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My last kid has put up more of a fight than any of my others when it comes to potty…
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There was a time when I’d buy multiple pairs of sneakers a month but my spending has come to a…
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Some words should always conjure up memories of summertime joy. My kids have robbed me of one of my favorites:…
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The two legends in the hip-hop game released an album that checks off all the boxes for a great hip-hop…
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Tyler Perry’s movies are getting less ridiculous and thus better, and that’s saying something. "Divorce in the Black" is alright!
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Seriously, how in this world is this series supposed to wrap up in five more episodes? Tariq JUST figured out…
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Kendrick Lamar dropped a video for his absolute summer smash, the Drake diss record “Not Like Us,” and it's full…
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Of all the insane things I’ve alleged, suggested or claimed, kids not being expensive is the worst take I’ve ever…
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So far, the best episode of the season finds all of the principal characters caught up in a game of…
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The fact that I’m still finding out that white groups made songs from my youth that are Black community classics…
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As far as I’m concerned everybody — family included — in the documentary plays a part in this sad, sad…
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Monet’s worst fears are coming true: When you raise liars and killers, they might lie about trying to kill you.
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15-year-old me missed all of the pretense, self-righteousness, moral-messaging and preachiness of one of the Blackest albums ever created.
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Andrew McCarthy’s film about Hollywood's "Brat Pack" shows how people on the other side of profiles can be negatively impacted…
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Monet is having some post-gunshot introspective moments while getting back in the way. If only she knew that her kids…
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I must confess that despite thinking that Mary J. Blige is one of our GOAT-level artists, there are entire albums…
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The cultural phenomenon and club bangin’ derriere jam is now 25 years old. It’s time we consider its place among…
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The final season of “Power Book II: Ghost” arrived, and the brokest, flyest criminals are back on their nonsense. I…
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Ray J was on “Club Shay Shay,” and where Ray goes, shenanigans follow. He did not disappoint despite his best…
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I can’t say I’ve been a fan of Sexyy Red’s music, but experiencing her live show gave me some new…