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Watch Pharrell Announce Juneteenth as a Paid State Holiday

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 […]

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Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj Drop Colorful 'Trollz' Lyric Video

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 […]

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Pusha T & Virginia Williams Welcome First Child Together

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 […]

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Megan Thee Stallion Rocks Rainbow Hair at Hollywood Black Lives Matter Protest Supporting Trans Rights

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 […]

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Chromeo Releases Coronavirus-Themed EP 'Quarantine Casanova'

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 […]

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Usher & Ella Mai’s ‘Don’t Waste My Time’ Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Songs Chart

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, […]

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First Beat: New Music by Tyla Yaweh, Iann Dior and Buddy

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 run, see if 10K’s Iann Dior is ready for stardom and more. Check out our selections below.  Tyla Yaweh, “Tommy Lee” Featuring Post Malone Tyla […]

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Black Music Month 2020: Freddie Gibbs Urges For 'Black Control on a Political Level'

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 communities in light of the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Adbery and more. Spurred by the callous disregard for Black lives, artists […]

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Black Eyed Peas Revealed the ‘Translation’ Track List & There Are Some Major Collabs

Plus, they dropped 'No Mañana' featuring El Alfa. The Black Eyed Peas are gearing up for the release of their highly-anticipated studio album Translation, dropping June 19 via Epic Records. On Friday (June 12), the renowned musical group unveiled the album’s cover art, showcasing cartoon versions of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, as well as its […]

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The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (June 12)

This was a great week for Little Monsters, as Lady Gaga’s new Chromatica album roared in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Gaga also appeared during YouTube’s star-studded “Dear Class of 2020” event, delivering an impassioned commencement speech: “There is much to be sad about, there’s also much to be celebrated… you are watching what is a […]