Don Lemon used his platform on Saturday (May 30) to call out Hollywood leaders, musicians and stars for inaction following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet,” the CNN Tonight host said as he spoke to Rev. William Barber as protests took place in Los Angeles, Washington […]
Fayetteville, NC – Much like he did following the death of Michael Brown in 2014 as well as Eric Garner that same year, J. Cole found himself once again on the front lines of protest Saturday (May 30). This time he was back in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC, alongside NBA star Dennis Smith Jr., […]
Rihanna has also joined her fellow A-listers Drake, Ice Cube and BeyoncĂ© in lashing out against the police brutality that plagues both the United States and the African Americans who call it home. “For the last few days, the magnitude of devastation, anger, sadness Iâve felt has been overwhelming to say the least!” she exclaimed […]
Itâs hard to picture Rihanna in 2020 without her multiple crowns: wealthiest female musician, one of the worldâs best-selling artists, a multi-hyphenate businesswoman, the first woman of color to lead a luxury fashion house under LVMH MoĂ«t Hennessy Louis Vuitton. But in 2005, she was just a tenacious, unknown 17-year-old from the left side of […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz Instagram battles have brought great music and entertaining memes that have left music fans talking about the series all over social media. One of the most talked-about clashes came when illustrious songwriters The-Dream and Sean Garrett went toe to toe in March. During a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, The-Dream gave […]
The Beenie Man and Bounty Killer Verzuz battle got underway on Saturday (May 23). While nearly 700,000 viewers tuned in to watch the two Jamaican dancehall artists â who were actually in the same place unlike past Verzuz battles â they had a few unexpected guests. Not long after the event kicked off, at least one […]
The-Dream has collaborated with a star-studded list of artists throughout his lengthy career. From producing some of the biggest hits for Rihanna and BeyoncĂ© to lending his vocals to prolific rappers like JAY-Z and Kanye West, the Radio Killa’s Rolodex of artists is like no other. The music industry has changed drastically since The-Dream landed […]
Who better for Rihanna to tap for Savage x Fenty‘s Summer 2020 campaign than Thee Savage herself? On Thursday (May 21), the lingerie line rolled out its new ads for their summer styles starring Megan Thee Stallion. Sharing some of the looks to her page, Meg showed off her curves as well as a quote […]
While Rihanna has spent the pandemic saving the world, Ariana Grande is spending it like the rest of us â waiting for a new Rihanna album. âIâm really glad that sheâs putting in so much effort. It means a lot,â Grande told Zane Lowe of the wait for R9, in an interview promoting her Justin […]
Spotify’s flagship Hip Hop playlist RapCar is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Monday (May 11). While reflecting on the past five years, the popular streaming curator has confirmed Drake and Cardi B as the top performers on the playlist. Drizzy headlines a list of male performers that includes Future, Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert. […]
Motherâs Day has a very simple premise: show some appreciation for the mothers in your life. But for Diplo and Future, it wasnât quite that easy. Veteran dad Future had his hands full with six Motherâs Day posts. And Diplo had a whole new son to reveal (from âa million milesâ away). Famously a father […]
Michigan – Big Sean has teamed up with Rihanna, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other funders to donate $3.2 million to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit and Flint, Michigan. The money will be given to community-based organizations assisting in food distribution, bail relief, temporary shelter and social support services. Sean’s donations were made through his […]
It’s genuine love between Drake and Chris Brown now. Breezy had to celebrate his birthday amid a quarantine when he turned 31 on Tuesday (May 5), but Drake and other friends and family made sure he felt the love. In a post to his Instagram Story, Drizzy shared a photo of himself on stage with […]
DJ Khaled isnât trying to get wild thoughts about his fans. When the DJ invited Instagram followers to go live one-on-one with him on May 3, he was shocked to find a twerking fan on the other side of one video call. Because DJ Khaled is a married man, and even if there are somethings […]
King of corny lyrics, Drake, dropped a whole mixtape full of them Friday, securing his claim on the throne. Drake started out this quarantine with a son reveal and an Architectural Digest mansion tour. Now, he further requests your attention with Dark Lane Demo Tapes, a mixtape featuring recent releases âToosie Slide,â âDesires,â and âChicago […]
Chicago, IL – Lil Durk is giving back during the global pandemic surrounding COVID-19. Back in his native Chicago, Durk donated free meals to health care workers on Friday (April 24). With the help of PHLAVZ, Durk and his team visited Chicago’s Rush Hospital and donated meals to those individuals on the frontlines dealing with […]
Los Angeles, CA – SiR adds his contribution to Top Dawg Entertainment’s fan appreciation week with West Coast rapper Boogie in-tow for their new hazy laidback vibe “Rapper Weed.” related news Isaiah Rashad Lets Off ‘Why Worry’ Single For TDE Fan Appreciation Week April 23, 2020 Featuring self-production from the “John Redcorn” crooner himself, “Rapper […]
Chris Brown has avoided a sexual assault lawsuit after his unnamed accuser filed for a dismissal. The Jane Doe in question alleged she was assaulted inside the platinum-selling R&B starâs home. Details of when the incident allegedly occurred haven’t been revealed to the public. According to The Blast, the Jane Doe filed for the case’s […]
As the world is upended, some things remain unchanged, chief among them men doing the least. Drakeâs âToosie Slide,â a song shamelessly created to be the next big TikTok hit, has debuted on top of the Billboard Hot 100. It replaces the Weekndâs âBlinding Lights,â which in turn replaced Roddy Ricchâs âThe Boxâ â two […]
Instagram has proven to be a saving grace during the coronavirus pandemic. Artists and fans have flocked to the social media platform to stay connected while locked down at home. On Sunday (April 12), Drake and Diddy hopped on Instagram Live where the Bad Boy Records founder named the Toronto-bred superstar among his Top 5 […]
New York, NY – BET is putting on a telethon to support communities of color hit hard by COVID-19. Hosted by Kelly Rowland, Regina Hall and TV personality Terrence J, Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort will feature virtual performances from a slew of artists, including DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance The Rapper and Kirk Franklin. Viewers […]
JAY-Z and Meek Mill are lending a helping hand to prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two’s REFORM Alliance has donated 100,000 surgical masks to aid inmates, healthcare workers and correctional officers in multiple states. “Thank you to @meekmill, @shakasenghor, & everyone who helped us get 100k masks into prisons,” REFORM announced Instagram. “These masks […]
New York, NY – JAY-Z and Rihanna are providing help during the coronavirus pandemic. Hov’s Shawn Carter Foundation and RiRi’s Clara Lionel Foundation have teamed up for a $2 million donation to assist COVID-19 relief efforts in New York and Los Angeles. “In times of crisis, it is imperative that we come together as one […]
Okay, fine, we canât even be mad at Rihanna right now. The singer has provided yet another non-update on R9 while talking to British Vogue, adding to a long list of swerves. But last week alone, Rihanna donated $700,000 worth of ventilators to Barbados and $5 million to various organizations fighting the coronavirus pandemic, so […]
Los Angeles, CA – Lizzo evidently caught the bat signal Blueface sent in her direction earlier this month. On Sunday (March 29), the Grammy Award-winning artist shared a revealing Instagram photo of her backside with the caption, “Blueface babyyyyy.” View this post on Instagram Blueface babyyy ? A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) on Mar […]
School meals provide many underprivileged youths their chances to eat during the day. As the COVID-19 pandemic has caused school shutdowns across nation, inherently taking that those meals away, Bay Area native G-Eazy is stepping up to give back to children in his hometown area. The “Me, Myself & I” artist announced on Thursday (March […]
I must issue a retraction for a previous statement. Yesterday, I claimed Rihanna was âtoo busy being a good citizen to release new music.â Today, she indeed appeared on âBELIEVE ITâ off PartyNextDoorâs new album PARTYMOBILE â all while leading the response to a global pandemic. In a story about her feature on the song, […]
PARTYNEXTDOOR has dropped his PARTYMOBILE album following multiple delays. The project was initially supposed to arrive in January but got pushed back twice, missing its target date in February before finally coming to fruition in March. The new LP, which was originally titled Club Atlantis, is PND’s first studio album since 2016’s P3. Drake, Rihanna […]
Rihanna will save us all. Too busy being a good citizen to release new music, the singer has donated personal protective equipment to the State of New York to combat shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. âI would like to thank Rihanna and the Rihanna Foundation for donating personal protective equipment to New York State,â Governor […]
Drake, if youâre reading this, get a job! Stay away from her! Just like every ex you have saved in your phone with the purple devil emoji next to their name, Drake got bored during quarantine and decided to tease his rumored ex, Rihanna. But instead of sending an embarrassing reply to her Instagram story, […]