Mixtape Mixup
When John Legend finished recording his seventh studio album in February, he, like everyone, couldn’t have imagined the state of society four months later, juggling both a global pandemic and a social revolution, with the police killing of George Floyd causing civil unrest in the streets of America. On a Zoom listening session for his […]
Cardi B has been busy during quarantine, and one thing she still doesn’t have time for is haters. Case in point: on Tuesday (June 16), someone tweeted at Cardi with a diss (which has since been deleted) and the rapper returned with the best news her fans could have imagined. “Why you more thirsty about […]
Grammy-nominated artist also reunites with producer Ron Fair for next album Keyshia Cole has signed with Primary Wave Music for management. The announcement comes in the wake of the Grammy-nominated R&B singer signing with BMG and reuniting with A&R executive and producer Ron Fair for her next album. In a statement announcing her signing news, […]
Surprise! The version of “Trollz” released last week by Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj was actually the 11th version of the track by the dynamic duo. So on Tuesday (June 16), Minaj revealed the first-take of the song, which has one different verse and tweaked beat. “Verse changes and beat changes… but now u guys […]
Pharrell has announced that his home state of Virginia will recognize Juneteenth – the day that celebrates the end of US slavery – as a paid-state holiday. Virginia’s decision could pave the way for other states to follow (Texas also recognizes the day as a paid holiday, celebrated as Emancipation Day). Pharrell was joined by governor Ralph […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj unveiled the lyric video for their new collaboration “Trollz” on Monday (June 15). The animated clip features rainbow-haired cartoons of the two rappers sharing a candy-coated lollipop as the track’s lyrics flash across the screen. “Dolla dolla bill, come get her/ Even ya man know Nickis do it better/ I […]
Pusha T took to Instagram last night to announce the birth of his son, Nigel Brixx Thornton, who was born on June 11. His wife, the actress Virginia Williams, also shared a picture of their newborn baby. View this post on Instagram NIGEL BRIXX THORNTON ? JUNE 11 2020 A post shared by Pusha T (@kingpush) on Jun […]
Megan Thee Stallion rocked rainbow hair and a teal-colored mask that matched her Champion tights and tank top on Sunday (June 14) at a Black Lives Matter protest in support of black trans rights in Hollywood. The rapper posted a series of pics from the event, including one showing off her multi-colored hair and snaps […]
Chromeo are back with their first release since 2018, delivering a coronavirus-themed EP titled Quarantine Casanova. Consisting of five new tracks, the project was recorded under lockdown due to the pandemic. “Honestly, it started as a joke,” said Chromeo frontman Dave 1. “At the beginning of quarantine, we hunkered down in our studio, freestyled a […]
Usher returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs airplay chart for the first time in nearly eight years as “Don’t Waste My Time,” featuring Ella Mai, advances from the runner-up spot. The duet reaches the top in its 25th chart week through an 11% boost in plays in the week ending June 7, […]