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Musicians, singers, and dancers performing for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards will be semi-exempt from New York City’s state-sanctioned 14-day self-quarantine in a new executive order by Governor Cuomo.   As the New York Post reports, performers will be able to participate in the now-outdoor show without having to self-quarantine, and only quarantine when they aren’t on set or […]

Almost every artist in the music industry is confused by Tory Lanez‘s accused attack on Megan Thee Stallion, prompting T.I. to push Lanez to come forward and speak for himself.  During a recent Instagram Live session, T.I. gave his thoughts on the shooting that left Megan injured and hospitalized.  He began by questioning the Toronto […]

Those who say Jay-Z only recently pivoted to preaching financial independence as a form of Black Excellence in his bars clearly haven’t been listening.  It didn’t start on 4:44. His much-maligned and ultimately overhated album before that, Magna Carta Holy Grail, closed with him ruminating on the tension between giving back and appearing self-serving. And […]

The Hollywood Hills, California home where Pop Smoke was fatally shot on Feb. 19 is reportedly on the market. As the Blast reports, the home is owned by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp and her husband Edwin Arroyave. They have put the 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom property up for sale at a price tag of $6 million. “This magnificent modern estate […]

Travis Scott has just released his latest track “The Plan.” The song composed for Christopher Nolan‘s heavily anticipated film Tenet. Writing the song specifically for this film, Scott mirrors the edgy, sci-fi vibe of Tenet. The track also marks the first time Travis Scott has worked in writing film music, teaming up with Oscar award-winning composer Ludwig Göransson. In conjunction with […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that Monica, in tandem with Kim Kardashian, was working to get C-Murder out of the life sentence he’s currently serving for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old. C-Murder (real name Corey Miller) has maintained his innocence of that crime, and he’s previously appealed his conviction. He’s currently incarcerated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.  […]

Jacksonville rapper Dee Watkins has released his second project of 2020, titled Problem Child 2. Over beats from the likes of Yung Tago and BT Grin, Watkins waxes poetic about his beginnings and hustling to make it to the top. The project boasts features from OMB Peezy, Jackboy, and NoCap, and includes Watkins’ previously released […]

Mulatto’s new project Queen of Da Souf has arrived, her debut with RCA Records. Alongside the mixtape’s release, she’s also shared the Sara Lacombe-directed video for “Youngest N Richest.”  Queen of Da Souf includes previously released singles “Muwop” with Gucci Man, “Bitch from Da Souf (Remix)” featuring Saweetie and Trina, “No Hook,” and “He Say […]

After a brief hiatus from dropping new music, Busta Rhymes has teamed-up with Vybz Kartel once again for his new song “The Don & The Boss.” Featuring a distinctively dancehall flavor, the song is taken from Busta’s upcoming record, Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. Produced by Schife, the song sees the two artists […]

Pharrell and Jay-Z have just released their new track “Entrepreneur,” which is a part of Pharrell’s new Time magazine cover package “The New American Revolution.”  The track focuses on inequalities Black people face in the business world, and is meant to empower Black entrepreneurs. It echoes some of the important messaging that has been circulating heavily as of late as the country sees a renewed […]