Beyoncé: “It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists, but also produced by the best African producers. Authenticity and heart were important to me.”

Kung Fu Kenny starred as Laces in the latest episode of the Starz crime drama. 

This year’s winners include artists and journalists who fearlessly explored contemporary racial identity and oppression.

The “Black Panther” director and Top Dawg Entertainment producer explore how the film’s hip hop-heavy soundtrack came to be.

The rapper brought his Top Dawg Entertainment compatriots SZA and Jay Rock onto the Marvel movie soundtrack. 

How artists of color dominated the Grammys in song and speech.

Lamar co-produced the entire project.

K-Dot’s “Humble” video earned him more awards than any other artist at MTV’s annual celebration of music video achievement.

Kendrick Lamar, Donald Glover and Chance the Rapper each discuss their work and influence in a trio of new interviews.

The comedian interviewed the “DAMN.” rapper for Interview’s August cover story. Here are a few portions of their wide-ranging conversation about fame, using their influence and more. 

Ali: “We move through the world playing defense, we don’t have the capacity to play offense.” 

“To see a contemporary artist like Kendrick see and understand the importance of that work spoke the most to me.”

The “Alright” MC just unleashed his latest album on the world. Here, five moments where K-Dot gave American racism and oppression the tounge-lashing it deserves.

“Show me somethin’ natural like a** with some stretchmarks.”

The Obamas’ departure from the White House and Donald Trump’s first day as president compelled many entertainers of color to speak their minds on social media. They didn’t hold back.

Bey is the first Black woman to headline the annual music festival.

From Run the Jewels to Solange, we offer our favorite artists’ work to help process the rage and hopelessness you might be feeling right now.

With a new electronic album dropping today and the upcoming debut of  ”Luke Cage,” Younge discusses both projects and the importance of this moment for Black composers.

Despite the anticipation and repeated delays for what became “blond” and “Endless,” does Frank Ocean owe any more than what he delivered?

Bey earned nominations for several videos from her groundbreaking visual album “Lemonade,” including “Freedom” and “Sorry.”