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, The Atlanta Voice, HipHopDX,  Paste Magazine, XXL Magazine, The Asheville Citizen-Times, 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

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre appear backstage when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. news

Suge Knight Says Dr. Dre Didn't Produce 'Doggystyle'— Daz Dillinger Denies the Claim

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Jadakiss on Big L: 'They Should've Gave Him His Flowers When He Was Here'

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Timbaland Says Aaliyah's 'Are You That Somebody' Was Inspired by 'Willy Wonka'

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Heavy D Honored With Sculpture in Mount Vernon

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2Pac's 'Dear Mama' Docuseries Shatters FX's Unscripted Premiere Records

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Angie Martinez on the Importance of Radio: 'It's Free, It's Local, It's Comfortable'

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'Salute The Sample' Season 3, Episode 9: 'A Sample Train of Two Worlds'

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New Music Friday: Fresh Releases From Slum Village, Snoop Dogg, Suga Free, Masta Ace, and More