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Erykah Badu Delivers ‘But You Caint Use My Phone’ Mixtape
Erykah Badu just blew our minds. In her first project in five years, 'But You Caint Use My Phone,' the 44-year-old songstress shows off her musicianship as she plays around with soundscapes in her melodic journey with the cellular phone.
T.I. and Tiny are Expecting Their Fourth Child Together
Congratulations to T.I. and Tiny! The couple are reportedly expecting a baby girl.
Kylie Jenner Confirms That She & Tyga Are ‘Still Together’ on ‘Ellen’ [VIDEO]
It’s official. Tyga and Kylie Jenner are “still together.” The 18-year-old model went on Ellen and confirmed it in an snippet of an interview released on Wednesday (Nov. 25).
Cynthia Robinson, of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 69
One of America's greatest funk and soul bands has lost a lauded member this week. Sly and the Family Stone's Cynthia Robinson passed away on Monday (Nov. 23) after a battle with cancer. She was 69.
Rihanna Announces Anti World Tour With The Weeknd, Travi$ Scott and Big Sean
Rihanna is taking more steps toward world domination in 2016 by embarking on the Anti World Tour.
Monica Unveils Bold Cover Art for ‘Code Red’ Album, Track List
Monica is having a busy week. While she continues to command the stage on tour this week, the singer released the cover art, track list and the title song for her forthcoming album, 'Code Red.'
Usher Spreads Love on New Song ‘Miracles’
Usher spreads positive vibes and details the magic of falling in love on his new song "Miracles."
DLOW’s ‘Bet You Can’t Do It Like Me’ Challenge Is Sweeping the Internet [VIDEO]
If you're glued to Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat, chances are you've caught on to rapper DLOW's "Bet You Can't Do It Like Me" challenge. The Chicago native is taking D4L's throwback "Betcha Can't Do It Like Me" to the next level with a dance that is sweeping the internet.
JoJo Sings National Anthem in Honor of Her Father’s Death [VIDEO]
Tragedy has hit JoJo and her family. The 24-year-old's father, Joel Levesque, passed away on Saturday (Nov. 14).
50 Cent Throws a Few More Shots at Vivica A. Fox Before Claiming Their Feud Is Finished
Two exes scorned with the power of social media behind them is a horirble mix. And the feud between 50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox seems to be getting uglier, but the rapper is apparently calling it quits.
26 Albums That Are Turning 20 Years Old in 2016
There are a lot of great albums to uncover as we take a trip down memory lane to one of the most influential years in music. Check out 26 Albums That Are Turning 20 Years Old in 2016.
Metro Boomin Claims He Wasn’t Taking Shots at Young Thug in Twitter Rant
Well, this is awkward. Young Thug came for Metro Boomin's head on Tuesday (Nov. 10) after the producer criticized rappers who attempt to follow Future's business model of dropping mixtape after mixtape. But now, the "Where Ya At" producer said the tweets weren't even about the Atlanta native.
Future Delivers Motivational Anthem ‘Last Breath’
Future's songs inspire fans to "make a movie," and now his latest track, "Last Breath" appears in the trailer for the boxing flick 'Creed.'
Eminem Stan Creates Dynamic Sculpture of Rapper
Eminem is one of the most influential rappers and now his legendary status is being set in stone -- literally.
Travi$ Scott and Kanye West Head to the Forest in ‘Piss on Your Grave’ Video With Mos Def
Travi$ Scott and Kanye West head off into a forest for the creepy visuals for "Piss on Your Grave" -- just in time for Halloween.
DMX Arrested for Failing to Pay Child Support Again
DMX just can't seem to stay out of trouble. The "X Gon Give it to Ya" rapper was arrested in his Westchester County, N.Y. home on Tuesday (Oct. 27) after failing to pay child support to his ex-wife Tashera Simmons and their four children.
Worst to Best: Every Rihanna Album Ranked
While fans anticipate Rihanna's next move, we take a look back at the journey that led the bad gyal to where she is now. Check out Worst to Best: Every Rihanna Album Ranked.
Missy Elliott Previews ‘WTF’ Featuring Pharrell
Missy Elliott is delivering on her promise to give fans new music. In March, she hinted that there was a collabo between herself and Pharrell when she posed for an Instagram photo in the studio with the caption "get ready." Now the culmination of their work arrives in a snippet.
Beyonce Covers Prince’s ‘Darling Nikki’ for Tribute to Nicki Minaj
Beyonce and Nicki Minaj are definitely BFF goals -- and their friendship status was solidified again today (Oct. 27) after Bey released a tribute song to her "Feeling Myself" counterpart. Queen Bey fittingly covered Prince's "Darling Nikki" for her own "Darling Nicki."
Watch Pharrell and Robin Thicke’s Heated Deposition Videos in ‘Blurred Lines’ Lawsuit
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke aren't looking too "happy" in deposition videos released following the "Blurred Lines" lawsuit. Fans get to see how each of the artist's answers played a part in the jury's final decision in the case.
Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ Video Leads Artist James Turrell to Issue Hilarious Statement
Artist James Turrell felt it was necessary to issue a hilarious statement distancing himself from Drake's "Hotline Bling" video after the internet called out the rapper for seemingly using variations of his work in it.
Zendaya Shocked by Photo Shoot Gone Wrong, Releases Real Image
Zendaya tends to voice her opinion on social ills and this week is no different. The 19-year-old singer-actress is sounding off on photo retouching gone too wrong -- and using herself as the example.
Tinashe Poses for Playboy [PHOTO]
Tinashe poses for the new issue of Playboy, but the singer isn't showing off her party favors. She proves she can seduce the camera with her clothes on in the magazine's November issue.
Waka Flocka Flame Announces Bid for Speaker of the House [VIDEO]
Kanye West might have his eye on the presidential seat for 2020, but Waka Flocka Flame is eyeing the Speaker of the House position for this year.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Discusses ‘Hamilton’ and His 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher [VIDEO]
Before Lin-Manuel Miranda hit the cypher circle with Black Thought and Questlove at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards, he was performing in the hit Broadway play Hamilton, which he calls a "love letter to hip-hop."
Bryson Tiller Makes No Apologies in ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ Video
Bryson Tiller is making no apologies. The rising singer takes fans to his hometown of Louisville, Ky. in the video for "Sorry Not Sorry," a track featured on his 'TRAPSOUL' album.
Joyner Lucas Opens Up About His 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher Performance [VIDEO]
Last night at the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards, Joyner Lucas got it right when he spit the line "See everybody watching like who the hell is this kid?" Before he stepped into the cypher with the likes of Charles Hamilton and Tink, he was a relatively unknown rapper out of Massachusetts.
Janet Jackson, ‘Unbreakable’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
Seven years since the release of 'Discipline,' Janet Jackson returns with her new album, 'Unbreakable.' Is the project worth your time? Find out in our album review.
Eminem Writes Touching Tribute to Tupac’s ‘Genius’ Artistry
Eminem may be a hero to his stans, but there's one rapper that the Detroit native looks up to himself: Tupac Shakur. For Paper magazine's "Nowstalgia" issue, Slim Shady wrote a touching tribute to the legendary MC.
The Game to Release ‘The Documentary 2.5′ Album Featuring Nas, Lil Wayne and More
The Game's long-awaited new album, 'The Documentary 2,' is finally here. The West Coast native drops the project 10 years after he released the first installment of his critically acclaimed debut LP. He's also delivering a companion LP in the form of 'The Documentary 2.5.'