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Music Keyshia Cole Announces Retirement, Promises One More Album Two months after her "Verzuz" appearance, the powerhouse singer shares that she's hanging up her microphone. By Erika Marie March 17, 2021 3.4K Views
Music Playboi Carti Sheds Some Light On "Whole Lotta Red Deluxe" Playboi Carti teases that "Whole Lotta Red Deluxe" is "part two of a monster album," hinting at further sonic experimentation. By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2021 10.7K Views
Music Justin Bieber Premieres Unreleased Song "Peaches" On NPR Tiny Desk Concert Ahead of his album's release this Friday, Justin Bieber debuts "Peaches" and performs an assortment of songs from 'Justice' in a versatile Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. By Joshua Robinson March 17, 2021 1.6K Views
Pop Culture Kirk Franklin Speaks Out About Expletive-Filled Phone Call With His Son Kirk Franklin says he respects his son Kerrion in his first interview since their private conversation was leaked. By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021 5.5K Views
Music Anita Baker Asks Fans To Stop Streaming Her Music In Fight With Label Over Masters The R&B legend is looking to regain control of her music. By Alycia Williams March 17, 2021 3.0K Views
Music Rick Ross Teases Another Banger Laced By Cool & Dre Rick Ross continues to share previews of "Richer Than I've Ever Been," coming through with a new snippet from the project. By Mitch Findlay March 17, 2021 6.9K Views
Music Rod Wave & Krool Toys Turn "Street Runner" Single Into A Video Game Rod Wave collaborates with Krool Toys to create a "Street Runner"-inspired video game. By Joshua Robinson March 17, 2021 1.9K Views
Music Soulja Boy Reloads The Clip On Drake Soulja Boy is frustrated that Drake didn't give him a shout-out after the Toronto rapper praised Bow Wow this week. By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021 10.4K Views
Music The Weeknd Announces "House Of Balloons" Re-Release For 10-Year Anniversary The Weeknd is re-releasing "House Of Balloons" on all DSPs on March 21 for the 10-year anniversary! By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021 2.2K Views
Music Boosie Badazz Announces He's Officially Cancer-Free Boosie Badazz thanks his fans for their prayers after revealing that he's cancer-free. By Aron A. March 17, 2021 2.9K Views
Relationships A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Wants Ella Back After Their Public Instagram Breakup After less than a week of being broken up, A Boogie is ready to rekindle his relationship with Ella Bands. By Alycia Williams March 17, 2021 5.2K Views
Music Boosie Asks For Prayers After Cancer Check-Up Boosie Badazz is waiting for the results of his annual cancer check-up. By Alex Zidel March 17, 2021 8.6K Views