Old soul; truth be told I'm like '89. Stevie Wonder's youngest stan. I write too: AOL's TheBOOMBOX, Ebony, Vibe, Uptown and founder of @Hearts_Converse. Check more of my work at NatelegeWhaley.com.
Natelege Whaley

Investigators Found Painkillers at Prince’s Paisley Park Estate
Investigators say there were painkillers at Prince's Paisley Park estate where the music legend died.
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Afropunk Festival 2015 Day One: Lauryn Hill, Grace Jones, Kelis & More Deliver Good Vibes [EXCLUSIVE]
From Lauryn Hill's tardy performance to Kelis' big pregnancy news and more, check out what went down on day one at Afropunk festival in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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D’Angelo and the Vanguard, ‘Black Messiah’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
D'Angelo's third album, 'Black Messiah,' is here nearly 15 years after the release of 'Voodoo.' Find out if the singer's project is worthy of your time.
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Pleasure P Talks Love, Pretty Ricky, and ‘Break Up to Makeup’ [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Marcus Cooper aka Pleasure P wants to bring R&B back to its roots with his latest mixtape 'Break Up To Make Up'

Why Black Theaters Still Matter in 21st Century America
Do we still need historically black venues for hip-hop and R&B artists in a "post-racial" America?

Stevie Wonder Joins Pharrell, Daft Punk & Nile Rodgers for ‘Get Lucky’ at 2014 Grammy Awards
As if this collaboration really needed another big moment, the live Grammy version of ‘Get Lucky’ packed on more star power as musical legend Stevie Wonder joined Daft Punk, Pharrell and Nile Rodgers for an unforgettable performance.

‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 11 Recap: Tahiry Rejects Joe Budden’s Marriage Proposal
Last week, we were left with a cliffhanger as Joe Budden proposed to Tahiry in Times Square with their family and friends watching. Unfortunately, he doesn't get the answer he thinks he deserves. Tahiry tells him that love involves trust. “I don’t trust you,” she says. Joe claims he's different from the man who once hurt her, but she isn’t fooled by the ring and the velour suit he's wearing. So th

Bow Down: How ‘Beyonce’ Broke Music Industry Rules
Friday the 13th is an unlucky day, but not if your name is Beyonce. The global superstar earned a fortune since the surprise release of her eponymous fifth album exclusively on iTunes last week -- with a $15.99 price tag. She skipped the traditional marketing route altogether, which became a career-defining moment that has blown the minds of fans and industry insiders alike.

‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 2 Recap: Peter Gunz Has 99 Problems, Rich Dollaz Is a ‘Cornball’
Peter Gunz continues to hide his wife Amina from the world. But she isn't going to be kept a secret for long and tells Rich Dollaz about their nuptials. An outraged Peter finds out and her plan backfires. “Don’t tell nobody we’re married,” he demands. Aren't side chicks a secret, not wives? These seem to be new rules he's following.

25 Best Booty Songs
Hip-hop and R&B have always had an infatuation with round derrieres.