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"The Lion King" Soundtrack Dropped Today, Along With 11 More Moments Of Black Excellence

Caaaaan you feeeeel the excellence this weeeek?

Ehis Osifo
by Ehis Osifo

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. The official The Lion King soundtrack dropped today.

2. Samuel L. Jackson announced he's joining the cast of the Saw reboot, which is being spearheaded by Chris Rock.

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Excited to see what SLJ adds to this project!

3. Family Reunion premiered on Netflix this week!

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I know what I'm binge-watching this weekend!

4. Ryan Destiny announced she's joining the cast of Grown-ish next season.

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No words on who she's going to play, but excited to see Ryan on my screen in another amazing show. Congrats, girl!

5. Janelle Monaé slayed on the cover of this month's InStyle.

InStyle

A vision in chartreuse.

6. Storm Reid announced she's joining the cast of Suicide Squad.

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YAAASSS! Can't wait to see Storm kick some ass.

7. Euphoria was renewed for a second season!

HBO

Well deserved! Congrats to the cast!

8. Rihanna killed it on the cover of Harper's Bazaar China this month.

Harper's Bazaar China

Icon living.

9. Jaden Smith started an all vegan food truck to feed the homeless and less fortunate.

10. Kerion Washington landed a modeling contract after being denied a job at Six Flags because of his hair.

11. Serena Williams is the embodiment of beauty on the cover of Harper's Bazaar this month.

Harper's Bazaar

I'm pretty sure Serena Williams invented gold.

12. Finally, Lil Nas X dropped another remix for his hit single, "Old Town Road," featuring Young Thug and Mason Ramsey.

Columbia

This song will never not be great!

That's all for this week, folks! Be sure to tune in next week for more excellence!

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