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Nick Cannon and Rock The Bells announce five-day hip-hop cruise

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Nick Cannon joined forces with Rock the Bells for a five-day cruise honoring the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.  Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience will include performances and experiences from Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Big Boi, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Ghostface Killah, Trina & Trick Daddy and more.  The celebration will be comprised of hip-hop themed parties, MC and DJ battles, rap karaoke interactive…

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“When fantasies become reality”: Usher teases new video with main girl, Keke Palmer

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Usher had fans on the internet in a frenzy after he dropped a snippet to a new music video featuring none other than Keke Palmer as the main girl.  In the short clip for “Boyfriend,” shared to Instagram Tuesday, August 15, both Usher and Keke are featured in a montage of scenes taken from the video.  “When fantasies…

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Lauren London remembers Nipsey Hussle on his 38th birthday

Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Lauren London paid tribute to late rapper Nipsey Hussle on what would’ve been his 38th birthday. “Honoring the day you blessed the Earth with your presence. Forever more,” she wrote on Instagram August 15, alongside a photo of the rapper.  London and Nipsey dated for six years before he was shot and killed outside of his Marathon Clothing store…

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Beyoncé shouts out Lizzo at Atlanta Renaissance show

ABC/Ida Mae Astute Beyoncé showed love to Lizzo at her latest Renaissance tour show by shouting out the singer’s name onstage. “Lizzo. I love you, Lizzo!,” Bey said during a performance of “Break My Soul (The Queen’s Remix)” where she highlights multiple notable female music artists like Erykah Badu, Janet Jackson and more.  The mention comes after Beyoncé appeared to have left the “About Damn…

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‘Sound of Police’ uses history to tell story of Black people and law enforcement

Firelight Films/ABC News Studios A new ABC Studios documentary is exploring the relationship between Black Americans and the police. The directors of Sound of Police say they leaned heavily on the history of policing in this country as a main focus. During a conversation with ABC Audio, Stanley Nelson and Valerie Scoon explained the importance of telling the story using a historical…

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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, T.I. and more remember “The Godfather of Black Entertainment” Clarence Avant

Courtesy of the Avant Family After learning of the passing of beloved music executive Clarence Avant, a host of Hollywood stars and community leaders shared tribute messages on social media Monday, August 14. “Clarence Avant isn’t just the ‘Godfather Of Black Music,’ he is our cultural Godfather,” Jay-Z‘s label, Roc Nation, tweeted. “Throughout his life, he burst through doors…