Mark Elibert
Mark Elibert is a journalist who hails from Harlem, New York. His areas of expertise include music (hip-hop, R&B), sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, WWE), pop culture (TV and Film), and anime. He got his start in journalism as a contributing writer for several blogs in the early 2010s before finding a home at reputable outlets such as Billboard and VIBE in 2018, where he served as a freelance features writer. He later branched out and contributed to other outlets, including XXL, GQ, HipHopDX, Bleu Magazine, and Edition by Modern Luxury.
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Beyoncé's New $1,000 Wooden Vinyl Box Comes With No Music — and Fans Are Losing Their Minds
The limited-edition merch piece was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bey's 'B'Day' album — but it doesn't actually include any vinyl.
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Judge Declares Mistrial After Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
Jurors remained deadlocked after more than 38 hours of deliberations in the closely watched case.
Chilli to Continue TLC Tour Solo While T-Boz Recovers From ‘Sickle Cell Crisis’
T-Boz is improving but will remain offstage until she's medically cleared to return.
Aubrey O'Day Alleges She Fled Diddy Event After Bodyguard Held Her During Disturbing Encounter
The former Danity Kane singer claims she was forcibly held in order to witness something she believes was intended to determine whether she would participate or not.
Meek Mill's Lil Durk 'Innocent Kid' Defense Gets Torn Apart Online: 'Worst Take of All Time'
Meek has received a wave of pushback for his defense of Durk as the Chicago rapper's federal murder-for-hire trial enters a critical stretch.
Man Found Dead Hanging From Bridge Near LA Dodgers Stadium During Game
Police responded after receiving calls about a man hanging from a bridge less than half a mile from the MLB champions' stadium.
Chingy Claims He and Ciara Used to Date: 'We Liked Each Other a Lot'
The St. Louis rapper has opened up about his close relationship with CiCi, claiming the two would nearly miss flights just to stay together.
Tyreek Hill Jokes Daejon Love Is His 'Bestie' After Fake NFL Player Claims They Trained Together
Hill played along after Love allegedly used his name to help sell his fake NFL persona.
NYC Bans Generative AI for Pre-K Through 8th Grade Students in Largest U.S. School Prohibition
The one-year moratorium will restrict AI use for roughly two-thirds of NYC public school students.
NBA Strips Clippers of 5 First-Round Picks, Fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard Probe
Kawhi avoids suspension but must pay $700,000 in restitution for alleged improper benefits.
JBL's Bull Horn Limo From His 2004 WWE Heel Run Is Selling on Facebook Marketplace for $5,500
Wrestling fans can't believe the piece of WWE history is being offered for just $5,500.
Young Thug Says He Sent Longtime Defense Attorney Brian Steel to Help Represent Lil Durk in Trial
Thug pushed back Wednesday against reports questioning his support for Durk, saying Steel would not have joined the defense without his personal endorsement.
Jalen Brunson Says He’ll ‘Never Call Myself’ the ‘King of New York'
The Finals MVP explained why he refuses to crown himself the "King of New York."
D4vd’s Dad Sold 3-Bedroom Home, Took Out $138,000 Loan as Son Gets Set to Stand Trial for Murder
The financial moves came before D4vd was assigned a public defender in his murder case.
Jay-Z Surprises Fans at London's Trafalgar Square During Immersive 'Blueprint' Pop-Up
The free London experience celebrates 25 years of The Blueprint with videos, merch, and more.
Jaylen Brown Says Agents Are Steering NBA Stars Away From Investing in Their Communities
Brown linked his criticism to his Black Wall Street vision in Boston, which aims to address the racial wealth gap through long-term local investment.
Notorious B.I.G.’s Son Scores Legal Victory as Judge Upholds Default in Defamation Case
A federal judge denied Hay's attempt to undo the default in his case against Wallace.
Jordyn Woods Defends Jaden Smith's Wedding Role: 'He's Never Missed an Important Moment'
Woods shut down questions about Smith's presence at her wedding by highlighting their lifelong friendship.