Stereo Williams

Writer, editor, photographer based in New York City, Stereo Williams is an outspoken veteran entertainment journalist who's been published in Upscale, Ebony, and Creative Loafing. He's also an accomplished screenwriter and documentarian who's co-produced films such as Exubia and Beautiful Skin. Send him tips: tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

Donna Massey mourns the loss of her daughter, Sonya, who was shot and killed by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies and Kamala Harris
FORWARD TOGETHER

Kamala Has a Fight to Win—and Black America Must Support Her

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Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
‘DISTURBING THE PEACE?!’

The ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Legacy Is Surprisingly Problematic

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The members of Run DMC pose for a photo
40 YEARS LATER

The Rebellious Rap Debut That Disrupted ‘Safe’ Black Culture

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Jam Master Jay (aka Jason Mizell) and Run-DMC perform on December 10, 1993 in New York City.
IT’S TRICKY

Jam Master Jay’s Murder Trial Deserves Way More Attention

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A photo illustration of Usher throughout his career
STILL BURNING

How Usher Emerged as the Last Great R&B Star

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