EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSZA Won't Bow Down to Bullies Who Leak Unfinished MusicThe Grammy nominee has a strong message for the jerks who release ‘less-than-correct versions’ of her art.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 30, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicRapsody Is a Hip-Hop Pioneer. The Rest of the World Just Doesn’t Know It YetThe North Carolina MC spoke to The Root about her upcoming album, the perception of women in rap music, and her…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 30, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicDespite Morgan Wallen's Racist Past, America Is Still Obsessed With Streaming His SongsThe country singer has the number one streamed song on Apple Music and Spotify this year.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 29, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicKanye West Accused of 'Disgusting, Antisemitic' Lyrics in New SongThe Anti-Defamation League is claiming that the Chicago rapper made antisemitic comments on his latest song,…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 29, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'The Color Purple' Soundtrack Will Feature Usher, Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion And MoreAlicia Keys is behind the soundtrack's first single, "Lifeline."ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 28, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhat's Stopping Chris Brown From Being the 'Next Michael Jackson?' Akon Has a TheoryThe Konvicted singer explained why he thinks the 'Kiss, Kiss' artist could be the next megastar.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 28, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicNicki Minaj Declares It’s Too Late for Her Enemies to ApologizeAhead of the highly-anticipated release of Pink Friday 2 on Dec. 8, the rapper is putting her adversaries on notice.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 28, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicHighlights and Winners From the 2023 Soul Train AwardsHosted by Keke Palmer, the event showcased some of the best of the best of R&B/Soul music of this year.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic50 Cent "Hates My Guts," Says Evanescence's Amy LeeWhat could have possibly happened between 50 Cent and the "Bring Me To Life" singer?ByJessica WashingtonPublishedNovember 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicI Don’t Care What Anyone Says. Lupe Fiasco Rapping Over André 3000’s New Blue Sun Is a Dope IdeaJoe Budden recently criticized the Chicago rapper for rapping over the instrumental Andre 3000 song.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBryan-Michael Cox Hopes To Illustrate New Ideas With Latest VentureR&B isn't dead, but the legendary hitmaker is well aware of the need to revitalize the genre. Thankfully, his new…ByJay ConnorPublishedNovember 27, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThe Best Hip-Hop Albums To Turn 25 in 2023Listen up, youngin': Big Pun, Outkast, Lauryn Hill, and DMX made 1998 one of the best years inByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 26, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicThe Little Brother Story Takes an Illustrative Look at the North Carolina Legends' Rise to Hip-Hop ProminenceAmongst other things, May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story takes fans on a long journey of how the group…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 24, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicUh-Oh: Lauryn Hill Fans, You Might Want to Sit Down for This NewsWhile some may have seen the signs of her latest tour development coming, there's no doubt it will still come as an…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 22, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLatto Wants to Tap a Surprising Rap Legend for Her Dream CollabThe ‘Big Energy’ rapper wants to bring an unexpected name out of hip-hop retirement.ByStephanie HollandPublishedNovember 22, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicWhy Is 2Pac’s ‘Dear Mama’ the Subject of a New Lawsuit From a NYC Bus Driver?Terrance Thomas, a New York City bus driver, is claiming that he has not been paid for his contributions to the…ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 22, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicLatto Defends Sexually Explicit Lyrics in Female Rap. But Should She Have To?The 'Put It On Da Floor" rapper spoke about the topic in a new cover interview.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 21, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicSkee-Yee for Kids: Is Sexxy Red About to Pivot to Children's Music?The "Pound Town" rapper and her music have become the subject of online fodder thanks to a viral video about its…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 21, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusic'I'm the OG': Pattie LaBelle Reveals Which Music Icons Come to Her for AdviceSpoiler Alert: Hate to break it to you, but it's not Taylor Swift.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 20, 2023
EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicPardison Fontaine Should Be Embarrassed AF for Making a Megan Thee Stallion Diss TrackMeg's ex threw a temper tantrum on wax and it's as bad as you think it is.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 20, 2023