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Author: Aliya S. King

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Shares Disturbing New Details About His Reported Marriage To Aaliyah
Culture

I Muted R. Kelly

By Aliya S. King · Nov 14, 2018
Long Live The Queen: An Ode To The Supa Dupa Fly 20th Anniversary of Missy Elliott's Debut
Celebrity · ESSENCE Black Women in Music

Long Live The Queen: An Ode To The Supa Dupa Fly 20th Anniversary of Missy Elliott's Debut

By Aliya S. King · Jul 15, 2017
Mary, Faith and Kim: The History of The Superwomen of Bad Boy
Entertainment · ESSENCE Black Women in Music

Mary, Faith and Kim: The History of The Superwomen of Bad Boy

By Aliya S. King · Jul 10, 2017
The Connection Between ‘Lemonade’ and the Literary Narrative Around Black Women
News

The Connection Between ‘Lemonade’ and the Literary Narrative Around Black Women

By Aliya S. King · Apr 25, 2016
Kehlani, Suicide, and the Dark Side of Social Media
Celebrity

Kehlani, Suicide, and the Dark Side of Social Media

By Aliya S. King · Mar 30, 2016
'It's Not That White Women Can't Write About Beyonce and 'Formation,' But Maybe They Shouldn't'
Celebrity

'It's Not That White Women Can't Write About Beyonce and 'Formation,' But Maybe They Shouldn't'

By Aliya S. King · Feb 10, 2016
Beyonce and the 'Formation' of Black Girl Feminism (When the Hot Sauce Isn't Enough)
Celebrity

Beyonce and the 'Formation' of Black Girl Feminism (When the Hot Sauce Isn't Enough)

By Aliya S. King · Feb 7, 2016
Dear Kanye, It’s Time to Let Go of Amber Rose!
Celebrity

Dear Kanye, It’s Time to Let Go of Amber Rose!

By Aliya S. King · Jan 27, 2016
Modern Girl
Celebrity

Modern Girl

By Aliya S. King · Aug 4, 2014
The Thing About Blue Ivy, Me and My Mini-Me
News

The Thing About Blue Ivy, Me and My Mini-Me

By Aliya S. King · Jun 18, 2014