Music
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Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’ Is a Perfect Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
In Rihanna’s return to music, she sang a beautiful song in remembrance of the Black Panther star.
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Frank Ocean Returns–Not With New Music, But a New Radio Show
Ocean’s independent luxury company, Homer, launched a weekly show on Apple Music called Homer Radio.
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People and Companies That Have Cancelled Kanye West [Updated]
A lot of people have it in for Kanye West, thanks in large part to controversial comments he’s made over the last month.
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Salt-N-Pepa Latest Rappers to Be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The groundbreaking female hip-hop group will be honored in a November 4 ceremony.
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Drake, 21 Savage Announce Joint Album Her Loss [UPDATED]
The frequent collaborators have pushed back the album’s release to Nov. 4.
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MC Lyte Is Working Both Sides of the Camera
The veteran rapper and DJ discusses being a show creator and starring in her ALLBLK rap sitcom, Partner In Rhyme, which just started its second season.
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Get Your Knees Ready! Maxwell Issues ‘The Maxwell Challenge’ After Video of Him Dancing Goes Viral
‘Y’all wanna laugh but your knees ain’t built like that,’ the Urban Hang Suite singer wrote online.
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Steve Lacy Feels He Doesn’t ‘Owe Anyone an Apology’ After Smashing Fan’s Disposable Camera
‘I’m a real person with real feelings and real reactions. I’m not a product or a robot,’ the ‘Bad Habit’ singer said.
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Ashanti Will Finally Address Irv Gotti’s Remarks On Angie Martinez’s Podcast “IRL”
The episode, which will cover the music executive’s disturbing remarks about the singer, will air tonight.
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Beyonce’s 2023 Renaissance Tour Is Officially Confirmed, But If You Think I’m About to Go Broke for Tickets—You’d Be Correct
Someone please come pick me off of the floor and pray for my bank account in advance because tickets will be bought! And that’s on Blue Ivy!