Originals
Dyymond Whipper-Young is an example that Black history doesn’t only exist in history books. It’s happening locally around us every day! Related: Don Scott, Creator of DNTN Fashion Brand Shares How He Turned His Passion Into A Business The Philly artist and Temple Alum recently set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an […]
Queen & Slim is the epic new-age love story of our time that comes once every few decades. Related: Lena Waithe & Halle Berry To Executive Produce Forthcoming ‘Boomerang’ Series The romantic suspense is a modern version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet illustrated with compelling images of black love and community told through a poetic-like […]
Staying fit during this time of the year can be extremely difficult. From holiday office parties to family gatherings, it seems nearly impossible not to gain a few pounds! Related: Beyonce Tracks Her Weight Loss in New Video You won’t have to waste this year’s resolution on losing weight because we are giving tips on how to […]
Leon Thomas was put under the ‘FIRSTS’ challenge where he had to answer a flash of questions. FIRSTS is where we ask people the first time they have experienced certain things and we got some PRICELESS answer from Leon. Check the full video out! Related: FIRSTS – Tinashe Reveals Her First, Job, Kiss, Love and more!
Colby takes us through the live and legacy of hip hop legend Christopher Wallace The Notorious BIG. Part one of this two part series includes rare interviews with BIG, his mother, and industry insiders that had the privilege to know and work him. Subscribe and Download the Backstory Podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Play […]
Colby Colb gives an in-depth history lesson on the kings of hip hop, Run-DMC. Subscribe and Download the Backstory Podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you stream Podcasts. Get Backstory: Episode 4 from the iTunes store: Backstory on iTunes Get Backstory: Episode 4 from Google Play: Backstory on Google Play Get Backstory: Episode 4 from SoundCloud: Backstory […]
LL Cool J has had an impressive career in music, movies and TV. This episode of Backstory dives into the career of the original GOAT. Subscribe and Download the Backstory Podcast for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you stream Podcasts. Get Backstory: Episode 3 from the iTunes store: Backstory on iTunes Get Backstory: Episode 3 from […]
Drake has been altering the landscape of music since his first major release of Come Back Season. From production, to hooks, to the way rappers flow, can all be credited to Drake in many instances whether you like it or not. Here are 10 phrases that when you hear someone say out loud, your mind […]
With R&B groups making a comeback we can’t help but reflect on some of the best female R&B groups of the 90’s. If you lived during this era of music, you remember how great the music made you feel. At a point you probably wanted to start your own girl group or just enjoyed dancing in the […]
The last few weeks have been extremely emotional for America with all the police brutality and mass shootings going on in different cities. When unarmed citizens are killed by authority and innocent lives are taken it leaves people emotionally overwhelmed feeling afraid, sad, frustrated and confused. Meanwhile, you ‘re left wondering how to process your emotions & […]
The Internet went into a frenzy after Rich Homie Quan’s VH1 Hip Honors tribute to Lil’ Kim. The “Type Of Way” rapper butchered Biggie’s verse on “Get Money” and immediately social media went in on all of the other possible rappers they could’ve picked to pay homage to the Queen B. Here is a list of New York […]