Drake continues to widen the gap between himself and the rest of the hip-hop world. With the success of his new single, “What Did I Miss?,” the Toronto superstar now boasts a staggering 82 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100—cementing his position as the genre’s most dominant chart force. The chart milestone has […]
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Lauryn Hill Performs to Sparse Crowd After Late Start at Essence Festival
Lauryn Hill’s set at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans was memorable—but not for the reasons fans hoped. The Grammy-winning icon finally took the stage at the Caesars Superdome at 2:30 a.m. on July 5, hours behind schedule, performing to a mostly empty stadium that seats over 80,000. Festival organizers had stacked Friday’s lineup, […]
Australia Bans Kanye West Following Release of Controversial Song “Heil H*tler”
Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has been barred from entering Australia following the release of his inflammatory track Heil Hitler, which has drawn widespread condemnation and been pulled from major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the visa cancellation during an interview with ABC’s Afternoon […]
Doja Cat Prioritizes Artistry Over Fame as She Prepares for New Album Vie
Doja Cat is setting clear boundaries between her creative process and the pressure of chart success as she readies her upcoming fifth studio album, Vie. In a candid interview with V Magazine, the Grammy-winning artist opened up about her evolving approach to music and fame. “What I want to avoid is that little monster that […]
Post Malone’s Onstage Fall Raises Fresh Questions About Sobriety After Breakup
Post Malone is making headlines for all the wrong reasons following a very public tumble during a recent concert, sparking fresh concerns about his sobriety—and his emotional state after a recent breakup. The 29-year-old “Sunflower” singer was performing at Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium when he lost his footing and fell hard onstage while holding a […]
Doechii Dominates Glastonbury with Theatrical Hip-Hop Masterclass
Doechii made her mark on Glastonbury Saturday night, transforming the West Holts Stage into her own personal hip-hop classroom. In her festival debut, the Florida-born rapper delivered a bold, 45-minute set that blended sharp lyricism, live vocals, choreography, and striking visual storytelling. Framed as a six-part “School of Hip-Hop” lesson plan, Doechii’s set celebrated the […]
Cardi B’s New Album Title Gives a Nod to Drag Race Star Scarlet Envy
Cardi B’s upcoming album Am I the Drama? hasn’t even dropped yet, but it’s already sending the internet into a frenzy—especially among RuPaul’s Drag Race fans. The title, a clear reference to Drag Race alum Scarlet Envy’s viral All Stars 6 catchphrase, has fans speculating and celebrating the unexpected crossover. According to Atlantic Music Group’s […]
50 Cent and Andrew Schulz Join Star-Packed Street Fighter Film Reboot
The upcoming Street Fighter film adaptation is assembling a knockout cast, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and comedian Andrew Schulz the latest to join the action-packed project from Legendary Entertainment. Jackson has been tapped to play Balrog, the disgraced boxer turned ruthless bodyguard, marking his biggest action role to date. According to insiders, Jackson is […]
Heinz and Mustard Turn Up the Flavor with Limited-Edition “Heinz Mustaaaaaard” Launch
Heinz is spicing up summer with the debut of its latest flavor innovation, and this time, they’ve enlisted the help of a musical heavyweight. Teaming up with hitmaking producer Mustard, Heinz has announced the release of Heinz Mustaaaaaard — a smoky, sweet chipotle honey mustard that blends bold flavor with bold personality. The sauce, set […]
Brandy & Monica Reunite for Long-Awaited “The Boy Is Mine” Tour
Nearly three decades after their chart-topping anthem “The Boy Is Mine” defined an era of R&B, Brandy and Monica are finally hitting the road together. The powerhouse duo announced their first-ever co-headlining trek, aptly titled The Boy Is Mine Tour, kicking off October 16 in Cincinnati. Produced by Black Promoters Collective, the 24-date North American […]