R&B/Hip-Hop
India.Arie Shares Resurfaced Clips of Joe Rogan Using N-Word Amid Spotify Battle
India.Arie is delving further into her ire over Joe Rogan’s Spotify presence by sharing resurfaced footage to social media showing Rogan previously using the N-word. Arie wrote via Instagram on Monday (Feb. 1) that she would be joining Neil Young and other artists in walking away from Spotify by asking for her music and podcasts to be pulled from the popular streaming service. At the time, Arie explained that she finds Rogan “problematic for reasons other than his Covid interviews,” adding, “it’s also his language around race.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Thursday, Arie took to her Instagram Stories Highlights and posted edited footage of YouTube clips showing Rogan using the N-word roughly two dozen times. She also posted clips in which...
King Von’s Posthumous Album Is Coming & the First Single Is Here Now: Exclusive
A little over a year after the release of King Von‘s debut album Welcome to O-Block, his posthumous release is on the way. Only the Family Entertainment (OTF) and Empire announced Friday (Feb. 4) that the late rapper’s upcoming posthumous album, What It Means to Be King, will be out March 4. Explore Explore King Von See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Packed with the ferocious bars and gripping narratives that earned Von his fanbase, the album features songs that range from introspective to aggressive to romantic while hinting at some of the creative avenues the Chicago rapper began to take prior to his death at age 26 in November 2020. Along with the announcement of the forthcoming album, OTF and Empire have also released the first single from the project...
Nicki Minaj Plays Good Cop, Bad Cop In Cinematic ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ Music Video: Watch
Nicki Minaj didn’t earn the nickname Queen for nothing. In the music video for “Do We Have A Problem?,” with an assist from Lil Baby, Minaj tries her hand as a superfly law enforcer and anti-hero, acting opposite Joseph Sikora, who plays gangster Frank Cosgrove Jr. in the hit Netflix series Ozark. At the top, Minaj enters the interrogation room for a meet-and-greet with mob boss “The Black Death,” played by American Sniper actor Cory Hardrict. When she gets the information she needs, it sparks a chase which sees her take a ride with Lil Baby, take flight to Cuba, and raise weapons. Directed by longtime collaborator Benny Boom (John Legend, Future, 50 Cent), it’s a feast for the eyes, and, at nearly 10 minutes in running time, has the look and feel of a high-budget feature. Explore See late...
Silk Sonic Slide Into Fortnite ‘Icon Series’ With Outfits, Radio Station
Silk Sonic joined the world of Fortnite on Thursday (Feb. 3) when the Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak-led duo announced that they’ve signed a deal to bring their smooth stylings to the virtual universe. The partnership between Atlantic Records and Fornite on the latest “Icon Series” will include in-game outfits for players, a new in-game “Icon Radio” station and an upcoming “Silk Sonic Cup” player tournament. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When Fortnite asked me if I wanted to create an outfit for the game, I asked, ‘Are CGI muscles off the table?’ They said ‘no.’ I said ‘deal.’ I”ll see you on the Island,” Mars said in a statement, with .Paak cheekily adding, “When Fortnite agreed to give Bruno CGI muscles, I said, ‘I’m in. He could use ...
Drake Was Filmed Scrolling on His Phone at a Raptors Game & Inspires Hilarious New Meme
Drake seemingly got in his feelings at a recent Toronto Raptors game, and his furrowed brow look has sparked a brand new meme for the Internet to enjoy. While attending Tuesday night’s (Feb. 1) Raptors and Miami Heat game, the “Laugh Now Cry Later” rapper was filmed intently scrolling through his phone. Fans on Twitter immediately began to jokingly speculate what Drizzy was looking at, and poked fun at everything from his former flame Rihanna‘s pregnancy news to his long haired, bearded new look. Explore Explore Drake See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Other Twitter users used the footage to relate to situations in their own lives, such as getting an unwanted text or being socially awkward in a group of people. Next week, Drake is set to make a spec...
5 Things to Know About Da Brat’s Fiancée Jesseca Dupart
Rap star Da Brat and her fiancée, Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, announced on Monday (Jan. 31) that they are expecting their first baby together. In an Instagram post, the couple is seen facing a mirror with the rapper’s arms wrapped around her partner’s waist and forming a small heart with her hands. “We are EXTENDING the family,” they wrote in their joint announcement, along with a pregnant emoji. The duo are the ultimate power couple, as Da Brat is a Grammy-nominated rapper and performer and Dupart is a successful businesswoman, author and philanthropist. Explore Explore Da Brat See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of the new baby’s arrival, see below for five things to know about Jesseca Dupart. 1. She’s an entrepreneur and CEO After working as ...
Kanye West Must Be Fully Vaccinated to Visit Australia, Prime Minister Warns
BRISBANE, Australia — If Kanye West’s wants to head to Australia, he’ll need to be full vaccinated for COVID-19. That’s the official word from prime minister Scott Morrison. Ye’s rumored tour Down Under is no closer to confirmation, though that hasn’t stopped the nation’s leader from setting the record straight. Speaking at a recent press conference, Morrison reiterated that West, who has expressed anti-vax sentiments in the past, would need to follow procedures in place for overseas travelers. “The rules are you’ve got to be fully vaccinated. They’re the rules,” Morrison said. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “They apply to everybody, as people have seen most recently,” he added, in a veiled reference to Serbian tennis ...
Here’s Every Time Rihanna Sings the Word ‘Baby’
Fenty Baby is on the way! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky broke the Internet Monday (Jan. 31) after photos surfaced of the couple out and about in a blistery NYC — with the “Love on the Brain” singer’s bare baby bump on full display. Although the pregnancy reveal marks the beginning of motherhood for RiRi, this won’t be the first time we’ll hear her say “baby.” In fact, in the time since she dropped her first record in 2005, we’ve heard her sing the word hundreds of times — 364, to be exact. Which means, yes, Billboard underwent the (extremely productive) task of going through every song from RiRi’s discography to count every appearance of “baby” across her eight solo albums. Because we needed to know (and thought you might like to know too). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vi...
Doja Cat Fights Evil Aliens In ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ Music Video: Watch
Doja Cat goes off-world in the official music video for “Get Into it (Yuh).” Directed by Mike Diva (Lil Nas X, Run the Jewels) and produced by Lord Danger, “Get Into it (Yuh)” sees our favorite feline as a space commander who discovers her pet has been catnapped by enemy aliens. A game of cat and mouse ensues and our hero deflects everything the villains fire at her. No cats were harmed by laser beams. “Get Into It” appears on Doja Cat’s latest Planet Her, which debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart last July, and hit the summit of Billboard’s Top R&B Albums survey. Explore Explore Doja Cat See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The American rapper, singer and songwriter is on a roll. She captured a hattrick of American Music Awards last m...
Cardi B Wants a ‘Chat’ With Meghan Markle Following Defamation Lawsuit Victory
Winners are grinners, and, right now, Cardi B can smile all she wants. The chart-topping hip-hop star this week scored another hit, this time in court, when jurors sided with Cardi B in a defamation case against YouTuber Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe). The hits kept coming when jurors tacked on another $1.5 million in punitive damages on Tuesday (Jan. 25) and ordered the blogger to repay the star’s $1.3 million legal bill, meaning Tasha K and her company are facing nearly $3 million in penalties. Cardi (whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar) posted a vague tweet, which has her fans smiling. Explore Explore Cardi B See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I need a chat with Megan Markle,” she wrote, a reference to Meghan Markle, the actress and member of the B...
Which Song Do You Want Mary J. Blige to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show? Vote!
Mary J. Blige already has a setlist in mind for the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show next month, but what song do you want her to perform? The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will join Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. And she told Elle in her new cover story interview Wednesday (Jan. 26) that she wants to perform the Dr. Dre-produced track “Family Affair” from her 2001 album No More Drama. “We are the culture; [hip-hop artists] give people a way to speak,” she said of hip-hop being a “family affair” of its own. “We give people a way to walk. We give people a way to talk. We give people a way to think. That’s what hip-hop and hip-hop soul have done for our culture since [the beginning].” Explore ...
Earl Sweatshirt Performs ‘Sick’ Track ‘2010’ on ‘Tonight Show’: Watch
Earl Sweatshirt is a sick man, though not in bad way. When the pandemic changed our routines and kept us locked indoors, the Los Angeles hip-hop artist went to the well. The result is Sick, a ten-track album featuring contributions from Zelooperz, Nak-el Smith, Armand Hammer, Black Noi$e, and The Alchemist. “A wise man said art imitates life,” he explained. “People were sick. The people were angry and isolated and restless. I leaned into the chaos cause it was apparent that it wasn’t going anywhere. these songs are what happened when I would come up for air.” After coming up for air, he’s now stage ready. On Monday night (Jan. 24), Earl dropped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a performance of album track 2010. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, char...
