Jacinta Howard


Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based culture and music writer. Previously, she was the entertainment editor at Upscale Magazine, the music editor at rolling out, and a contributing arts and music writer at Creative Loafing. She's currently the news editor at Rock The Bells. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Atlanta magazine, BET,  Shondaland, The Source, Denver Westword, HipHopDX, Paste Magazine, XXL Magazine, Eater, and Thrillist among many others. Jacinta is also a USA Today "Must Read" author of more than 10 contemporary romance novels. Her books have been noted in OkayAfrica, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Access Atlanta, USA Today, and Book Riot.

Jacinta'S ARTICLES

new music

Saigon x Fredro Drop 'Lyrical Genius' Featuring Grandmaster Caz

new music

New Music Friday: Nicki Minaj, Benny The Butcher, Pharrell, Conway The Machine, Dave East + Jadakiss, Markee Steele

Dave Chappelle attends the Opening Night Party presented by NETFLIX IS A JOKE at W Hollywood on April 28, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Netflix) news

Dave Chappelle's New Netflix Special Arrives On New Year's Eve

Rapper Andre 3000 performs on stage during the 2016 ONE Musicfest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. news

Andre 3000 On 'New Blue Sun': 'I Hope People Will Think, 'Oh, I Can Just Try Things'

Kid Cudi at Westworld Premiere   news

Kid Cudi Set To Star In And Produce New Animated Feature 'Slime'

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Dave East and Jadakiss Dodge 'Weirdos' In New Video

Jay-Z performs onstage at SOMETHING IN THE WATER - Day 2 on April 27, 2019 in Virginia Beach City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Something in the Water) news

Jay-Z Receives 19 Gold and Platinum RIAA Certifications

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The Lox Announce 25th Anniversary Concert for 'Money, Power & Respect' Featuring Mary J. Blige