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Try Not to Cry at Frank Ocean's Heartbreaking Aaliyah Tribute, "At Your Best (You Are Love)"
His cover of the Isley Brothers classic is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful legend.
The Noisey Guide to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
Darkchild is one of the key sonic architects of the last two decades, producing hits like "Say My Name," but he hasn't gotten the visibility of some of his contemporaries.
Wendy Williams Is Reminding Everyone R. Kelly Married a Teenage Aaliyah
When hip-hop radio host Wendy Williams started her talk show, nobody expected her to inherit Oprah's throne, but today she's set to become a media empress.
The State of Black Subcultures in 21st Century America
Can black subcultures continue to thrive and develop even though celebrities, like Rihanna and Nicki Minaj, are appropriating them?
Tink: No Longer Sugarcoated
We talked to the Chicago artist about becoming Timbaland's new protegé and providing a rebuttal to Chris Brown.
Why Are YOU Mad About the Aaliyah Movie?
If you are a living human, you are upset about the fact that there is an Aaliyah biopic happening. This is an objective fact.
What I Learned About Style From Aaliyah’s “We Need A Resolution”
Today would've been Aaliyah's 35th birthday. Let's celebrate her. What a goddess.
Behind the Lens: Jonathan Mannion's Captured Some of Hip-Hop's Most Iconic Images
Mannion is responsible for eight Jay-Z album covers, DMX in a blood bath, ODB dressed as Rick James, and Aaliyah's last ever shoot. And that's just the tip of it.
We Hung Out with Director X in Toronto
If you've ever seen a rap video, you have undoubtedly seen this man's work.
The Noisey Guide to Aaliyah
She wore pants to her prom, she survived R. Kelly, and she even made Damon Dash a nice human being.