R&B/Hip-Hop
Cardi B Asked Kulture If She Wants Another Sibling and the Answer Was Too Real
Cardi B seems to have her hands full already with two kids under 3 and an eagerly anticipated album to finish. She got a bit of help this week when she asked daughter Kulture Kiari, 3, if she was interested in having another little one in the house. According to People, during an Instagram Story on Monday (Feb. 28), the rapper asked Kulture, “you want me to have another baby?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Kulture didn’t hesitate a second before reportedly responding “No!” When Cardi asked her first-born why she didn’t want to add to her mom and dad Offset‘s brood — which also includes their 5-month-old son — Kulture had a ready answer: “Because I like my baby brother. He’s perfect.” The couple’s second-born, whose name has not yet been revealed, was born on Sept. 4, 2021. Lik...
5 Best Moments From New Edition, Charlie Wilson & Jodeci’s Culture Tour Concert in New York
The R&B, soul and funk vibes were draped all over New York City on Saturday night (Feb. 26), when the New Edition: The Culture Tour with Charlie Wilson + Jodeci took over Madison Square Garden. In collaboration with the Black Promoters Collection, who organized the tour, R&B legends New Edition, Wilson and Jodeci intended to give fans a night to remember, and they did just that as concert-goers went home with more than they expected. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fans of all ages filled up the iconic halls of MSG to get a feel of some vintage energy that was brought upon by some of the best R&B acts ever to grace the stage. Jodeci kicked things off right on time, running through their hits while Wilson blew the roof off the joint ...
Tyga & Doja Cat Team Up for ‘Freaky Deaky’: Stream It Now
Tyga and Doja Cat share the fun of being “Freaky Deaky” in their new collaboration, which dropped on Friday (Feb. 25). Tyga teased the release a day prior with an 18-second snippet of the song’s accompanying, Christian Breslauer-directed music video, which features Doja in an assortment of lingerie, Tyga speeding through a neon-lit city in a sports car and a giant mouth coming out of a swirly-patterned wall. Tonight let’s eats ‼️ pic.twitter.com/kwbSgQvESO — T-Raww (@Tyga) February 24, 2022 “Freaky Deaky” comes just a week after Tyga unveiled “Touch It (Remix)” with KiDi. Doja, meanwhile, is still glowing from the success of her 2021 album Planet Her, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. She’s set to be honored with the Powerhouse Award at the 2022 Bill...
Still Making History: Tiana Major9’s ‘Black Love’ Playlist Featuring Silk Sonic, Muni Long & More
This year, Billboard celebrates Black History Month with different playlists catered to “Black Love.” We’ve handpicked artists, producers, and songwriters to highlight songs that best embody the amorous theme and explain why these records give them that butterfly feeling every time. Be on that lookout every Tuesday and Thursday for new playlists from some of your favorites. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Today (Feb. 24), rising R&B artist Tiana Major9 comes through with her stout playlist featuring R&B stars including Silk Sonic, Lucky Daye, Muni Long, and more. “I put together this playlist of incredible songs that are sure to get you feeling the love! I hope you enjoy and that you mention yourself when you talk about those you love,” she tells ...
Megan Thee Stallion Talks Hollywood Ambitions and Why ‘Euphoria’ Drives Her Crazy
She’s snagged three Grammys (including one with Beyoncé on “Savage”) and scored a No. 1 hit with Cardi B on “WAP.” Now, Megan Thee Stallion has set her sights on Hollywood. A24 confirmed that the Houston native is set to make her feature film debut in the raunchy musical comedy F**king Identical Twins opposite Nathan Lane, Bowen Yang and Megan Mullally for director Larry Charles. Based on what Megan recently told THR, this is just the beginning. “I definitely want to be an actress, but I also really want to be a director. I love movies and I’m definitely a film buff,” she explains. “I like to create. Not only do I like to write music, I like to write stories. I definitely want to see these stories come to life.” Explore See latest videos, charts...
Da Brat & Judy Dupart Tie the Knot on 2/22/22: ‘A Dream Come True’
Congratulations are in order for Da Brat and Judy Dupart, who officially tied the knot on the most magical day of the year. The couple, who revealed they were dating in a sweet Instagram post back in 2020, got married on Tuesday (Feb. 22) in a ceremony held at the Horse Mansion in Fairburn, Georgia with one hundred guests in attendance, according to People, who published photos from the gorgeous, flower-adorned event. The newlyweds arrived to their wedding in Cinderella-esque horse-drawn carriages, both rocking dresses designed by Esé Azénabor. They then walked down the aisle together to the tune of “Here and Now” by Luther Vandross. Jermaine Dupri escorted Brat down the aisle while Dupart’s brother Damon Dupart Sr. walked her down the aisle. Explore Explore Da Brat See late...
5 Things You Didn’t See During Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ Livestream Event
Kanye West, now known as Ye, unveiled part of his forthcoming studio album Donda 2 during a one-night-only listening concert held Tuesday (Feb. 22) at Miami’s LoanDepot Park. The performance, which was simultaneously livestreamed at select IMAX theaters and via StemPlayer.com, featured a combination of music, art and fashion, plus special guests including Jack Harlow, Migos, Alicia Keys, and Marilyn Manson. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news During the nearly two-hour event, Ye performed fan-favorites such as “Eazy,” “Pablo,” and “City of Gods,” but he also debuted new tracks that, for the most part, spotlighted his fallout with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. “Sci-Fi,” for example, samples part of Kardashian’s 2021 Saturday Night Live ...
Kanye West’s Fans Were Horrified by the Sound Quality at His ‘Donda 2’ Listening Event
Donda 2, where are you? Fans eagerly anticipating Kanye West‘s Donda follow-up album — which he announced would arrive Tuesday (Feb. 22) — are disappointed that it did not arrive at midnight as most new releases do. “DONDE esta #DONDA2,” one fan wondered on Twitter. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Another noted, “It’s 22:22 in [South Africa flag emoji] and ye still hasn’t dropped #DONDA2, how many more 2s need to be aligned so ye can drop yo!” Ahead of the album release, Ye — who has missed past album release dates — shared that his new set wouldn’t be available on traditional music streaming services. “Donda 2 will only be available on my own platform, the Stem Player. Not on Apple Amazon Spotify or YouTube,”...
8 Things We Learned About Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ Album
It’s not a Kanye West release week without some Yeezy-orchestrated chaos. Less than six months after Donda‘s arrival, West is readying the release of the sequel album dedicated to his late mother. The Chicago-bred billionaire hosted an album listening experience debuting new music on Tuesday night (Feb. 22) at Miami’s LoanDepot Park. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Thousands of fans filled the seats in their Black threads and Balenciaga-engineered YEEZY merch mimicking the daily uniform of their hero, while those watching online via live stream listened along to Kanye’s heartbeat for two-plus hours awaiting the show’s start. The emotional rollercoaster of a night was a star-studded affair with Future, Jack Harlow, Migos,...
How to Watch Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ Live Performance Experience
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is unveiling his highly anticipated Donda 2 album on Tuesday night (Feb. 22) exclusively on his new streaming device, Stem Player. To celebrate the album’s release, Ye revealed that he will be performing a live concert supporting the new LP at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. The listening event is set to to kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday night, just hours before the album drops. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to a press release, the event will feature a combination of music, art and fashion from the rapper plus performances with “additional special guests.” DONDA 2 EXPERIENCEWATCH LIVEONLY ONhttps://t.co/81me2iWKLs pic.twitter.com/R86y35q7ZD — STEM PLAYER (@stem...
Dua Lipa and Rita Ora Remember Jamal Edwards: ‘Gone Way Too Soon’
Dua Lipa and Rita Ora have joined the chorus of tributes to Jamal Edwards, the British music entrepreneur and SBTV founder who has died at the age of 31. Edwards, who, at age 16, launched the channel as a launchpad for grassroots artists in his hometown, London, and was later awarded an MBE for his contribution to music, passed away Sunday (Feb. 20). When his parents gave Edwards a video camera as a Christmas gift at the age of 15, he turned it to local talent and uploaded the videos to YouTube. Today, the platform boasts more than 122 million subscribers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Many friends have turned to social media to remember a music trailblazer who gave an assist to countless artists, Dua Lipa and Rita Ora among them. Lipa wrote ...
Jamal Edwards, Trailblazing British Music Entrepreneur, Dies at 31
Jamal Edwards, the trailblazing founder and CEO of SBTV, the British youth media platform with hip-hop at its heart, died Sunday (Feb. 20) at the age of 31. Edwards, who grew up on a council estate in Acton, West London, was a teenager when he started SBTV in 2006, a venture that has helped guide the careers of Dave, Skepta, Stormzy, and many others. In those early days, Edwards, an early-adopter of YouTube, used his channel to give exposure to his talented friends. It still does, only Edwards’ circle of friends grew. Over time, he’d work with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Today, the broadcaster he built from the ground up is a multi-million pound business with the strapline “Connecting Worlds,” while operating with the same c...
