Movies
Craig Jones has just gotten fired for stealing cardboard boxes. To make matters worse, rent is due, he hates his overbearing girlfriend, Joi, and his best friend, Smokey, owes the local drug dealer money -- and that's all before lunch.
What is Friday?
Known for his soulful melodies and emotional lyrics, this Florida-born rapper and singer broke into the mainstream with his 2019 hit single, which shares its name with a common phrase about overcoming struggles.
What is Heart on Ice?
This show, known for its dramatic moments and larger-than-life personalities, is a spin-off of Bad Girls Club and follows a group of women as they travel to different cities to compete in various challenges, often leading to intense confrontations.
What is Baddies?
In 2023, tensions between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion escalated when fans speculated that Megan’s song Cobra contained subliminal shots at Nicki. Nicki later responded with this diss track, which directly referenced Megan’s past controversies.
What is Big Foot?
This pioneering African American woman became the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States, building her fortune through a line of beauty and hair care products in the early 1900s.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
A cheer movie that stars Solange and Rihanna
What is Bring it on: All or Nothing?
Before rising to fame as a solo artist, Frank Ocean was a member of this influential Los Angeles-based hip-hop collective, which also featured artists like Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt.
What is Odd Future?
In Stranger Things, the eerie Upside Down is ruled by terrifying creatures, but this was the original name the Duffer Brothers used for the alternate dimension before settling on its now-iconic title.
What is the Nether?
In 2024, tensions flared between JT of City Girls and GloRilla, sparked by a specific line in GloRilla's song “Ehhthang Ehhthang.” The line was seen as a dig at JT, which led to a back-and-forth on social media. This phrase, which referred to an infamous viral moment from JT’s past, was the cause of the conflict.
What is "You out here looking like a clown?"
This African American scholar, writer, and activist co-founded the Niagara Movement in 1905, which later played a key role in the formation of the NAACP. He was also the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This 2004 comedy follows two FBI agents who go undercover as wealthy socialites, but the film almost had a completely different lead duo—this actor, known for his roles in "Rush Hour" and "Friday," was originally considered for one of the main roles before the Wayans brothers took over.
Who is Chris Tucker?
Before settling on the name Destiny’s Child, the group went through several name changes, including this earlier name that reflected their Texas roots.
What is Girl’s Tyme?
In Pretty Little Liars, the anagram "Miss Aria, You’re A Killer, Not Ezra’s Wife" was used as a clue to reveal this major plot twist about one of the show's central mysteries.
What is "Maya Knew"?
In 2023, Chrisean Rock released a diss track titled "Mr. Take Ya B*tch," featuring Lil Mabu, targeting her former partner, Blueface. The song's title and lyrics suggest that Lil Mabu had taken Chrisean Rock from Blueface, intensifying the public feud between the two artists.
What is "Mr. Take Ya B*tch"?
This African American inventor and engineer is credited with developing an early version of the modern traffic signal and also founded a company that helped revolutionize the manufacturing of automatic lubricators for engines.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
In Baby Boy (2001), Jody explains his belief that Black men in America often live like boys instead of men, referencing this well-known children's character who refuses to grow up.
What is Peter Pan?
Before becoming the "Queen of Rap," Nicki Minaj studied acting at this prestigious New York City high school, which has also produced stars like Jennifer Aniston and Al Pacino.
What is LaGuardia High School?
In The Originals, this New Orleans-based faction is responsible for keeping the supernatural balance in check, often clashing with vampires and werewolves over control of the city.
What is the French Quarter Coven?
On Baddies South, a heated confrontation erupted between two cast members, resulting in this viral moment that fans still talk about. The argument was sparked by an altercation involving this nickname that one of the women found disrespectful.
What is "Biggie" vs. "Rolly"?
This African American mathematician and physicist, often referred to as the "father of black history," made significant contributions to the development of the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project, despite being largely unrecognized during his lifetime.
Who is Dr. St. Elmo Brady?
In Drumline (2002), Devon Miles, played by Nick Cannon, joins the marching band at this historically Black university, whose fictional name was inspired by a real-life institution known for its rich musical traditions.
What is Atlanta A&T?
In his 2018 song “Stay Solid,” 03 Greedo spits the line, “I’ll be back, I’m just doing a bid,” a reference to the time he was sentenced to a lengthy prison term. This line is a nod to his infamous legal troubles, which began after he was convicted for possession with intent to distribute.
What is "Stay Solid"?
In Euphoria, the poem Lexi reads during her play, Our Life, is a reference to a real-life poem by this 20th-century writer, known for exploring themes of identity, love, and loss.
Who is Martha Gellhorn?
In Baddies West, this cast member's feud with another star escalated after a physical altercation, causing major tension throughout the season. Their conflict became infamous after this specific incident involving a drink being thrown.
Who is Sky and who is Natalie Nunn?
This African American physician and surgeon was the first woman to graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1872 and later became a prominent advocate for women's health and racial equality, despite facing numerous barriers in her career.
Who is Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler?