Proud Papa Usher Raymond Runs a Disciplined Household
The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
Erik Parker
Jeezy Asks That You Do This One Critical Thing Before Voting
With “My President,” Jeezy helped galvanize young, Black voters when Barack Obama first ran for office. But has American politics ever had true respect for hip-hop? Andscape’s documentary, 'Hip-Hop and the White House,' explores how we engaged in the 80s and how it’s going
How Kenya Barris Became the Most Powerful Man in Black Hollywood
The creator of 'Black-ish' and star of 'BlackAF' goes deep on divorce, DNA testing, and his responsibility to tell stories in full color
Making Sure the Cannabis Rush Gets Black Folks Rich Too
My documentary ‘SMOKE: Marijuana + Black…
Yes, You Need a Colonoscopy—Here’s What to Expect
Don’t let Chadwick Boseman’s death be in vain
TI at 40: Candor, Slander, and Hunting for a Battle With 50 Cent
Turning 40 doesn’t mean you retire — it means you’ve got nothing left to prove
Don Lemon Is Out of Fucks to Give
One of few Black journalists to anchor a prime-time news show, Lemon keeps a candid camera
What We Should Have Learned From the L.A. Riots
As the director of a documentary on the Rodney King…