Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalThe Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present WitnessesThe prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalA Look at the Legal Machine That Worked to Keep R. Kelly's Accusers SilentIn addition to fear, shame and guilt, other factors such as nondisclosure agreements and settlements often play a…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalWitness Testifies She Saw R. Kelly Perform a ‘Sexual Act’ on Aaliyah When the Singer Was Just a Teen; Second Male Accuser Takes the StandThis testimony comes during week four of Kelly’s federal sex trafficking trial.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 14, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicCan I Talk to You (About Aaliyah’s Album on Spotify?)Aaliyah’s self-titled third album is now available on all streaming services and for download.ByBella MoraisPublishedSeptember 10, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalAs the 4th Week of R. Kelly's Trial Opens, a Witness Testifies to Being Raped, Imprisoned and Starved for Several DaysThe woman testified that she was assaulted while unconscious; another witness detailed her time as one of Kelly's…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 10, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicMic Drop: If at First You Don't Succeed, Dust Yourself Off and Play These Fire TracksAnderson .Paak is featured on a newly released Marvel soundtrack; Duckwrth puts out an EP; Victoria Monét finally…ByBella MoraisPublishedSeptember 6, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalMinister Who Married R. Kelly and Aaliyah Testifies for the First Time During Day 10 of the Singer’s TrialThis testimony comes 27 years and one day after the wedding originally took place on August 31, 1994.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedSeptember 2, 2021
Beauty + StyleFashionBeauty + StyleFashionLindsay Peoples Wagner Is (Re)Making The Cut by Recognizing Fashion's Racism'Fast Fashion' has new meaning with Heron Preston’s latest; TGU co-founder Veronica Webb rightfully gets her…ByBella MoraisPublishedSeptember 1, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic25 Years After Its Release, Aaliyah's One In A Million Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard ChartsThe landmark album and exclusive merchandise were re-released on its 25th anniversary by Blackground Entertainment.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalR. Kelly's First Male Accuser Takes the Stand as Another Witness Testifies Kelly Raped Her Days After Marrying AaliyahBoth accusers state they were 17 when sexually abused by Kelly. As more witnesses testify, the complicity of the…ByShanelle Genai and Maiysha KaiPublishedAugust 31, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'This Person Interrupted All My Thoughts': Aaliyah's Mother Accuses Book Promoter of Desecrating Singer's Gravesite'Aaliyah's life will still shine no matter what,' Diane Haughton wrote in a post on social media on Wednesday.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 26, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'She Is the Blueprint': Normani Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Aaliyah on the 20th Anniversary of Her Death'Aaliyah paved the way for women, Black women in particular,' says the 'Wild Side' singer of the late entertainer.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalAs R. Kelly's Criminal Trial Continues in Brooklyn, Disturbing Revelations MountSince the trial began last Thursday, witnesses have collectively testified to grooming, forced sex and physical…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 25, 2021
Very Smart BrothasVery Smart BrothasAaliyah, Missy Elliott and Timbaland Changed the Game With 1996's One in a Million. Thankfully, I Now Get to Relive That MomentAaliyah's sophomore album and especially its title track are the kind of songs you never forget.ByPanama JacksonPublishedAugust 20, 2021
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'Beats 4 da Streets'...Aaliyah’s One in a Million Is Now Streaming EverywhereJust ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death, the R&B icon’s critically acclaimed second studio album is finally…ByBella MoraisPublishedAugust 20, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalDay One of R. Kelly’s New York Trial Is in the Books; Here’s What We Know So FarThe disgraced R&B star reportedly sat with a stoic face as opening statements and witness testimony unfolded in a…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 19, 2021
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionDon Cheadle Is Every Gen XerA now-viral exchange between Cheadle and Kevin Hart epitomizes the generational divide—and Gen Xers are not with the…ByMaiysha KaiPublishedAugust 13, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalJury Selection for R. Kelly's Sex Trafficking Trial Begins—and They're the Only Public Members Allowed in CourtroomTwelve jurors and six alternates will be selected for Kelly's federal trial in New York, which is set to officially…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedAugust 9, 2021
8/5/21Aaliyah Is Coming...With Some Controversy—Manager and Estate Battle Goes Public Following Catalogue Release Tease [Updated]Website aaliyahiscoming.com is buzzing, but now there's contention between the late songstress' estate and her…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedAugust 5, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly Appears in a New York Courtroom Just Ahead of Sexual Abuse TrialThe long-awaited trial for the 12 Play singer is set to begin on Monday, August 9 in Brooklyn.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedAugust 4, 2021