Kristin Corry
Senior Staff Writer, VICE US
'High on the Hog' Proves Why Food Travel Shows Need New Gatekeepers
“The reason why [the show] is so resonant for Black people is because that’s really who it’s for. It’s for us.”
Alycia Bella's Exes Have Spent Years Writing Songs About Her. Now, It's Her Turn
The Bay Area native silenced her heartbreak for a long time. On 'Muses,' she's letting it go.
Naomi Osaka Doesn’t Owe Anyone Anything
Between Naomi Osaka’s exit from the French Open and the NFL’s pause on “race norming,” the sports industry has always treated its athletes like property.
The Music Industry Is Where No Artist Stops Working—Even When They Die
How else do you explain Nipsey Hussle and Juice WRLD ending up on a... Maroon 5 album?
The Parallels Between the Joe Budden Drama and a Broken Music Industry
According to Mal and Rory, former co-hosts of 'The Joe Budden Podcast,' the lack of transparency around their contracts led to their departure from the show.
‘Twerkulator’ Went Viral, So Why Was The Song So Difficult to Release?
The City Girls highly-anticipated single has finally hit streaming services after awaiting clearance of Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock.”
This Pop Rap Trend Is A Lot Messier Than You Think
Florida rappers Yungeen Ace and Foolio have given vintage classics like Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” and Fantasia’s “When I See You” a more sinister meaning.
Travis Scott Is Sick of Brands and So Are We
Scott told Adweek he doesn't like marketing. His comments make you wonder who benefits the most from branding.
Netflix's ‘Monster’ Is More Than a Thrilling Crime Drama
The film adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ “Monster” starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and A$AP Rocky explores how rare it is for Black boys to be afforded second chances.
How a Viral Rap Song Extended the Legacy of Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’
“I was just so excited to see this new response to my song and also a reinterpretation of it—and something that made it feel extra alive," Natasha Bedingfield told VICE.
Taleban Dooda Is About to Put East Tampa Rap on the Map
Tampa is traditionally known for its party music, but the city’s new scene focuses on something else it knows well: pain.
Watching Black People Die Every Day Is Not Normal
As art continues to imitate life, Richard Wright's recently unearthed masterpiece, 'The Man Who Lived Underground,' is a reminder that there is no counterprogramming for Black people.