iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Getting back into the IG swing: @jaedawnchong.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Hoeing prolly (speaking for self)

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Baby’s first Grammy Awards. ✨ #musicsky

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The inconvenience is small but damn I’m gonna miss my Tazo teas from Target. Willing to expand my drink palette at other stores.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Wrote a Genius dedication to three-time #Grammy nominee Doechii and explored how being a nonconformist on ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ made her a star. #musicsky genius.com/a/how-doechi...

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How Doechii Attests To Being In Her Own Lane

The rising rapper trusted her singular vision would make her a star—now she has three Grammy nominations.

Steven Underwood @blaqueword.blacksky.app · 18/01/2025

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Okay, some expenses have actually hit me during my evacuations that are impacting my transition to stability. Give if you can. Share if you're willing. Worded VERY specifically for reasons. gofund.me/8b577d7c

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Donate to Aid Needed Due to Wildfire Evacuations, organized by Steven Underwood

I had a lot of expenses this month due to the Los Angeles Wildfires and reloca… Steven Underwood needs your support for Aid Needed Due to Wildfire Evacuations

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Y’all seeing ‘One of Them Days’ this weekend? Peep producer Issa Rae’s thoughts on SZA’s music during our chat for Complex. #filmsky #blacksky

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I already know that my things aren't really *mine,* but the threat of losing it all to this wildfire.. It tests impermanence on a spiritual level.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

LA wildfire still surging. This is about to be the longest day ever.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

The way she validated the thoughts of children on that album is everything.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Unexpectedly got teary eyed at this one.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I remember the ‘For Colored Girls’ author being pissed that he got his hands on that book. May she rest.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

#NickelBoys was the first film to make me sob in years, so after two screenings, I had to interview the director, RaMell Ross. For BET, we got down to the grit of ‘Nickel Boys’ and talked surrealism, trauma and finding survival through brotherhood. #filmsky #movies www.bet.com/article/pnsc...

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Director RaMell Ross Discusses the Surrealism and the Emotional Impact of “Nickel Boys”

The film director, photographer, and academic also shares how Black existentialism anchored the historical drama.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Hmmm.. first time I’m seeing my writing in a press email. Trying to get some words on billboards next.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Next publicist who calls me is taking me on a date because never have they gotten this comfortable on my phone

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ꨄ︎ Sevhn Falcone ꨄ︎ @officialsevhn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Being exposed to conspiracy theories all day has really fried a lot of peoples brains; caused paranoia and destroyed their abilities to discern truth from lies.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Someone told me my questions “are not normal” while interviewing them today. Where’s my Pulitzer

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I’ll always read Tiny Buddha stories to destress and decenter myself from whatever I’m feeling in the moment. It’s a gift to transmute pain into wisdom. #reading tinybuddha.com

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Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In

Simple wisdom for complex lives. Quotes, tips & stories to help us help ourselves and each other.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

This is interesting. I think people in positions of power are meant to keep subordinates on their toes to some degree. Or at least show them that they’re not to be fcked with. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Vogue boss Anna Wintour on her public persona and being told 'no'

The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I know it isn’t being debated that Kendrick Lamar can’t carry stadium shows. Not after that last tour.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

@heylaurenash.bsky.social Random, but are you still in social work? I was watching this new movie called ‘Nutcrackers’ and thought of you.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Eminem preparing for his first grandchild and losing his complicated mom has to be a mindfck.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Remote working is a privilege that I’ll never take for granted. Even when I feel tired or overwhelmed, at least I’m at home.

Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

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Just because a film is popular doesn't mean it's good

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Ridiculous that this is happening at all but no way that CHIPS are being locked up.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I’m tickled whenever I see my video of meeting Rihanna still make its rounds. That was already a surreal moment, but being able to relive it is sweet.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

OSU’s karma for publicly congratulating JD Vance.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

We all have the itis, yes.

Aliya S. King @aliyasking.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

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Artists tolerated criticism from white pubs/expected hagiography elsewhere.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

People who hate P4K reviews misunderstand how much timing has to do with those scores.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Any #blacksky #vegans here? I’m interested in what everyone’s cooking this week.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

For BET, I interviewed R&B singer-songwriter Raiche about her new EP ‘Making Room,’ healing from toxic relationships and how she’s started over with her partner Teddy Swims. www.bet.com/article/z1qb...

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Raiche Is ‘Making Room’ for Self-Love

The R&B singer discusses her new EP, finding emotional growth, and why she refuses to settle regarding romance.

Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Being in the gym and knowing exactly who’s been to prison just by their workout style is so funny.

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The Narrator @parkour-lewis.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Makeup is about to be my Black Friday downfall, I fear.

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That shit is wack

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The way De La Soul attacked Marcus about his biography on them disheartens me but also makes me relieved that I expanded my journalism into more than music.

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Period dramas have been reinvented with this one.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

That trend of posting movie scenes before letting people have a chance to watch it is aggressive. How did we get here?

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No other new album is letting me off of ‘Saaheem’ for the time being. Facts.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

He’s been so relentless about making bail that it might actually happen smh.

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Jaelani @jaelani.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My brain is still adjusting to having two weekly writing gigs but when the deposit hits it’s ✨magic✨

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Rachel Brodsky @rachelbrods.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I feel this way..... most of the time ngl

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Doing my second-ever moderation tonight if anyone in Los Angeles wants to hear some new Annahstasia tunes. #music

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I sometimes wonder how many people dislike me because “I” don’t respond to or follow them on IG. Meanwhile I haven’t had an acct in four years.

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See this is why Beyoncé didn’t play their game.

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