ugh...

Not getting roasted by the boss and the cameraperson 😂

In the past month we've heard about several Black women who were killed by their partners, culminating in the murder of Dr. Cerina Fairfax by her husband former Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax. David Dennis writes enough is enough. Black men need to step up. andscape.com/features/bla...

"To Tiger, golf’s calculus was basic arithmetic. Over time, though, that same control he exerted withered away in public and in his own life. Tiger Woods’ story isn’t about decline. It’s about an emotional conflict — tragic and human." andscape.com/features/the...

Madonna, Jane Fonda, Pedro Pascal, America Ferrera, Elliot Page among dozens of Hollywood names calling for the closing of the migrant family jail in Dilley, Texas. “Children belong in schools. Not detention centers”: variety.com/2026/film/ne...

"The polarizing reaction to Druski’s skit also revealed something bigger. Not just the power of social media virality — but ultimately the power of Black comedy to shape the conversation, however risky the joke may be." andscape.com/features/dru...

Constructing this (excellent) essay around the lyrics of Jay's now legendary 2006 freestyle is such a masterful literary choice that I'm mildly jealous 🤣

. @justintinsley.bsky.social is taking a look at the #NFL Super Bowl halftime show through the ongoing series The American Carnival First up, a look at JAY-Z & what happens when hip-hop’s ultimate success story becomes an institution & the subject of constant scrutiny. andscape.com/features/jay...

SUPER proud to have worked on this feature about the Memphis Grizzlies their connection to the city's music scene, featuring Big Sue, Boo Mitchel, Project Pat, Tony Allen, Chris Vernon, and of course, Mr. "Whoop That Trick" himself, Al Kapone. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIQR...

Growing up, magazines like The Source & Vibe made me want to be a writer. They felt upscale yet familiar & they documented the culture better than anyone else. James Benard, who passed away in Jan., was a big part of shaping that in the '90s. Here is the story: andscape.com/features/jam...

And the gun shots and fireworks have begun in LA, even in the rain 😂 Happy New Year!

And if you're that person, I might be able to commission this article. Say hello

At some point, someone needs to do an investigation into Black-focused & rap pods & how they laid the groundwork for Trump's 2nd term. All the jokes. All the casual sexism. All the anti-migrant talk. A lot of them not only fell for it, but spread it. There needs to be a record.

Question: What's on everybody's Christmas menu? I'm hosting as usual, and not sure what I'm serving yet (minus some sides and dessert). What y'all cooking?? I need ideas!

"I think plenty of people write about the men that surround football b/c that's the expectation. Mothers not only give bodies to the sport, they’re giving birth to these players. They're also caring for them in a way that's different from the other people around them" - @traciecanada.bsky.social

The NCAA's early signing period ended today. So it's fitting part 3 of Andscape's #RecrutingWhileBlack series is about the impact of Black mothers on college football recruiting.

Not me finally getting the tea on my parents' engagement. My mom said she broke up with my dad & went on...and ended up engaged to someone else before they finally got it right*. (they are now divorced, but are cool as hell friends)

I don't listen to NBA Youngboy's music, but I recognize he's one of the biggest artists in the world. Here @daviddennisjr.bsky.social writes about attending Youngboy's Houston show and realizing why he's so popular. Spoiler alert: Young Black joy andscape.com/features/nba...

Umm...how are they ranked anywhere near USC??? CFB rankings have been trash this year.

Umm. Where's my Elsbeth hive?????? STAND UP

I'm in the phase of life where I am (or want to be) the editor for all my family's obits. It pains me when I go to a funeral and the program has typos or the obit is written poorly. One of my dad's brother's, my uncle Craig, just passed on Sat, so I'll be getting to work again. It's my service.

He was....convicted?

So...they can't even tell the truth 🫠

GOOD. But let's see what the sentence is. (also...I'm glad this is in state court, given how this admin has been moving)

Let's Go Dodgers!

So I wasn't able to watch yesterday. Who won the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz???

Go Dodgers

DJ cue up: NOT LIKE US GO DODGERS!

Listening to AFRICA by D'Angelo. Seems fitting right now. I pray D is resting with the ancestors 🙏🏾 youtu.be/P6qz5iiM68c?...

Not D'Angelo....

USC! #FightOn

DODGERS!

The funny part, folks were SO mad at him earlier in the game, but Teoscar's game is as fine as he looks 😍

Not my dad sending a "Dads matter" IG meme to the family group chat. Just say you want us to call you, man 😂

Nah....Cardi got something with this album.

My bro said he's trying to figure out how we can all immigrate to Spain and I'm close to joining him in his research. This country is.....in a precarious place.

Given the current climate, this was kinda clever, though many folks are still upset with Fallon. But since free speech ppl are now anti-free speech, folks are adjusting while still trying to figure out how to say SOMEthing in this time.

John Stewart on Jimmy Kimmel and the attack on the 1st Amendment youtu.be/_GXNJ3V9lzg?...

Like....

Super DUPER random. But I want a whole Nas album over RZA beats. The world has gone to shit, so let's get super weird!!!!

This. This highest of complements, esp when you think you're that PERSON

Spoiler alert: he did

Okay, sooo...how many undercards are there?????

Okay. WHAT?!

Sigh....

BREAKING: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says.

BREAKING: Authorities do not have a suspect in custody, according to a Utah Valley University spokesperson. The school previously said in an alert that police had a suspect detained.

Looks like those chickens came home to roost.

Now we're talking about suicide....and it's not going well.

Lawdamery. Not sure how I got into this convo w/ my mom tonight about how we navigate our lives now that I'm GROWN GROWN and she's in her 70s (it somehow started w/ a cancer convo where we disagreed) yet she still makes me feel like I need to defer to her like I'm still 16. But we're having it