Laila! Is Here To Give the Girls What They Need
If you've spent any time on TikTok recently, odds are, you're tuned into Laila!'s world already.In 2023 the Brooklyn-based artist dropped "Like That," which quickly gained millions of views and took her straight into the Billboard's TikTok charts. "Not My Problem" followed suit, and soared in popularity twice over when Cash Cobain sampled the track in "Problem!". In it, 14 musicians – including the likes of Fabolous, Flo Milli, Anycia and more – each take turns riffing on Laila!'s catchy ref...
Ask a (S)expert: "Best Suction Vibrators for Beginners?"
Welcome to your new safe space and Hypebae's first-ever sex and dating column, Ask a (S)expert. This new weekly series is led by Haitian-Chinese and LA-based sexpert Gigi Fong, our in-house sex and dating editor.Gigi is a former sex worker, boudoir artist and podcaster now hosting safe spaces for the Hypebae community. She specializes in all things sex-positive from unconventional dating to pleasure for lovers of all identities. To have your questions answered, visit our dropbox below and an...
NLE Choppa Accused of Queer Baiting
Rapper NLE Choppa seemingly comes out as queer on Twitter and immediately battles queer-baiting accusations.Before dropping the new fit pic, the Memphis rapper announced his upcoming performance at an Atlanta Black Gay Pride event. He defended his decision on stage, stating: "I just wanna let you know I'm not here for no gimmick," he added. "I'm not here for no extra numbers. I'm not here for no extra views 'cause I already got it if we're keeping it 100. I'm really here to make a difference a...
Tinder x AREA x Planned Parenthood Drop Reproductive Rights Collection
Tinder, AREA and Planned Parenthood bring in New York Fashion Week SS25 with a limited-edition reproductive rights collection.Launching September 6, "Bans Off Our Bodies" will debut at AREA's 10-year anniversary runway show. The special edition T-shirt aims to draw "attention to the tens of millions of people of reproductive age, living in states that ban some or all abortions who face barriers to the care they need," Tinder shared.The overturning of Roe v. Wade has impacted the sex and dating l...