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Photo by Ebru Yildiz Rashard Bradshaw, better known by his stage name Cakes Da Killa, is an artist renowned for his unique fusion of hip-hop, house, and electronic dance music. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, Bradshaw emerged as a prominent figure in the "queer explosion" of hip-hop music that originated in New York around 2012. His work has significantly contributed to the growing acceptance of LGBT individuals within the rap […]
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Kendrick Lamar cannot stand Drake; "Euphoria" lists the ways. Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images Kendrick Lamar just reminded us there's no substitute for real emotion in rap beef. This morning, the LA rapper released his response in the ongoing feud between himself and Drake, by dropping a six-minute diatribe aimed at Drizzy as a rap artist and, more importantly, as an assassination of his character on a human level. "Euphoria" not only references Drake's involvement with the MAX hit […]
Kamasi Washington is set to release his highly anticipated new album, "Fearless Movement," on May 3, 2024. Washington describes the album as his "dance album," and it promises to be a deeply personal and rhythmic exploration of movement, expression, and the human spirit. "Fearless Movement" features an impressive lineup of guest artists, including André 3000 on flute, funk legend George Clinton, rising rapper D Smoke, R&B singer BJ the Chicago Kid, and Washington's own daughter, who wrote the melody for […]
Milwaukee's rap scene, ever vibrant, welcomes a new talent, Figure$ Money $ign, with his debut single, 'Throw It Back '. This track stands out with its unique blend of Figure$ Money $ ign's style and the contributions of two of Milwaukee's rap stars, 414BigFrank and J.P., who have each left their mark on the city's distinctive lowend sound. Figure$ Money $ign has been crafting his unique style, finding inspiration in his personal experiences and the city he calls home. Including […]
Ever since dissing Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘Like That’, Kendrick Lamar has ignited a multi-party feud between some of rap’s biggest stars Fueled by features, Instagram stories, captions, memes, and AI vocals, the ongoing beef with Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Future, and others is one of the more perplexing, and somewhat amusing, recent feuds we’ve seen between artists. It's a swarm of rap’s biggest stars joining forces against… Drake. This ever evolving conflict centers two […]
Weston-Roy's journey to establish Niche Book Bar has been marked by resilience and adaptability. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close their physical locations, she pivoted to a mobile "book bicycle" to keep her dream alive. In 2021, she secured a vacant city-owned property on Martin Luther King Drive through a competitive proposal process, giving Niche Book Bar a permanent home. However, the path to opening has been challenging. The bookstore faced significant contractor issues, including a contractor […]
Menthol cigarettes are popular among Black and Latino smokers, and a Biden administration official cited civil rights as a reason the ban is being dropped. Mario Tama/Getty Images The Biden administration indefinitely delayed implementing a long-awaited ban on menthol tobacco products, outraging anti-smoking advocates who say the White House is prioritizing politics over public health. Controversy, especially within the Black community, is one reason Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra alluded to as rationale for dropping the proposed ban. […]
Check out these six must-listen albums hand-picked by HYFIN for Friday, April 26, 2024. From the jazz stylings of Isaiah Collier to the future jazzy-soul grooves of Audrey Powne, the raw Americana storytelling of Charley Crockett, the boundary-pushing electronic beats of Brazil’s VHOOR, the charismatically toxic R&B of PartyNextDoor, and the unapologetic rap skill of Anycia, this week's lineup is a testament to the spectrum of Black music. Isaiah Collier - The Almighty Chicago-based saxophonist and composer Isaiah Collier deliver […]
PHOTOGRAPHER: BLAIR CALDWELL GLAM: HAIR: NAKIA RACHON MAKE-UP: ROKEAL LIZAMA COLOR: ERIC HAGEN STYLIST / COSTUME DESIGNER: SHIONA TURINI WARDROBE SUPERVISOR: RYAN DODSON ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNERS: MOLLY PETERS TARA GREVILLE FASHION ASSISTANT: JAIIN KANG TAILORING: TIM WHITE ASSISTED BY: KANNA TANIUCHI WARDROBE: HAT - STETSON TOP - HANES CNN announced a new documentary, "CALL ME COUNTRY: BEYONCÉ & NASHVILLE'S RENAISSANCE," delves into this cultural shift, exploring the impact of diverse artists like Beyoncé and Lil Nas X on the country […]
Milwaukee will get a chance to witness something special on April 26, the One World Music Festival at the Riverside Theater. As Piet Levy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported, this showcase features an unprecedented lineup of Milwaukee's most prominent rap artists, rising stars and established veterans. The One World Music Festival is a creation of Tierra McClain and Anthony Milons, who run the Our Money LLC. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the couple's goal is to bridge the […]
Photo by Patrick L. Pyszka, Samuel Sotelo-Avila, City of Chicago The City of Chicago, the birthplace of House Music, is set to honor the genre's 40th anniversary with a series of free events from May 30 to June 2, 2024. The celebration, organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), will culminate with the Chicago House Music Festival in Millennium Park on June 2. The festivities will commence on May 30 with an Open House at the […]
President Biden has signed a law that gives ByteDance up to a year to fully divest from TikTok, or face a nationwide ban. Kiichiro Sato/AP Updated April 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM ET President Biden on Wednesday signed a law that would ban Chinese-owned TikTok unless it is sold within a year. It is the most serious threat yet to the video-streaming app's future in the U.S., intensifying America's tech war with China. Still, the law is not expected to […]
HYFIN hosts E-commerce Summit for Black-Owned Businesses To support and empower local Black-owned small businesses, HYFIN is set to host its first-ever E-Commerce Summit on May 18 at Ward4 in the Pritzlaff Building in partnership with 37Oaks. The all-day event provides valuable insights and resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the increasingly competitive digital marketplace. The summit, organized in partnership with Chicago-based, Black woman-owned commerce development and learning lab 37 Oaks, founded by Terrand Smith, will feature a series of workshops, […]
In a recent Genius video, Milwaukee rapper J.P. explained the meaning and inspiration behind his breakout hit "Bad Bitty." The 20-year-old artist, born on April 4, has captured attention with his unique blend of harmonies and melodies over the city's signature lowend sound. J.P. began pursuing music seriously in 2022 after his brother and manager, Myles Coleman, recognized his potential when J.P.'s first song, "Juicy Ahh," went viral on TikTok. Produced by Milwaukee-based P the Producer, "Bad Bitty" features the […]
Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino Tequila has reached a significant milestone by disbursing over $1,000,000 to over 100 under-resourced small business owners through the Coramino Fund, in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The ultra-premium tequila brand, founded in 2022 by Hart and 11th-generation tequila maker Juan Domingo Beckmann, donates $1 from every bottle sold to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in the United States and Mexico. The Coramino Fund has provided $10,000 in grants to fuel the growth of small […]
According to a recent report by the Associated Press, a conservative movement aimed at limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is gaining traction in state legislatures and college governing boards across the United States. Approximately one-third of the states are now taking action to restrict DEI efforts, sparking a heated debate about the role of these programs in education and the workplace. Recent Developments in State Legislatures In recent weeks, several states have passed legislation targeting DEI initiatives: Tennessee: […]
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