Kristin Corry
Senior Staff Writer, VICE US
The New Era of Black Reality TV Feels More Like Real Life
‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles’ and ‘We Got Love’ emphasize Black entrepreneurship and friendship instead of full-blown drama.
Cardi B Is the Queen of Features That Break The Internet
For a woman whose reality TV slogan was “If a girl beef with me, she gon’ have beef forever,” the Bronx rapper plays exceptionally well with others.
Does Canceling DaBaby's Shows Actually Help Hip-Hop's Homophobia Issue?
We’re going to have to ask more of musicians, and the businesses that hire them, if things are going to get better.
rum.gold Made a Perfect Hurt-So-Good R&B Album
On 'Thicker Than Water,' the Washington, D.C. artist reveals the true meaning of the ancient proverb: Family is who you chose.
R&B Has Never Seen a Femme Fatale Quite Like Mariah the Scientist
The Atlanta singer chatted with VICE about her latest project ‘Ry Ry World’ and how heartbreak often feels like death.
In Lil Nas X's World, There's No Such Thing As Bad Publicity
By turning a dismissed Nike lawsuit into a press run for his latest single “Industry Baby,” the mega pop star has once again reclaimed his own narrative.
16 Essential Albums You May Have Missed in 2021
From McKinley Dixon to Mia Joy and Udababy to Underscores, these LPs are excellent and deserve all the praise.
With 'Soulquarius,' Phabo Is R&B's New North Star
After penning records for major labels, Soulection Records’ latest indie luminary is now charting his own path as an artist.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Declining UNC’s Tenure Offer Is a Win for HBCUs
The ‘1619 Project’ journalist accepted a position at Howard University after a long-standing battle to be approved for tenure at UNC Chapel Hill.
Capella Grey's Music Sounds Like a New York Summer
With his sizzling music video “Gyalis,” the newly-signed Bronx artist is trying to bring party culture back.
Netflix Isn't Actually Ready for a Strong Black Lead
The lack of support for ‘Grand Army,’ ‘On My Block,’ and ‘One Day at a Time’ suggests a theme: Is Netflix deprioritizing its POC-driven programming?
Polo G's Arrest Shows That the Miami Police Department Hasn't Changed Much
In 2004, 'The Miami Herald' accused the city of targeting rappers. Nearly 20 years later, the arrests are still raising questions.