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Jay-Z closed out his three-night New York concert series with an unforgettable Yankee Stadium performance featuring surprise appearances from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Swizz Beatz, Jeezy, Fat Joe, and more. The show started around 12:16 a.m. after a security delay left thousands of fans waiting outside. Jay-Z apologized to the crowd, explaining that the delay was necessary […]
Ne-Yo may have spent the last 20 years topping R&B charts with hits like ‘So Sick,’ ‘One in a Million,’ ‘Closer,’ and smashes he penned for fellow hitmakers, but now the Southern superstar is saddling up to ride to the top of Country charts with his twangy new album ‘Highway 79.’ Released Friday (July 10), the 11-track effort’s arrival […]
Jermaine Dupri has filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, alleging that the company failed to properly pay royalties for releases from Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Kris Kross and more. The suit, filed on Monday and reviewed by Variety, accuses SME of having “not been lawful” in its dealings with Dupri dating back to May 1992, […]
India Arie response video is cutting through the noise after the Grammy winning singer pushed back on reports that she wanted people to boycott Yung Miami’s viral single “Spend Dat.” In a video posted to her Substack, India said, “I don’t think anybody needs to boycott. I think people just need to make choices for themselves.” The July 1 video was titled “CLARITY. […]
Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series “Jay-Z in 8,” debuting on HBO this fall. Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for “The Black Album” in 2003. […]
Rapper Sexyy Red was robbed of $500,000 worth of belongings after a birthday bash she was hosting for her mom last year went awry. The “Get It Sexyy” rapper’s burglary was revealed in court documents filed in April as part of an ongoing lawsuit against her former security guard. In the filing, the star (né […]
Legendary music industry executive Clive Davis, whose visionary leadership launched Arista Records and J Records, passed away Monday at his home in New York City at the age of 94. Throughout his remarkable career, Davis played a pivotal role in discovering, developing, and elevating some of music’s most iconic artists, including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, […]
Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday during a police welfare check. Authorities said no foul play is suspected, and the cause of death is pending autopsy results. The Tennessee-born producer was one of hip-hop’s most successful hitmakers, working with artists including Drake, Beyoncé, Travis Scott, and Sexyy […]
Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks was still celebrating the team’s historic run to an NBA title on Monday and gave fans an IG Live to remember. During one clip that was spliced out by Internet sleuths, Bridges got serious for a moment as he poured a shot of tequila when Kendrick Lamar‘s song “Count Me Out” popped […]
BET announced the first wave of performers — including Cardi B, Doechii and Queen Latifah — for the 2026 BET Awards later this month and revealed MC Lyte will return as announcer for culture’s biggest night. Additional performers will include Common, Don Toliver, French Montana and Max B, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Rick Ross, Tems, T.I., the War and Treaty and kwn, while stars appearing at the ceremony will be announced soon. Latifah’s performance at […]
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