Opinion

Love him or hate him, Macklemore occupies a unique space that few rappers venture into. Hip-Hop has already built its name on talking back to power. So where is everybody? Look around. Plenty of artists made their reputations being outspoken, political and critical of institutions, and they’ve gone suspiciously quiet. Some of them are past […]

The world can be harsh, but this feels like a breaking point. Death threats? Last night, Deon Cole took the stage as host of the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, an annual celebration of Black excellence that has long balanced culture, entertainment and sometimes social commentary. The ceremony has historically blended inspiration with sharp humor. Think of past […]