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Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Young Fan Who Died of Brain Cancer

Chad Mauli Mar 7, 2021

Beyoncé is paying tribute to one of her biggest fans in the wake of her death. Lyric Chanel died Friday (March 5) after a two-year battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma. The 13-year-old Houston native had become an Instagram sensation, inspiring her over 600,000 followers and celebrity fans including Cardi B and Beyoncé. Lyric and her family had documented her fight with cancer on social media, while celebrating her strength, resilience, and optimism. In November, she underwent surgery to remove a tumor, which grew back and spread to various…

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Drake Returns with ‘Scary Hours 2’

Chad Mauli Mar 5, 2021

The Boy is back. After much anticipation, Drake returns with his first new music in seven months. Scary Hours 2, a sequel to his 2018 two-pack, features a trio of tracks from October’s Very Own—”What’s Next,” “Wants and Needs” with Lil Baby, and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” featuring Rick Ross. He also debuted a video for one of the three tracks, “What’s Next.” In the Theo Skudra-directed clip, Drizzy speeds off in a Mercedes on the snowy runway before taking over CF Toronto Eaton Centre. He visits an aquarium, rides the…

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Stream Tory Lanez’s R&B Project ‘Playboy’

Chad Mauli Mar 5, 2021

Tory Lanez gets in his feelings on his latest project Playboy. The Toronto rapper-singer showcases his R&B side on his latest capsule collection, inspired by a breakup that left him vulnerable. The 12 tracks don’t feature any collaborations aside from the lead single “F.E.E.L.S.” featuring Chris Brown. “Emotionally, I was able to flow creatively. Some of my best creations come out when I’m vulnerable,” he explained. “This is me being as honest as I can be on a record. For the first time in a long time, I was writing…

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Jhené Aiko to Host Grammys Premiere Ceremony

Chad Mauli Mar 3, 2021

Jhené Aiko is adding host to her résumé. The singer will host the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony prior to the 63rd annual telecast on Sunday, March 14, at noon PT. The show, which will be streamed live via Grammy.com, will feature performances by current Grammy nominees including Burna Boy, Rufus Wainwright, Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, and Poppy. The event will kick off with a tribute performance honoring the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s classic “Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)” featuring an ensemble performance from Afro-Peruvian…

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Will Smith Says He Would ‘Consider’ Running for Political Office

Chad Mauli Mar 3, 2021

Will Smith may have a future in politics. The 52-year-old actor reveals that he still has aspirations to one day run for office. While appearing on Crooked Media’s “Pod Save America” podcast, Smith was asked whether he would consider throwing his hat into the political arena. “I think for now I’ll let that office get cleaned up a little bit and then I’ll consider that at some point down the line,” he said. “I absolutely have an opinion, I’m optimistic, I’m hopeful, I believe in understanding between people and I…

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The Game Shoots His Shot with LeToya Luckett

Chad Mauli Mar 1, 2021

The Game is taking a shot at love with LeToya Luckett. While the ladies were swooning over D’Angelo during Saturday night’s Verzuz, the Compton rapper was thirsting over the former Destiny’s Child singer. Game popped up in the group chat during the livestream to let LeToya know just how he feels. “@letoyaluckett heard your single & your song on…. ?,” he wrote. The Game shooting his shot at Letoya Luckett during #VERZUZ in the comments is hilarious...Let her live in peace... pic.twitter.com/6YwiLzQaxs— Nicole Tinson (@Nikki_T) February 28, 2021 LeToya Luckett…

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Lawyer Seeks Criminal Investigation Into T.I. and Tiny Sexual Abuse Allegations

Chad Mauli Mar 1, 2021

T.I. and Tiny could be facing a criminal investigation following allegations of sexual abuse and assault. According to The New York Times, a lawyer has approached local authorities seeking criminal inquiries on behalf of 11 people who claim they were victimized by the couple. Four women have accused the rapper and his wife of drugging and sexually assaulting them, including two instances of rape that allegedly occurred in Georgia and California, according to letters sent by the lawyer, Tyrone A. Blackburn. Blackburn says the “eerily similar” experiences started in 2005…

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Jhené Aiko Drops New Song ‘Lead the Way’

Chad Mauli Feb 27, 2021

Jhené Aiko lends her voice to the soundtrack to Raya and the Last Dragon. “Lead the Way” was written by Jhené and Oscar-nominated composer James Newton-Howard, and appears in the end credits to Disney’s upcoming animated film. With its uplifting message, Jhené delivers a magical theme song to accompany the epic adventure. Jhené Aiko, who considers herself a “Disney kid,” jumped at the opportunity. “The number one thing have I heard dragon, and I love dragons. I have a big dragon tattoo on my back. I was born in ’88,…

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6ix9ine Takes Shots at Cardi B

Chad Mauli Feb 25, 2021

6ix9ine is back to trolling and no one is safe. Just days after reigniting his beef with Meek Mill and Lil Durk, the controversial rapper is coming for Cardi B. In an Instagram Story posted Wednesday (Feb. 24), Tekashi took a thinly-veiled shot at the “Up” rapper. “If I took women to hotels, drugged them, and then robbed them, would I be canceled?” he asked his followers, while prompting them to respond “yes” or “no” via a poll. His comments are a reference to Cardi’s confession from March 2019, where…

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Eminem Celebrates 1 Billion Streams of ‘Lose Yourself’ on Spotify

Chad Mauli Feb 25, 2021

Eminem is marking a major milestone. Back in October, the rapper’s 8 Mile single “Lose Yourself” hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first hip-hop song from the 2000s to cross the threshold. On Wednesday (Feb. 24), Marshall Mathers celebrated his latest achievement in a video shared across his social media channels. “You can do anything you set your mind to, man… #LoseYourself is over 1 billion on @Spotify,” Em tweeted along with a video highlighting “Lose Yourself’s” other accomplishments. You can do anything you set your mind to,…

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Quavo to Pick Up Bobby Shmurda From Prison

Chad Mauli Feb 23, 2021

In less than 24 hours, Bobby Shmurda is expected to be released from prison, and Quavo will be there to welcome him home. The Migos rapper tells Billboard that he will pick up the Brooklyn MC when he steps out of New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility as soon as Tuesday (Feb. 23). “I’m going to get my guy,” said Quavo. “I’m personally gonna go pick up Bobby Shmurda. I’m bout to go get him. I’m gonna let him show you how I’m gonna pick him up, yessir.” Quavo anticipates a…

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Dr. Dre Raps About Divorce and Brain Aneurysm on New Song

Chad Mauli Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Dre is letting his music speak. The hip-hop legend has been back in the studio working on new music including a forthcoming collaboration with KXNG Crooked. Aftermath producer DJ Silk took to Instagram Live to preview a snippet of the recently-recorded track, which finds Dre rapping about his highly-publicized divorce from estranged wife Nicole Young and hospitalization for a brain aneurysm. “Trying to kill me with them lies and that perjury,” raps the 56-year-old Dre. “I see you tryna f**k me while I’m in surgery / And ICU, deathbed…

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Eve to Star in ABC Hip-Hop Drama ‘Queens’

Chad Mauli Feb 21, 2021

Eve is headed back to television. The rapper has landed a starring role in the ABC hip-hop drama “Queens.” According to Deadline, the hour-long pilot centers around four estranged and out-of-touch women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture the fame and swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches, a ’90s group that made them hip-hop legends. Eve’s character Brianna was Professor Sex, one of four members of the Nasty Bitches, who rapped about money, sex, and their glamorous lifestyle. Twenty years later, Brianna is a proud…

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Report: Kanye West Believes His Presidential Run Cost Him His Marriage

Chad Mauli Feb 21, 2021

Kanye West’s ill-fated presidential run may have cost him his marriage to Kim Kardashian. On Friday (Feb. 19), the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star filed for divorce from the rapper after nearly seven years of marriage. In the wake of the announcement, Kanye has been “texting people” and “talking things through,” a source tells PEOPLE. “He’s in that place of ‘if only,'” says the source. “‘If only I had done this, if only I hadn’t done that.’ He’s processing things.” “He thinks that the presidential run was the straw…

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Tory Lanez and Chris Brown Team Up on ‘F.E.E.L.S.’

Chad Mauli Feb 19, 2021

Tory Lanez and Chris Brown are back with another one. After teasing the track earlier in the week, the R&B duo reunites on their latest collaboration “F.E.E.L.S.” On the seductive jam, Tory and Breezy take it nice and slow as they cater to the ladies. The pair previously collaborated on songs like “FlEXiBle” and “The Take,” and even teased a joint project. “F.E.E.L.S.” is slated to appear on Tory’s upcoming R&B capsule Playboy. Earlier this month, he dropped a video for “Big Tipper” with Lil Wayne and Melii off his…

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Meek Mill Responds to Backlash Over Kobe Bryant ‘Chopper’ Lyric

Chad Mauli Feb 19, 2021

Meek Mill is under fire over the lyrics to his new song. On his leaked collaboration with Lil Baby, the Dream Chasers rapper references the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and several others in January 2020. “Yeah, and if I ever lack, I’m goin’ out with my chopper, it be another Kobe,” Meek raps on the track, which is reportedly titled “Don’t Worry (RIP Kobe).” “I’m going out with my chopper, it be another Kobe” - Meek Mill pic.twitter.com/VfzoFIRVo6— Ball Fade➐ (@ballfade_) February 18, 2021 But social media…

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Cardi B Celebrates After ‘Up’ Debuts at No. 2

Chad Mauli Feb 17, 2021

Cardi B scores her ninth top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as “Up” debuts at No. 2. The single, which was released Feb. 5, was the most-streamed (31.2 million streams) and top-selling song of the week (37,000 digital and physical singles sold). According to Billboard, the Bronx rapper now has nine top 10 hits including four No. 1s–“WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, “Girls Like You” with Maroon 5, “I Like It” with Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and her 2017 debut “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves).” “Up” is…

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Tory Lanez Previews Chris Brown Collaboration ‘F.E.E.L.S.’

Chad Mauli Feb 17, 2021

Tory Lanez and Chris Brown are bringing the “F.E.E.L.S.” After announcing their collaboration last month, Tory Lanez has shared a teaser of his forthcoming single featuring Chris. The seductive R&B jam is set to drop Friday (Feb. 19) along with a possible video. “THIS IS MY NEW SINGLE !!!!!!!! TORY x @ChrisBrownOfficial …. #FEELS ….. THIS FRIDAY !!!” Tory announced on Instagram. “I MIGHT DROP THE VISUALS WITH THIS TOO ….. If I should drop the visuals COMMENT ‘?’ Under THIS POST !!!!” View this post on Instagram A post…

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Offset Surprises Cardi B with Valentine’s Day Vacation

Chad Mauli Feb 15, 2021

Offset is taking Cardi B to paradise. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the superstar couple hopped on a private jet with their daughter Kulture and escaped to a tropical island destination. Once there, Cardi entered their private villa to find that Offset had planned a big surprise for his wife. The living room was decked out with heart-shaped balloons and red, pink, and white floral arrangements, while the bedroom was covered with rose petals in the shape of a heart and balloons that spelled out “LOVE.” “I don’t even know…

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Meek Mill and 6ix9ine Face Off in Heated Confrontation

Chad Mauli Feb 15, 2021

Meek Mill and 6ix9ine took their beef from social media to the streets. The rap rivals nearly came to blows on Sunday morning (Feb. 14) in Atlanta. Meek was getting in his car while leaving a nightclub when Tekashi appeared and a verbal altercation ensued. In the video, obtained by TMZ, both rappers and their security can be heard screaming at each other. Tekashi attempts to get in Meek’s face while filming the heated confrontation on his phone. “You a pussy ni**a,” he tells Meek. “And you with security!” The…