Paras Griffin/Getty Images Jeezy‘s first studio album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, is 20 years old Saturday — a cause for momentous celebration. He’ll be performing in his hometown of Atlanta as part of the album’s 20th anniversary tour, and will release a live version of the project titled TM-101: Live. Both include a symphonic reimagining…
Ethan James Green Mariah Carey has a sweet treat for fans: She’s released another new song off her upcoming 16th studio album called “Sugar Sweet,” featuring Shenseea and Kehlani. The song, according to a press release, combines Mariah’s “signature songwriting,” Shenseea’s “vibrant dance energy” and Kehlani’s “soothing R&B vocals.” It follows her first single from this new era, “Type Dangerous.” Just…
Disney/Randy Holmes GloRilla has responded following her arrest on felony drug charges after a burglary at her Atlanta home on Saturday. “CRAZY!! My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA all star game & instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects , they focus on some cannabis,” she wrote on…
Sandy Morris/ Paramount+ with SHOWTIME The Chi‘s seventh season is coming to an end. With episode 11 arriving on Friday, Jason Weaver talked to ABC Audio about how his character, Rashad, has helped him grow and become more tuned in with other Black men. “I think one of the cool things that I’ve been able to do through…
Columbia Records Tyler, The Creator hosted a $10 pop-up show in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, where he described the process of creating his album Don’t Tap the Glass. In a clip shared to Instagram, he explained the album was a relief from the physical fatigue he’s been experiencing while on his Chromakopia Word Tour. “I’m so tired.…
Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Daniel Caesar is kicking off this chapter of his life with his new single “Have a Baby (With Me).” Arriving on Friday, the song is the lead to his upcoming album, Son of Spergy. “I feel like we’re picking up where we left off,” he tells Billboard.…
Disney/Randy Holmes GloRilla is facing felony drug charges after a burglary took place in her Atlanta home. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office told WSB-TV deputies responded to calls of burglary at her residence on Saturday at 1:30 a.m. Investigators say three suspects were in the process of stealing items when an unidentified individual shot at them, causing them to…
Sexyy Red is helping students bring in the school year in a fun way. She’s hosting a Back to School Bash in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, complete with some of her famous friends. GloRilla, DaBaby, Rob49, BossMan Dlow and Loe Shimmy have been announced, with special guests set to make an appearance. Tickets…
Photo by Natasha Campos/Getty Images for H&M & Buy From a Black Woman Mommy see, mommy do. Brandy‘s daughter not only sings, it appears she acts, too. Deadline reports Sy’Rai Smith will be making her acting debut in Lifetime’s Christmas Everyday, starring opposite her mother. The film will follow fashion designer Francine “Fancy” Ballantine (Brandy) as she…
Mass Appeal Raekwon is a making a statement about the current state of hip-hop on his new album, Emperor’s New Clothes. The title reflects his belief that the culture has been riddled with elements that take away from its authenticity. “That title is a reality title to me. I just think hip-hop is … definitely being punctured…