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India Arie Continues To Defend Herself After Criticizing Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Song: ‘Social Media Is Absurd, Apparently There Was A Nerve To Be Hit’

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India Arie Continues To Defend Herself After Criticizing Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Song: ‘Social Media Is Absurd, Apparently There Was A Nerve To Be Hit’

Amid the never-ending backlash, India Arie continues to defend herself after condemning Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” over its lyrical content. RELATED: India Arie Condemns Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Clarifies She’s Not Calling For Boycott: ‘Not Everybody Wants To Get Free; Music Is Pure Frequency And Can Get Inside Of People’s Conscious Minds’ As we previously … Read more

Uncle Luke Calls India Arie’s Criticism Of Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” ‘Black On Black Crime,’ Adds: ‘Afrocentric People Are Always Jumping Into The Convo, If All Music Was Like Theirs We’d Be Bored As F**k’

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Uncle Luke Calls India Arie’s Criticism Of Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” ‘Black On Black Crime,’ Adds: ‘Afrocentric People Are Always Jumping Into The Convo, If All Music Was Like Theirs We’d Be Bored As F**k’

Miami rap legend Uncle Luke has chimed in on the backlash Yung Miami has been receiving over her viral hit “Spend Dat.” All the controversy began as R&B and Neo-Soul India Arie and R&B singer Nicci Gilbert spoke out on social media to condemn Miami’s lyrical content on her apparent song of the Summer. RELATED: … Read more

Nicci Gilbert Defends Herself And India Arie After Condemning Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Song: ‘Black Women Are Being Demonized For Trying To Uplift, Inspire, And Protect Our Community’

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Nicci Gilbert Defends Herself And India Arie After Condemning Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” Song: ‘Black Women Are Being Demonized For Trying To Uplift, Inspire, And Protect Our Community’

R&B singer Nicci Gilbert continues to defend herself, and now R&B and Neo-Soul singer India Arie, after each of them condemned rapper Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” song. RELATED: Nicci Gilbert Slams Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Hopes She Can Stop It From Winning A Grammy: ‘Ratchet A**, Ghetto A**, Low Vibrational A** Music Is Plaguing Our … Read more

India Arie Condemns Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Clarifies She’s Not Calling For Boycott: ‘Not Everybody Wants To Get Free; Music Is Pure Frequency And Can Get Inside Of People’s Conscious Minds’

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India Arie Condemns Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Clarifies She’s Not Calling For Boycott: ‘Not Everybody Wants To Get Free; Music Is Pure Frequency And Can Get Inside Of People’s Conscious Minds’

R&B and Neo-Soul singer India Arie is addressing backlash and clarifying her comments after condemning Yung Miami’s potential song of the Summer, “Spend Dat.” RELATED: Nicci Gilbert Slams Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Hopes She Can Stop It From Winning A Grammy: ‘Ratchet A, Ghetto A, Low Vibrational A** Music Is Plaguing Our Communities‘ On Tuesday … Read more

Nicci Gilbert Slams Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Hopes She Can Stop It From Winning A Grammy: ‘Ratchet A**, Ghetto A**, Low Vibrational A** Music Is Plaguing Our Communities‘

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Nicci Gilbert Slams Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” Hopes She Can Stop It From Winning A Grammy: ‘Ratchet A**, Ghetto A**, Low Vibrational A** Music Is Plaguing Our Communities‘

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Nicci Gilbert has condemned rapper Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” song, threatening to stop the viral hit from earning a Grammy, and insisting that all “ratchet-a**, ghetto-a**, low vibrational-a** music” is plaguing our communities. RELATED: Feud Over! Tyla Vibes To Yung Miami’s New Song ‘Tea Time’ After Rapper Accused Her Of Stealing ‘Chanel’ … Read more

YG Releases New Song “Tiffany” And Raps About A Transgender Woman Revealing Her Identity Right Before Sex

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YG Releases New Song “Tiffany” And Raps About A Transgender Woman Revealing Her Identity Right Before Sex

While releasing a new album titled, ‘The Gentleman’s Club,’ YG shares a new song called “Tiffany,” on which he raps about the cautionary tale of a transgender woman revealing her identity right before having sex with a straight man. On the track, YG tells a story about a woman named “Tiffany” and a man named … Read more

JAY-Z Partners With Target, Amid Active Black Consumer Boycott, To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Reasonable Doubt’

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JAY-Z Partners With Target, Amid Active Black Consumer Boycott, To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Despite an active Black consumer boycott against Target, JAY-Z has opted to partnership with the megastore to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his hit album ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ RELATED: Pastor Jamal Bryant Apologizes After Ending ‘Target Fast,’ Applauds ‘Target Boycott’ Leaders, And Confirms He Has ‘Not Recieved Compensation From The Company That Dropped DEI  As part … Read more

JAY-Z Debuts Afro And New Freestyle At 2026 Roots Picnic; Fans React To Him Seemingly Addressing Kanye West, Drake, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Jaguar Wright, Tony Buzbee, And More

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JAY-Z Pulls Up To 2026 Roots Picnic With Afro And New Freestyle; Social Media Reacts To Him Seemingly Addressing Kanye West, Drake, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Jaguar Wright, Tony Buzbee, And More

Yikes! JAY-Z pulled up to the 2026 Roots Picnic with a whole new look and brand new freestyle — on which social media believes he seemingly came for Kanye West, Drake, Dame Dash, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Jaguar Wright, Tony Buzbee, and more! RELATED: Dame Dash Addresses JAY-Z Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Urges Him To Reach … Read more

Drake’s “Janice STFU” Debuts at #1 on Billboard Hot 100, Breaking Michael Jackson’s Record

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Drake just reminded the music industry why his name stays in every conversation. The Toronto superstar officially landed another major win after his latest track, “Janice STFU,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. And this wasn’t just another chart moment. This one pushed him past the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, … Read more

Baby Blue Whoaaaa Talks ‘Scary Movie 6,’ Slams Cancel Culture, And Responds To Lil Fizz’s ‘B2K Is Bigger Than Pretty Ricky Comment: ‘He Put His Foot In His Mouth’

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Baby Blue Whoaaaa Talks ‘Scary Movie 6,’ Slams Cancel Culture, And Responds To Lil Fizz’s ‘B2K Is Bigger Than Pretty Ricky Comment: ‘He Put His Foot In His Mouth’

During a special screening experience for ‘Scary Movie 6,’ Pretty Ricky‘s Baby Blue Whoaaaa spoke with Hollywood Unlocked about the franchise coming back 26 years later to cancel “cancel culture,” and his also responded to B2K‘s Lil Fizz claiming his group is bigger than Blue’s. RELATED: The Wayans Brothers Announce ‘Scary Movie 6’ Is Coming … Read more

Chris Brown Speaks After Pitchfork Calls ‘Brown’ Album A ‘Piece Of Sh*t’ And Rates It 1.3: ‘IDGAF What These N***as Is Talking About’

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Chris Brown Speaks After Pitchfork Calls ‘Brown’ Album A 'Piece Of Sh*t' And Rates It 1.3: ‘IDGAF What These N***as Is Talking About’

Chris Brown has seemingly responded to music critics at Pitchfork who scored his new ‘Brown’ album a 1.3 and called it a “piece of sh*t.” On Friday (May 8), Breezy dropped his 12th studio album. The project boasts 27 songs and features Bryson Tiller, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Vybz Kartel, NBA YoungBoy, Lucky Daye, Tank, Leon … Read more

The New York Times Explains Why Beyoncé Didn’t Make Its ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List: ‘She’s A Curator, Executive Producer, Performer’

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The New York Times Explains Why Beyoncé Didn’t Make Its ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List: ‘She’s A Curator, Executive Producer, Performer’

Critics at The New York Times are explaining exactly why Beyoncé did not make the publication’s list of “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.” The viral list first hit the net on April 27.  RELATED: Tearful Keri Hilson Recalls Regrettable Beyoncé Diss Track, Alleges Male Execs Forced Her And Threatened Career, Wishes She Lost Label … Read more

Battle Of The Boy Bands: B2K’s Lil Fizz Says Pretty Ricky Is Not On Their Level; Pleasure P, Spectacular, Baby Blue Whoaaaa, Raz B, Bow Wow, And Lil Scrappy React

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Battle Of The Boy Bands: B2K’s Lil Fizz Says Pretty Ricky Is Not On Their Level; Pleasure P, Spectacular, Baby Blue Whoaaaa, Raz B, Bow Wow, And Lil Scrappy React

 B2K and Pretty Ricky are fresh off of ‘The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour,’ and the two legendary boy bands are ready to battle it out. The super successful tour — highlighting early 2000s R&B and Hip-Hop — featured headliners B2K (Omarion, Raz B, J Boog, and Lil Fizz) and Bow Wow. RELATED: Legendary! B2K … Read more

Kelvin Evans, Man Accused Of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music, Heads To Trial After Turning Down Plea Deal, Faces 6 Years In Prison

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Kelvin Evans, Man Accused Of Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music, Heads To Trial After Turning Down Plea Deal, Faces 6 Years In Prison

Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music, is headed to trial on Monday (May 11) after turning down the state’s final plea deal over a month ago. RELATED: Beyoncé’s Team Victimized: Thieves Steal Unreleased Tracks And Personal Items Just Before Atlanta Tour Kickoff Last year, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer was in … Read more

Congrats! Cardi B Thanks Fans After Ending Historic First-Ever Headlining Tour, ‘Little Miss Drama,’ With 35 Consecutive Sold-Out Shows, Over $70M Grossed, And Over 450K Tickets Sold

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Congrats! Cardi B Thanks Fans After Ending Historic First-Ever Headlining Tour, ‘Little Miss Drama,’ With 35 Consecutive Sold-Out Shows, Over $70M Grossed, And Over 450K Tickets Sold

Congratulations to Big Bardi! Cardi B has officially made history ending her first-ever headlining tour — ’The Little Miss Drama Tour’ — with 35 consecutive sold-out arena shows, over $70 million grossed, and over 450,000 tickets sold, according to tour data. RELATED: Watch The Moment Cardi B Receives Major Honor As Boston Declares Her Own … Read more

Bow Wow Honored With Atlanta State Farm Arena Jersey For 11th Show; Brings Out Jermaine Dupri, Jagged Edge Twins, Trey Songz, Dem Franchize Boyz, Belly Gang Kushington, YKNIECE During ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stop

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Bow Wow Honored With Atlanta State Farm Arena Jersey For 11th Show; Brings Out Jermaine Dupri, Jagged Edge Twins, Trey Songz, Dem Franchize Boyz, Belly Gang Kushington, YKNIECE During ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stop

Bow Wow is a living legend and he was reminded of that during the Atlanta, Georgia stop on his and B2K’s ‘Boys 4 Life Tour,’ presented by ‘The Millennium Tour. RELATED: Bow Wow Showers Ciara With Her Flowers And Says He Hopes She Could One Day Co-Headline ‘The Millennium Tour’ With Him: ‘She 100 Million … Read more

Legendary! B2K Shuts Down Atlanta ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stop; Bobby Valentino, O’Ryan And Bow Wow Also Hit Stage With Group

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Legendary! B2K Shuts Down Atlanta ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stop; Bobby Valentino, O’Ryan And Bow Wow Also Hit Stage With Group

Legendary 2000s boy band B2K shut down Atlanta, Georgia’s State Farm Arena as they hit the stage for their latest stop on the during ‘The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour.’ RELATED: ‘The Jason Lee Show’ Episode 27: Omarion On Co-Parenting With Apryl Jones, Lil Fizz Betrayal, Status Of B2K, Who He’d Smash … Read more

Iconic! Pretty Ricky Shuts Down ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stage In Atlanta, Brings Out Keith Sweat, Tamar Braxton, YFN Lucci, And Welcomes Big Meech Back To ATL In 21 Years

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Iconic! Pretty Ricky Shuts Down ‘Boys 4 Life Tour’ Stage In Atlanta, Brings Out Keith Sweat, Tamar Braxton, YFN Lucci, And Welcomes Big Meech Back To ATL In 21 Years

When legends link up the energy is unmatched! On Thursday (April 9), Pretty Ricky hit the stage at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena during ‘The Millennium Tour Presents: The Boys 4 Life Tour.’ RELATED: Bow Wow Honored With Atlanta State Farm Arena Jersey For 11th Show; Brings Out Jermaine Dupri, Jagged Edge Twins, Trey Songz, Dem … Read more

Cardi B Dubs Lil’ Kim ‘The Blueprint And A Queen’ As They Shower Each Other With Flowers After Recent NYC Concert: ‘F**k All That Humble Sh*t’

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Cardi B Dubs Lil' Kim ‘The Blueprint And A Queen’ As They Shower Each Other With Flowers After Recent NYC Concert: ‘F**k All That Humble Sh*t’

Cardi B and Lil’ Kim are showering each other with their flowers after the Bronx femcee brought out the Brooklyn femcee during New York City (NYC) Madison Square Garden stop on the ‘Little Miss Drama Tour.’ RELATED: Major! Cardi B Brings Out Lil’ Kim At NYC Tour Stop And The Crowd Loses It As we … Read more

Trick Daddy Goes Nuclear On Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Director After Conference Officials Cut Rapper’s Performance Short Over Vulgar Lyrics, He Accuses Her Of Defamation

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Trick Daddy Goes Nuclear On Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Director After Conference Officials Cut Rapper’s Performance Short Over Vulgar Lyrics, He Accuses Her Of Defamation

Miami rap legend Trick Daddy went completely nuclear on the South Atlanta Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), who addressed officials cutting the rapper’s conference performance short due to vulgar lyrics.  RELATED: OMG! Trick Daddy Reveals To NeNe Leakes How He Cleans His Groceries Before Getting Them Ate On Friday evening (April … Read more

Tearful Keri Hilson Recalls Regrettable Beyoncé Diss Track, Alleges Male Execs Forced Her And Threatened Career, Wishes She Lost Label Deal To Avoid ‘Crucification’ And Mental Health Affected

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Tearful Keri Hilson Recalls Regrettable Beyoncé Diss Track, Alleges Male Execs Forced Her And Threatened Career, Wishes She Lost Label Deal To Avoid ‘Crucification’ And Mental Health Affected

Keri Hilson is again recalling her regrettable Beyoncé diss track, alleging male executives behind the scenes forced her to sing lyrics she didn’t write and threatened her career otherwise. She also wishes she would’ve gone against them and ultimately lose her label deal to avoid being “crucified” and having her mental health affected for years … Read more

Chaka Khan Slams Modern Female Performers ‘Doing The Most On Stage,’ Like Shaking ‘Butts And Stuff’ To ‘Compensate’ For Weak Vocals Or Lack Of Talent

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Chaka Khan Slams Modern Female Performers ‘Doing The Most On Stage,’ Like Shaking ‘Butts And Stuff’ To ‘Compensate’ For Weak Vocals Or Lack Of Talent

Oop! Legendary songstress Chaka Khan is slamming today’s female performers as she claims many of them are “doing the most on stage,” like shaking their “butts” and “other body parts” to “compensate” for weak vocals or overall lack of talent. RELATED: Chaka Khan Shades Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey & Adele After Rolling Stone Ranks … Read more

Rapper LaRussell Doubles Down On Lyrics Claiming Adolf Hitler, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein Were ‘Heaven-Sent,’ Later Deactivates Accounts After Intensified Backlash

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Rapper LaRussell Doubles Down On Lyrics Claiming Adolf Hitler, Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein Were ‘Heaven-Sent,’ Later Deactivates Accounts After Intensified Backlash

California rapper LaRussell deactivates all of his social media accounts after doubling down on his lyrics about Adolf Hitler, Donald Trump, and Jeffrey Epstein all being “heaven-sent.”  RELATED: Kamala Harris Blasts Donald Trump For His Reported Praise Of Adolf Hitler On March 14, the Vallejo rapper, born LaRussell Dwayne Thomas, shared a video of him … Read more

Jack Harlow Says He ‘Got Blacker’ On New Album ‘Monica’ And Talks Graduating From ‘The School Of Drake’

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Louisville Rapper Jack Harlow Says He ‘Got Blacker’ On New Album ‘Monica’ And Talks Graduating From ‘The School Of Drake’

While promoting his fourth studio album ‘Monica,’ Louisville, Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow claims he and his sound “got Blacker” than his last few projects. He also talks about graduating from “The School of Drake.” RELATED: Police Department Responds After Jack Harlow Demands Cop To Be Fired For Putting Hands On A Black Women’s Neck Before … Read more

Prince Estate, Grace Jones, Guns N’ Roses Refused To Let Melania Trump Use Their Music In ‘Melania’ Documentary And Soundtrack: ‘Couldn’t Get Over The Political Hurdle’

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Prince Estate, Grace Jones, Guns N’ Roses Refused To Let Melania Trump Use Their Music In ‘Melania’ Documentary And Soundtrack: ‘Couldn’t Get Over The Political Hurdle’

#Socialites, get a load of this! While some notable artists cleared their music for First Lady Melania Trump‘s ‘Melania‘ documentary and soundtrack, Grace Jones, Guns N’ Roses, and the Prince estate absolutely refused to do so! RELATED: Melania Trump’s ‘Melania’ Film, Which Cost $40M To Make And $35M To Market, Becomes Decade’s Highest-Grossing Documentary After … Read more

Sexyy Red Still Jamming To Her “Beat It” Cover After Michael Jackson’s Estate Condemns It For ‘Unauthorized Use’

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Sexyy Red Still Jamming To Her “Beat It” Cover After Michael Jackson’s Estate Condemns It For 'Unauthorized Use'

Oop! Despite Michael Jackson’s estate labeling her cover as “unauthorized,” Sexyy Red is still jamming and dancing along to her version of “Beat It.”  RELATED: Spokesperson For Michael Jackson’s Estate Responds To Sexyy Red’s Cover To “Beat It” Earlier this month, Sexyy Red teased a remake to MJ’s iconic 1982 track “Beat It,” calling it … Read more

DaBaby Explains Why He Has Zero Regrets About Rolling Loud Miami 2021 LGBTQ Comments, Also Claims He ’Rose Like Jesus On The 3rd Day’ After Backlash

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DaBaby Explains Why He Has Zero Regrets About Rolling Loud Miami 2021 LGBTQ Comments, Also Claims He ’Rose Like Jesus On The 3rd Day’ After Backlash

Charlotte rapper DaBaby, 34, is explaining why he has zero regrets about his controversial LGBTQ comments shared during his Rolling Loud Miami performance in 2021. The rapper, who first hit the scene under the moniker “Baby Jesus” again likens himself to the Holy figure by claiming he “rose like Jesus on the third day” after … Read more

KISS’ Gene Simmons Doubles Down On Hip-Hop Not ‘Belonging’ In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: ‘I Don’t Come From The Ghetto’

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KISS’ Gene Simmons Doubles Down On Hip-Hop Not ‘Belonging’ In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: ‘I Don’t Come From The Ghetto’

Gene Simmons, co-founder and frontman for the Rock & Roll group KISS, is doubling down on his stance that Rap and Hip-Hop “does not belong” in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. RELATED: Benzino Calls Out Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame After Eminem Is Inducted Before Any Black Hip-Hop Pioneers While appearing on … Read more

Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Continue Trolling Ja Rule, Claim He Only Made A Scene To Get Thrown Off Flight, Yayo Says ‘Beef Is Never Dead, It Only Gets Old’

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Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Continue Trolling Ja Rule, Claim He Only Made A Scene To Get Thrown Off Flight, Yayo Says: ‘Beef Is Never Dead, It Only Gets Old’

As Ja Rule issued an apology for his recent behavior, G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda continue trolling the Murder Inc. rapper, claiming he only made a scene on their Delta flight to get thrown off the plane where his rivals were seated behind him. RELATED: Video Shows Ja Rule Was Ready To ‘Shake’ After … Read more

Britney Spears Sells Entire Music Catalog To Primary Wave, Reportedly Agreed To ‘Landmark Deal’ In Ballpark Of $200 Million

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Britney Spears Sells Entire Music Catalog To Primary Wave, Reportedly Agreed To ‘Landmark Deal’ In Ballpark Of $200 Million

The Princess of Pop Britney Spears, 44, has sold her entire music catalog to music publisher Primary Wave. According to TMZ, Spears reportedly agreed to a “landmark deal” in the ballpark of $200 million. RELATED: Katy Perry Has Reportedly Sold Her Catalog To Litmus Music For $225 Million On Tuesday (February 10), TMZ reported that … Read more

Tina Davis, Chris Brown’s Former Manager Of Over A Decade, Says Call To Do The Super Bowl Halftime Show ‘Is Overdue’ — ‘It’ll Be One Of The Best’

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Tina Davis, Chris Brown’s Former Manager Of Over A Decade, Says Call’ To Do The Super Bowl Halftime Show ‘Is Overdue’ — ‘It’ll Be One Of The Best’

Tina Davis, the former longtime manager of Chris Brown, says the call to perform on the world’s biggest stage — the Super Bowl Halftime Show — “is overdue.” She adds, “It will be one of the best [shows].” RELATED: EMPIRE Unlocked: EMPIRE Celebrates 15 Years Of Music With Full Circle Museum, Celebrity Performances, And Exclusive … Read more

EMPIRE Founder & CEO Ghazi Shami Praises Label Artist Shaboozey On First-Ever Grammy Win, Proudly Supports Country Artist Calling Out ICE During Speech

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EMPIRE Founder & CEO Ghazi Shami Praises Label Artist Shaboozey On First-Ever Grammy Win, Proudly Supports Country Artist Calling Out ICE During Speech

Ghazi Shami, the founder and CEO of EMPIRE Distribution Records and Publishing, is praising his label’s artist, Shaboozey, after his recent, first-ever Grammy Awards win and speech calling out out President Donald Trump‘s ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) crackdowns. RELATED: EMPIRE Unlocked: EMPIRE Celebrates 15 Years Of Music With Full Circle Museum, Celebrity Performances, And … Read more

Brandy And Monica ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour Atlanta Stop #2: They Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston; Monica Confiiscates Ray’s Phone; Brandy Gets Emotional; Plus Special Guests

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Brandy And Monica ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour Atlanta Stop #2: They Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston; Monica Confiiscates Ray’s Phone; Brandy Gets Emotional; Plus Special Guests

Superstar and legendary R&B singers Brandy and Monica shut down their second Atlanta stop on their ‘The Boy Is Mine’ tour last night (December 4) as they performed their hits, paid tribute to Whitney Houston, as Monica confiscated Ray J‘s phone, plus more. RELATED: Brandy Breaks Silence After Abruptly Walking Off Stage During ‘The Boy Is … Read more

K. Michelle Slams AI In Music And Is Planning To Sue After Social Media Compares AI Artist Xania Monet To Her, She Alleges Theft Of Her ‘Tones And Voice’

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K. Michelle Slams AI In Music And Is Planning To Sue After Social Media Compares AI Artist Xania Monet To Her, She Alleges Theft Of Her 'Tones And Voice'

As social media users continue to compare chart-topping AI R&B artist Xania Monet to K. Michelle, the “Can’t Raise A Man” singer is joining the long list of musicians slamming the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in music as she reveals she is planning to sue the folks behind an unnamed AI artist allegedly using her … Read more

Telisha “Nikki” Jones, Woman Behind Chart-Topping AI-Generated R&B Singer Xania Monet, Speaks On Success And Controversy 

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Telisha "Nikki" Jones, Woman Behind Chart-Topping AI-Generated R&B Singer Xania Monet, Speaks On Success And Controversy 

Telisha “Nikki” Jones, the woman who created the chart-topping AI-generated R&B singer Xania Monet, is speaking out about Monet’s success and all of the controversy that’s come with it. RELATED: Kehlani Reacts To Reports Of AI R&B Artist Xania Monet ‘Signing’ Multi-Million-Dollar Record Deal: ‘This Is So Beyond Out Of Our Control, I Don’t Respect … Read more

Mario Has Trouble Deciding If Bryson Tiller Can Actually Sing; Claims Omarion, Ray J, Jacquees Can’t ‘Sang;’ And Approves Of Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Trey Songz, Bobby Valentino

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Mario Has Trouble Deciding If Bryson Tiller Can Actually Sing; Claims Omarion, Ray J, Jacquees Can’t ‘Sang;’ And Approves Of Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Trey Songz, Bobby Valentino

R&B crooner Mario is catching some heat after having some trouble deciding if fellow R&B singer Bryson Tiller can actually sing or not. He also comments on other R&B singers like: Chris Brown, Omarion, The Weeknd, Trey Songz, Ray J, Bobby Valentino, and Jacquees. While sitting down for a new interview with NFL player-turned-podcaster, Cam Newton, … Read more

Malaika Mfalme and Ayo Beatz Drop “Twende Dada,” a Bold Bongo Flava Anthem Celebrating Black Unity, Twinhood, and Global Vibes

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Malaika Mfalme and Ayo Beatz Drop “Twende Dada,” a Bold Bongo Flava Anthem Celebrating Black Unity, Sisterhood, and Global Vibes

Rising Tanzanian star Malaika Mfalme is taking over the airwaves and they didn’t come to play! Teaming up with UK’s own Ayo Beatz, the multi-talented rapper and producer, the two cooked up something special: a fiery new single titled “Twende Dada,” which translates to “Let’s Go, Sis!” in Swahili. Now, this ain’t just another feel-good … Read more

Brandy Breaks Silence After Abruptly Walking Off Stage During ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Chicago Concert With Monica: ‘I Experienced Production Issues, Dehydration, And Feelings Of Wanting To Faint’

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Brandy Breaks Silence After Abruptly Walking Off Stage During ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Chicago Concert With Monica: ‘I Experienced Production Issues, Dehydration, And Feelings Of Wanting To Faint’

Brandy is breaking her silence after she and Monica left confused after abruptly ending their ‘The Boy Is Mine’ concert in Chicago following Brandy leaving stage amid production issues. RELATED: Are You Here For This!? Brandy & Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Tour — Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal Roberts Joining As Co-Headliners!! … Read more

Ty Dolla $ign Dodges Question About His Relationship With Former Collaborator Kanye West: ‘I Don’t Really Want To Talk About It, Next One’

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Ty Dolla $ign Dodges Question About His Relationship With Former Collaborator Kanye West: 'I Don't Really Want To Talk About It, Next One'

Ty Dolla $ign was asked about his relationship status with former musical collaborator Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West —and Ty straight up dodged the question. RELATED: Kanye West And Ty Dolla $Ign’s Album ‘Vultures’ Has Been Removed From Apple Music Ty Dolla $ign And Kanye West’s Recent Rocky Relationship Notably, the … Read more

Taylor Swift ‘Welcomes The Chaos’ While Addressing Mixed Reactions To New Album ‘Life Of A Showgirl,’ Says: ‘I’m Not The Art Police’

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Taylor Swift ‘Welcomes The Chaos’ While Addressing Mixed Reactions To New Album ‘Life Of A Showgirl,’ Says: ‘I’m Not The Art Police’

Taylor Swift insists she’s “not the art police” and welcomes all challengers as she addresses the mixed reactions to her new album ‘Life of a Showgirl.’ RELATED: Taylor Swift Becomes World’s Wealthiest Female Musician With Net Worth Of $1.6 Billion, Overtaking Rihanna With $1.4 Billion On Friday (October 3), Swift released her 12th studio album. … Read more

Turning Point USA, Led by Charlie Kirk’s Widow, Announces They’re Putting Together Their Own ‘All American’ Super Bowl Halftime Show Amid Bad Bunny Controversy

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Turning Point USA’s bold move: counterprogramming a halftime show Turning Point USA, which is now under Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has announced they’ll stage their own “All American Halftime Show” on the same day as the Super Bowl! They dropped the announcement with on Thursday with fanfare. One interesting detail that’sstood out when … Read more

Mariah Carey Finally Reveals The Truth Behind Her Viral Reaction To Muni Long’s Cover

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Mariah Carey Explains Her True Feelings About The Tribute

Mariah Carey’s Viral Reaction To Muni Long’s “We Belong Together” Performance Mariah Carey is finally clearing the air about that viral clip of her reaction to Muni Long’s “We Belong Together” performance at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. As fans remember, Carey was honored with the Icon Award. During the show both Muni Long and … Read more

Cardi B Drops Receipts After Joe Budden Suggests She Had A Great Ghostwriter For JT Diss: ‘I’m A Natural Roaster, Don’t Give Me Backhanded 10s’

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Cardi B Drops Receipts After Joe Budden Suggests She Had A Great Ghostwriter For JT Diss: ‘I’m A Natural Roaster, Don’t Give Me Backhanded 10s’

Oop! Cardi B is dropping receipts after Joe Budden suggested that she had a great ghostwriter to pen the lyrics to her JT diss track “Magnet.” RELATED: Bia Releases Cardi B Diss Track After Cardi Drops Receipts And Checks Her For Speaking On Offset Marriage, Cheating Rumors, And More: ‘Go And Tell Your Hubby You Ain’t … Read more

SZA Slams AI While Begging Fans To Stop Creating Fake Photos Of Her And Criticizing AI Artist Xania Monet ‘Signing’ $3 Million Record Deal: ‘I Hate AI, Why Devalue Our Music?’

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SZA Slams AI While Begging Fans To Stop Creating Fake Photos Of Her And Criticizing AI Artist Xania Monet 'Signing' $3 Million Record Deal: 'I Hate AI, Why Devalue Our Music?'

R&B Singer SZA is slamming the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) while begging fans to stop creating fake photos of her and while criticizing AI R&B artist Xania Monet after her creator signed a $3 million record deal. RELATED: Kehlani Reacts To Reports Of AI R&B Artist Xania Monet ‘Signing’ Multi-Million-Dollar Record Deal: ‘This Is … Read more

Kehlani Reacts To Reports Of AI R&B Artist Xania Monet ‘Signing’ Multi-Million-Dollar Record Deal: ‘This Is So Beyond Out Of Our Control, I Don’t Respect It’

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Kehlani Reacts To Reports Of AI R&B Artist Xania Monet ‘Signing’ Multi-Million-Dollar Record Deal: ‘This Is So Beyond Out Of Our Control, I Don’t Respect It’

Singer Kehlani is reacting to reports of an AI R&B AI artist named Xania Monet “signing” a multi-million-dollar record deal. RELATED: Ice Cube Calls AI Music ‘Demonic’ And Threatens To Sue Anyone Who Uses His Voice Chart-Topping AI R&B Artist Xania Monet ‘Signs’ Multi-Million-Dollar Record Deal According to Billboard, the artificial intelligent artist is powered … Read more

Jeezy Talks Historic Sold-Out 23-Stop ‘Thug Motivation: 101’ 20th Anniversary Live Orchestra Tour, 2-Part Vegas Residency With 101-Piece Orchestra, And New Project ‘Still Snowin’’ With DJ Drama 

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Jeezy Talks Historic Sold-Out 23-Stop ‘Thug Motivation: 101’ 20th Anniversary Live Orchestra Tour; Now Planning 2-Part Vegas Residency With 101-Piece Orchestra & Dropping New Project ‘Still Snowin’’ With DJ Drama 

#Socialites, are you ready for new Jeezy? Upon celebrating the final show of his sold-out, 23-stop ‘Thug Motivation: 101’ 20th Anniversary Live Orchestra Tour, Jeezy made two huge announcements. RELATED: Social Media Reacts To Jeezy’s Tiny Desk Performance  Jeezy Announces 2-Part Vegas Residency With 101-Piece Live Orchestra And New DJ Drama Project ‘Still Snowin” On … Read more

Drake Seemingly References Kendrick Lamar Beef With Bobbi Althoff: Asks If People Are Allowed To Say They Like His Music Now And Asks ‘Nobody Wants To Claim LA Or Bang It Around The Gang Now Huh?’

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Drake Seemingly References Kendrick Lamar Beef With Bobbi Althoff: Asks If People Are Allowed To Say They Like His Music Now And Asks: ‘Nobody Wants To Claim LA Or Bang It Around The Gang Now Huh?’

Oop! Did Drake seemingly reference his beef with Kendrick Lamar during his recent interview with Bobbi Althoff? In their first interview since squashing their own spat, Drake and Bobbi hopped in another bed together to talk music, parenthood, and a bunch of other odd subjects.  RELATED: Drake Calls Canadian Politician Jagmeet Singh A ‘Goof’ For … Read more

Tyrese ‘Disappointed’ And ‘Hurt’ After Customizing Two Songs That He Claims Mary J. Blige Refused To Be Featured On: ‘I Feel A Way, I’m Really Hurt I Can’t Lie’

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Tyrese 'Disappointed' And 'Hurt' After Customizing Two Songs That He Claims Mary J. Blige Refused To Be Featured On: ‘I Feel A Way, I’m Really Hurt I Can’t Lie’

Tyrese is feeling upset and disappointed after having customized two songs for Mary J. Blige which he claims she refused to be featured on. RELATED: Tyrese And Zelie Thomas Reunite After He Claimed She Dumped Him For Making Music About His Ex-Wife, She Tells Critics: ‘I’ve Never Been Insecure And Never Will Be’ While recently … Read more

6ix9ine Reacts To Young Thug Rat Allegations After Leaked Interrogation, Wonders Why Atlanta Rappers Lil Baby, 21 Savage, And Future Are Quiet

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6ix9ine Reacts To Young Thug Rat Allegations After Leaked Interrogation, Wonders Why Atlanta Rappers Lil Baby, 21 Savage, And Future Are Quiet

New York rapper 6ix9ine (formerly Tekashi 6ix9ine) is chiming in on the snitching and rat allegations and controversy surrounding Atlanta rapper Young Thug. RELATED: Young Thug Says He’s ‘A Good Person’ After Fulton County DA’s Office Seeks To Revoke His Probation Over Posts About Atlanta Gang Investigator Marissa Viverito, And More Amid Atlanta’s 2022 YSL … Read more

Rihanna Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Music Debut With Video Recap Of Her Massive Multi-Industry Success, Finding Love, And More

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Rihanna Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Music Debut With Video Recap Of Her Massive Multi-Industry Success, Finding Love, And More

Yaas! The icon, the legend, the one and only Rihanna is celebrating her 20th anniversary, marking 20 years since leaving her native country of Barbados to embark on a new journey in the United States — resulting in massive success, love, and more! RELATED: Rihanna Achieves Historic Milestone By Having The Most Diamond Singles Of … Read more

Ciara’s Daughter Sienna Says “Ride” Is Her Favorite Song From Her Mom, Big CiCi Laughs It Off And Tells Lil SiSi: ‘I Wish You Would Pick Another Song’

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Ciara's Daughter Sienna Says "Ride" Is Her Favorite Song From Her Mom, Big CiCi Laughs It Off And Tells Lil SiSi: 'I Wish You Would Pick Another Song'

In case you missed it, in a recent interview, Ciara’s 8-year-old daughter Sienna Princess Wilson told her mother that her favorite song of hers is her sultry and naughty 2010 classic, “Ride.” Lil SiSi shared her admission while interviewing Big CiCi for Billboard last month.  RELATED: Aww! Ciara Interviewed By Daughter Sienna – Reveals She … Read more

Stephen Jackson Drags ‘Wack Sambo A** N***a’ Lil Yachty For ‘Clout Chasing’ And ‘Demeaning’ George Floyd In New Song: ‘Don’t Ever Say His Name, That Some Weak A** Sh*t’

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Lil Yachty Dragged By Stephen Jackson And Social Media For 'Super Trash' And 'Demeaning' George Floyd Lyric On New Song

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson is dragging rapper Lil Yachty after he mentioned Jackson’s late friend George Floyd in a new song. RELATED: Judge Approves Derek Chauvin Legal Team To Examine George Floyd’s Heart Tissue & Bodily Fluids In Attempt To Appeal And Overturn His Federal Conviction  Recalling George Floyd’s Murder By Minneapolis Police Officer … Read more

Dame Dash Introduces Protégée Nicky Licky, Describes New Artist As A ‘White Lesbian Aaliyah’

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Dame Dash Introduces Protégée Nicky Licky, Describes New Artist As A ‘White Lesbian Aaliyah’

Music legend and serial entrepreneur Damon “Dame” Dash is going viral after recently introducing his protégée Nicky Licky as a “White lesbian” version of the late and great singer Aaliyah.  RELATED: ICYMI: Dame Dash Addresses Resurfaced Photos Of Himself And Aaliyah At Diddy’s Party: “Nothing Happened In The Hamptons” During a recent interview with ‘The … Read more

Trick Daddy Continues To Double Down On Controversial Claim That Beyoncé ‘Can’t Sing,’ Claims ‘I Didn’t Mean It, But I Don’t Consider Her A Vocalist’ 

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Trick Daddy Continues To Double Down On Controversial Claim That Beyoncé ‘Can’t Sing,’ Claims ‘I Didn’t Mean It, But I Don’t Consider Her A Vocalist’

In a new interview with reality star-turned podcaster NeNe Leakes, Miami rap legend Trick Daddy continues to double down on his controversial claim that Beyoncé “can’t sing.” RELATED: Trick Daddy Says Beyonce ‘Can Barely Sing’ & JAY-Z Will Never Be Greatest Rapper Alive, He Buys Songs Back in June 2021, the “Take It to Da … Read more

Destiny’s Child Reunites For Beyoncé’s Final ‘Cowboy Carter’ Show In Las Vegas, JAY-Z And Blue Ivy Also Tear Down The House

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Destiny's Child Reunites For Beyoncé's Final 'Cowboy Carter' Show In Las Vegas, JAY-Z And Blue Ivy Also Tear Down The House

#Socialites, are you okay?! Destiny’s Child had a surprise reunion last night for Beyoncé’s final ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour stop in Las Vegas, where Bey’s husband JAY-Z and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, also tore down the house!  RELATED: Mathew Knowles Says He Wants One More Destiny’s Child Album: ‘I Would Certainly Support That Decision As … Read more

Beyoncé’s Team Victimized: Thieves Steal Unreleased Tracks and Personal Items Just Before Atlanta Tour Kickoff

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Beyoncé’s Crew Robbed Just Days Before Cowboy Carter Tour Hits Atlanta In a wild twist just before showtime, members of Beyoncé’s tour team fell victim to a bold theft in Atlanta. According to reports, thieves broke into their rented SUV and made off with sensitive and priceless materials — including hard drives loaded with unreleased … Read more

Lauryn Hill Speaks Out Against The ‘Nonsense’ Surrounding Her Show Delays: ‘There Seems to Be a Misconception’

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Lauryn Hill Sets The Record Straight After ESSENCE Fest Delay Lauryn Hill isn’t here for the noise. After fans raised eyebrows about her late-night performance at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival, the legendary songstress addressed the rumors head-on, letting folks know the delay wasn’t on her. Lauryn Hill Responds To Pras Michel’s Lawsuit, Calling It ‘Full … Read more

Recording Academy Splits Best Country Album into Two Categories Following Beyoncé’s GRAMMY Success

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Recording Academy Responds to Beyoncé’s Historic Win by Splitting Country Category The Recording Academy just made a bold move that’s got the industry buzzing. Beginning with the 2026 GRAMMYs, the category for Best Country Album will be split into Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album. This change follows Beyoncé’s groundbreaking win with … Read more

Latto On Why She Often Mentions Body Counts In Music And Online: ‘I’m Proud, Everybody Ain’t Touched This’

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Latto On Why She Often Mentions Body Counts In Music And Online: ‘I’m Proud, Everybody Ain’t Touched This’

Latto is explaining why she often mentions body counts in her music and online. Earlier this month, the rapper and her sister, Brooklyn Nikole were on a livestream with streamer Tylil James. RELATED: Latto Opens Up About Wanting A Second Round Of Plastic Surgery, But Deciding To Just Hire A Personal Trainer During the stream, … Read more

The Warrior of Love Enters a New Era: A Sonic Visionary’s Latest Offering Promises Spirit, Sound, and Solace

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The Warrior of Love Enters a New Era: A Sonic Visionary’s Latest Offering Promises Spirit, Sound, and Solace

The music industry is full of emerging artists– some who stand out more than others. Rather than breaking the mold, some artists create a new one entirely. VAYA VAYA is a Toronto-based singer and composer called “The Warrior of Love.” She is preparing to reveal a new song that goes beyond sounds and encompasses the … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Intros “Not Like Us” On Tour By Mocking Drake’s ‘Drop Drop Drop’ Lyric In Fake Deposition Amid UMG Lawsuit 

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Kendrick Lamar Intros “Not Like Us” On Tour By Mocking Drake’s ‘Drop Drop Drop’ Lyric In Fake Deposition Amid UMG Lawsuit 

Kendrick Lamar is still being petty boots as he opens his ‘Grand National Tour’ and introduces “Not Like Us” by mocking Drake’s “drop, drop, drop” lyric in a fake deposition amid the Toronto rapper’s UMG lawsuit involving the Compton rapper. RELATED: Drake Reaches Settlement With IHeartMedia In UMG War Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” … Read more

Kristii Steps Into a New Era

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Kristii Steps Into a New Era

After time away from the spotlight, Kristii is back with a fresh new look and an evolved sound. Reintroducing herself to the world, she’s ready to make waves with a combination of refined musicianship and a captivating aesthetic. Originating from Vienna, Kristii is no stranger to blending rich, classical influences with modern sounds. Drawing inspiration … Read more

Imyounik: New Dallas Rapper On The Rise

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Imyounik: New Dallas Rapper On The Rise

Imyounik isn’t just stepping into the spotlight — she’s kicking down the door, mic in hand, and letting out a howl that demands to be heard. With her newest release, “Raised By Wolves,” the rising star serves a bold, unorthodox anthem that’s dripping in confidence and unpredictability. This track isn’t just a vibe — it’s … Read more

Bow Wow Showers Ciara With Her Flowers And Says He Hopes She Could One Day Co-Headline ‘The Millennium Tour’ With Him: ‘She 100 Million Percent Deserves It’

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Bow Wow Showers Ciara With Her Flowers And Says He Hopes She Could One Day Co-Headline 'The Millennium Tour’ With Him

Bow Wow is not only giving Ciara her flowers, but he hopes that one day soon she can co-headline with him for ‘The Millennium Tour,’ or alike. RELATED: Drake Walks Out With Bow Wow During Atlanta Show And Praises Him: “He Was Somebody I Wanted To Be Like When I Was Growing Up” While recently … Read more

Kanye West Admits Wife Bianca Censori Left Him On New Song “Bianca,” Ye Raps: ‘I Just Want You To Come Back, I Guess We The New Cassie & Diddy’

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Kanye West Addresses Wife Bianca Censori Leaving Him On New Song “Bianca,” Ye Raps: ‘I Just Want You To Come Back, I Guess We The New Cassie & Diddy’

Kanye West seemingly confirms reports that his wife Bianca Censori previously left him on a new song called “Bianca,” on which he also compares them to Cassie and Diddy. RELATED: Kanye West And Bianca Censori Are Reportedly Married… After All Although it’s not clear if the couple remains split, Akademiks, who previewed the song, says … Read more

DDG And BIA Recall Song They Did Years Ago And How One Of His Exes ‘Had An Issue’ And Blocked The Release

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DDG And BIA Recall Song They Did Years Ago And How One Of His Exes ‘Had An Issue’ And Blocked The Release

During a recent livestream, rappers DDG and BIA recalled collaborating on a song years ago and how one of his exes allegedly “had an issue” and blocked the release. RELATED: BIA Releases Cardi B Diss Track After Cardi Drops Receipts And Checks Her For Speaking On Offset Marriage, Cheating Rumors, And More: ‘Go And Tell … Read more

Erykah Badu Accepts Billboard Women In Music ‘Icon Award’ And Gives Women Some Industry Advice: ’S**k Hard, Girls’

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Erykah Badu Accepts Billboard Women In Music 'Icon Award' And Gives Women Some Industry Advice: 'Suck Hard, Girls’

The legendary and soulful Erykah Badu accepts the 2025 Billboard Women In Music “Icon Award” and before doing so, she offers some industry advice, jokingly telling women to “suck hard.” RELATED: Erykah Badu Reveals She Skipped The ‘Friend Phase’ With Ex André 3000, Now They’re ‘Best Friends’ On Saturday (March 29), The 2025 Billboard Women … Read more

On New “2004” Song, YG Opens Up For First Time About Being Sexually Assaulted At 14 Years Old By A Woman ‘Twice His Age’

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YG Opens Up For First Time About Being Sexually Assaulted At 14 Years Old By A Woman ‘Twice His Age’

For the first time, Compton rapper YG is opening up about being sexually assaulted at 14 years old by a woman “twice his age.” The revelation arrives on the rapper’s new song “2004,” featuring Buddy & The Gang. RELATED: Rapper YG Arrested In Burbank, CA For Misdemeanor DUI On Thursday (March 27), The Breakfast Club … Read more

Plies Drops Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And Soulja Boy, Without Prejudice; Soulja Reacts

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Plies Drops Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And Soulja Boy, Without Prejudice; Soulja Reacts

Florida rapper Plies is dropping his copyright infringement lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy, in which he claims Glo and Meg’s 2024 song “Wanna Be” indirectly and without consent sampled his 2008 song by legally sampling a 2010 Soulja track. RELATED: Plies Files Lawsuit Against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, And … Read more

Sherri Shepherd Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion, Zoë Kravitz, Bianca Censori, And Julia Fox Over Naked Fashion Trend Spotted On Major Awards Show Carpets

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Sherri Shepherd Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion, Zoë Kravitz, Bianca Censori, And Julia Fox Over Naked Fashion Trend Spotted On Major Awards Show Carpets

Sherri Shepherd is calling out Megan Thee Stallion, Zoë Kravitz, Bianca Censori, and Julia Fox over their takes on the latest naked fashion trend spotted on recent awards show red carpets. RELATED: Ciara Defends Her ‘Controversial’ Vanity Fair Party Dress In New Interview: ‘I Have An Appreciation Of The Art Of Fashion’ On the latest … Read more

Angie Stone’s Family Remembers Late Singer: ‘An Example For Black Women And Girls Everywhere, She Loved And Championed For Black Men’

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Angie Stone's Family Remembers Late Singer: 'An Example For Black Women And Girls Everywhere, She Loved And Championed For Black Men'

The family of Angie Stone has released a statement following the singer’s recent, tragic passing. In their heartfelt message, the family remembers her legendary career, pioneering moves, and philanthropic work. RELATED: Heartbreaking: Singer Angie Stone Passes Away At 63 As we previously shared, on the morning of March 1, the singer died at 63. She … Read more

Drake Reaches Settlement With iHeartMedia In UMG War Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

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Drake Reaches Settlement With iHeartMedia In UMG War Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing UMG legal war over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track. RELATED: Drake’s Legal Team Responds To Spotify’s Claims Of ‘Artificially Inflated’ Streams For Kendrick Lamar As we’ve previously shared, in November 2024, Drake filed a legal petition in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas … Read more

LaTocha Scott Wants To Repair Relationship With Her Sister

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LaTocha Scott has poured her heart out in a jaw-dropping take on Chris Brown’s #ResidualsChallenge, and fans are paying close attention. In recent years, the Xscape star has made headlines more for the drama surrounding her group than her music. From tensions with her sister, Tamika Scott, to allegations of missing money, LaTocha has faced … Read more

Taylor Swift Reportedly Loses Nearly 150,000 Followers Since Being Booing At Super Bowl LIX

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Loses Nearly 150,000 Followers Since Being Booing At Super Bowl LIX

Dang! America’s sweetheart and superstar songstress Taylor Swift reportedly loses nearly 150,000 followers on social media since being booed at Super Bowl LIX. RELATED: Taylor Swift Becomes World’s Wealthiest Female Musician With Net Worth Of $1.6 Billion, Overtaking Rihanna With $1.4 Billion According to sports gaming site SportsMillions, Taylor Swift has reportedly lost close to … Read more

Kendrick Lamar’s Performance at Super Bowl LIX Is Most Watched Halftime Show Ever!

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Major! Kendrick Lamar's Performance at Super Bowl LIX Is Most Watched Halftime Show Ever!

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance Breaks Record with 133.5M Viewers Kendrick Lamar has done it again! The Compton-born rap superstar made history with his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, pulling in a record-breaking 133.5 million viewers, dethroning the legendary Michael Jackson’s longstanding viewership record of 133.4 million viewers in 1993. Roc Nation took to social … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Seemingly Addresses Drake Beef; Shares What His Intent Was

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Kendrick Lamar Opens Up About His “Beef” with Drake. In a recent interview, Lamar discusses his intentions behind their ongoing rivalry. my intent, I think from day one, was to always keep the nature of it as a sport. I don’t care how muthaf*ckers look at it as far as, like… a collaborative effort. That’s … Read more

Soulja Boy Slams Critics After Performing At Crypto Ball During Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend: ‘They Paid Me A Bag, I Got Bills To Pay’

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Soulja Boy Slams Critics After Performing At Crypto Ball During Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend: ‘They Paid Me A Bag, I Got Bills To Pay’

Joining Nelly — who got dragged for his upcoming performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday (January 20) — rapper Soulja Boy is defending his choice to perform at Friday night’s (January 17) Crypto Ball, as part of Donald Trump’s Inauguration weekend. RELATED: Nelly Defends Performing At Donald Trump’s Inauguration: ‘I Apologize, I Didn’t Know … Read more

Nelly Defends Performing At Donald Trump’s Inauguration: ‘I Apologize, I Didn’t Know That I Had To Agree With Your Political Choices’

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Nelly Defends Performing At Donald Trump's Inauguration: 'I Apologize, I Didn't Know That I Had To Agree With Your Political Choices'

After reports broke about Nelly being scheduled to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the St. Louis rapper is defending his upcoming performance, while claiming, “I apologize. I didn’t know that I had to agree with your political choices.” RELATED: Nelly Is Reportedly Performing At Donald Trump’s Inaugural Ball On Friday (January 17), CBS News … Read more

Universal Music Responds To Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit

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Universal Music Group fired back with some serious heat in response to Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” As we previously reported, Drake is calling out the label for defamation in a new lawsuit filed on Wednesday.  In response to Drake’s lawsuit, Universal Music released a lengthy statement to Variety that … Read more

Drake Withdraws Petition Against UMG And Spotify After Meeting With Them To Discuss His Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Grievances

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Drake Withdraws Petition Against UMG And Spotify After Meeting With Them To Discuss His Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Grievances

After filing a petition against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify over an alleged conspiracy to boost Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss, Drake has now withdrawn his legal pre-action as all parties (petitioner and respondents) sat down to mediate. RELATED: Drake Files Petition Against Universal Music Group And Spotify Over Alleged Conspiracy To Boost … Read more

LiAngelo Ball Signs $8 Million Deal With Def Jam After Hit Song ‘Tweaker’

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LiAngelo Ball just leveled up in the music industry. According to reports, he recently signed a deal with Def Jam after his track “Tweaker” blew up online.  His deal is with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, and while some say it’s an $8 million contract, Shams Charania clarifies that’s not the whole story. The … Read more

Drake Seemingly Takes Shots At Kendrick Lamar In New Freestyle

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Drake surprised the streets on Friday with a new freestyle that quickly surfaced on social media.  For the first time since he and Kendrick Lamar shut down the internet with their rap battle, Drake is finding his groove again with a fresh freestyle over a beat by Conductor Williams. In the track, Drake opens up … Read more

SZA Reveals She Parted Ways With Manager Terrence ‘Punch’ Henderson Days After ‘Lana’ Album Release, Her Latest Long-Delayed Project

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SZA Reveals She Parted Ways With Manager Terrence 'Punch' Henderson Days After 'Lana' Album Release, Her Latest Long-Delayed Project

On this Christmas holiday, SZA revealed that she parted ways with her longtime manager, Terrence “Punch” Henderson, just days after the release of her album, ‘Lana,’ which followed a list of other long-delayed projects. RELATED: SZA’s Manager Reveals He Pulled Her From Performing At The VMAs Because She Wasn’t Nominated For Artist Of The Year: … Read more

André 3000 Reveals He Asked Kanye West To Remove Verse From “Life Of The Party” Because Ye Didn’t Want Any Cursing On ‘Donda,’ Thanks Drake For Later Leaking Track

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André 3000 Reveals He Asked Kanye West To Remove Verse From "Life Of The Party" Because Ye Didn’t Want Any Cursing On 'Donda,' Thanks Drake For Later Leaking Track

André 3000 is opening up about the controversy over his verse on the Kanye West ‘Donda‘ album track “Life Of The Party,” a song that 3 Stacks also thanks Drake for later leaking during Drizzy’s feud with Ye. RELATED: Kanye West Issues Middle Fingers To Adidas, Drake And More: ‘Adidas Tried To Destroy Me And … Read more

O’Jays Singer Eddie Levert Mourns Loss Of 22-Year-Old Daughter Ryan Levert

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O’Jays Singer Eddie Levert Mourns Loss Of 22-Year-Old Daughter Ryan Levert

Prayers: Eddie Levert, co-frontman of the legendary and iconic R&B group The O’Jays, is mourning another unimaginable loss with the passing of his 22-year-old daughter Ryan Levert. This is sadly the third child he’s mourned for, having previously lost sons Gerald Levert in 2006 and Sean Levert in 2008. RELATED: Vanessa Bryant Honors Late Daughter … Read more

Fat Joe Under Fire After Slamming Tariq Nasheed, Lord Jamar, And Foundational Black Americans Over Theories About Hip-Hop’s Pioneers: ‘They’re Broke, Radical Black Racists’

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Fat Joe Under Fire After Slamming Tariq Nasheed, Lord Jamar, And Foundational Black Americans Over Hip-Hop Pioneer Theories: 'They're Broke, Radical Black Racists'

Bronx, New York rapper Fat Joe is coming under serious fire after slamming author, producer, and commentator Tariq Nasheed, commentator, rapper, DJ, and producer Lord Jamar, and the FBA (Foundational Black Americans); and for also calling them “broke” and “radical Black racists” after disagreeing with theories of who really created Hip-Hop and Rap. RELATED: Fat … Read more

Lil Wayne Reveals He Spoke To Kendrick Lamar And Wished Him Well On Super Bowl In New Orleans; Also Claims He Was Not Offended By ‘GNX’ Mention

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Lil Wayne Reveals He Spoke To Kendrick Lamar And Wished Him Well On Super Bowl In New Orleans; Also Claims He Was Not Offended By ‘GNX’ Mention

In a new interview with sports commentator Skip Bayless, New Orleans rap legend Lil Wayne again reflects on being passed up on headlining the 2025 Super Bowl in his hometown — a feat he lost to Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar, who also mentioned Weezy on his surprise album ‘GNX.’  RELATED: Lil Wayne Addresses 2025 Super … Read more

Mariah Carey to Perform ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ at Netflix’s NFL Christmas Game Opening

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Mariah Carey is about to remind everyone why she’s the undisputed Queen of Christmas by kicking off Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday on December 25. The pop icon will deliver a pre-recorded performance of her legendary holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” right before the day’s football matchups, marking Netflix’s big step into … Read more

Snoop Dogg Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy, Applauds JAY-Z, Seemingly Shades Lil Wayne: ‘I Never Cried About It, Don’t Hate, Be Happy’

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Snoop Dogg Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Headliner Controversy, Applauds JAY-Z, Seemingly Shades Lil Wayne: 'I Never Cried About It, Don't Hate, Be Happy'

Long Beach rapper Snoop Dogg is weighing in on the Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl headliner controversy, and as he does it, he applauds New York rapper and mogul JAY-Z and seemingly shades New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne. RELATED: Lil Wayne Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Remarks On ‘GNX’ Album The Kendrick Lamar … Read more

Did They Nail It? Billboard Lists ‘The 10 Hottest Female Rappers Of 2024’

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Did They Nail It? Billboard Lists The 10 Hottest Female Rappers Of 2024

Billboard has dropped their list of ‘The 10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2024,’ including GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and more. RELATED: Oop! Latto Drags Critics Condemning Her For Celebrating New Pop Song Hitting No. 83 On Billboard: ‘Let Me See You Do It Sm*t’ After initially dropping the first iteration of their list … Read more

Uncle Luke Calls Younger Rappers ‘Soft’ After Drake Files Two UMG Petitions Over Kendrick Lamar’s Diss “Not Like Us”

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Uncle Luke Calls Young Rappers ‘Soft’ After Drake’s Two UMG Petitions Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Miami rap legend Uncle Luke is the latest Hip-Hop head to condemn a “soft” Drake after he filed two petitions against UMG (Universal Music Group) over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” diss. RELATED: Drake Vs. Kendrick: UMG Denies Mediation Rumors After “Blind Item” Goes Viral During a recent Instagram Live session, the iconic rapper Uncle … Read more

LL COOL J Dubs Himself ‘The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed,’ He Believes, ‘One Day People Are Going To Wake Up And Realize It’

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LL COOL J Dubs Himself 'The Most Important Rapper That Ever Existed,' He Believes, 'One Day People Are Going To Wake Up And Realize It'

According to rap legend LL COOL J, he is “the most important rapper that ever existed” and believes “one day, people are going to wake up and realize it.” RELATED: LL COOL J Says Lil Wayne ‘Will Have His Day’ After Super Bowl Halftime Show Snub — ‘Let Kendrick Get That’ During a recent interview … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Labels Drake ‘Weak And Sensitive’ For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

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Stephen A Smith Labels Drake 'Weak And Sensitive' For Filing Two Legal Complaints Against UMG Over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"

Stephen A. Smith is the latest commentator to speak on the latest saga in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as he labels Drizzy “weak and sensitive” for filing two legal complaints against UMG (Universal Music Group) over K.Dot’s diss “Not Like Us.” RELATED: Rep For Drake Claims He Did Not Send Cease And Desist … Read more

Euni Wong’s Bold Fusion of Music and Cryptocurrency: A Trailblazer’s Journey

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Euni Wong, professionally known as ‘Eunicorn,’ is an independent music artist, entrepreneur, crypto trader, and a rising figure in the music industry. Through her recent music releases and entrepreneurial ventures, Euni stands out among her contemporaries in both fields. Beyond simply being a musician, Euni is also a trailblazer in the male-dominated sectors of finance … Read more

Drake Files Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group and Spotify Over Alleged Conspiracy to Boost Kendrick Lamar’s Hit Song ‘Not Like Us’ 

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According to Billboard, Drake has taken legal steps against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming that the companies worked together to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us.”  In a court filing made on November 25 in Manhattan, Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC alleged that UMG orchestrated a “scheme” utilizing bots, payola, … Read more

Kendrick Lamar Addresses Lil Wayne’s Disappointment over Super Bowl Halftime Show On Surprise Album 

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Kendrick Lamar is breaking his silence on the controversy that took place after fans were upset that Lil Wayne wasn’t chosen to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.  The 37-year-old rapper unexpectedly dropped his sixth album, GNX, on November 22. In the opening track, “wacced out murals,” Lamar responded to Wayne’s frustration about … Read more

Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Surprised’ That Beyoncé And ‘Cowboy Carter’ Were Snubbed By CMA Awards: ‘Her Album Was Brilliant’

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Billy Ray Cyrus ‘Surprised’ That Beyoncé And ‘Cowboy Carter’ Were Snubbed By CMA Awards: ‘Her Album Was Brilliant’ 

Country Music legend Billy Ray Cyrus is speaking up and revealing how “surprised” he was to learn that Beyoncé and her Country-inspired album ‘Cowboy Carter’ were snubbed by the CMA Awards when they dropped their nominations in September. RELATED: Beyoncé Snubbed! No Nominations For CMA Awards For ‘Cowboy Carter’ Despite Historic Impact Just hours before … Read more

Do You Agree? Apple Music Names Kendrick Lamar Its Rap Artist Of The Year

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Kendrick Lamar has had an incredible year in 2024, and surprisingly, he didn’t release a new album.  Engaging in a high-profile feud with Drake may have been his smartest move yet. Since the intense track “Like That,” where he boldly called out Drake, Kendrick has further cemented his status as one of hip-hop’s legends. RELATED: … Read more

Soulja Boy Reacts To Plies’ Copyright Lawsuit, Calls Him A ‘Snitch’ And A ‘Broke A** N***a’ For Waiting Over 10 Years To File A Claim

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Soulja Boy Reacts To Plies’ Copyright Lawsuit, Calls Him A ‘Snitch’ And A ‘Broke A** N***a’ For Waiting Over 10 Years To File A Claim

Oop! Soulja Boy is reacting to Plies’ copyright infringement lawsuit, calling the Florida rapper a “snitch” and a “broke a** n***a” for waiting over 10 years to put in a claim, even though Soulja doesn’t think Plies has a case. RELATED: Plies Files Lawsuit Against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, And Soulja Boy For Allegedly Stealing … Read more

Offset And Crew Involved In Paris Street Brawl With French Rapper Gazo And His Crew

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Offset And Crew Involved In Paris Street Brawl With French Rapper Gazo And His Crew

#Socialites, get a load of this! Former Migos rapper Offset and his entourage got caught in a street brawl in Paris with rival French rapper Gazo and his crew. RELATED: Social Media Reacts To Kenneth Petty’s Alleged Threats To Offset, Fans Dig Up Receipts From The VMAs Video has gone viral showing the physical altercation … Read more