The Lox Drops New Album “Living Off Xperience” (@thelox)

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The global hip-hop community is in a frenzy today – August 28th – as The Lox‘s new album, “Living Off Xperience,” was officially released a few hours ago. The entire record is a testament to the fact that authentic hip-hop (hard hitting beats, lyrical prowess and style) is still alive and well.

In addition to publishing the album today, The Lox also shared their new video, which features one of hip-hop’s most beloved MC, DMX. Click here to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Black Beauty Is On Full Display In Nas’ “Ultra Black” Video (@Nas)

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Ultra Black” is the leading single on Nas‘ just released album, “King’s Disease.” On the powerful track the Queensbridge MC brags about black beauty, black power, black class and black excellence.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Yasiin Bey, Rapsody & Others Confirmed For The Black August Virtual Benefit Concert This Sunday

This Sunday, August 30th, several hip-hop MCs, poets and activists will partake in the Black August Virtual Benefit Concert. The objective of the organizers is to raise funds for American political prisoners and their freedom campaigns.

Among the confirmed acts are: Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, M1 of Dead Prez, Big K.R.I.T, Audio Push, Jessica Care More, Locksmith, Sa-Roc, Ife Jie and many more. For additional information visit blackaugusthiphop dot com.

Pharrell & Jay Z Highlight Black Entrepreneurs In New Video (@Pharrell)

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Regardless if you like the song or not, every black person should appreciate the powerful message on full display in the video for “Entrepreneur.” The record is from the musical minds of recording artist / producer Pharrell Williams and hip-hop mogul Jay Z.

Released on August 21st, the song serves as a source of motivation for black entrepreneurs, while the visuals are all about celebrating them. Click here to watch.

Beyoncé Celebrates Black & Brown Skin In Stunning New Video (@Beyonce)

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A few hours ago pop icon Beyoncé uploaded the latest video from her recently released album, “The Lion King: The Gift.” The visuals are for track #8, which is titled “Brown Skin Girl.”

The absolutely stunning video features African artist Wizkid, Beyoncé‘s daughter Blu Ivy, R&B star Kelly Rowland and several other celebrities. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Brandy & Monica Are Next On The Verzuz Music Battle (@verzuzonline @4everBrandy)

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On the weekend Swizz Beatz and Timbaland announced that R&B stars Brandy and Monica will be featured on the popular Verzuz challenge on Monday, August 31st, starting at 8:00 PM EST.

The show will broadcast live from Tyler Perry Studio, and it will stream on the Verzuz Instagram account, as well as on Apple Music.

Mary J. Blige Pushes Back The Re-release Of Her Sophomore Album “My Life” (@maryjblige)

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At the beginning of August Mary J. Blige and her team announced that she would be re-releasing her 1994 sophomore album, My Life, on September 28th. Now we are being told that it will be shared on November 20th via Geffen/UMe.

The album will be released in two physical forms: a standard weight black double vinyl and a triple vinyl edition in translucent blue that will include bonus tracks featuring LL Cool J and Smif ‘N Wessun.