Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘Not Like Us’ In Toronto, Crowd Asks for Encore

This beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar may last forever like the beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule has. On Thursday night (Jun. 12), the Grand National Tour had its first of two back-to-back shows in Drake’s hometown of Toronto and it didn’t disappoint in the drama department. The Compton rapper performed his knockout punch “Not Like Us” as the crowd rapped along and even asked for an encore with footage surfacing of the audience screaming, “One more time, […]

June 13, 2025

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Nelly & Ashanti Get Real About Their Relationship (‘It’s Not Perfect’) in ‘We Belong Together’ Reality Show: Watch the Trailer

Nelly and Ashanti rekindled their romance in 2023, about 10 years after originally breaking their relationship off. It’s been a busy two years since, with the couple tying the knot and welcoming their son, Kareem “KK” Haynes, in July 2024. Related Nelly Says He Married Ashanti Because ‘I Didn’t Want Her to Be a Baby Mama’ 03/25/2025 The “Body On Me” collaborators are set to pull back the curtain and give fans an authentic look into the highs and lows of […]

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Tyler, the Creator Says ‘Cherry Bomb’ Backlash Was One of ‘The Greatest Things’ to Happen to Him

Tyler, The Creator opened up about the backlash to his 2015 album Cherry Bomb, saying it was the greatest thing to ever happen to him. In a sit down with Instagram for their new video series “Ask It Anyway,” Tyler opened up about the heavily criticized project. He said it was mostly a consequence of trying too hard. “My goal was to prove to myself that I am the most diverse producer at the time,” Tyler said. “People were just […]

June 13, 2025

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Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY Records and Create Music Group Strike Joint Venture

Ty Dolla $ign‘s EZMNY Records and Create Music Group announced a joint venture on Thursday (June 12) following the success of EZMNY R&B artist Leon Thomas. Co-founded with Shawn Barron, who signed Ty to Atlantic Records in 2012, EZMNY made waves earlier this year after signing Thomas, whose single “Mutt” continues to climb the charts. Barron said linking with an established entertainment company like Create Music Group will take EZMNY’s label ventures to the next level. Related Leon Thomas' 'Mutt' […]

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Fat Joe & Jadakiss Host Father’s Day Lunch for 70 Families Impacted by Criminal Justice System

Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day luncheon at Sei Less NYC on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) for 70 fathers and their families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Joe & Jada podcast co-hosts shared words of wisdom and traded stories with the families on hand while munching on an array of delectable Asian fusion dishes at the Manhattan staple. Related Fat Joe & Jadakiss Team Up to Launch New Music, Sports & Culture Podcast 05/05/2025 […]

June 12, 2025

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50 Cent Trolls Elon Musk Over Donald Trump Rift: ‘He Really Don’t Give a F—‘

50 Cent is never one to shy away from controversy, and he threw himself into the middle of the highly publicized rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 50’s taken his social media game to another level since figuring out how to use AI-generated images, and he posted another two on Tuesday (June 10) featuring him in conversation with Trump and the Tesla founder. Related 50 Cent Keeps His Promise by Posting the ‘Really Bad’ Things Diddy Has Said […]

June 12, 2025

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A Timeline of 50 Cent and Diddy’s Tumultuous Relationship

50 Cent and Diddy have been at odds for almost two decades. That may not surprise anyone who’s tuned in to 50’s actions as of late. As Puff’s criminal trial has continued to unfold, the G-Unit leader has been relentless in trolling his longtime foe. 50 and Puff’s issues begin as early as 2002, with 50 over the years lobbing everything from playful digs about his sexuality to murder accusations. Yet with Diddy’s sex crimes trial unveiling salacious detail after […]

June 11, 2025

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R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Cynthia Erivo, Lexa Gates, Josh Levi, Sammy Virji & More

The 2025 BET Awards dominated the weekend with a remarkable — but incredibly long — show that featured standout performances from breakout stars like Leon Thomas and Ravyn Lenae, as well as stirring tributes to Ultimate Icon honorees Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. Kendrick Lamar was the night’s biggest winner, taking home five trophies from 10 nominations, including album of the year for GNX and best male hip-hop artist. The Compton MC surprised everyone by showing […]

June 11, 2025

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DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle

DJ Akademiks denied taking payola from Drake in exchange for favorable opinions on his media platforms. During a recent livestream, the popular rap media personality said he had a conversation with pgLang co-founder Dave Free when he attended a Grand National Tour stop about the integrity of his coverage during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. “Dave Free had a moment — he asked me — he said, ‘Ak, what are you getting from this?’ He says, ‘Is he paying you,'” […]

June 11, 2025

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