DMX Was a Casualty in America’s War on Black Men

By Brooke Leigh Howard

The legendary rapper was able to overcome a world that didn’t even see him as human.

By David Bixenspan

The WWE wrestling icon is hosting this weekend’s WrestleMania and all appears to be forgiven from his racism controversy. But has he ever really apologized for his actions?

By Kevin Fallon

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

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By Laura Bradley

HBO’s steampunk drama about supernaturally gifted women in Victorian London is a confused, corseted mess—even if you ignore the controversy surrounding its embattled creator.

By Patricia Meschino

A collaboration with a champagne company yielded a hit song that in turn spawned a new Jamaican record label run by the world’s fastest man.

By Kevin Fallon

A new documentary follows dozens of half-siblings conceived using the same sperm as they use Facebook to meet each other for the first time and decide to search for their father.

By Nick Schager

The 10-part horror series from executive producer Lena Waithe explores the racist nightmare Black people face in America—with very mixed results.

By Cheyenne Roundtree

The popular EDM star was sued this week by Rachel Ramsbottom and Alexis Bowling, who claim the musician was well aware that they were underage when he slept with them.

Extremists tried to make planned rallies look like a grassroots movement—but their secret chats have been leaked.

Brazil is on course to set a grim new world-record COVID death rate assisted by a president who is undermining every effort to save the lives of his own citizens.

The socialite’s siblings have gone on a PR blitz with a website claiming that the “real Ghislaine” is a wrongfully-accused criminal justice advocate who likes to read.

It’s cold brew season, and I already have a favorite.

Reversible and machine-washable, these house shoes are the perfect thing for working from home.

From a new candle selection to long sleeve t-shirts made from crab shells, these are the best finds on the internet this week.

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