Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson (middle) joined (entrance left to proper) Derik Murray, Tara Duncan, Joseph Patel, Jihan Robinson and Samantha Mathis for the premiere of Sly Lives at Sundance 2025 in Park Metropolis, Utah. The multi-hyphenate and Oscar-winning director was alongside Sly’s household, together with Novena Carmel, Phunne and Sylvester Stewart Jr, for the standing ovation screening. He and producer Joseph Patel then participated in a Q&A concerning the movie, which examines the lifetime of musical artist Sly and the Household Sloane.

The eleventh Annual Allstate Social gathering on the Playoff lit up Atlanta’s Pullman Yards with an unforgettable celebration of the Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship, hosted by ESPN & Faculty Soccer Playoff. A spotlight of the night was an exciting efficiency by Atlanta’s personal hip-hop pioneer, T.I., who paid tribute to Atlanta’s iconic music scene.

It was an all-out celebration for Bronx-raised rapper and producer Slick Rick, who lately celebrated his sixtieth birthday at Brooklyn Bowl, marking the 14th annual Birthday Bash he’s held on the iconic Williamsburg venue. Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier, Erick Sermon, Ralph McDaniels, Dana Dane, DJ Kaos and extra joined him for the momentous event.