Category: Urban AC

Mary J. Blige Announces ‘For My Fans’ Tour with Ne-Yo and Mario

Mary J. Blige, the legendary queen of hip-hop soul, continues to solidify her legacy with the announcement of her upcoming “For My Fans” tour. Revealing full dates and venues on Monday (Sept. 30), Blige is set to hit the road in 2024, with R&B stars Ne-Yo and Mario joining as special guests. Blige expressed her […]

Future Secures Third No. 1 Album of 2024 with “Mixtape Pluto”

Future has once again claimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, earning his 11th No. 1 album with Mixtape Pluto, which debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated Oct. 5. This marks the artist’s third No. 1 album in 2024 alone. The long-awaited album, which was released on Sept. 20, racked up […]

Cardi B and Offset’s Heated Online Feud Sparks Divorce Drama

Cardi B and Offset’s marriage, long fraught with ups and downs, took another public hit on Wednesday (Sept. 25) as the two engaged in a fiery online clash. In the midst of their ongoing separation, Offset accused Cardi of being unfaithful during her pregnancy with their third child, prompting her to respond with her own […]

Star-Studded Lineup Set for 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

In just a few weeks, a legendary lineup of music icons will be celebrated at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 induction ceremony. Yesterday, the Rock Hall announced an exciting group of performers and presenters who will take the stage on Oct. 19 for the prestigious event. Set to appear are […]

Tyga’s “Taste” Hits a Sweet Milestone with Diamond Certification

Tyga’s summer anthem “Taste,” featuring Offset, just reached a major milestone, becoming his first-ever diamond-certified track, as announced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on Tuesday (Sept. 24). To achieve diamond status, a song must move 10 million units, with each unit equivalent to one digital song sale or 150 on-demand streams. “Taste” […]

Mary J. Blige Set to Release New Album and Embark on ‘For My Fans’ Tour in 2024

Mary J. Blige is gearing up for an exciting 2024, with a new album and tour on the horizon. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul revealed on Sherri Monday (Sept. 23) that her highly anticipated 15th studio album, titled Gratitude, will drop on Nov. 15, just in time for the holidays. “I’m in a constant state […]

GloRilla Announces Debut Album ‘Glorious’ Following Breakout Year

GloRilla is set to cap off her incredible year with the release of her debut album Glorious, announced on Thursday (Sept. 19). The Memphis rapper, who has been riding high on the success of her Ehhthang Ehhthang EP, revealed that her highly anticipated LP will drop on October 11. To give fans a taste of […]

Megan Thee Stallion Tops 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations with 12 Nods

Megan Thee Stallion leads the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards with 12 nominations. For the first time since the category’s introduction in 2020, women have matched men in the hip-hop artist of the year category. The nominees include four women (Megan, Cardi B, GloRilla, and Nicki Minaj) and four men (21 Savage, Drake, Future, and […]

JAY-Z Makes the Call: Why Lil Wayne Wasn’t Chosen for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lil Wayne recently voiced his disappointment at not being selected as the Super Bowl halftime performer in his hometown of New Orleans, prompting questions about how these decisions are made. Super Bowl halftime producer Jesse Collins clarified on September 16 that JAY-Z has the final say in who headlines the show. “It’s a decision that […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sealed Indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan on Monday, as confirmed by Fox News Digital. While the specific charges against him remain unclear, he was taken into custody in a New York hotel lobby. Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the decision to prosecute, stating, “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, […]