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Jay-Z says ‘no one can stand on that stage with me’ in Verzuz battle

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Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing reveals burn scars one year after fireplace malfunction

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DMX’s ex-wife shares his final words before death

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These Black creatives dominated digital spaces in quarantine 2020

From Chloe x Halle to Hanifa Virtual Fashion Show, these Black creatives kept us entertained even on the darkest days.
/ December 31, 2020
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Alicia Keys opens up about absent father in new book: ‘It left a hole in me’

Alicia Keys is baring all in her new book ‘More Myself’ an autobiographical account of the road to self-acceptance from the 15-time Grammy winner.
/ March 25, 2020
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NYC Socialite allegedly can say the ‘n-word’ since she’s Alicia Keys’ friend

Lisa Falcone reportedly told her former chef that she could use the n-word because her “Black friend” Alicia Keys would be okay with it.
/ November 8, 2019
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WATCH: Common releasing new album ‘Let Love’ and drops single “Hercules”

Common has announced plan to drop a new album, ‘Let Love’ on August 30 featuring Jill Scott, Swizz Beatz, BJ The Chicago Kid and more.
/ July 12, 2019
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Swizz Beatz slams Trump’s July 4th military parade as ‘childish’, compares him to Kim Jong-Un

The rapper/DJ/producer scoffed at the president’s show of military might for the Independence Day holiday, saying it was not unlike the North Korean dictator’s behavior
/ July 4, 2019
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Swizz Beatz defends wife Alicia Keys against haters who dislike her ‘make-up free’ face

When everyone else’s face is “done-up,” choosing to be natural is bound to make you stand out. But when Alicia […]
/ August 31, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio's 100: Swizz Beatz, making beautiful music for education

theGRIO’s 100 – Swizz Beatz is making beautiful music for education, for some lucky kids in the Bronx…
/ February 7, 2013