We’re in the midst of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ roll-out and the visuals are causing a stir—especially her use of the American flag. The discourse asks whether she’s engaging in reclamation, hinting at resistance or upholding imperialism. The answer? Yes.
Read MoreDon’t mind me, I’m just over here feeling kinda triggered by all the discourse over Victoria Monét’s ‘long overdue success’
Read MoreThis week, New York magazine critic Angelica Jade Bastién published a harsh (but, I think, fair) critique of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, prompting literal days of discourse about fandom and art criticism. Here’s what I haven’t seen anyone talk about.
Read MoreThe Toronto music industry insider on TikTok, award shows and whether you really need to leave Canada to find success
Read MoreA close reading of Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul.” Or, four loosely related thoughts on house music, race and capitalism. (Oh, and also Drake.)
Read MoreThe impulse to worry more about predatory men than the people they harm is deeply ingrained in our society, and it’s infuriating.
Read MoreThe post-Certified Lover Boy discourse is as much about misogyny, grooming and Drake’s alleged misdeeds as it is about the music.
Read MoreThe backlash to Lizzo’s “Rumors” video—including offensive tweets calling her mammy—only prove the point that representation is an important goal, but it’s only the first step toward an equitable society.
Read MoreFrom Rihanna to Drake to Kanye West, here’s the summer soundtrack we deserve. (Whether we will actually get it is another story.)
Read More“Holy,” “Anyone” and “Hold On” all contain weird narrative and aesthetic choices that glamorize poverty. Here’s why that’s a problem—and what it says about his overall dedication to social justice.
Read MoreDespite reports that charges against him had been dropped, rapper Tory Lanez still faces felony assault charges in connection with the July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s what you need to know about the case.
Read MoreThere is *not* a special place in hell for women who don’t support each other, because women are not a monolith and we don't all have to agree!
Read MoreBut it IS about her stans and what they’re saying about Black is King. Or rather, what they’re not saying.
Read MoreWe should definitely be talking about the ways society neglects Black women—but we need to talk transphobia, too.
Read MoreThe rapper released a new song delving into his anxiety about not having done more to fight anti-Blackness—but he spent half of it criticizing a Black woman.
Read MoreDrake’s PR strategy is normally pretty genius, but as it turns out, a global pandemic is a great reason to rethink your approach
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