On The Record Presents Dear Sisters: Examining Allyship and Masculinity in the Black Community

HBO Max On The Record Presents Dear Sisters: Examining Allyship and Masculinity in the Black Community.

Moderated By: Jay Connor
Panelists: Ebro Darden, Jidenna & Tiq Milan

'We're Celebrating Your Legacy': N.O.R.E., DJ EFN Toast to 10 Years of Drink Champs

In what’s become routine, the Knicks just embarrassed the Spurs—again. Yet somehow, LeFrak City, Queens native N.O.R.E. is still unhappy. After a lifelong allegiance to all things Madison Square Garden, most of us would be delirious with glee after our team just pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history. But the man who gave us “Super Thug”—fashionably late and proudly buried beneath a Knicks snapback, matching jersey, and an infectious grin—is perturbed.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Helped Me Mourn the Man I Used to Be

When last we left our friendly neighborhood Peter Parker, he was grieving the loss of Aunt May, ditching Tony Stark’s hi-techery for an OMNY card, and sacrificing his unbreakable bonds with his best friend and the love of his life to restore the multiverse. That means the world still loves them some Spider-Man, but nobody has any godly idea who that Peter person is now.

Who Ever Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far?

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary.

Meet Juliano Valdi, the Young 'Michael' Star Bringing Michael Jackson Back to Life

Since the release of the blockbuster biopic Michael, Juliano’s life has been turned completely upside down. Gone are the days of his undeniable star power being confined to small roles, as his full repertoire as a singer, actor, and performer has finally been unleashed on the big screen.

With ‘Gentlewoman,’ Cleo Sol Turns Her Gospel of Self-Love Inward

Gentlewoman is Cleo at the peak of her superpowers: candid yet comforting, fragile yet formidable, vulnerable yet victorious. It’s the latest chapter in a winding road of healing and wisdom.

Just Dandy

Historically, it’s served dual roles as both a conduit for Black liberation and a mechanism for survival, spearheaded by the Raúl Grigeras and 18th-century Julius Soubises of yesteryear to brands like Black Menswear and the Dapper Dans of today.

Once Upon a Ben & Jerry’s

But for a business that prides itself on dismantling white supremacy, how can it properly advocate for—and make informed decisions about—the same communities it has very limited interaction with?

Steve Lacy’s ‘Oh Yeah?’ Draws Beauty From Uncertainty

Lacy has never shied away from using humor to anesthetize his pain, and the self-sabotage he mistakes for intimacy is intrinsic to the album’s songwriting.

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud | Can 50 Cent be trusted with Netflix's upcoming Diddy documentary?

Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud is joined by culture critics Jay Connor and Tayo Bero to talk about how following a bidding war, rapper 50 Cent clinches a deal with Netflix to distribute his upcoming documentary chronicling the career of beleaguered rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Plus, Regina Kim talks about how Netflix and other streaming services disrupted the Korean television industry.

'A Different World’ Carries the Weight of Its Legacy Without Drowning in It—and Yes, It's Good

This iteration of A Different World delivers a compelling balance between fan service—one of the new characters is a clever nod to a very particular episode you might recall—and having the fortitude to forge its own path.

A Walkman Full of Guardian Angels

As a teenager, there’s nothing more sacred than your bedroom.

Mr. West Goes to Washington

But by aligning himself with the policies and practices of an aspiring despot, he’s nothing more than a Trojan Horse—a cancerous scourge masquerading as our infallible savior.

After 40 Years of Friendship, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell Give Us ‘A Different World View’

While Dwayne Wayne and Ron Johnson gave us the blueprint for Black brotherhood during their six-season stint on A Different World, it’s their real-life counterparts, Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell, who’ve built their own brotherhood worth revisiting too.

Ever 'The Romantic,' Bruno Mars Keeps Rewriting History. It’s Time He Wrote Himself

While 2021’s An Evening with Silk Sonic served as the perfect precursor for the boleros to come—since it familiarized his audience with a time-traveling tour of the ‘70s—instead of staying rooted in the Chi-Lites and Con Funk Shuns of yesteryear, The Romantic draws inspiration from trailblazers like Tito Puente. And while the end result is undoubtedly stellar, it also poses far more questions than it answers.

The Apology Wasn't for Me

What happened to Alex Pretti and Renee Good is appalling, but they aren’t isolated incidents.

Kevin Hart, Katt Williams, and the Father I Left Behind

What two comedians taught me about forgiveness—and why not everyone deserves a second chance.

Dataland Isn’t the AI Apocalypse I Feared It Would Be

This is all by design, of course, but I suppose that’s also the point: Humanity is often imitated, but it can never be replicated.

Enough Is Enough. I’m Officially Good on Jay Electronica

Jay’s mutant power is mystique; it’s a ploy he wields with unparalleled mastery. But with his discography falling into question as his facade continues to erode, all that’s left is a gifted rapper who's proven himself incapable of delivering a quality, full-length project.

Is 50 Cent the right person to produce a Diddy documentary?

After a grueling bidding war between streaming networks, rapper 50 Cent has sold the rights to Netflix to produce and house his forthcoming documentary detailing rap mogul Diddy's tumultuous career.

Clipse Restore That Feeling and Rick James' Nostrils Couldn't Be Happier

Marked safe from federal drug trafficking and conspiracy charges after bumping “Let God Sort Em Out” all weekend.

For Black male voters, apologies are in order, and some respect would be nice too

Each of these aspersions is used to justify the infantilization of Black men. While Black boys are perceived as menacing adults, their adult counterparts are treated the opposite by politicians and society at large. The very concept of White fragility requires a certain level of paternalism, leaving Black men to endure a reality in which we’re treated like pets instead of peers. As long as our views align with their goals, we get scratched behind our ears. But should we dare deviate from the script and imperil their delicate savior complex, suddenly we’re “pussy,” “ain’t Black” — as Biden once famously declared — or worse.

Bryan-Michael Cox Hopes To Illustrate New Ideas With Latest Venture

If there’s a man who needs no introduction, it’s Bryan-Michael Cox.

From his humble beginnings as a Noontime Records intern, to recently becoming the Senior Vice President of A&R at Love Renaissance, the Houston transplant has always been about the music. More specifically, the R&B music.

On 'Resurrection,' Chlöe and Timbaland Trade Spectacle for Reinvention

After her critically acclaimed stint as one half of Chlöe x Halle, her hyper-sexualized solo endeavors have confounded fans and raised far more questions than they’ve answered.