Music can be one of the world’s natural healers. On Wednesday night (April 22), a slew of artists used their platforms to give back when taking part in BET’s Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special, which was hosted by Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J and Regina Hall. From the comfort of their homes, artists such as […]
On Thursday afternoon (April 23), the hip-hop community mourned the death of New York MC Fred the Godson, who died due to the coronavirus, according to his close collaborator Jaquae. He was 35. “My little brother ooooh how sad am i, i prayed and prayed and prayed for you all night long,” Fat Joe wrote […]
New York rapper Fred the Godson (born Fredrick Thomas) has died at age 35 from COVID-19. The news was confirmed by friend DJ Self, who wrote that Fred “was loved … never heard one bad thing about you RIP @fredthegodsonmusic Sleep Well my brother.” Fred’s good friend and collaborator Jaquae also honored the MC, writing, […]
Justine Skye hosted a Billboard Live At-Home performance Thursday (April 23) to raise money for Housing Works Inc., a New York City-based non-profit dedicated to fighting AIDS and homelessness. Last year, the 24-year-old artist released a six-song EP titled Bare With Me, but she revealed that three new songs will extend the project to a full-length LP she’ll […]
A quick glance at producer JWhiteDidIt’s Instagram feed, filled with countless #SavageChallenge reposts and videos of him joyously dancing in his kitchen to old school classics, will show you he has plenty to be amped up about. His latest motive for celebration includes the success of “Savage,” his recent hit with Megan Thee Stallion (off March’s […]
Though millions of people are camped inside their homes longing for freedom, Tory Lanez already quenched his thirst for escape when he released his mixtape New Toronto 3 earlier this month. Lanez’s 16-track collection not only fulfilled his contractual obligations with Interscope Records, but debuted at No. 2 this week on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 equivalent […]
We are all spending, well, all of our time at home these days. And chances are a lot of those hours feature a streaming soundtrack, which is why Spotify is stepping up to offer a new suite of celebrity-curated playlists in their “Listening Together” collection under the titles Together and ICYMI. The playlists and podcasts […]
Beyoncé‘s BeyGOOD philanthropic initiative announced an extensive coronavirus relief plan to help those most affected by the global pandemic on Thursday (April 23). “Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD recognizes the immense mental and personal health burdens being placed on essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our major cities, African-Americans comprise a disproportionate number of workers in these […]
After celebrating 12 years of sobriety this week, Eminem wanted to keep the positivity going. Billboard has confirmed that the 8 Mile rapper donated cups of his renowned Mom’s Spaghetti to Detroit hospital workers. Through his Marshall Mathers Foundation, Eminem will be providing cups of Mom’s Spaghetti to healthcare workers around the Detroit area of the […]
Juice WRLD‘s mother Carmela Wallace announced on Wednesday (April 22) the Live Free 999 Fund, established to honor the legacy of her late son by helping and supporting struggling youth. The fund established by Wallace will receive additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records, and will strive to launch programs that compassionately and lovingly address […]