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Kevin Benoit

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Kevin Benoit is the editor of Parlé Magazine. He founded the magazine while in college and continues to run it today. Follow him on IG: @parlewithme Read more articles by Kevin.

Jagged Edge Explain Why Verzuz With 112 Was “Horrible Matchup,” Share Who Would Make Better Competition

The Jagged Edge Verzuz with 112 was one of the first battles that fans seemingly asked for. It was also one of the last battles that took place in a…

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Carl Payne Directs & Stars In New Je’Caryous Johnson Stage Play, ‘Games Women Play’

Award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is already hard at work on his next project, even though his current project, Jason’s Lyric is still currently on tour. His next project…

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Boyz II Men, Davido, Maxwell & Master P Headline Essence Festival 2025

The 2025 Essence Festival Lineup is one of the most star studded events in recent years. The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® is back for another year…

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[INTERVIEW] Almost 30 Years In The Game, It’s Still The Jagged Edge Era of Greatness

On February 14, 2025, Jagged Edge officially released their 11th studio album on all streaming platforms. Eleven albums is a feat few R&B artists get to achieve, much less groups…

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Angie Stone Was A Neo-Soul Powerhouse, 11 Songs To Remember Her By

Veteran, Grammy nominated songstress Angie Stone, delivered her signature buttery smooth, honey-toned vocal stylings, bathed in that undeniable gritty soulfulness, for well over four and a half decades. Throughout her…

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[INTERVIEW] Artrece Johnson of Peacock’s ‘Fight Night’ Opens Up About Passion For Acting

Born in Baton Rouge, raised in Atlanta, this Southern Belle has been acting ever since could conceptualize what the artform was. And now, Artrece Johnson has found her biggest break…

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[INTERVIEW] Media Veteran, Angelo Ellerbee Shares Gems From Latest Motivational Book, ‘Before I Let Go’

I’ve been in the entertainment business for 20 years, from the media side, seeing it all and being part of it all. Twenty years is less than half the amount…

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Lil’ Wayne Breaks Silence About Being Passed Up For Super Bowl Halftime Show, Thanks Fans

It’s been 5 days since it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in New Orleans in February 2025. Since then, the internet…

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Hot Boys Reunion Announced For Lil’ WeezyAna Fest 2024 In New Orleans

It’s going to be a Hot Boys reunion… again, well, maybe. Just a couple months after the very disappointing Hot Boys reunion that was supposed to take place at Essence…

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Pras Blames Lauryn Hill For Cancelled Fugee Tour in the U.S., Releases Diss Record

Pras Blames Lauryn Hill For Canceled Fugee Tour

Rapper and 1/3 of the legendary Hip-Hop ground Pras Michel, 51 is fighting for his life in the courtroom, but between the battle, he was able to enjoy what might…

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