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Jidenna and Janelle Monae Lead Police Brutality March
Jidenna and Janelle Monae Lead Police Brutality March
Jidenna and Janelle Monae Lead Police Brutality March
Janelle Monáe and Jidenna—who's the leader of the #JidennaHive—led a march in Philadelphia protesting police brutality. Billboard reports that the artists and residents marched on Wednesday (Aug. 12) carrying signs that read: "Black Girl Magic," "Black Joy" and "Black Lives Matter." Jidenna tweeted ...
Photo Recap: Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour Lights Up NYC
Photo Recap: Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour Lights Up NYC
Photo Recap: Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour Lights Up NYC
Janelle Monae closed out the final leg of the NYC portion of HBO’s Bessie 81 Theatre Tour last night (April 30). The three day takeover consisted of an artist workshop with Bryan Michael Cox and Stacy Barthe, a showcase with local artists like Phony Ppl and a surprise performance by Monae, all to honor the legacy of Bessie Smith. M...
Stream The Roots Picnic 2014 Mixtape
Stream The Roots Picnic 2014 Mixtape
Stream The Roots Picnic 2014 Mixtape
For the seventh year, and just in time for Memorial Day festivities, The Roots Picnic Mixtape hits the 'Net presented by Okayplayer and Crooks & Castles. Mixed by Philly's Mathew Law, the tape contains recent hits from the likes of The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monáe, ASAP Ferg, Action Bronson, Jhene Aiko, AraabMuzik and many more. Cl...
Eminem Reportedly Asked For $2 Million To Perform During Super Bowl Week
Eminem Reportedly Asked For $2 Million To Perform During Super Bowl Week
Eminem Reportedly Asked For $2 Million To Perform During Super Bowl Week
TMZ is reporting that both Eminem and Kanye West passed on an opportunity to perform during Super Bowl week, with Em apparently asking for a $2 million payout for his services. The report claims that the NFL Owners approached the Detroit rapper's representatives about potentially headlining their party during the week leading up to the Super Bowl, but that his agents asked for $2 million... Read M
Big Boi Is Back In The Studio With Organized Noize
Big Boi Is Back In The Studio With Organized Noize
Big Boi Is Back In The Studio With Organized Noize
Big Boi was in Atlanta on the set of the video shoot for Run The Jewels' "Banana Clippers" with Killer Mike and El-P, having recovered from the knee injury that forced him to have surgery this past May, when he stopped to speak to XXL about some of the projects he's been working on lately. The...
Goodie Mob Calls On Janelle Monae For “Special Education” (Video)
Goodie Mob Calls On Janelle Monae For “Special Education” (Video)
Goodie Mob Calls On Janelle Monae For “Special Education” (Video)
Goodie Mob takes it back to the school days in "Special Education". Calling on a bunch of mini versions for the occasion, the group along with Janelle celebrates the acceptance of being different. The John Colombo directed clip takes place at a high school starring the group, Janelle, and an abundance of kids...

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