“Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” will air April 22 at 8 p.m. ET. DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia and Melvin Crispell III are slated to perform in a special BET show that will assist people of color in dealing with the coronavirus. The Saving Our Selves: A […]

Despite the song’s title, The Weeknd says in a new interview that “Faith” — from his two-week Billboard 200-topping album After Hours — has nothing to do with religion. The Weeknd says “Faith” is the only After Hours track that doesn’t take place in the present, but rather recalls a troubling time back in 2013-14. “It’s […]

Though millions are struggling to keep a smile on during this COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn star, SAINt JHN is finding ways to rewrite the narrative. Not only is he keeping fans entertained with his jubilant energy and witty banter on Instagram with his IGNORANt Lifecoach Sessions, but he’s finally reaching the goal-line of music: becoming a […]

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing quarantine will make the typical Passover Seder different for the majority of the world. Like live stream festivals replacing physical ones, many will unite virtually to perform the ritual Passover Seder, signifying freedom from slavery thousands of years ago. To that end, Kosha Dillz has created Seder Stream […]

After flaunting his mega-sized Toronto home in his “Toosie Slide” video, Drake opted to give fans a more inside look for the latest cover of Architectural Digest.  With the help of Canadian architectural and interior designer Ferris Rafauli, Drake built the house of his dreams in his hometown. Envisioned by the 6 God six years […]

Hip-hop stars Nav, Gunna and Travis Scott combine forces to score a top 10 debut on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Their collaboration, “Turks”, opens at No. 9 on the chart dated April 11. “Turks,” released March 27 via XO/Republic Records, traces its strong start to 20.1 million U.S. streams in the week ending April […]

Future is the latest superstar to don the cover of XXL for their Spring 2020 issue, and from his scope, Life Is Good. According to Future, his Drake-assisted single will also double as the album title for his upcoming effort.  “It’s about life and being good and just enjoying life,” he revealed about his anticipated […]

Following the death of Bill Withers on March 30 — and its announcement publicly on April 3, streams and sales of his iconic catalog of songs gained in great numbers, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Overall, his songs tallied 22.1 million on-demand streams (audio and video combined) in the U.S. on April […]

Lanie Langlinais says the “Trap Queen” rapper pushed, choked and threatened to kill her at a party last June. Fetty Wap is being sued by a woman who claims the rapper assaulted her at his Los Angeles home last June. According to the complaint, which was filed by attorney Greg Kirakosian on behalf of plaintiff […]

While The Weeknd continues to enjoy his reign atop the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, with After Hours and “Blinding Lights,” respectively, the XO singer drops off a video for “Until I Bleed Out” on Tuesday (April 7). Like his previous After Hours videos, The Weeknd is sporting his red suit […]