Paras Griffin/Getty Images, FILE Federal prosecutors “singled out” Sean “Diddy” Combs because he is Black, demonstrating “bad faith” and “racial animus” in handling his case, defense attorneys argued in a new court filing that sought to dismiss the prostitution charge the rap mogul faces. Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to…
ABC/John Argueta Tyla‘s success may serve as inspiration for the younger generation, but coming up, Rihanna was the one who gave her hope of becoming a singer. “Coming from somewhere outside the States, I really looked up to her,” the South African singer tells British Vogue for their March cover story. “I used to think you’re…
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna leaving court Feb. 14; DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of felony assault charges related to a 2021 incident in which he was accused of shooting at a former friend and music collaborator in Hollywood. The New York rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged…
Dave Free Kendrick Lamar is not only dominating the Billboard 200, he’s atop the Hot 100, too. Following his Super Bowl performance, his song “Not Like Us” is back at #1 on the chart, jumping up from #15 after 29 weeks of not being at the top. The feat marks the song’s third nonconsecutive week as a…
Disney/Eric McCandless Megan Thee Stallion has launched a tequila line, sharing the news to social media on her birthday Saturday. Chicas Divertidas, produced by the Mexican company Casa Centila, is now available for preorder on the brand’s website, giving fans an option of either Blanco and Reposado. Meg tells Forbes she created the tequila over the last few years “to be shared and…
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be honored at the 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, taking place Saturday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. She’ll be receiving the Chairman’s Award, typically given to those who excel in public service, and use their platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change. “Vice President Kamala Harris…
The Roots/Live Nation Urban The Roots have announced the artists performing for the Roots Picnic 2025, which they will be headlining alongside D’Angelo. Making this year’s lineup are GloRilla, Philly native Meek Mill, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Lenny Kravitz and Adam Blackstone featuring Jagged Edge. Jeezy will celebrate 20 years of his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, while Musiq Soulchild‘s set…
Live Nation Lil Baby is going around the world for a tour supporting his latest album, WHAM. The WHAM World Tour will visit cities including Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, Brooklyn and LA from June 3 to Oct. 16. BigXthaPlug, NLE Choppa and Loe Shimmy will join him for the North American leg; BigXthaPlug will also accompany Baby for shows in Australia…
Kara Durrette/Getty Images Super Bowl halftime performers don’t get paid — directly — but usually, the exposure gives a boost to their entire catalog. That’s what SZA and Kendrick Lamar are finding out now. As Billboard notes, Kendrick’s album GNX has returned to #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and SZA’s album SOS has…
Courtesy of Prime For three seasons, fans of Harlem have watched as Quinn, Camille, Angie and Tye navigated their careers and relationships. With the series now over, Meagan Good says she feels amazing about their arcs on the show. “I feel like these characters are so real and they’re so complex and they don’t fit into any…