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
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitNew Book Claims Aaliyah Was Given Sleeping Pills and Carried Onto Plane Unconscious Prior to Fatal CrashBaby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah author Kathy Iandoli told the Daily Beast she believes the late songstress did…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedAugust 3, 2021
The Glow UpFashionThe Glow UpFashionWe Want That Old Thing Back: Cross Colours Takes Center Stage at NordstromThe revival of the '90s Black-owned cult-favorite label continues with a two-week pop-up at the NYC flagship.ByMaiysha KaiPublishedJuly 28, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalR. Kelly's Attorney Claims Additional Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving Male Minor Are a 'Pile On' EffortKelly's defense team noted that they will 'vigorously oppose' the prosecution's request to present this new evidence…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedJuly 26, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalNew Allegations of Bribery and Sexual Abuse of a Minor Filed Against R. Kelly Ahead of His Trial in New YorkThe singer is set to face a federal judge in Brooklyn on racketeering charges next month.ByJ.L. CookPublishedJuly 24, 2021