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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicONE Musicfest Will Honor 50th Anniversary Of Hip Hop With Unbelievable LineupKendrick Lamar, KRS-One, Kid Capri and more are scheduled to perform.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicRapper Chika Clapped Back at Fans and Their Theories On Her HospitalizationThe Nigerian-American rapper shared why she’s been hospitalized twice in the last month.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 12, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicUtopia Is Coming: Travis Scott Announces Performance In Egypt, Will Debut Much-Anticipated AlbumThe Houston rapper announced a special launch event for Utopia that will be held at the Pyramids of Giza on July 28.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 10, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDrake Responds to Childish Gambino’s ‘Diss’ Track While on TourThe Canadian rapper shared some words over Gambino’s 2018 hit, “This is America,” which was initially meant to be a…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 7, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicIndia.Arie’s Criticism of Megan Thee Stallion, Janelle Monáe’s Essence Fest Performances Sparks DebateThe ‘Brown Skin’ singer has ignited a firestorm online after delivering some harsh words about the popular festival…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicMF DOOM’s Widow Has Questions About Her Husband’s DeathDuring an inquest hearing, the late rapper's wife shared that his health deteriorated while in hospital care.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJuly 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicEnough Is Enough, Y’all. Stop Throwing Things On Stage at ConcertsAdele addresses the recent trend of fans throwing objects at performers, while Lil Nas X is nearly hit with a very…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJuly 5, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThe Best Dressed Performers From Essence Fest 2023From Megan Thee Stallion to Lauryn Hill, the stars definitely dressed to the nines.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJuly 4, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicRobin S Was Asked Who Sampled "Show Me Love" Best, Her Answer May Surprise YouThe singer's 1993 hit has been sampled by Janet Jackson and Beyoncé, but she says she has another favoriteByAngela JohnsonPublishedJuly 4, 2023
EntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthEntertainmentMusicBlack Music MonthMike Muse Breaks Down the Intersection of Music and Artificial IntelligenceSiriusXM host Mike Muse spoke to The Root about the connection artificial intelligence has with music and how it…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 29, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicEvery Song You Need on Your Fourth of July PlaylistFrom Busta Rhymes to James Brown, this old school cookout playlist is sure to get the party started.ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedJuly 4, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBow Wow Is Tired of 'Trash Ass Music' Ruining Hip-HopThe rapper/actor has some serious concerns about the lack of chart-topping albums and songs in 2023.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 28, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDrake Drops Book of Poems and Teases New MusicThe Canadian rapper, singer and entrepreneur is now the author of a new poetry book.ByAngela JohnsonPublishedJune 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicIt’s Your Move, Pusha T. Where’s the Response to Jim Jones' Diss Track?Jones has released his diss track against Pusha T, and now it’s time for the Virginia rapper to respond.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLil Uzi Vert’s The Pink Tape is ComingNearly three years after the release of Eternal Atake, the Philadelphia rapper announced the release of their third…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedJune 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'All Kinds of Wonderful': Lizzo’s Unforgettable Glastonbury Performance Draws Rave ReviewsThe Grammy winner was one of the highlights from the celebrated UK music festival.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 26, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic2023 BET Awards: Patti LaBelle Is 'Proud' of Tina Turner Tribute Despite Slight SnafuA spokesperson for BET later put out a statement in response to the surprising moment.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJune 26, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicMore of The Greatest Hip-Hop Storytellers —EverAs hip hop continues to dominate, here are the MCs that are the best at telling amazing stories in their rhymes.ByNoah A. McGeeUpdatedJune 25, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBlack Music Month 2023: Iconic Albums We Own on Every PlatformFrom Prince, to OutKast, to Whitney Houston, celebrate Black Music Month with the albums we keep buying because we…ByStephanie HollandPublishedJune 24, 2023