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Boyyyyyy, If You Don’t Get…!
Kanye West’s release date for his 10th studio album Donda was postponed again. We tired.
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Record Producer Chucky Thompson, Member of Bad Boy’s ‘Hitmen’, Dies at 53 of COVID Complications
Record producer, DJ and audio engineer Young Guru confirmed the tragic news via IG on Monday afternoon, referring to Chucky as his ‘mentor’ and ‘big brother.’
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You Don’t Have to Imagine That: Nas and Lauryn Hill Rules the World Yet Again With a New Song
The sequel to his Grammy-winning album King’s Disease is here and Lauryn Hill makes a very notable appearance. Lauryn trended on Twitter upon release.
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Aaliyah Is Coming…With Some Controversy—Manager and Estate Battle Goes Public Following Catalogue Release Tease [Updated]
Website aaliyahiscoming.com is buzzing, but now there’s contention between the late songstress’ estate and her uncle/manager/label chief Barry Hankerson.
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Michael Jai White Confirms His Eldest Son Died Due to COVID-19 at 38
In a recent interview with VLAD TV, the actor said his son—who was a father of six—died a few months ago after a lengthy stay at the hospital.
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Frank Ocean Will Headline Coachella 2023—Or Do You Not Think So Far Ahead?
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-founder Paul Tollett confirmed that Frank wasn’t available for 2022, but that he’s committed to 2023.
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Original Space Jam Director: Everybody Get It Up It’s Time to Slam LeBron James, Who ‘Ain’t Michael’ Jordan
Joe Pytka said everything in the original is superior, including the lineup of basketball co-stars, Bugs Bunny animation and soundtrack.
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Wanna Hear a Story…Based on Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred? Janicza Bravo to Direct Upcoming FX TV Show Pilot
The Zola director will also executive produce the pilot adaptation, with newcomer Mallori Johnson starring.
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'How Many Licks' Does It Take to Get to the Center of a Clapback?
Lil’ Kim clapped back at 50 Cent for comparing her to an owl: ‘I see u still in ur feels about that dinner date u asked me on that I had to turn down.’
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Bill Cosby Celebrates Technicality-Based Prison Release; Howard University and Janet Hubert Respond to Phylicia Rashad
Cosby says he always maintained his innocence, Howard University denounces Rashad’s insensitive comments and Hubert calls out Rashad.
