Arena Tuesday night for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, sitting courtside as the Detroit Pistons took on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The moment hit different because it marked their first public courtside appearance at an NBA game together in 21 years; their last sighting at an NBA game was during the 2005 Finals in nearby Auburn Hills. When…

Image Image Credit Lexie Moreland / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Future at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Future’s appointment as a Friend of the House signals Louis Vuitton’s deeper embrace of Hip Hop culture. The rapper’s fashion presence has grown, from Met Gala looks to Paris Fashion Week appearances. This move highlights the ongoing influence of Hip Hop artists in shaping global luxury fashion. Future is known for maintaining plenty of mutually beneficial relationships in the music industry. Apparently, the Atlanta rapper’s affability also extends to his fashion acumen,…

After 297 days and an immersive rollout, Drake’s new Iceman drops on Friday (May 15).First officially announced on July 21, 2025, the lead-up to the LP has included the Iceman episodes last summer, which featured the singles “What Did I Miss,” “Which One” and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. Then things went quiet, save for some cryptic posts.However, last month, Drizzy added to the hype by hiding the release date in a massive ice installation in a Toronto parking lot. In less than 24 hours, it was freed from the man-made ice block by popular Twitch streamer Kishka, who…

Getty Images / Elon Musk / Lupita Nyong’o / The OdysseyElon Musk isn’t doing himself any favors if he wants people to believe he’s not racist. The Tesla chief is catching flak on his own platform for criticizing the casting decisions in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Bootleg Tony Stark is currently following Orange Mussolini around in China on the US taxpayers’ dime, and is also joining in the chorus of caucasian rage at the news that the beautiful Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o will be playing Helen of Troy in Nolan’s filmed in IMAX theatrical take of Homer’s epic. The…

Virginia is on fire right now, and Tre Sinko’s newest visual for “STAMPED” showcases just how versatile that the state is. Although he’s from the Tidewater area, the bubbling emcee is stamped across multiple state lines, spending a lot of time in Florida and the Carolinas, moving and shaking with top artists and influencers to keep his music flowing. His newest track, “STAMPED,” is a heavy-hitting NY drill-inspired banger that highlights his ability to keep up with a sped-up flow while still ensuring that he’s keeping substance in his bars. The new fiery visual showcases the Southern VA-raised musician with…

Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Malice and Pusha T of Clipse perform at O2 Academy Brixton on Nov. 20, 2025 in London, England. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Clipse will perform on select dates of Linkin Park’s 2026 “From Zero World Tour” in Europe. Phantogram and Last Train are also set to join the trek, which is set to kick off in Stockholm on May 29, 2026. The reunion follows Clipse’s Grammy nods for Let God Sort Em Out — their first in over 20 years. Clipse is heading back on the road…