Brooklyn

Derrick Harden Brings Creative Freestyle to Film and Music with 'The Black Sea'

Brooklyn-born rapper, art curator, and filmmaker Derrick Harden—aka Dear Derrick—shares his journey from fashion to hip-hop, culminating in his improvised romantic comedy 'The Black Sea' and its vibrant soundtrack.
11/22/2024

DJ Mister Cee's Cause of Death Revealed

The hip-hop pioneer passed away on April 10 at 57 years old.
04/17/2024

Report: Legendary New York DJ Mister Cee Dies at 57

A towering figure in hip-hop in New York City, the Brooklyn native is credited with discovering Big Daddy Kane and The Notorious B.I.G.
04/10/2024
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Icon in the Making - Dominique Fishback
55th NAACP Image Awards

After honing her acting skills in drama school and off-Broadway roles, Dominique Fishback's mesmerizing, authentic talent is on full display on "Swarm," "The Deuce" and more.
03/14/2024

'Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Convicted of Fraud, Attempted Extortion, and Lying To the FBI

The Brooklyn pastor was accused of swindling $90,000 from a church member’s retirement savings to fund his extravagant lifestyle.
03/12/2024

Black + Iconic: Jay-Z

Jackson State University senior D’Mia reflects on the hip-hop icon's journey from MC to music executive to rubbing shoulders with the politically powerful.
02/14/2024

Opening Statements Begin In Trial of Men Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay

The DJ of the legendary rap group RUN-DMC, Jason Mizell was killed in 2002 but the trial of his alleged assailants is starting two decades later.
01/29/2024

Slain Dancer O'Shae Sibley Called 'Beacon Of Light' At Funeral

Sibley was killed at a gas station in Brooklyn after attending a Beyonce concert in July.
08/09/2023
Brooklyn photographer Ser Baffo

Brooklyn Photographer Ser Baffo Elevates Life’s Stories From Behind The Camera

The lensman’s storytelling is his passport to luxury.
08/07/2023

Fatal Stabbing Of NYC Vogue Dancer Being Investigated As Hate Crime

O'Shae Sibley was killed at a gas station after attending a Beyoncé concert.
08/03/2023
Carnival season, travel

BET’s Blackity Black Guide To Caribbean Carnivals

From the island of St. Vincent to the sexy streets of Brooklyn, we’ve got the tea on the hottest carnivals this season.
07/04/2023