ESSENCE Festival 2016 is finally upon us, and with festivities just hours away, ESSENCE has announced they will celebrate the life of Prince with a New Orleans-themed tribute on Sunday (July 3).

The 74-year-old was considered one of boxing's greatest athletes —not just for his impeccable record— but for his activism, strength, and resilience.

Nicki Minaj and Drake have both been nominated for the 2015 TIME Person of the Year award, and more.

At the White House Council on Women and Girls, MC Lyte talked about male artist on women. She explained that she considers Fetty Wap to be a Hip-Hop feminist. He may have a very unique way of presenting his ideas, but he does love women,” adding, “For what he’s up against in this climate with […]

The performer slot for the upcoming Super Bowl's halftime show is up in the air, but Adam Levine and Maroon 5 are in talks to fill it.

Geraldo Rivera tried to slam Kendrick Lamar, as well as hip-hop as a whole, after the Compton rapper’s performance at the BET Awards this summer. Geraldo used his platform to blanket hip-hop as hate, while Kendrick used his response to invoke his First Amendment right. Now, America may be using the song in question – “Alright” – […]

Faith Evans Performance Shuts Down #WES2014 Hip-Hop Royalty, MC Lyte Performs at #WES2015 Jordin Sparks #WES2015 Performance Highlights!

The year the Women’s Empowerment Series returned to the Coliseum and the women of Indianapolis, were left inspired and entertained. Hip-hop legend and ground breaking…

A star studded line up is being assembled for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Series and we are not done! Not bad right!? Stay tuned as…

The legendary Mc Lyte will join us for the Women’s Empowerment Series 2015. She will be apart of the High Heels In High Places Panel,…

At this year’s “Black Girls Rock” event, Erykah Badu, Cicely Tyson, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Ava Duvernay and more were honored as the ceremony’s celebrants. They received…