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Ari Lennox has shared a new visual from her acclaimed sophomore album, Age/Sex/Location. On the standout track, Lennox kills time with a man, while reminding him she’s in control. “Waste my time, get on my line / ‘Cause I got the time to waste / Use that mouth blow this back out / Back upContinue reading “Ari Lennox Unpacks Her Attractions In Her Steamy New Video For ‘Waste My Time’”

Getty Image Coi Leray is in the midst of a stunning resurgence. While rap fans undoubtedly slept on her versatile debut album despite standout singles like “Blick Blick” and “Anxiety,” she bounced back late last year with the Grandmaster Flash-sampling “Players.” Today, in a new interview with Billboard, she discusses the ups and downs ofContinue reading “Coi Leray Explains Why ‘It’s No Competition’ Among Her Fellow Female Rappers”

Getty Image The full list of 2023 Grammys nominees has been out since November. Trevor Noah confirmed to Billboard in December that he would host the Grammys for the third-straight year. Yesterday, January 25, The Recording Academy revealed the “first wave” of performers for the year’s ceremony as Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Kim Petras, Lizzo,Continue reading “What Time Will The 2023 Grammy Awards Start?”

Getty Image February 1 will mark three months since Takeoff was fatally shot outside of 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, where he attended a private event with Quavo. But regardless of how much time passes, Rich The Kid has ensured he will never forget Takeoff. Tattoo MF Red has posted video of him inkingContinue reading “Rich The Kid Honored Late Migos Member Takeoff With A Permanent Tribute: A New Tattoo In His Memory”

Getty Image In a new interview with Zane Lowe, Cordae says he has enough songs with “RNP” and “Two Tens” collaborators Anderson .Paak and J. Cole to release a full EP. And if I may be so bold, he should release that immediately, just for me, because it would make me very happy. Cordae appearedContinue reading “Cordae Has Enough Songs With Anderson .Paak And J. Cole For A Full EP”

Getty Image Bad Bunny‘s “Safaera” was recently at the center of a copyright infringement lawsuit, which has now been settled. He and his collaborators have reached a preliminary settlement over claims that the song stole samples from three songs from DJ Playero. The parties reached a “settlement in principle” during a conference on January 17Continue reading “Bad Bunny Reached A Settlement In The Lawsuit Over His Hit ‘Safaera’”

Getty Image Doja Cat may have been snubbed during award nomination season, but that hasn’t stopped the fashion world from embracing her. Although the pop star has slightly stepped away from music, promising to return soon, in the meantime, she’s pouring her creativity into her latest Paris Haute Couture Week looks. The rapper turned headsContinue reading “Doja Cat Clapped Back At Haters Of Her Red Crystal-Covered Look With A Hilarious New Fashion Statement”

Ari Lennox isn’t the only one over on Dreamville Records with a banger on her hands. Rapper Bas is back with new music since his joint project with Gunna, Pick Me Up, which was released back in April 2022. The Queens, New York representer teamed up with producers Linden Jay, Paul Castelluzzo, and Joe HarrissonContinue reading “Bas’ ‘Diamonds’ Video Is A Tragic Cautionary Tale Of The Pursuit Of Happiness”

Getty Image Rick Ross may love to live the flashy lifestyle, with large mansions and luxury vehicles. But there is one luxury vehicle he refuses to set foot in. In a since-expired Instagram Story (per XXL), Ross revealed he has never ridden in a Tesla. His reason: He believes the vehicle may bring him toContinue reading “Rick Ross Has Never Driven In A Tesla Because He Fears It Will Automatically Drive Him To The Police”

Getty Image The first round of performers for the 2023 Grammy Awards has been announced. The performers for the Sunday, February 5 show will include Bad Bunny, Brandi Carlile, Kim Petras, Lizzo, Luke Combs, Mary J. Blige, Sam Smith, and Steve Lacy. The show will again be hosted by Trevor Noah. The full list ofContinue reading “Bad Bunny, Lizzo, And Steve Lacy Join The First Round Of 2023 Grammys Performers”