Jeezy has announced the TM:101 Live Tour, a “black-tie symphonic tour” commemorating the 20-year anniversary of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. “I’m incredibly grateful that we’re here celebrating 20 years of motivation! This album is cemented in the cultural zeitgeist that serves as the soundtrack to modern day story telling of the genre,” he said, per…
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Lil Wayne may no longer be interested in the Super Bowl, but he hasn’t shut down all opportunities from the NFL. The rapper has partnered with sports apparel company Mitchell & Ness for a limited-edition merch collection celebrating his Tha Carter VI album and the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin.…
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel Though Miguel and J. Cole already have a few songs together, it seems the possibility of a future collaboration is a “Sure Thing.” Speaking with Billboard News’ In-Conversation, Miguel describes why he and Cole have worked so well together. “I come from underground hip-hop, which is a big part of my development…
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs The BBC has joined the list of news networks chronicling the highs and lows of Diddy‘s life and career in the wake of several sexual assault allegations against him. In the newly announced investigative documentary P Diddy: The Rise and Fall, host Yinka Bokinni discusses Combs’ journey from “being the world’s biggest…
Disney/Randy Holmes The Apollo has chosen to honor Teyana Taylor and Clive Davis at its annual Spring Benefit, taking place on June 4. Teyana’s contributions to music, film and culture will be recognized as she receives the first-ever Innovator Award. Clive will be honored with the Legacy Award and then inducted into The Apollo’s Walk…
Courtesy CBS and Dick Clark Productions The nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards have been announced, and Kendrick Lamar leads the pack. He’s secured 10 nods, including artist of the year, album of the year for GNX, song of the year for “Not Like Us” and collaboration of the year for “Luther” featuring SZA, who herself is…
Doechii will be attending the All Things Go festival, where she will take the stage as a headliner. She is performing at the New York installment in Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium, running from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. The fan presale starts Thursday, followed by the general sale on Friday. Kendrick Lamar, Questlove, Rihanna and Keke…
Disney/Randy Holmes Coco Jones‘ upcoming album was four years in the making, but her journey to this point took over a decade. With Why Not More? releasing Friday, she tells Glamour, “I’m excited to see what sticks and lands—what really changes my life. Everyone believes that I’m a respectable R&B girl, but I’m trying to see…
Ice Cube is hyping fans up for his Truth to Power: Four Decades of Attitude Tour, sharing a new promotional clip on social media. In it, there are four versions of Ice Cube, one from each decade of his career, riding around and reflecting on how he’s evolved over the years. Cube’s tour kicks off…
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Cornell University’s decision to book Kehlani for its end-of-year Slope Day celebration has been met with backlash, particularly due to her support of Palestine. Cornell Sun reports students and parents raised concerns about her selection, which were addressed by President Michael Kotlikoff during a student assembly meeting. “It’s too late to secure…
