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The Weeknd Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Praise
The Weeknd has reacted to very kind praise he received from Nicki Minaj. The Harajuku Barbie took to X on September 19 to promote her
Queen Latifah Biopic Is In The Works
Queen Latifah is preparing to bring her life story to the big screen with a new biopic. A groundbreaking collaboration was announced in the entertainment
Bad Bunny Shares Political Resistance Anthem “Una Velita”
Bad Bunny has dropped “Una Velita,” a polemic addressing the fallout from Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. The Puerto Rican singer drops
Gunna Announces “Wun Of Dem Nights” Live Shows
Gunna is set to captivate audiences with a series of exclusive one-off shows in various cities this fall. These special performances aim to provide fans
Happy Birthday Jermaine Dupri
Happy Birthday to Jermaine Dupri, who turns 52 today. He was born on September 23, 1972 in Asheville, NC.
Akon To Release First Single “Beautiful Day” After 10 Years Hiatus
Akon announces his first single in a decade entitled “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” due out on October 4, 2024 via Konvict Kulture Records. Known for his
Happy Birthday Moneybagg Yo
Happy Birthday to Moneybagg Yo, who turns 33 today. He was born on September 22, 1991 in Memphis, TN.
Kid Cudi Taps King Chip For “Don’t Worry” Music Video
Kid Cudi is celebrating the importance New York City has played in his artistic journey. Entitled “Don’t Worry,” the track is a nostalgic one, with
Happy Birthday Jason Derulo
Happy Birthday to Jason Derulo, who turns 35 today. He was born on September 21, 1989 in Miramar, FL.
Happy Birthday Tom MacDonald
Happy Birthday to Tom MacDonald, who turns 36 today. He was born on September 21, 1988 in British Columbia, Canada.
Happy Birthday Wale
Happy Birthday to Wale, who turns 40 today. He was born on September 21, 1984 in Washington, DC.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed On Suicide Watch At NYC Jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s
The Lox “Money, Power, & Respect” Certified Platinum
The Lox has a new plaque to add to their name. Two decades after its release, “Money, Power, & Respect” by The Lox featuring DMX
ScHoolboy Q Unveils Music Video For “THank God 4 Me”
ScHoolboy Q continues to promote his latest album entitled “Blue Lips.” The project debuted in March as the rapper’s sixth album, following 2019’s “CrasH Talk.”
Future Releases 17-Track Project “Mixtape Pluto”
Future has officially dropped his first solo project of the year entitled “Mixtape Pluto” via Freebandz and Epic Records. The 17-track album features songs like
Happy Birthday Yung Joc
Happy Birthday to Yung Joc, who turns 44 today. He was born on September 20, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday The-Dream
Happy Birthday to The-Dream, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 20, 1977 in Rockingham, NC.
Happy Birthday Ugly God
Happy Birthday to Ugly God, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 19, 1996 in Miami Gardens, FL.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking And Racketeering
Following Diddy’s arrest in New York, federal prosecutors on Tuesday (September 17) unsealed a criminal indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for
LL Cool J And Eminem Recreate Classic Moments For “Murdergram Deux” Video
This cinematic music video is for the veteran Hip-Hop heads. LL Cool J and Eminem released a visual for their first-ever collaboration entitled “Murdergram Deux.”
Kevin Liles Leaving His Post As 300 Entertainment CEO
As revealed on Tuesday (September 17), Kevin Liles has stepped down as chairman and CEO of Warner Music’s 300 Entertainment. Liles will remain as a
Rich Homie Quan Releases First Posthumous Track “Song Cry”
Rich Homie Quan has been gone for just under two weeks and fans already have new music from the late Atlanta artist. His first posthumous
Dame Dash Claims Drake Wants To Buy His Stake In “Reasonable Doubt”
Dame Dash claims that Drake offered to buy his share of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” album. In an interview with America Nu Network, Dame Dash says
Eminem Blames Diddy For The Deaths Of Tupac And Biggie
Eminem took some very serious shots at Diddy on his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition.” The Detroit
Nicki Minaj Announces “Pink Friday 3” Album
Nicki Minaj is full of surprises. The Trinidad und Tobago-born artist announced that instead of releasing “Pink Friday 2 (Deluxe)”, she has decided to turn
MMG – “Self Made Vol. 3”
11 years ago today, Rick Ross released the third compilation album “Self Made Vol. 3” by MMG on September 17, 2013. The album features contributions
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested In New York After Grand Jury Indictment
Embattled Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces sexual assault lawsuits and a federal human trafficking probe, has been arrested in New York. The criminal
EPMD – “Back In Business”
27 years ago today, EPMD dropped their fifth studio album “Back In Business” on September 16, 1997. Production was handled by members Erick Sermon and
Usher – “My Way”
27 years ago today, Usher released his second studio album “My Way” on September 16, 1997. The album features guest appearances from Monica, Jermaine Dupri,
The Sugarhill Gang – “Rapper’s Delight”
45 years ago today, The Sugarhill Gang dropped their debut single “Rapper’s Delight” on September 16, 1979. Produced by Sylvia Robinson, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited
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