Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne and more to be inducted into Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame 2023 class

Lloyd Bishop/NBC The Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus have announced the inductees for the 2023 Black Music Month Class, and among them are Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Jermaine Dupri. The rappers will be inducted alongside classmates Magic Johnson, Dallas Austin, Marvin Sapp and Mahalia Jackson. They will each have Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems installed in front of Atlanta’s Mercedes…

Busta Rhymes to receive Icon Award at 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch

Francis Specker/CBS Busta Rhymes‘ contributions to hip-hop will be honored at the 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch, which will celebrate the genre and the leaders who helped shape it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper’s slated to receive the Icon Award for his “trailblazing career in hip-hop.” Also being recognized at the event are Chloe…

BET Awards 2023 celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with performances from Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla and more

BET BET is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at its annual award show, and they’ve tapped some of the genre’s favorites to ensure they do it the right way. On this year’s iteration of Culture’s Biggest Night, fans will see performances from veterans including Big Daddy Kane, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Ying Yang Twins and Fat Joe.…

Teddy Riley is “not overly excited” about Songwriters Hall of Fame honor: “I still have this mission to do more”

Prince Williams/Wireimage On Thursday, June 15, Teddy Riley will join the likes of Berry Gordy, Babyface and his protégé Pharrell when he’s inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He says “it feels amazing,” but notes it doesn’t indicate the end of his musical journey.  “I mean, it’s always good to get recognized for what you’ve done in your craft, and I…

Music notes: Rihanna and Pharrell, DJ Khaled, Lil Yachty and more

DJ Khaled has a “big, real bad bruise” from a surfing accident he suffered over the weekend. He shared footage of the moment in which he fell, flew through the sky and hit his rib on the surfboard, noting doctors aren’t sure if he has a fractured bone. “I do need to rest it up, but I have…

Metro Boomin deems his joint project with Future the “ultimate album”

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images With the soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse out of the way, Metro Boomin is focused on his joint project with Future, which he says will be the “ultimate album.” “Now that Spider-Man is out and people are loving and resonating with it, my focus can go to what me and Pluto got coming out,” the producer…

Boosie arrested moments after previous gun charges dismissed

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Boosie Badazz was arrested in San Diego Wednesday, June 14, moments after he was cleared of gun charges he picked up in California. ABC10 reports federal agents took the rapper into custody outside the courtroom where his gun charges were dismissed. His arrest was said to be related to another legal issue. “I WANNA…

Alicia Keys’ new live concert albums display shows from the Latin American leg of her Alicia + Keys World Tour

Peter Kramer/NBC Alicia Keys documented the Latin American leg of her Alicia + Keys World Tour, and now, she’s sharing it with the world. The singer has released a series of live concert albums, showcasing her live performances in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Santiago and Mexico City. Each album is 90 minutes long and features Alicia’s live renditions…

Gabrielle Union documented her trip to Africa, but doesn’t plan on doing a lot of reality TV

Courtesy BET+ When Gabrielle Union decided to go on a trip to Africa for her 50th birthday, she planned to document the experience for herself.  “Initially it was just footage for me, for my family. Being able to take my mom and my daughter, that’s three generations of Union women — I wanted that documented,” she tells ABC Audio.…

ABC News’ ‘Soul of a Nation’ returns with special celebrating 50th anniversary of hip-hop

ABC/Michael Le Brecht II ABC News’ Soul of a Nation is celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with an upcoming special. Hosted by veteran radio personality Angie Martinez, Hip-Hop @ 50: Rhythms, Rhymes & Reflections – A Soul of a Nation Presentation will “detail the history of hip-hop, providing insight into its origins, growth and evolution over the last 50 years and where…