For ELLE Magazine (US), I talked to Tinashe about #QuantumBaby and always trusting her instincts elle.com/culture/music/…

My monthly @rollingstone column & playlist, 'Made in Africa,' is out now! MIA is for celebrating & interrogating the lives, concerns & innovations of African artists from their vantage point. It's in print next month. I'm overwhelmed with pride & duty. rollingstone.com/music/music-fe…

Ta-Nehisi Coates on DNC: “Despite the appeals of Palestinian American delegates and activists, no Palestinian American is scheduled to address the convention from the main stage. I suspect this is because of what such a speaker might feel compelled to say” vanityfair.com/news/story/dnc…

The wait is over. Introducing our newest digital cover star, Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles quarterback @jalenhurts. Hurts reflects on his past season and shares his passions off the field exclusively with Andscape. Read more here: andscape.com/cover-story/ja… Photographer: Christian Cody

Foreign Exchange's landmark 'Connected,' which tread a path for future genre-benders, recently turned 20. Here's a Rolling Stone oral history w/ Phonte, Nicolay, Rapper Big Pooh, YahZarah.ETH SOLD OUT ON SOUND.XYZ, Darien Brockington, BigDho. Get familiar if you're not. rollingstone.com/music/music-fe…

Y'all watching the Andre 3000 movie later today? ajc.com/uatl/whos-read…

Ahead of his show in Atlanta Monday night, I talked to Donald Glover about taking Childish Gambino for one last spin, how the city shaped that era of his career, working with Amaarae and more ajc.com/things-to-do/d…

Behind the leaks, album delays and the general secrecy surrounding .'s existence is an undeniable talent — and one of the best performers in hip-hop today. Billboard got a rare glimpse into his world as he readies his upcoming album, 'I Am Music.' Read the

Reviewed Childish Gambino's concert in Atlanta last night ajc.com/things-to-do/c…

CONFIRMED: Four people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, the GBI said Wednesday afternoon. ajc.com/news/crime/geo…

talked to Usher Raymond IV about our shared favorite activity: making women feel good ;) for The Cut fall fashion issue! thecut.com/article/usher-…

For an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story, I'm looking to speak with Black women from Atlanta who grew up listening to Ciara. If you want to talk to me about what her debut album "Goodies" meant to you, email: [email protected]. I'm writing a story for the album's 20th anniversary. #journorequest

Rich Homie Quan, a staple in Atlanta rap’s scene, died at the age of 33 on Thursday, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner. A cause of death is unknown at this time. 🕊️ CORRECTION: This post has been updated to correct Rich Homie Quan’s age. ajc.com/news/obituarie…

Rich Homie Quan's funeral services will be held next Tuesday at World Changers Church International. ajc.com/news/atlanta-n…

“I would like for the world to know that in Quan’s passing, we are here to spread his message. We won’t ever get to see or talk to him again, but we’ll always be able to hear him.” ajc.com/news/atlanta-n…

Breaking: Ping pong balls have gone flying inside the Atlanta City Council chambers. Training center opponents are chanting “you have dropped the ball” and “the people will decide.” #atlpol

BREAKING: Sean Combs has been arrested in New York after being indicted by a grand jury. nytimes.com/2024/09/16/art…

Here for Rich Homie Quan's funeral at World Changers Church International in College Park as mourners enter for visitation. Services start at 11.

Covered the funeral for Rich Homie Quan —a father, brother, son, former baseball star + another ATL rap legend gone too soon. This is the 3rd funeral for a major figure in ATL hip-hop that I've covered since joining the AJC in 2022. w/Gavin Godfrey ajc.com/things-to-do/a…

OK- now US v. Sean Combs bail appeal. Yesterday Inner City Press asked US Attorney Damian Williams if seeks to detain; Yes. Coverage below, support: paypal.com/paypalme/matth… Venmo: [at] Matthew-Lee-675 matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/analysis-sea… patreon.com/posts/bail-off… Thread below