Category: Urban AC

Beyoncé Ends COWBOY CARTER Tour With a Crown and a Roar in Las Vegas

On a sweltering Saturday night in Las Vegas, Beyoncé didn’t just close her COWBOY CARTER TOUR—she closed a chapter in music history. With a record-breaking 32-city run culminating at Allegiant Stadium, Beyoncé delivered a finale for the ages, complete with surprise appearances from JAY-Z, Destiny’s Child, and Shaboozey. More than 1.5 million fans bore witness […]

Doja Cat Declares “L’album est complet” as New Era ‘Vie’ Nears Release

Doja Cat has officially wrapped her next album, Vie, and she let fans know with a chic twist—by announcing it entirely in French. On July 21, the genre-bending star took to X (formerly Twitter) to post simply: “L’album est complet,” paired with a croissant emoji. Translation? “The album is complete.” The cryptic-yet-stylish update confirmed what […]

Drake Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Tequila Tribute at Black Sabbath Bench

Drake paid a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne this week, showing up unannounced at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England, following Osbourne’s death on Tuesday, July 23. As fans gathered to leave flowers, handwritten notes, and memorabilia honoring the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, the Grammy-winning rapper made a surprise appearance. According […]

This Artist Wants You to Dance Like No One’s Filming

Tyler, the Creator’s DON’T TAP THE GLASS isn’t just a summer soundtrack — it’s a seismic push against cultural paralysis. With his ninth studio album, Tyler delivers more than house grooves and funk-laced beats. He’s issuing a call to movement, both physical and spiritual, challenging the silence that’s crept into dance floors and street corners. […]

Tyler, the Creator Surprises Fans With New Album Don’t Tap the Glass

Tyler, the Creator is back and full of surprises. Just days after unveiling the title, the genre-bending rapper dropped his ninth studio album, Don’t Tap the Glass, early Monday morning — no long rollout, just vibes. Clocking in at a brisk 28 minutes and 30 seconds, the 10-track project includes titles like “Sucka Free,” “Stop […]

Playboi Carti’s MUSIC Becomes 2025’s First Platinum Rap Album

Playboi Carti is proving that anticipation pays off. His third studio album, MUSIC, has officially surpassed one million copies sold, making it the first rap album of 2025 to reach platinum status. The milestone arrives just three months after its March 14 release, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a massive […]

Nicki Minaj and SZA Lock Horns in Explosive Online Feud

What began as a cryptic post quickly unraveled into a headline-grabbing war of words between two of music’s most prominent women—Nicki Minaj and SZA. The tension sparked July 15, when Minaj took aim at Top Dawg Entertainment’s former president Terrence “Punch” Henderson, accusing him of bullying and referencing his ties to SZA. While SZA’s seemingly […]

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson Make Glamorous Red Carpet Debut at Inaugural Foundation Gala

Megan Thee Stallion and NBA star Klay Thompson officially stepped into the spotlight as a couple, making their red carpet debut at the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on July 16. Dressed to impress, Megan stunned in a sleek black halter gown with a dazzling silver belt detail, while Klay […]

Sparks Fly Online as Nicki Minaj and SZA Clash on X Amid Tour Highs and Personal Lows

Tensions flared Tuesday (July 15) as Nicki Minaj and SZA ignited a heated exchange on X, turning vague tweets and industry history into a full-on digital showdown. It started when SZA, fresh off her European Grand National Tour performance with Kendrick Lamar, tweeted a seemingly benign message about Mercury retrograde. But it came just moments […]

Rihanna Brings Sons to Smurfs Premiere, Opens Up About Parenting and Pregnancy

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Rihanna made a stylish splash at the Los Angeles premiere of The Smurfs, turning the event into a family affair with sons RZA, 3, and nearly 2-year-old Riot in tow. Dressed in elegant Saint Laurent, the pregnant mogul glowed alongside her sons, who sported miniature Dior looks from Jonathan Anderson’s first menswear collection for the […]