Record TV host calls black funk singer Ludmilla a monkey on live TV
Note from BW of Brazil: Nothing really surprising here. Just more from the land of “we are all equal”. This incident is only noteworthy because […]
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The black celebrity and plastic surgery: Is it necessary to achieve mega success? Singer Ludmilla, the latest to apparently agree, provokes controversy with new nose
Note from BW of Brazil: By now, we’re all pretty much accustomed to the routine. A black man or black woman enters the entertainment business. […]
Police identity man who made racist comment about singer Ludmilla; called her a ‘disgusting nigger’, says he’s not racist because he has a black grandfather
Note from BW of Brazil: Ahh, yes….’Coisas do Brasil’ (things of Brazil). I must say, if one were to read and analyze this one story, […]
Black women and platinum hair: Singer Ludmilla’s new look earns compliments, criticism and comparison to Halle Berry ‘X-Men’ character
Note from BW of Brazil: OK, OK, black women and platinum hair. It’s not exactly a topic that’s gonna change or shut down the world, […]
Originally known as MC Beyoncé and blowing up on You Tube, pop-funk singer Ludmilla now earns R$1 million per month and has an endorsement deal
Note from BW of Brazil: My, my, how people come up in the world! I still remember a few years ago when it seemed that […]
Whiteness, the perfect (white) man and the promotion of eugenics in funk singer Ludmilla’s ‘Hoje’ video
Note from BW of Brazil: Throughout several articles here on the blog, we’ve discussed the Brazilian obsession with whiteness and 19th century elites promotion of […]
Social networks: A comfortable place for racists to share their views – Child actor Kaik Pereira and funk singer MC Ludmilla the latest victims
Note from BW of Brazil: It is a well-known fact how much the internet has changed our lives. Because of the World Wide Web, billions […]
Anitta wins a VMA becoming the first Brazilian to win the award
Note from BBT: I can’t pretend to be a fan of her music, but I can admit that I admire and am impressed by her […]
Meet WD, the singer with the soaring voice who became a favorite after singing ‘Eu Sou’, his song about resistance, race and prejudice on ‘The Voice Brasil’
Note from BBT: When I became aware of the subject of today’s post, I thought that it was very fitting that he would be featured […]
Spotify launches campaign to encourage appreciation of black culture in Brazil
Note from BBT: Have you ever wondered what’s going on when certain good things begin to happen on a regular basis? Like, ‘was’sup wit’ dat?’. […]
Singer Iza reaches the 100 million streams mark on Spotify, named GQ’s Woman of The Year and receives visit from Beyoncé’s NGO
Note from BBT: Like the old saying goes, you’ve come a long way baby. This certainly applies to the singer Iza. She is one of […]
According to Forbes magazine, singer-entrepreneur Thiaguinho earns BRL 2 billion in revenue annually
Note from BBT: Well, this is some very intriguing news. Throughout all of my reports that have to do with Brazilian music, I have always […]
Brazilian funk going global: Singer MC Rebecca featured in Times Square ad and Rolling Stone magazine article on international hitmakers
Funk singer MC Rebecca featured in times square ad and feature in rolling stone magazine article on International Hitmakers By Marques Travae MC Rebecca is […]
Black Brazilian star power at 2021 BET Awards: Rapper Emicida, funkster MC Dricka nominated, philosopher Djamila Ribeiro to receive Social Impact Award
Note from BBT: Black Brazilians going global. That’s what comes to my mind with all of the international recognition that the community has garnered over the […]
