Music Notes: ‘XXL’ Freshman Class of 2024 + Gunna’s new music video
It’s that time again: XXL has announced the Freshman Class of 2024, its list of “rising rappers” who “are out here bodying the competition.” Making it to the latest class are Skilla Baby, Cash Cobain, Maiya the Don, 4batz, Hunxho, ScarLip, Lay Bankz, Southside, Rich Amiri, BossMan Dlow, Lay Bankz, That Mexican OT and BigXthaplug. Gunna‘s “back…
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Fantasia, Busta Rhymes and more named as part of Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2025
ABC/John Argueta The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced and includes Fantasia, The Isley Brothers, Busta Rhymes and Prince, who will be honored in the category of Recording. In the Motion Pictures category are classmates Nia Long and Glynn Turman; Sherri Shepherd and Courtney B. Vance will represent the Television category. Misty Copeland is also expected to…
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Teyana Taylor to receive Innovator of the Year Award at Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch
Disney/Randy Holme Teyana Taylor will be an honoree at the eighth annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch, taking place Friday. She’ll receive the Innovator of the Year Award for “her profound influence on music, fashion, film, and culture,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will be honored alongside Icon Award recipient Lorrie Bartlett, who…
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Saweetie checks on fans following fight at recent concert
Phillip Faraone/VF24/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Saweetie‘s set was cut short at Sunday’s Vegandale in Chicago following an alleged fight in the crowd. In a clip that surfaced on social media, she asked the DJ to stop the music and addressed those who appeared to be part of the altercation. “I know y’all ain’t doing what I…
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Cardi B asks fans if they want her to drop a Spanish album
ABC/Randy Holmes Spanish album or not? That is the question Cardi B asked fans on Sunday night when trying to gauge their interest in the project. While singing her verse to “Put Em in the Fridge” with Peso Pluma, Cardi posted a poll asking fans whether they were interested in her releasing a Spanish album. She…
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Celebration continues for Ms. Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation’
Courtesy of Live Nation Ms. Lauryn Hill is heading back on the road to keep the Miseducation parties going. She’s teamed with the Fugees for a co-headlining tour commemorating her one and only solo album, The Miseducation of Ms. Lauryn Hill. The trek will start on Aug. 9 and make its way through the U.S.…
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ICYMI: Kendrick Lamar shoots “Not Like Us” video, Cardi B accepts Hollywood Unlocked Impact award and more
Kendrick Lamar took to the streets of Compton to film the “Not Like Us” music video. Footage surfaced of him performing the song in front of a large crowd that had awaited his arrival. The clips, some of which also featured the song’s producer, DJ Mustard, made their way through social media after TMZ reported K.Dot hired extra…
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Will Smith to perform at BET Awards 2024
BET Culture’s Biggest Night has just gotten a little bigger. Added to the lineup of the BET Awards 2024 is Grammy-winning actor and recording artist Will Smith. He’ll be taking the stage to debut a brand-new song. “From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one…
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Chlöe says upcoming album, ‘Trouble in Paradise,’ is a “coming-of-age celebration of being a woman”
Danielle Levitt for NYLON Chlöe‘s sophomore album, Trouble in Paradise, is on the horizon. Speaking with Nylon, she revealed she turned it in to her label just a few weeks ago. Ironically, most of the album was recorded in her place of refuge, where she often finds pleasure and peace: Saint Lucia. Unlike the stories…
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