Influencial soul and R&B singer Betty Wright, born Bessie Regina Norris, died today at the age of 66. According to the New York Times, president of S-Curve Records Steve Greenberg confirmed Wright’s death on Sunday; the singer had reportedly been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the fall of 2019. Said Greenberg, “She was an incredible […]
Chances are Katy Perry already had a Mrs. Jumbo and coordinating dog-sized Dumbo costume in her closet ahead of Sunday’s Disney Family Singalong: Volume II, since that is her thing, but it also might be a kind gesture to distract you from the most tear-jerking song in the Disney canon, “Baby Mine,” which is devastating […]
We can all agree: Mother’s Day 2020 should not fall under traditional Mother’s Day rules. Still, it’s nice to do a little something for your mom, who not only had to raise you, but is also dealing with living under quarantine herself. So go ahead, call her up on FaceTime or schedule a Zoom, sit […]
The latest to weigh in on Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s return to social media while on house arrest? Jackboy. Hours after the Brooklyn rapper had to be moved to a different witness protection location, his South Florida counterpart said he couldn’t imagine living like 6ix9ine. “The web gon’ show all types of shit like, ‘Oh, I’m living […]
Los Angeles, CA – JAHMED wants more than just a few years in this industry. The L.A.-based rapper released his debut, THEBOOFMOBILE, this past March, a bite-sized EP that’s loaded to the brim with high-energy raps and cohesive production. In such a turbulent industry, artists pop into public appeal only to fade quickly and suddenly. […]
Seven months after its release, Summer Walker‘s debut album Over It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s Walker’s second platinum plaque in as many months as her “Playing Games” single achieved the feat in March. Released on October 4, RealStreetRadio’s pick for 2019 R&B Album of the Year debuted […]
JAY-Z and Team Roc are demanding government officials in Georgia seek justice in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. In an open letter shared with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hov along with Alicia Keys, Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, and two of Team Roc’s attorneys, addressed several state officials, including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The group acknowledged that […]
If Tekashi 6ix9ine detractors weren’t mad before, then this latest feat should push them over the edge. According to Chart Data, the polarizing rapper’s comeback video for “GOOBA” has surpassed a YouTube record previously held by Eminem. On Saturday (May 9), Chart Data tweeted, “.@6ix9ine‘s “GOOBA” garnered the biggest 24 hour debut for a Hip […]
Miami, FL – Following the string of music-industry deaths of mogul Andre Harrell and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard, a family member of longtime R&B singer Betty White has confirmed her death at the age of 66. “I just lost my aunt this morning…. and now my mood has changed…. sleep in peace aunty […]
Instagram – With the dust barely settled on the much-anticipated Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott Instagram Live event that took place on Saturday (May 10), Verzuz has announced its next epic matchup: Nelly vs. Ludacris. The battle was first announced a May 9 IG Live conversation Verzuz co-owners Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. “Can we get […]
Imagine sitting next to Little Richard at a dinner party: I remember one night, we had this wonderful orgy going. It was one of the best I have ever been to. And in the middle of this orgy, that was fantastic, somebody knocked on my door. I said: ‘Just a moment! This is an orgy!’ […]
John Legend wants to flip the Verzuz concept on Instagram. In an interview with Power 106 host Nick Cannon on Thursday (May 7), the EGOT winner gave his flowers to Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Instagram Live series and revealed what it would take for him to participate. Cannon suggested Alicia Keys as Legend’s opponent and the “Ordinary […]
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s Instagram Live battle got underway on Saturday (May 9) at 7 p.m. EST — but it wasn’t a battle at all. Instead, it was more like two good friends simply playing their favorite cuts as over 700,000 people watched. Ms. Badu shared a bevy of classics — from “Appletree” and […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s online antics on Friday (May 8) set numerous Instagram viewership records, but it may have come at a cost. According to TMZ, the Brooklyn rapper was moved from his current house arrest location to a different address because of a leak online. 6ix9ine’s attorney Lance Lazzaro told TMZ the move was done for […]
Lil Wayne‘s Young Money Radio program on Apple Music has already nabbed some major guests from the likes of Shaq, Kevin Durant, Drake, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and more. On the show’s latest episode, Tunechi decided to bring another legend on to discuss the songwriting process and more: Eminem. During their 15-minute chat, the two make an […]
Love it or hate it, Tekashi 6ix9ine made his return to rap with “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8) — his first musical offering since he was granted a “compassionate release” from prison last month. The video for the single racked up over 36 million views in less than 24 and his Instagram Live session broke a […]
As the Hip Hop and R&B community is well aware, Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell died on Thursday (May 7). According to The New York Times, his ex-wife Wendy Credle said he passed away from heart failure at his home in Hollywood Hills, California. The 59-year-old is survived by his son Gianni Credle-Harrell, his brother Greg […]
Andre Harrell, a veteran record executive and founder of the influential hip hop label Uptown Records, has died at the age of 59. His death was first announced on DJ D-Nice’s daily Instagram Live party and later confirmed by the CEO of the music television network REVOLT, where Harrell served as vice-chairman. “Andre’s impact on […]
Little Richard, one of the most influential figures in the foundation and evolution of rock and roll, has died at the age of 87. His son confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, but said that the cause of death was still unknown. With songs such as “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Rip It Up,” […]
Kevin Durant has tapped IDK to help bring the authentic vibes to his forthcoming Showtime documentary. The Warner Records rapper will serve as both Music Supervisor and Composer on Basketball County: In The Water, Billboard announced Friday (May 8). The film will highlight basketball stars who were bred in the DMV and will be narrated […]
Cypress, TX – Youngboy Never Broke Again needs his six feet of space, dog. In a video that went viral on Thursday (May 7), the Baton Rouge native can be seen reacting in a way that would definitely not be described as happy when a fan approached him in an undisclosed residential neighborhood. According to […]
Meek Mill hasn’t been shy about expressing his contempt for Tekashi 6ix9ine. After the polarizing rapper dropped the comeback single “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8), Meek continued his vitriol with a scathing review of the track. “Shit superrrrr trashhhhhhhhhhh …. you gone up a 100 shots,” he wrote Twitter. “stop turn Durkio and nav back […]
Andre Harrell, the innovative music exec who founded Uptown Records and discovered a young Sean “Diddy” Combs, has died. He was 59. The news of Harrell’s death was announced during DJ D-Nice’s nightly Club Quarantine Instagram Live mix. The cause of Harrell’s death is currently unknown. Harrell’s vision helped bring the sounds of New Jack Swing […]
The 6ix9ine saga jumped through the looking glass last fall when he escaped federal racketeering and firearm charges by pleading guilty and appearing as the star witness for the prosecution during the trial against the Nine Trey Bloods — the set he shouted out throughout his meteoric rise to rap stardom, fueled by the thunderous […]
Drake had a solid run, but his streak with Billboard No. 1 album debuts has officially ended. Hits Daily Double announced the final numbers for the first week of Drizzy’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes on Friday (May 8), and for the first time ever, The Boy will arrive on the Billboard 200 at No. 2 […]
Chika’s journey from viral Instagram rapper to Warner Music Group artist is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a secret hobby evolved into a full-fledged career — and she’s only getting started. But like the rest of the world, the Alabama native is in a temporary holding pattern as the coronavirus pandemic continues to […]
Eminem will be the next guest on Lil Wayne’s recently launched Apple Music Show Young Money Radio. Shady made the announcement on Friday (May 8) Twitter. As noted in the caption, the show airs at 7 p.m. EST. “Set fire to the mic and ignite the crowd,’” he wrote alongside a promo photo. “Hittin’ #YoungMoneyRadio later to […]
Los Angeles, CA – Ray J and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Princess Love’s marriage is coming to an end, according to multiple reports. Almost four years after the couple tied the knot, Princess Love filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday (May 5). Problems between the two began to […]
Black Mafia Family kingpin Terry “Southwest T” Flenory has no issue with Jeezy, even though 50 Cent briefly hinted that one could be brewing. Since Southwest T’s release on Tuesday (May 5), 50 has been celebrating the BMF member’s homecoming on social media by trolling his celebrity peers who may be in someway affected by […]
As promised, Tekashi 6ix9ine hit Instagram Live on Friday (May 8) — albeit nearly an hour late — with the Cops “Bad Boys” theme blasting in the background and addressed his reputation as a snitch, smashing an Instagram Live record in the process. While speaking to the over 1.9 million viewers who tuned in, he […]