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NBA Youngboy just hit another milestone, but this time it has nothing to do with music charts. The Baton Rouge rapper now has an official day in Kansas City honoring his influence both inside and outside of hip-hop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raphouse T V (@raphousetv) On September 21, city leaders recognized the 25-year-old artist, born Kentrell Gaulden, with a proclamation naming the date “NBA YoungBoy Day.” Along with the announcement, he received a ceremonial key to

During a livestream known as Mafiathon 3, Mariah Carey startled fans with an unexpected shout-out to SZA while speaking with Kai Cenat. Her praise for the younger singer immediately set off speculation about whether the two might be preparing to work together—a prospect that, if realized, would rank among the most compelling collaborations in modern R&B. That speculation deepened when Carey posted a photograph of pale pink roses on her Instagram Story, a bouquet reportedly sent by SZA as a tha

US rapper Cardi B has returned with her first album in seven years, a blistering collection of songs that reference her recent divorce and ongoing beef with another female rapper. Am I The Drama? - a title inspired by a RuPaul's Drag Race meme - was released on Friday, and is her first full-length album since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy. Rolling Stone described the rapper's sophomore record as a "fittingly grand return for a queen who never left the throne". Fans welcomed the return of

Pharrell Williams is set to co-direct a free concert, Grace For The World, in Vatican City, in Rome, Italy, which is also the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. World-renowned Maestro Andrea Bocelli and the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir. will assist Williams for a night of “a historic night of gospel, unity, and global music,” according to a press release from Disney.  The event is a celebration to close out the third annual World Meeting on Human Fraternity — a two-day eventmeant to brin

Teyana Taylor has added another major project to her growing list of creative ventures. The singer, actress, and director revealed that she and her production company, The Aunties, are the creative force behind NBA YoungBoy’s “Make America Slime Again” tour. While chatting with Kai Cenat on a livestream, Taylor broke down what her team brings to the table. “Well you know I have an all-female production company called The Aunties,” she said. “Me and my partner Coco started that company and we cr

U.S. recorded music revenue hit a record high in the first half of 2025, but growth was flat year over year, according to the RIAA’s midyear report released on Tuesday. Per the RIAA, wholesale revenue grew to $5.589 billion in the first half of the year, up from $5.537 billion, which represents a less than 1 percent increase from 2024. These figures continue the trend of the U.S. market’s slowed revenue growth as streaming has become increasingly saturated since the boom began in the 2010s. No

After a decade-long hiatus from the recording studio, singer and actress Hilary Duff has officially announced her return to music. Duff’s return to music was confirmed on Tuesday by the record label Atlantic Records, which welcomed the 37-year-old star to its roster in an Instagram post. ‘Wake up @hilaryduff is officially a part of the AMG family. We could not be more excited for this journey and for new music … or something,” the label wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A

Rick Davies, the co-founder, lead singer, and pianist of the iconic British rock band Supertramp, has died at the age of 81. The band confirmed his passing in a statement on their official website. The statement revealed that he died on Saturday, September 6, following a decade-long battle with multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer that originates in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell within the bone marrow. The disease leads to the uncontrolled multiplication of the ce

The Country Music Association has revealed the five artists who are competing for new artist of the year, ahead of today’s reveal of the entire list. The new artist nominees are Shaboozey, Zach Top, Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr. This marks the second year in a row that only one woman has been in the running in this category. (Last year’s sole female nominee, Megan Moroney, won the award.) Shaboozey and Top are both vying for the award for the second year in a row. They lo

Justin Bieber is back in his swag era (again)! The Canadian pop star has released his latest album, titled Swag II. Back in July, he dropped his first album in four years, Swag, with minimal fanfare or promotion. Now, he has released its companion album, Swag II, in a similarly understated manner. Swag II was announced less than 24 hours before it was expected to release, dropping in the middle of the night (around 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT) and fans woke up to 23 new songs that expanded the world

Young Thug is under fire after alleged leaked comments targeting some of hip hop’s biggest names, including J. Cole, André 3000, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, and Gucci Mane. The controversy comes as he navigates legal troubles and a snitching scandal, adding more heat to an already complicated situation. Young Thug calls out J Cole & Andre 3000 in a new leaked jail call. Compares J Cole w Youngboy NBA : “You have never in your life sold more records than this boy…Fuck is you thinking?” “…man ni

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are just days away and the full list of celebrities who are appearing has been revealed. The VMAs show is airing on CBS for the first time ever and the show will be simulcast on MTV and streamed on Paramount+ in the United States. The event is being hosted by LL Cool J and the show will kick off at 8pm ET on Sunday night (September 7) at the UBS Arena in New York. The pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET on MTV and BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelod

Cardi B is using images from her civil suit for alternate covers for her upcoming album, Am I the Drama? The options, currently available on Cardi’s webstore, include three versions for $10. Rapper Cardi B has won a civil lawsuit, with a jury finding her not liable. Following the verdict, she expressed gratitude to her legal team, the jury, the judge, and the press. She also thanked her supporters and highlighted the personal toll the case took on her, including missing significant moments wit

SZA has fans talking after speculation surfaced linking her to rising artist Shaboozey. The rumors began when Shaboozey shared a new Instagram carousel captioned “Goodbye Horses,” which included a short clip of a woman seen from behind. Observant fans noticed her outfit resembled ones SZA has recently worn, sparking chatter that the two may be romantically involved. While nothing has been confirmed, excitement online is already high. SZA and Shaboozey? 👀👀👀 She definitely not dating Kendrick

Cardi B is turning legal victory into momentum, teasing new music just hours after clearing her name in court. On Tuesday night, the Bronx-born superstar shared a video on Instagram, giving fans a first listen to “Bodega Baddie,” a track from her forthcoming album, Am I the Drama?. The post arrived shortly after a California jury found her not liable in an assault lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis. @iamcardib Walking out of court likeeee 💃 🎉 #bodegabaddie ♬ original sound

They said it couldn’t be done. They said, maybe, it shouldn’t be done. But it has happened. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” continues to make history. On Sunday (Aug. 31), Spotify announced on Instagram that the 2020 megahit has officially become the first song in the streaming platform’s history to hit five billion streams. Shortly after, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) took to his Instagram Story to share the news with his 78 million followers. View this post on Instagram A post share

Apple Music's latest feature makes it easier to switch services and juggle multiple music platforms. Apple Music app customers woke up to a new feature Tuesday, although not many know it exists yet.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Dope (@newdopehq) Apple Music subscribers can now grab songs or playlists from other music platforms, notably Spotify, and bring them to Apple. The ability to transfer music from other music services is buried in the Music App settings. Init

Cardi B’s “Outside” rises to No. 1 on Billboard's Rap Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay charts, tying Kendrick Lamar for eight leaders on the former ranking. For the past eight years, Cardi B has ranked as not just one of the most successful women in hip-hop, but a reliable hitmaker. As she prepares to finally deliver her long-awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama? next month, one of the singles from the project shoots to No. 1 on multiple Billboardrankings, and it helps her match the man who may b

Drake has once again proven he’s the top dog, unveiling a dazzling new custom “ICEMAN” chain, a custom piece that serves as the latest clue for his highly anticipated ninth studio album. Designed by renowned jeweler Eric Mavani aka Eric the Jeweler, the piece is a chunky, diamond-loaded creation that is perfectly on-theme with the artist’s current narrative. The chain is far more than a simple accessory; it’s a physical representation of the creative direction Drake is taking for his next proj

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ after an intense 24 hours of speculation from fans.  Rumours began on Monday morning, when the singer's marketing team posted a carousel of 12 photos with the caption: "Thinking about when she said 'See you next era…"  In the hours that followed, Swift's official website began a countdown to 00:12 ET (05:12 BST), when her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce confirmed that she would be a guest this week on his podcast, New