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Momodu Mansaray/Peacock Robert Glasper is making lemonade out of lemons following Chris Brown‘s reaction to his recent Grammy win. He sold out of shirts featuring the phrase Brown shared on social media after learning about Glasper’s victory. “Thanks for the support. A portion of the proceeds from this shirt will be donated to the Community Music Center of […]

Inez & Vinoodh Rihanna returned to the stage for the halftime performance at Super Bowl LVII, but she could’ve had her halftime show a few years back. The singer turned down the opportunity in 2019, in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, who was ousted from the NFL for kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality.  In her cover […]

ABC/Randy Holmes TikTok is the official home of Death Row Records’ catalog. The music is now exclusively available via SoundOn, the streaming service’s all-in-one distribution platform for music creators. Snoop Dogg acquired Death Row’s brand and label last year and later removed it from digital streaming providers. In a statement, he explained the discography’s return to streaming services. “Since […]

Prince Williams/Wireimage A Florida judge has reportedly granted Drake‘s motion to avoid deposition in XXX Tentacion‘s murder case. TMZ reports Judge Michael Usan sided with arguments that the rapper was not connected to the case. Drake’s name had never come up in discussions of XXX’s 2018 murder, but he was mentioned among a star-studded witness list submitted by defense attorney Mauricio Padilla. Padilla […]

Motown Records/Quality Control Music Lil Yachty says he doesn’t have a lot of friends in the music industry, but Drake is one of them. In a sit-down with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, he expressed his love for Drizzy, who is one of the people he talks to “on a daily basis” outside of his team. “Shout out to Drake, […]

Terence Patrick/CBS Usher‘s been cooking up a music video for his new song “GLU,” which apparently features model Lori Harvey. He gifted fans a teaser Tuesday in celebration of Valentine’s Day. “You’ll thank me later. GLU #SlowJams #BlackMusic,” Usher captioned his post on TikTok. On Instagram, he wrote, “Happy Valentine’s Day. You’re welcome. GLU.” In the posted clip, Lori’s […]

Christopher Polk/NBC 50 Cent is leaning further into his Hollywood ventures. Announced Tuesday, his latest partnership is with Fox Entertainment, with whom he’s entered a nonexclusive multiproject broadcast direct deal. Per the terms, G-Unit Film & Television production company will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series for the Fox network. Fox Entertainment will own all shows, and Fox Entertainment […]

Francis Specker/CBS Virgil Abloh‘s role as Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative designer will be given to Pharrell Williams. The French luxury house made the announcement Tuesday, making him the second Black American, behind Virgil, to take on the head position at a European luxury house. “I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis […]

Todd Williamson/NBC Babyface took the Super Bowl field on Sunday to perform an acoustic rendition of “America the Beautiful.” Fresh off the stage, he spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his feelings before and after the performance. “I feel relieved — now I can breathe,” he said. “Before it was moments of nervousness and then I’d be chill […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Playboi Carti is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. TMZ reports the rapper was arrested in Georgia back in December for allegedly grabbing the woman by throat, choking her and pushing her. She claims the altercation, which occurred two years into their relationship and 14 weeks into her pregnancy, stemmed from a […]