Nights Like This tour poster (Live Nation) Akon and Ne-Yo have been on the road together as part of their Nights Like This tour, a collaboration Akon says has been a long time coming. “Me and Ne-Yo go back 20 years,” he tells ABC Audio. “We always wanted to do something together eventually … but our careers always…
Teyana Taylor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Teyana Taylor wants to set the record straight: She says she was not prevented from joining the New York Knicks on the court following the team’s championship win. A video of the moment surfed online with the caption, “They wasn’t tryna let Teyana Taylor on the court. San Antonio Trippin!” …
Grammy trophies sit in the press room during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images) The 2027 Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, including best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance. The new category will recognize artistic excellence in contemporary R&B performances…
Eve attends 2026 Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 29, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) NPR’s Tiny Desk has been paying tribute to Black music and BET’s legacy throughout Black Music Month, and now it’s Eve’s turn to rock the mic.…
Cover art for Vince Staples’ ‘Cry Baby’ (Section Eight Arthouse) Vince Staples is taking his Cry Baby album out on the road. He is set to play shows across the United States as part of his newly announced Cry Baby tour. The trek will kick off Oct. 19 at Tabernacle in Atlanta, with stops also scheduled…
Future attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Fresh off his FIFA World Cup performance with Tyla, Future has announced that a new album is on the way. Taking to his Instagram Story on…
Wu-Tang Clan perform on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ (2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC) The Wu-Tang Clan and New York Knicks shared the spotlight once again, this time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. While the entire group wasn’t on hand for the Tonight Show performance, members RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna and Young…
Artwork for K Camp’s ‘Giant’ (Rare Sound) K Camp has a new album out titled Giant. Speaking to ABC Audio, he says the title reflects how he sees himself and the legacy he’s building. “What I stand for, the culture, my impact in the culture. How I carry myself on the music side, on the personal…
Poster for Cash Money x No Limit Tour (BMN Entertainment) Cash Money Records and No Limit Records are joining forces for a 17-city tour. Cash Money’s Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and B.G. will take the stage with support from Boosie to perform hits from the label’s catalog. Representing No Limit will be Master P, Silkk The Shocker, Mia X,…
Busta Rhymes attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott are known for their futuristic music videos and musical genius, but they share something else in common: both are protégés of Sylvia Rhone. The…