Podcast: "Young, Gifted, & Black" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, we tackle Lupe Fiasco’s letter on white supremacy, Taylor Swift’s fight for artist compensation from #Apple, #TheDream’s Billboard interview about race and music, Bobbi Kristina’s medical condition, Eminem’s new show Narc, D’Angelo’s follow up to Black Messiah, Beyoncé headlines the Made in America music festival, and Diddy’s kettlebell fight.

We also highlight new music from Janet Jackson, Fetty Wap, Jidenna, Tiffany Evans, Kendrick Lamar, Bilal, and #LeonBridges. In our Blast From the Past segment, we honor Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt and remember Michael Jackson on the anniversary of his passing. And make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our favorite songs of the moment.

Interview: Bobbi Kristina

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina opened up to Oprah Winfrey during Oprah’s ‘Next Chapter’ on OWN last night. During her first interview since the passing of her mother, Bobbi Kristina opens up about her coping the loss of her mother, shares several personal memories about Whitney, continuing the legacy of her mother, and much more. Watch the heartfelt interview below as we all continue to mourn the loss and honor the legacy of Whitney Houston.