Featured

Lloyd Bishop/NBC Billboard and Vibe have been slowly unveiling their choices for the best 50 rappers of all time. They recently revealed numbers 21 through 30, a combination of living and deceased emcees. Coming in at #30 is Lauryn Hill, who the outlets say “has influenced a host of hip-hop artists over the decades.” Pusha T secured the 29th position, followed in reverse […]

NBC/Todd Owyoung After apparently faking out social media followers with speculation about having a baby girl with boyfriend Darius Jackson, Keke Palmer seemed to slip on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night that she’s actually having a boy. An excited Fallon began the chat by making sure the very pregnant Palmer was comfortable, […]

Courtesy Uncommon Entertainment/The h.wood Group Drake is taking the stage at a private event during Super Bowl weekend. The rapper will be performing at the annual invite-only h.wood Homecoming pop-up experience in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to a press release, h.wood Homecoming will transform a private jet complex into “a two-story playground that showcases artists, brands and experiences […]

Todd Williamson/NBC Days after the announcement of his Super Bowl gig, Babyface revealed he’s dedicating his performance of “America the Beautiful” to his late mother. Speaking to TMZ, the singer said he’s teaming up with Shine The Light On to create hoodies for the performance. He will donate proceeds to Keep Memory Alive, the Alzheimer’s organization she was involved with. […]

Tommy Boy Records Tommy Boy Records is celebrating three decades of Naughty by Nature‘s multi-Platinum album 19 Naughty III with a special release. The 30th anniversary edition of the album will drop on February 24 via streaming services. It will also be available as a transparent orange double vinyl LP, a CD and a cassette. 19 Naughty III came out […]

CBS/Recording Academy Mary J. Blige and Steve Lacy will be performing at the 65th annual Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced the news Wednesday while unveiling the first wave of artists in the 2023 lineup. Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will also take the stage on music’s biggest night. The Grammys are set to take place February 5 at 8 p.m. […]

Todd Williamson/Getty Images Another Girls Trip appears to be in store for actresses Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish. Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the 2017 film, confirmed a sequel is in the works.  The writer/director/producer shared the “definitive Girls Trip 2 update” at the Variety Studio presented by Audible at Sundance. “It’s officially happening. I can say that,” Tracy said, adding the film’s producer Will Packer “might kill me.” […]

John Phillips/Getty Images Bad news for Run-DMC fans: the legendary hip-hop group is coming to an end. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels made the revelation during a recent interview with Rock the Bells. “Run-DMC is over,” he said. “The only way Run-DMC gets back together is if The Beatles get back together. Can that happen?” “The final show that we are ever going to […]

David Livingston/WireImage After almost a year, Kylie Jenner is introducing her son to the world. The Kylie Cosmetics founder, who welcomed a son with Travis Scott last February, took to Instagram on Saturday to share some candid photos while simultaneously revealing the toddler’s name in the caption. “AIRE,” she wrote, along with the white heart […]

(NOTE LANGUAGE) New Music Friday is back, with fewer suggestions than usual this time around. Nonetheless, there’s still new music to listen to. Here’s some of what dropped this NMF. Trippie Redd, Mansion Musik — The album is an ode to 2018’s Mansion Musik mixtape by Chief Keef, who executive produced and rapped on the project. Other artists on the album include Travis Scott, G Herbo, Kodak Black, Future, Lil […]