Music
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Judge Clears Megan Thee Stallion to Release BTS’ ‘Butter’ Remix
‘Y’all don’t even understand how excited I am,’ Megan tweeted after the news broke late Tuesday evening.
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‘She Is the Blueprint’: Normani Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Aaliyah on the 20th Anniversary of Her Death
'Aaliyah paved the way for women, Black women in particular,' says the 'Wild Side' singer of the late entertainer.
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Artist (Soon to Be) Formerly Known as Kanye West Isn’t Requiring Proof of Negative COVID Test or Vaccination for Donda Listening Party [UPDATED]
West has petitioned to legally change his name from Kanye Omari West to just 'Ye,' citing 'personal reasons' as his motivation.
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He Built Her the Mansion They Couldn’t Afford: Kanye West Reconstructs Childhood Home for Chicago Donda Listening Party
West is now hosting another album live event, only this time he’s rebuilt his childhood home in the center of Chicago’s Soldier Field.
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Mic Drop: Gotta Have That Funk (and R&B, Hip Hop and Soul)
Lots of funk and soul happening this week. Cimafunk taps George Clinton to feature on a new track, Lucky Daye is on a reimagined EWF song and more.
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To Be Homophobic, Loud, and Wrong: Boosie Badazz Shares More Idiotic Thoughts on Lil Nas X
The “Set It Off” rapper discussed his views during an interview with The Breakfast Club on Monday.
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In the Battle for Billboard Supremacy, Kanye West Officially Declares War Against Drake
Frenemies Kanye West and Drake are officially back at odds.
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‘Beats 4 da Streets’…Aaliyah’s One in a Million Is Now Streaming Everywhere
Just ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death, the R&B icon’s critically acclaimed second studio album is finally available to stream.
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Because Cat Daddies Put the ‘Hump’ in ‘Humpday,’ Please Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy This Isley Brothers Tiny Desk Concert
The legendary group revisited some of its beloved hits for NPR's critically acclaimed series.
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Leave the Door…Closed? Silk Sonic Now Says New Album Won’t Come Until 2022
The duo, which consists of Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars appear together on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone.