Category: Urban

Cardi B Shuts Down Baby Name Rumors: “Hurricane” Isn’t Happening

Cardi B has set the record straight on the rumors swirling around the name of her third child. On Sunday, Sept. 1, the “Enough” rapper, 31, responded to speculation after fans suggested they had uncovered her baby’s name. A fan page on X shared an ultrasound image from Cardi’s Sept. 1 Instagram post, captioning it, […]

Lauryn Hill Surprises High School Reunion with Impromptu Performance

Ms. Lauryn Hill not only made a rare appearance at her Columbia High School reunion in Maplewood, New Jersey earlier this month, but she also left her former classmates in awe with a surprise performance. Social media videos captured Hill serenading the crowd with some of her iconic tracks, including “Ex-Factor,” “Doo Wop (That Thing),” […]

Ludacris Takes a Risky Sip: Rapper Fulfills Bucket List Goal by Drinking Glacier Water in Alaska

Ludacris recently made headlines after crossing off a unique item from his bucket list during a visit to Alaska. The rapper and actor shared his experience on Monday (Aug. 26), revealing that he drank water directly from an ancient Alaskan glacier while in the state for a show. While the crystal-clear water might have looked […]

Drake Stirs the Pot: Is His Rap Battle with Kendrick Lamar About to Reignite?

Drake continues to fan the flames of speculation about a potential resurgence of his rap rivalry with Kendrick Lamar—and possibly others. Last Friday (Aug. 23), the Canadian rapper dropped a few fresh tracks on his secondary Instagram account, “plottttwistttttt,” which quickly made their way to his “100 gigs” website. Among the new releases was a […]

Megan Thee Stallion to Host 2024 MTV VMAs: A Historic First

MTV has revealed that rapper Megan Thee Stallion will take the stage as the host of the 2024 Video Music Awards on September 11, airing live at 8:00 pm ET/PT from New York’s UBS Arena. This marks Megan’s debut as an award show host, joining a growing list of music stars who have recently helmed […]

MTV VMAs 2024: Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, and LISA Join Star-Studded Performance Lineup

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are set to be a night of unforgettable performances, with Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, and LISA newly added to the list of artists scheduled to take the stage. The show will air live on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from New York’s UBS Arena. For Benson […]

A$AP Rocky Jokes About Kids’ Love for Cocomelon, Praises Rihanna as the Perfect Partner

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s children might be huge fans of Cocomelon, but the same can’t be said for their dad. In a recent cover story for Billboard, published on August 22, the Harlem rapper (born Rakim Mayers) humorously admitted that his sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, have a taste in music that drives him […]

Latto Drops Missing Track “Chicken Grease” After Fans Demand Its Release

In the lead-up to her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Latto teased fans with a snippet of a track sampling T.I.’s 2003 hit “24’s” in the trailer. However, when the album was released on August 9, fans were disappointed to find the song missing. Despite the album’s critical acclaim and strong streaming numbers, many […]

Nicki Minaj Gears Up for Second Leg of “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” with New Surprises

Nicki Minaj is ready to take her Pink Friday 2 World Tour to new heights as she prepares for the second North American leg starting in September. The rapper took to social media on August 16 to excite her fans, the Barbz, with promises of fresh surprises, including updated sets, new wardrobe choices, and potentially […]

Cardi B Teases Sophomore Album with Fans: Release Date Still a Mystery

Cardi B has been fueling anticipation for her long-awaited sophomore album for over a year. Following the sixth anniversary of her 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy, the “Bongos” rapper hinted in April that her upcoming album would be “so different from what everyone is expecting.” Despite the excitement, she has remained tight-lipped about when the […]