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Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABC There’s still some time before Drake‘s new album drops, but fans won’t have to wait that long for a new song, because he’s dropping a new track with SZA.  Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, September 13, both Drake and SZA unveiled what appears to be the single’s artwork. The artwork features a playful image […]

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez is expected to appear in court Thursday for an update on his motion for bail while his attorneys appeal his 10-year prison sentence.  A tweet shared by reporter Meghann Cuniff, who’s closely followed the case, says the hearing is set to take place at 10:30 a.m. in Los Angeles.  A judge handed down the 10-year sentence in August after […]

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Rapper 2 Chainz celebrated his 46th birthday on September 12 in an unexpected but fulfilling way: He mowed the lawn for the first time.  The “I’m Different” rapper took to Instagram in a video reflecting on the special gift to himself. He noted that because he’s always had money to “pay others” to do yard work, he never […]

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for MTV After Victoria Monét dropped the music video for “On My Mama” in August, fans were hopeful they’d catch a live showing of it somewhere — possibly as her debut as the MTV Video Music Awards.    Monét only appeared at the show as an attendee, leaving those who advocated for a performance of the […]

Rick Diamond/Getty Images Ashanti‘s got her love for her man Nelly on full display.  In an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12, the “Always on Time” singer accessorized her sparkly sequin gown with a custom purse displaying an image of her and the rapper.  The cute outfit addition confirmed the pair’s rekindled romance.  “So… […]

Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images Beyoncé‘s got lots of love for Coi Leray. She said so in a sweet note sent to the rapper that came with a bouquet of white flowers.  “I’m a fan of yours and I love watching you grow,” Bey wrote. “You’re a very talented young lady.”  She signed the note writing, “Love, […]

ABC/Matt Sayles Tems, Ice Spice and Tyler James Williams are among the stars named in TIME100‘s Next list revealed today, September 13.  “Tems is in a class all by herself because no other artist sounds like her,” Mary J. Blige writes of the singer. “That voice is so unique and original, so much so that it reminds me of the first time I heard Nina Simone.” Comedian Ziwe writes of Ice Spice, “A […]

Dunkin’ Donuts Ice Spice has turned her munchkin fanbase into a brand new, tasty business venture.  Just in time for fall, the rising New York rapper has partnered with Dunkin’ for the Ice Spice Munchkins drink, available for a limited time beginning today, September 13.  The sweet treat blends frozen coffee with pumpkin munchkins donut holes […]

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival The Black American Music Association announced today, September 13, the Ice Medal of Honor Awards to celebrate legends and trailblazers of Black American music.   The Imperial Crown of Excellence inaugural Black-tie event, scheduled to take place at Atlanta’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College on October 15, will pay tribute […]

MTV The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards was nothing short of a party. Airing live on Tuesday, September 12 from New Jersey’s Prudential Center, the star-packed performer lineup included emcee Nicki Minaj, Future, Metro Boomin, Swae Lee, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, and NAV — just to name a few.  To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne kicked off the show with an […]