Singer Luther Vandross performs at the Mandalay Bay Resort September 20, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Scott Harrison/Getty Images) Luther Vandross’ legacy is to be honored at a winter gala hosted by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The company has teamed with the Luther Vandross Estate and Primary Wave Music to premiere Power…
ScHoolboy Q performs on stage at Spilt Milk on December 7, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images) ScHoolboy Q has been cooking up new music, and he’s about ready to share it with the world. In a post on his Instagram Story Wednesday, he wrote, “New chapter. Wrapping up this 12-song album called…
Rappers Jay Z (R) and Nas perform onstage during Power 105.1’s “Powerhouse 2005: Operation Takeover” at the Continental Airlines Arena on October 27, 2005, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for Universal Music) One New York rap legend is recognizing another, as evidenced by a new playlist on Tidal. Ahead of…
Vince Staples attends the 2024 Time100 Next at Chelsea Piers on October 09, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) With The Vince Staples Show in his rearview, Vince Staples already has his next project lined up: a show on Apple Music. 5 on Fridays will premiere Friday at 11 a.m. PT. “Friday means new music — and…
T.I. performs during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture® Presented By Coca-Cola® at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE) T.I.’s final album, Kill the King, has debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, landing at #10 on the list dated July…
Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, and Wish Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 08, 2026, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are officially Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees. The group received a star in the recording category Thursday,…
Chief Keef attends VERZUZ: Mike WiLL Made-It vs. Hit-Boy presented by Complex and Apple Music at Apple Music Studios on January 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images for Complex) Chief Keef is coming to you live in 2026. He’s announced Chief Keef Live ’26, a 19-date outing that will see…
Jennifer Hudson performs at the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute Celebrating Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Jennifer Hudson and Patti LaBelle have been tapped as entertainment for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game pregame festivities, which celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Jennifer…
: Brandy performs onstage during 2026 ‘ESSENCE’ Festival Of Culture® Presented By Coca-Cola® at Caesars Superdome on July 04, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE) Brandy is reflecting on receiving the Legend Award at the Essence Black Women in Music event over the weekend. In an Instagram post, she opened up…
J. Cole performs onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 22, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) J. Cole is paying homage to hip-hop print journalism with the release of The Fall-Off Magazine. The editorial publication features original reporting, artwork, photography and design documenting the past,…