Gucci Mane, others pay tribute to rapper Enchanting
Photo by Eugenia R. Washington/WireImage Enchanting, a Texas rapper formerly signed to Gucci Mane‘s 1017 label, has died. She was 26 years old. While the cause of death has not…
Cardi B, Fat Joe and Da Brat among honorees at 2024 Hollywood Unlocked Impact Award
BC/Randy Holmes The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards are making a return on June 21, continuing to recognize those “who have made a lasting effect on the culture,” per a press release.…
Cash Money Records founders to be honored at YouTube’s second Leaders and Legends gala
Courtesy of YouTube Music YouTube is back with its second annual Leaders and Legends gala, and this time it’s honoring the founders of Cash Money Records, Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams. The…
Normani says she’s “grateful that everybody is just really excited” for ‘Dopamine’ release
Hugo Comte The wait for Normani‘s new album, Dopamine, is almost over. With the release date set for Friday, she sat with Billboard and expressed her gratitude for fans’ excitement, despite delays…
Music Notes: Festivals, a little PartyNextDoor and more
Janelle Monáe has been named a headliner at the All Things Go festival, set to take place in New York’s Forest Hills Stadium Sept. 28 and Sept. 29. She’ll take the…
Common teaming with Pete Rock for joint album
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Common and Pete Rock‘s “Wake Up” collaboration is a tease to their upcoming, full-length album. They have announced the release of The Auditorium Vol. 1 via Loma Vista, featuring their newly…
New Orleans honors Juvenile and hit song with Back That Azz Up Day
Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images It’s been 25 years since Juvenile dropped “Back That Azz Up,” and it’s seemingly aged well. The song, which continues to be a Black anthem…
Rihanna says she’s still working on ‘R9’: “I’m prepared to go back in the studio”
Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage Rihanna celebrated the launch of her Fenty Hair brand on Monday, but that wasn’t the only topic of discussion for the night. In an interview with ET,…
Metro Boomin’s first issue of comic book series coming Thursday
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for GQ Metro Boomin‘s list of accomplishments has just gotten longer, as he’s launching the inaugural issue of his comic book series, The Metroverse, titled The Rise. In it,…
Victoria Monét honors Janet Jackson in latest video, “Alright”
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Heineken Victoria Monét is back with another video, and she’s honoring Janet Jackson. In the visual for “Alright,” she rocks a black-and-white fedora and suit, akin to Janet’s…