ABC The women behind Salt-N-Pepa, the history-making female hip-hop group, claim that Universal Music Group has removed some of their biggest hits from streaming platforms amid a legal battle. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton said in a new interview with Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts that their fans are not able to hear some…
Sandy Morris/ Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Season 7 of The Chi aired its finale Friday on Paramount+Premium. It marks seven full seasons of Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, a role she says taught her how to have “more grace” and “understanding of other people’s journeys” Speaking to ABC Audio, Hannaha specifically recalls being upset when she learned in a…
Greg Doherty/Getty Images for 2K Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday morning during a traffic stop in Los Angeles on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped at Genesee and…
Samuel Goldwyn Films Michael Jai White wrote, produced, directed and stars in his new film, Trouble Man, out in theaters Friday. Though it’s being associated with the Blaxploitation genre, he tells ABC Audio the film is generally influenced by action comedies. “I have certain issues with [the Blaxploitation era] because there were just a lot of movies…
Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” featuring L.V. turns 30 years old in 2025, and Tommy Boy Records plans to celebrate in several ways. First up is the release of four Dolby Atmos tracks straight from the rapper’s Greatest Hits collection. “Gangsta’s Paradise” feat. L.V., “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),” “C U When U Get There” feat.…
Metro Boomin‘s new album, Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by DJ Spinz), channels the “21st century’s golden age of Atlanta hip-hop” and trap vibes, according to a press release. He tapped Atlanta artists 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Roscoe Dash, T.I., Travis Porter, Quavo, Young Thug and more to help make his vision a reality. Saweetie is applying Hella…
Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have been married for 15 years, yet they agree they’re just getting started. In honor of their 15th wedding anniversary Thursday, they shared some social posts looking back on their time together. “Wow, 15 years of love. Fifteen years of fun. Fifteen years of best friends.…
Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Spike Lee directed the upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest and says A$AP Rocky did not come to play. He sang the rapper’s praises on Thursday during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Yeah, don’t sleep on ASAP,” Lee said of the rapper’s acting performance in the movie. “In this…
Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage Quavo continues to fight against gun violence with his Rocket Foundation, which has launched an emergency trauma therapy fund. The fund will provide assistance to the youth and families impacted by the recent shootings in Atlanta, providing them with resources via Mothers Against Gang Violence and other organizations. The fund is in memory…
Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images PartyNextDoor is teaming with Fortnite to launch a playable concert experience in the video game. The interactive concert, a partnership between Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Immersive Music Studios and Drake’s OVO Sound, will take place Friday at 1 p.m. ET. Players will virtually get the private jet experience as they travel from the CN…