For the first edition of OK1st, Okayplayer caught up with multiple artists about the first dates they ever went on.

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On his fourth album, the iconic rapper embraced the villain role and his status as Death Row’s newest superstar, but beneath all of the rage, there is a sense of pain, as well as purpose.

A century of songs that didn’t just reflect the moment — they shaped eras, sparked movements, and carried the joy and ...

The rapper/dancer/comedian is opening about his heart transplant, and why it’s people of color need to understand heart ...

“I sometimes wake up and can’t believe he’s gone,” D’Angelo’s daughter, Imani Archer, tells Okayplayer on the neo-soul legend ...

Sherri Shepherd is finally addressing the cancellation of her talk show, Sherri. She returned to the show on Monday, Feb. 9, ...

J. Cole turned 41 last month, but he’s been publicly wrestling with this complicated transitional phase for several years now ...

At a moment when expectations of protest were high, Bad Bunny delivered a halftime show centered on culture and belonging ...

NBA All-Star Weekend has become one of the most anticipated weekends in basketball. And these days, it’s about more than the sport. It’s about proximity — who’s in town, who’s pulling up to which ...

So, one of rap’s great blog era-to now — the rarely explicitly explained, but understood as member of rap’s unofficial, but ...