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Music Usher Questions Why He Was Left Off Rolling Stone's "Best Debut Albums" List It seems the word "debut" had Usher a little confused. By Lawrencia Grose July 02, 2022
Music Big Freedia Describes Working With Beyoncé For "Break My Soul": "Blown Away" Big Freedia said she was "grateful" and "humbled" to meet with Beyoncé for their latest collaboration. By Rex Provost July 02, 2022
Music Lil Reese In Jail Following Arrest For Aggravated Assault Against Family Member Lil Reese was reportedly arrested last month for the assault. By Rex Provost July 02, 2022
Music Nicki Minaj Fans Are Disappointed After Essence Fest Livestream Cuts Out Rapper's Performance The Rap icon stunned on the festival's stage as one of its headliners, and although there were promises the performance would air on Hulu, it didn't. By Erika Marie July 02, 2022
Music Denzel Curry Explains Drake & Kanye Criticisms: "Y'all Made Subpar Albums" The Florida emcee argues that Drizzy and Ye had all the resources in the world that he can't access and didn't utilize to them to best of their abilities. By Erika Marie July 02, 2022
Music Scott Storch Confirms "Candy Shop" Was Initially For Fat Joe, Not 50 Cent The megaproducer revealed that he and Joe collaborated on the production but it ultimately went to Fif who added Olivia to the hook. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Music Logic Inks Deal With BMG, "Glad To Be...Independent & Respected As An Artist" Now that his time with Def Jam is over, the "Vinyl Days" rapper has found a new home. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Streetwear Ciara Rocks Bodysuit Made Of Air Jordans For Bootylicious "Jump" Cover Art CiCi is poising herself for a major comeback. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Pop Culture Doja Cat Secures Second-Most Platinum Singles For A Female Rapper Ever Cardi B is the only artist to top the "Planet Her" artist's impressive feat. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Pop Culture Dr. Dre Claims He Made Over 200 Songs Throughout The COVID-19 Pandemic The Compton legend returned to the studio days after he suffered a brain aneurysm in early 2021. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022
Music Tevin Campbell Confirms L.A. Reid Wanted Babyface To Give "Can We Talk" To Usher Babyface co-created the track and wanted Campbell, but Reid fought him for the song to go to Usher. Babyface won the battle and it became a hit. By Erika Marie July 01, 2022
Pop Culture Day N Vegas 2022 Cancelled Due To Logistics, Timing, & Production Issues Travis Scott, SZA, and J. Cole were set to headline this year. By Hayley Hynes July 01, 2022