It’s All About ‘Love’ as Keyshia Cole Ramps Up 20th Anniversary Tour, Talks Teaming With GloRilla and Getting Praise From Stevie Wonder

The year was 2005. And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career. Now Keyshia Cole is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album, The Way It Is, with a 25-date international arena tour. Presented by AEG Presents and Free Lunch, The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour begins July 1 in Baltimore and wraps it North American leg on Aug. 8 in Los Angeles. The European leg kicks off Sept. 19 in […]

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5 Things We Want to See From Cardi B’s ‘Am I the Drama?’ Album

The wait is over — almost. Cardi B announced her much-delayed sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, on Monday (June 23). Release day is still just under three months away, with the project slated to arrive on Sept. 19. Cardi released her fiery “Outside” single to set the tone for the summer on Friday (June 20), and hinted at the album announcement over the weekend. She made it official while revealing the album’s striking cover art, which finds Cardi sporting […]

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Brandy & Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Co-Headlining Tour With Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal Roberts: All the Dates

Actually, the boy is theirs. Nearly 30 years after they topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks with their timeless duet “The Boy Is Mine,” Brandy and Monica are teaming up for their first-ever co-headlining tour. As announced Tuesday (June 24), Brandy and Monica will launch their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour on Oct. 16 at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati. The 24-city trek will visit arenas in major U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New […]

June 24, 2025

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Photos From the BMAC Juneteenth Weekend Celebration of Black Music

Saluting the joy and power of Black music. Commemorating freedom. Honoring the legacy of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. That was the three-pronged celebration behind the “Say It Loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!” Juneteenth Summit that took place on Saturday (June 21), hosted by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), Primary Wave and the Universal Music Group Task Force for Meaningful Change. The invite-only event was held at Brown’s estate, located 6 miles outside the legend’s boyhood town […]

June 24, 2025

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Slick Rick Releases Cinematic ‘VICTORY’ Short Film Starring Nas, Idris Elba & Giggs

Slick Rick delivered his first album in 26 years with VICTORY earlier in June, and The Ruler returned with a cinematic accompanying short film to the project on Friday (June 20). Directed by Meji Alabi, Rick’s short film serves as a companion to his album and features appearances from Nas, Giggs and Idris Elba, who executive produced the project. Legendary photographer Jonathan Mannion also helped craft the film’s aesthetic while Young Guru mixed the LP. Related Slick Rick Announces New […]

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Tyler, The Creator Hates Your New Podcast: ‘We Need Electricians’

No, Tyler, The Creator doesn’t want to listen to your new podcast, bro. The rapper and producer sat down with The Cut to talk about his latest Converse collab and was asked if there are any podcasts that he listens to, given his public disdain for them. “I think we give a lot of people who aren’t smart and just want attention platforms to be loud and incorrect, and other stupid people follow them,” he said before asking whatever happened […]

June 24, 2025

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Lil B & Kevin Durant Reignite Feud After NBA Star’s Trade: ‘You Was Once a Thing, I’m Still That’

Lil B reignited his feud with Kevin Durant after the NBA star was traded to the Houston Rockets over the weekend. The rapper infamously hit KD with the Based God Curse over a decade ago, and he’s still looking to lace up against Durant for a game of one-on-one. Related NBA Star Kevin Durant Says Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show ‘Meant Nothing… 02/11/2025 “Kevin Durant you still owe me that 1 on 1 you ain’t ready real NBA I […]

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Cardi B Announces Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Am I the Drama?’: See the Striking Cover Art

Cardi B season is here. The Bronx bombshell finally announced plans for her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, which will arrive on Sept. 19. Seven years in the making, Cardi made the announcement official on Monday (June 23) with the LP’s gloomy cover art. “AM I THE DRAMA? My new album is out September 19th! Preorder LINK IN BIO,” she wrote. The 32-year-old hinted at being in album mode on Sunday (June 22) with a post to Instagram, […]

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R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: kwn, Khamari, $ilkMoney, AzSwaye, Rexx Life Raj & More

Amid Cardi B finally coming back “Outside” and Jay-Z surprising attendees Beyoncé’s final Cowboy Carter Tour show at Paris’ Stade de France with spirited renditions of “Crazy in Love” and “N—as in Paris,” there was one news item that dominated the week of Juneteenth — Billboard staff’s much buzzed-about ranking of the 75 Best R&B Singers of All Time. Released in four parts, Billboard’s latest list quickly dominated both Internet and real-life conversations, as R&B lovers debated the vocal ability, […]

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