A Boogie Wit da Hoodie 'Bleed' Watch
After releasing his album Artist 2.0 earlier this year, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie tantalized fans with his new song “Bleed” Tuesday (June 16) in honor of the deluxe project set to Continue Reading
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Lil Nas X Admits His Nicki Minaj Fandom
For a long time it was rumored that Lil Nas X was behind the now-extinct Nicki Minaj fan page @nasmaraj, on which the page runner reached out to Nicki to Continue Reading
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Juneteenth 'Lift Every Voice' Special Lineup
Juneteenth looks to be a special holiday for the Black community on Friday as Live Nation Urban and LiveXLive Media, Inc. collaborate with Color of Change for a 90-minute showcase titled Lift Continue Reading
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J Cole Clears Up 'Snow On The Bluff' Controversy
After releasing his politically-charged track “Snow on the Bluff” Tuesday night (June 16), J. Cole quickly responded to online chatter regarding whether he issued shots to Chicago star Noname on Continue Reading
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The Roots Teaming With Michelle Obama For Virtual Festival
The event will stream on YouTube on June 27. The Roots are taking their Roots Picnic online this year, and they’re teaming up with former First Lady Michelle Obama to Continue Reading
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Cardi B Shows Off Her Tattoo 'Makeover'
Cardi B‘s famous thigh tattoo got a revamp. The rapper took to Instagram on Monday (June 15) to share side-to-side before and after photos of her ink, with the refurbished Continue Reading
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Young Buck Addresses Bankruptcy News & Starts ‘Buck 4 Buck’ Campaign
Young Buck has seemingly copped to falling on hard financial times. Shortly after getting out of Tennessee’s Cheatham County Jail, where he’d been since December 2019, reports started to circulate Continue Reading
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PJ Morton Unveils His Black Music Month 2020 Playlist
This year, Black Music Month takes a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Continue Reading
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Lil Baby's 'The Bigger Picture' Watch
Lil Baby takes on police brutality and the nationwide protests in the wake of the officer-involved killing of George Floyd on his somber new track “The Bigger Picture,” which dropped Continue Reading
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Kanye West Reportedly Starting Cosmetic Line With Toothpaste, Body Oils, Fake Eyelashes & More
Given his wife and sister-in-laws’ multitude of claims to a multi-million empire through the beauty world, it could potentially be classified as “clockwork” news that Kanye West is starting his Continue Reading
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Beyoncé Urges ‘Swift Justice’ For Breonna Taylor In Letter To Kentucky Attorney General
Beyoncé is letting her voice be heard once again. Less than a week after she celebrated Breonna Taylor’s birthday with a demand for justice, the 38-year-old icon penned a letter Continue Reading
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Nicki Minaj Talks 'Married Life' & Being a Female in the Rap World With Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne delivered another episode of his Young Money Radio on Apple Music Friday (June 12), featuring an all-star cast of guests including T-Pain, Nicki Minaj, Damien Lillard, Noreaga and Lil Duval. Continue Reading
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Singer Barachi Clowns White Woman’s Attempt At Calling Cops Over His O.T. Genasis-Featured Song
New York, NY – A “Karen” did not prevail as she attempted to get a man in trouble with the police for his music. On Thursday (June 11), R&B singer Continue Reading
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YG Drops ‘FTP’ Video Shot At Black Lives Matter Protest
YG has released the video for his “FTP (Fuck The Police)” single, which includes footage shot at the Black Live Matter protest he co-organized in Los Angeles. The visuals arrive Continue Reading
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The Game’s Sexual Assault Accuser Officially Cleared To Collect His Music Royalties
The woman who won a $7.1 million judgment against The Game for sexual assault has reportedly been given the green light to access his music publishing royalties. On Thursday (June Continue Reading
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Phonte Rails Against The Music Industry Following BMG’s Admission Of Wronging Black Artists
Shortly after catching wind of BMG Rights Management’s intent to review their “shameful treatment” of black artists over the years, Little Brother’s Phonte embarked on a music industry-targeted diatribe, shedding Continue Reading
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John Legend's 'Bigger Love' Cover Art, Track List
John Legend revealed the cover art and track list for his upcoming seventh studio album, Bigger Love, on Friday (June 12). Painted by artist Charly Palmer, the artwork features a Continue Reading
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Lil Baby, Chloe X Halle & More: New Music Poll
We’re nearly halfway through June and the end of another week brings another round of new music from the likes of Lil Baby, Chloe x Halle, 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj Continue Reading
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Black Music Month 2020: Freddie Gibbs Wants Black Political Control
With Black Music Month in full effect this year, African American artists are looking for ways to stay active, motivated, and committed on the fight for social change within their Continue Reading
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Tyla Yaweh, Iann Dior & More New Music: First Beat
With an array of big-name releases coming through today, including 6ix9ine, Lil Baby, and more (June 12), for this edition of First Beat, we give Tyla Yaweh’s latest single a Continue Reading
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