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Motown Records/Quality Control Music Lil Yachty‘s latest album, Let’s Start Here, sees him take on psychedelic rock, a genre outside the hip-hop that helped him into the industry. He entered the game as a rebellious young star, and was labeled a mumble and Soundcloud rapper, but says he’s “always been so much more than just hip-hop.” He […]

Stewart Cook/Hulu Kerry Washington stars in the new series Unprisoned as Paige, a relationship therapist and single mother who tries to navigate life following her father’s prison release. The show’s inspired by the life of creator Tracy McMillan, who says revisiting parts of her story for the series was cathartic. “It’s something about getting to work through things that happened,” […]

Those who couldn’t get enough of Janet Jackson‘s Lifetime documentary last year will be happy to know there’s more to come. The network and A&E have greenlit a second documentary, titled Janet Jackson: Family First, which will pick up with the next chapter of Janet’s journey. The doc will follow her 2023 Together Again Tour, as well as her and […]

SOAW Mary J. Blige may want “no more drama,” but it seems she’s down for another gig. Fresh off the premiere of her BET talk show, The Wine Down, and days before she returns on Power Book II: Ghost‘s second season, she’s announced the return of her Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit. “I’m so excited to bring our […]

Courtesy Hard Summer Festival Kid Cudi and 21 Savage have headlining roles in the 2023 HARD Summer Festival. Coming to LA August 5-6, the event includes a mix of electronic and hip-hop acts, as well as emerging and veteran artists. Among those slated to perform are Fat Joe and Ludacris. The rest of the lineup shows Hayden James, Skrillex, Diplo, Kitty Ca$h and more will also be taking […]

Courtesy Outside Lands Megan Thee Stallion‘s been laying low since her victory in the Tory Lanez assault trial, but she’ll be on the scene for this year’s Outside Lands festival. The lineup for the three-day festival was revealed Tuesday, and Meg is one of the many artists who will be headlining. Other headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Janelle Monáe, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, The […]

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Ruff Ryders’ fallen soldier DMX passed away on April 9, 2021, so in honor of his last day on Earth, they’re hosting a special Ryde Out event. Announced Tuesday, the event will take place on X’s two-year death anniversary.  “Save the date! On April 9th please join the Ruff Ryders Family as we celebrate […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Common‘s headed to the small screen for the new Apple TV+ series Silo, the trailer for which dropped Monday. He shared the teaser on his Instagram, noting he’s excited for fans to see the show. “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of this great piece of art,” Common wrote. “I’m equally excited for y’all […]

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation A group of women who recreated Rihanna‘s Super Bowl halftime show have received a gift from the singer herself. Billboard reports Rih and Roc Nation sent the ladies at Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green a bouquet of white roses alongside a note that reads, “You ladies’ dance was amazing.” The viral dance captured the women putting their spin […]

Vevo Vevo’s been celebrating hip-hop’s anniversary with Footnotes episodes featuring behind-the-scenes looks at some of the greatest videos from the genre. In the latest episode, De La Soul gives some insight into the making of their song “Me, Myself and I” and its accompanying video. According to Posdnuos, the song was “written pretty quick” and allowed the group to address […]