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Learning about Lady London: her HBCU education, favorite rap lyric, signing to Def Jam and more

Def Jam Records Lady London might be a fresh face in mainstream hip-hop, but she’s no stranger to success.  The Bronx native chatted with Billboard about her new debut album, S.O.U.L., signing with Def Jam, and a plethora of other life and career topics. Here’s a few takeaways from the Q&A session: -She graduated from Howard University with a masters degree and had been…

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Judge divvies up Aretha Franklin’s real estate among her sons, cites 2014 handwritten will

David Redfern/Redferns The ongoing debate about which of Aretha Franklin‘s multiple wills should be used to determine the handling of some of her estate has come to and end.  The Associated Press reports that Michigan Judge Jennifer Callaghan awarded the late star’s real estate to her sons, citing a handwritten will from 2014 that was found between couch cushions.  The more recent will overrides…

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Diddy steps down as chairman of REVOLT

Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images Diddy, born Sean Combs, has stepped done from his role as chairman of REVOLT.  The resignation comes amid sexual abuse accusations against him. A statement released by REVOLT on Tuesday, November 28, reads, “Sean Combs has stepped down from his position as chairman of REVOLT. While Mr. Combs has previously had no operational or…

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Official trailer + first soundtrack single from ‘The Book of Clarence’ released

Geneva Club/Roc Nation Records TriStar Pictures has released the official trailer for Jeymes Samuel‘s upcoming feature, The Book of Clarence. It’s a reimagined take on the classic biblical epic, a story about a “nobody” named Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) who’s on a mission to make a better life for himself and those around him. “Captivated by the power and glory…

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Busta Rhymes announces Blockbusta tour

Live Nation Busta Rhymes is headed on tour.  In support of his new album, Blockbusta, the rapper announced his North American multicity road show.  After kicking off in San Francisco on March 13, Busta will travel to Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Nashville and more, before ending with a homecoming concert in Brooklyn on April 21.…