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 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 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 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 […]
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 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, […]
LL Cool J has been a legend for decades, a status cemented by his album “G.O.A.T.” nearly 25 years ago. While other rappers paved the way and sold more records, none have maintained his level of success for as long. His first single, “I Need a Beat,” was released 40 years ago, and he’s still […]
This week, Eminem’s 2005 greatest hits compilation Curtain Call: The Hits has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first hip-hop album to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. On the chart dated September 14, the album ranked at No. 198, with 8,000 equivalent album units earned between August 30 and September 5, according […]
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Wednesday, September 11, at New York’s UBS Arena, with a star-studded night full of performances, memorable moments, and major wins. Hosted by Billboard, the red carpet was buzzing, and the performances inside left the audience in awe. Taylor Swift led the pack with 12 nominations, and […]
The MTV Video Music Awards are celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, with a red-hot lineup that promises an unforgettable night. Megan Thee Stallion will host the event, while Eminem, fresh off his latest chart-topping album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), is set to open the show. Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, […]