Chartbreaker: Mariah the Scientist on Her Biggest Hit’s ‘Casual’ Start & Using Her Platform to ‘Help People Feel Included’

True to her name, Mariah the Scientist’s songs are often the result of several months, and sometimes years, spent combining different elements of choruses and verses until finding the right mixture. But when it came time for the 27-year-old to unveil her latest single, the sultry “Burning Blue,” the R&B singer-songwriter was at a crossroads. So, she experimented with her promotional strategy, too — and achieved the desired momentum. “Mariah felt she was in a space between treating [music] like […]

June 5, 2025

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Vic Mensa Shares Emotional Video Explaining the Toll of the Streaming Era on Artists

Vic Mensa has shared his thoughts on being an artist in the streaming era, and spoke about the heavy emotional toll it can take on a rapper. Related Vic Mensa Stands by Kehlani’s Support of Palestine Amid Her Show Cancellations 05/08/2025 On Tuesday (June 3), the Chicago rapper hopped on social media and recalled an emotional breakdown he had in the shower after thinking deeply about the intense public perception artists deal with in 2025 surrounding an artist in the streaming […]

June 4, 2025

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The 10 Best Songs From Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter’ Series: Critic’s Picks

It’s officially Lil Wayne week. Weezy is set to return with the sixth installment of arguably rap’s most decorated album series with Tha Carter VI arriving on Friday (June 6). Seven years after C5, Wayne hopes to make more history and add to his decorated legacy. The project’s slated to be another star-studded affair with a range of rumored features from Miley Cyrus, Bono, MGK, Wyclef Jean, Andrea Bocelli and more. Three decades into a hall-of-fame career, Lil Wayne changed […]

June 4, 2025

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50 Cent Keeps His Promise by Posting the ‘Really Bad’ Things Diddy Has Said About Donald Trump

50 Cent promised to let Donald Trump know what Diddy has said about him in the past, and he followed up on exactly that when posting a pair of clips on Monday (June 2) featuring Combs condemning the president. Related 50 Cent Says He’s Going to ‘Make Sure’ Trump’s Aware of ‘Really Bad’ Things Diddy Said… 06/02/2025 “See Trump don’t like s–t like this buddy, you run your mouth to much,” 50 wrote in one caption. The first video finds […]

June 4, 2025

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Industry Pioneer Sylvia Rhone, Ciara & More Honored at Inaugural Black Women in Music Dinner

Epic Records chairwoman/CEO Sylvia Rhone being presented with the Vanguard Award was one of several highlights that took place during the inaugural Black Women in Music dinner, held Tuesday evening (June 3) at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion in Los Angeles. Related Sylvia Rhone: Billboard Women in Music's 2023 Executive of the Year 02/23/2023 The Black Music Month fete also honored Grammy-winning artist Ciara, music executive Phylicia Fant, creative director/costume designer June Ambrose, media personality DJ Kiss and photographer/photojournalist Florence “FLO” Ngala. […]

June 4, 2025

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Teyana Taylor Announces First Album in 5 Years ‘Escape Room,’ Drops ‘Long Time’ Single & Red-Hot Video

Teyana Taylor is ending her five-year musical hiatus, announcing Wednesday (June 4) that she’ll drop her new Escape Room album in August. And Taylor is giving fans a spicy taste of the new music with the release of her new single “Long Time” and its red-hot music video, starring actors LaKeith Stanfield and Aaron Pierre. Hell hath no fury like a woman scored, and Taylor embodies that rage as she repeats, “Shoulda been walked out this bi— a long time,” […]

June 4, 2025

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50 Cent Responds to Cam’ron Asking About His Ex Daphne Joy’s Involvement With Diddy: ‘Here Comes the Bullsh–‘

50 Cent wasn’t feeling Cam’ron bringing up his ex Daphne Joy during a conversation with a male sex worker involved in the Diddy trial. During a recent episode of his Talk With Flee podcast, Cam’ron had on escort Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes to talk about his alleged exploits with Diddy and Cassie, and after Hayes went into specifics about not using protection during some of the “freak-offs” with the couple, Cam asked if he was ever involved in one that […]

June 4, 2025

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Young Thug Recalls Getting ‘Stood Up’ By Mariah The Scientist on Their First Date

Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist have been going strong for four years — even remaining together through Thugger’s two-plus-year incarceration — but their relationship may have never gotten off the ground if the YSL rapper didn’t remain persistent. Thug and Mariah sat down for a couple’s quiz with GQ on Wednesday (June 4), and Thugger accused the “Burning Blue” singer of standing him up on their first date. “I don’t know what you wore on the first date because […]

June 4, 2025

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Run-DMC’s ‘It’s Like That’ Reimagined By LEGO & Global Girls Crew as Women Empowerment Anthem

Run-DMC’s “It’s Like That” has been reimagined into a girl power anthem thanks to LEGO Group and Global Girls Crew. With shows like Bob the Builder and gender norms typically aligning males with construction, “She Built That” looks to challenge the status quo and show that girls can do it too. “Run-DMC has always stood for breaking barriers and inspiring change,” Rev Run and DMC said in a joint statement. “We’re excited to see our classic anthem reimagined as ‘She […]

June 4, 2025

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