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Sly Stone: Funk Innovator Dead at 82

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Sly Stone: Funk Innovator Dead at 82

Sly Stone has died. The music legend born Sylvester Stewart passed away Monday, June 9, at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family. As frontman of the iconic Sly & The Family Stone, Sly stands as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century; a titan of rock, soul, funk and pop that reshaped the sound of American music, all while redirecting the style and spirit of Black artistry.Raised in the Bay Area city […]

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Lil Durk Denied Bond Again, Judge Says Amount Not Enough

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Lil Durk Denied Bond Again, Judge Says Amount Not Enough

Lil Durk's third attempt at getting bond in his murder-for-hire case has been denied.Lil Durk Denied Bond AgainOn Monday (June 9), United States District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald responded to the Chicago rapper's latest motion for bail by concluding that Durk, born Durk Banks, should stay in jail ahead of his murder-for-hire trial.What Was Lil Durk's Bond Package?Durk and his legal team were offering a bond package that included $4.5 million and 24-hour electronic monitoring. This was up from the […]

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The Top 10 Moments From the 2025 BET Awards

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The Top 10 Moments From the 2025 BET Awards

The 2025 BET Awards featured heartfelt speeches, high-wattage performances and a wave of 2000s era nostalgia. With the pre-show and red carpet kicking off at 6pm EST, the awards ceremony began live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8pm; host Kevin Hart opened things with some digs at the Diddy trial, Jamie Foxx’s health and Kanye West–all while working in a Sinners reference. Co-hosts throughout the night included DC Youngfly and MC Lyte, with Cam Newton and Ashley […]

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Lil Wayne Doesn’t Miss a Beat With 2025 BET Awards Performance

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Lil Wayne Doesn’t Miss a Beat With 2025 BET Awards Performance

Lil Wayne has been facing some heavy criticism for his latest album, Tha Carter VI, but his 2025 BET Awards performance proves that Weezy hasn't missed a beat.Lil Wayne Gives Crowd-Pleasing Performance of "A Milli" and New Song "Welcome to Tha Carter" at 2025 BET AwardsJust days after dropping an album that has all but divided hip-hop fans and critics alike, Lil Wayne hit the stage in Los Angeles on Monday (June 9) with a BET Awards performance that reminded the entire culture […]

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Bayab Gin Takes Over Midtown Manhattan for Afrobeats-Themed Summer Nights

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Bayab Gin Takes Over Midtown Manhattan for Afrobeats-Themed Summer Nights

Editor's Note: The content on this page is sponsored by Spearhead Spirits.From Africa to the world.At Okayplayer, we’re always excited whenever we get the opportunity to highlight the fearless minds and innovative individuals pushing the culture forward. That’s exactly what Damola Timeyin and Chris Frederick have done with their premium liquor brand, Spearhead Spirits. They source premium ingredients from all over Africa, and one of their founding missions is to have Africa represented authentically on every drink menu.This summer, Spearhead […]

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Kendrick Lamar Almost Walks Away With a Sweep at 2025 BET Awards

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Kendrick Lamar Almost Walks Away With a Sweep at 2025 BET Awards

Kendrick Lamar's unrivaled reign at the top of the rap game continues, as the Compton, Calif. rapper walked away with five wins at the 2025 BET Awards.Kendrick Lamar Almost Sweeps at the 2025 BET AwardsAs the BET Awards were broadcast live from Peacock Theater in his home city of Los Angeles on Monday (June 9), Kendrick Lamar dominated the competition in very much the same way he has over the past year and some change. K-Dot led all artists with 10 […]

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