Columbia Records Lil Nas X is not too bothered that his song “J Christ” failed to top the charts. The singer, whose HBO documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero is out now, tells Variety he’s proud of the song and its controversial video. “Everyone expected me to be upset or something,” he says. “But I’m a very spiritual person.…
From diss tracks to songs from movie soundtracks, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. Kevin Gates, The Ceremony — The Louisiana native dropped off his fourth album, a project described as centered around Kevin’s spiritual growth and personal development. He also released the music video for one of the…
Slaughter Gang/Epic Records For fans of 21 Savage who were expecting a movie on his life and career to hit theaters this summer, sad news: it won’t happen. The “Rich Flex” rapper revealed that the trailer he dropped for the American Dream biopic was just a joke. “No, that was a parody,” 21 told Shannon Sharpe in an appearance on Club Shay Shay. It turns out he was…
Megan Thee Stallion is getting a lot off her chest with her fiery new single, “Hiss.” Straight out of the gate, the Houston rapper makes it clear she’s not phased by the online gossip and rumors about her — but says she does feel the need to set the record straight on a few things. “I just wanna kick…
Jacob Kemp Snoop Dogg‘s new film, The Underdoggs, has a special meaning for the rapper. In the film, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” artist plays Jaycen “Two Js” Jennings, an ex-professional football star who is court ordered to do public service coaching youth football, and it’s a character that Snoop identifies with. “From underdog to wonderdog,”…
Scholastic / Kaepernick Publishing Former professional football player and activist Colin Kaepernick and his partner, radio host Nessa Diab, have announced a new picture book set for release this fall. We Are Free, You & Me is filled with affirmations about freedom, while celebrating a fictional family who enjoys a day together in their community. It aims to celebrate the principles…
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Oscar nominee Colman Domingo has some very interesting projects coming up. Variety reports Colman will star in and direct an upcoming biopic about legendary singer Nat King Cole. The actor revealed his involvement in the project during an appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, sharing, “I’ve been working on it quietly for a few years. It’s something I’m looking forward to…
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit Sad news for fans who were expecting to see Mary J. Blige live in concert at the Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas. The “Real Love” singer said that her name on the lineup was a mistake. “I am beyond humbled by the response from all…
Island Records At first, Coi Leray was showing love to all the “Players.” Now, she’s entering her grown and sexy era with her new single, a slow romance ballad called “Wanna Come Thru.” The song is a fresh sound for Coi, who normally puts out hype, upbeat anthems and club bangers. It’s her first official track out by her…
Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images 50 Cent is shutting down rumors that he’s using popular diabetes drug Ozempic to aid in hhis weight loss. “Y’all wanna talk about weight loss?” he said in a Instagram video shared Wednesday. “I was in the gym, I was working the f*** out, man.” He added, “They gone say it’s Ozempic? I was running.…