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John Singleton was Hollywood’s first hip-hop director
The success of the creative voice behind ‘Boyz n the Hood’ was a game changer in Hollywood
Culture
For his own homecoming, Jay-Z should perform this duo of NYC B-sides
The artist’s intimate show calls for his most heartbreaking work
Sports
Kate Smith’s racist songs aren’t surprising, but we can do more than cover up a statue
Everywhere you look in American history, racism coexists with something noble
Culture
Forget Lollapalooza! These are the top 10 music festivals to experience this summer
It’s all about Essence Fest, Roots Picnic and Woodstock — and Cardi B, Gambino, and Jay-Z
Culture
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ is an illuminating two-way street
The superstar uplifts HBCU culture — and her own journeys ‘home’
Culture
Life After Nipsey: Heartbroken Los Angeles tries to keep running Hussle’s marathon
Slain Los Angeles rapper laid to rest Thursday at Staples Center
Culture
Nipsey Hussle’s Puma partnership was strong and authentic
He repped the iconic brand as an accomplishment for his city and its people
Culture
Nipsey Hussle loved the culture — and basketball was his favorite
Tragically, the artist went from courtside to being inked on players’ shoes in remembrance
Culture
On his 80th birthday, Marvin Gaye gets commemorative stamp
Portrait by Kadir Nelson represents the ‘What’s Going On’ era