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Scott Kowalchyk/CBS We all have insecurities. For Janelle Monáe, one insecurity was her breasts. Speaking to StyleLikeU’s What’s Underneath series, the singer talked about overcoming that insecurity and growing comfortable with the body she’s developed over the years. Janelle did the interview donning a white button-up and black pants, reminiscent of her tuxedo-wearing days. Noting her breasts used to be smaller, she said the development […]

Johnny Nunez/WireImage Cardi B may have teamed with Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled, Latto and a few other mainstream stars, but being a big-name artist isn’t a requirement if you want to collab with the Bronx rapper. While addressing fans’ desire for her to “do big collabs,” Cardi explained how she decides to jump on a song with an artist. “I’m not gonna […]

Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood A couple’s wish for Beyoncé to reveal the gender of their baby came true Thursday, June 15, during the Renaissance tour’s stop in Cologne, Germany. While performing at the RheinEnergieStadion, the singer noticed a sign in which the expecting parents asked her to do their gender reveal. “I wanna do this right, because since […]

Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Legendary singer Dionne Warwick had to cancel a highly anticipated concert after encountering a medical incident. “We regret to inform you that the Dionne Warwick performance on June 24, 2023 at Rivers Casino Des Plaines has been cancelled due to a medical incident,” read an email to ticket holders obtained by TMZ. The email also […]

Lloyd Bishop/NBC The Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus have announced the inductees for the 2023 Black Music Month Class, and among them are Queen Latifah, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Jermaine Dupri. The rappers will be inducted alongside classmates Magic Johnson, Dallas Austin, Marvin Sapp and Mahalia Jackson. They will each have Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems installed in front of Atlanta’s Mercedes […]

Francis Specker/CBS Busta Rhymes‘ contributions to hip-hop will be honored at the 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch, which will celebrate the genre and the leaders who helped shape it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper’s slated to receive the Icon Award for his “trailblazing career in hip-hop.” Also being recognized at the event are Chloe […]

BET BET is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at its annual award show, and they’ve tapped some of the genre’s favorites to ensure they do it the right way. On this year’s iteration of Culture’s Biggest Night, fans will see performances from veterans including Big Daddy Kane, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Ying Yang Twins and Fat Joe. […]

DJ Khaled has a “big, real bad bruise” from a surfing accident he suffered over the weekend. He shared footage of the moment in which he fell, flew through the sky and hit his rib on the surfboard, noting doctors aren’t sure if he has a fractured bone. “I do need to rest it up, but I have […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Boosie Badazz was arrested in San Diego Wednesday, June 14, moments after he was cleared of gun charges he picked up in California. ABC10 reports federal agents took the rapper into custody outside the courtroom where his gun charges were dismissed. His arrest was said to be related to another legal issue. “I WANNA […]

Courtesy BET+ When Gabrielle Union decided to go on a trip to Africa for her 50th birthday, she planned to document the experience for herself.  “Initially it was just footage for me, for my family. Being able to take my mom and my daughter, that’s three generations of Union women — I wanted that documented,” she tells ABC Audio. […]