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Usher Sheds Tears During Emotional Acceptance Speech at 2015 BET Honors [VIDEO]
The 2015 BET Honors aired on Monday night (Feb. 23) and Usher was one of the celebrated entertainers, accepting the Musical Arts Award, which was presented to him by one of his musical influences Bobby Brown.
Mary J. Blige Performs ‘Doubt’ at 2015 BET Honors [VIDEO]
Leave it to Mary J. Blige to close out a show with grace. The singer looked regal with platinum blonde 'do and a shimmery black gown as she brought down the house as the final performance at the 2015 BET Honors. The show, which aired on Monday night (Feb. 23), surrounded the theme of excellence and Mary embodied it in every way.
K. Michelle Performs ‘Judge Me’ at 2015 BET Honors
Following a quick wardrobe change out of her Emilio Pucci curve-hugging red carpet ensemble, K. Michelle hit the stage at the 2015 BET Honors to perform "Judge Me" in a royal blue gown with a dramatic chiffon skirt attached on Monday night (Feb. 23).
Estelle, ‘True Romance’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
Love is a battlefield -- just ask Pat Benatar -- but with it also comes an immense amount of joy. British-bred singer Estelle documents all of the highs and lows, breakups and make-ups and everything in between on her new album, True Romance.
Willow Smith Delivers the Truth on ‘Rta’
Willow Smith is developing her own eclectic, unique sound and it suits her well. The singer debuts the D'artiste-produced "Rta," delivering lines about the ups and downs of young love and her quest for freedom.
Chris Brown and Trey Songz Perform With Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, G-Unit & Fetty Wap for Between the Sheets Tour in New York
With freezing temperatures in New York City, leave it to Chris Brown and Trey Songz to bring the heat to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for their Between the Sheets tour on Monday (Feb. 17).
Kanye West Performs With Big Sean, Fetty Wap, Travi$ Scott and More at Roc City Classic Concert [VIDEO]
New York City may be all about All-Star weekend at the moment, but it also happens to be Yeezy Season. Kanye West kicked off his time to shine in the Big Apple on Thursday (Feb. 12) debuting his long-awaited collaboration with Adidas by day and and an epic concert by night.
Drake Releases Surprise Mixtape ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’
Drake is following in Beyonce's footsteps by dropping a sonic bomb on his fans. The rapper blessed hip-hop heads with a 17-track mixtape, 'If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late,' out of the blue on Thursday (Feb. 12).
Casey Veggies Discusses ‘Live & Grow’ Album, New Song With Tyler the Creator and ‘Dope’ Movie Role [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Twenty-one-year-old rapper Casey Veggies discusses his new collaboration with Tyler the Creator, his 'Live & Grow' album, his future in music, acting and more.
Listen to Estelle’s ‘True Romance’ Album
Before Estelle's new album, 'True Romance,' hits stores on Feb. 17, fans can listen to a stream of the project here.
2015 Grammy Awards Red Carpet
From Nicki Minaj to Rihanna to Beyonce, take a look at the 2015 Grammy Awards Red Carpet.
Bobby Shmurda Remains in Jail After $2 Million Bail Package Withdrawn
Bobby Shmurda's supporters won’t be witnessing the rapper shmoney dancing as a free man just yet.
Big K.R.I.T. Pays Homage to Bobby Womack for Black History Month [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Big K.R.I.T. appreciates the foundation created by his musical forefathers. In honor of Black History Month, the rapper pays homage to soul legend Bobby Womack.
Chris Brown and Tyga Ball Out in ‘Ayo’ Video
Chris Brown and Tyga show off their flashy and luxurious lifestyles with the ultimate display of competition in their new video for ‘Ayo.’
Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney to Perform at 2015 Grammy Awards
Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney will perform 'FourFiveSeconds' at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Big K.R.I.T. Weighs In on Who Should Win Best Rap Album at 2015 Grammy Awards [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Big K.R.I.T. opens up about the rapper he wants to win Best Rap Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Find out whether it's Iggy Azalea, Common, Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, Eminem or Childish Gambino.
What’s Beef? 10 Hip-Hop Twitter Feuds
From Lupe Fiasco and Kid Cudi’s recent key-pushing fight to Iggy Azalea's war of words with Snoop Dogg and Azealia Banks to Maybach Music Group’s own internal dirty laundry, we take you inside some of the social networking sites biggest conflict in What's Beef? 10 Hip-Hop Twitter Feuds.
August Alsina and Keke Palmer’s Car Selfie Sparks Dating Rumors [PHOTO]
Couple alert! Is August Alsina is officially off the market? The R&B star and actress-singer Keke Palmer are igniting dating rumors the latter posted a picture of them cruising around in a vehicle together.
Chris Brown Delays Between the Sheets Tour to Complete Community Service
As a result of his probation being revoked earlier this month -- for failing to get permission to head to San Jose, Calif., where five people were shot during his concert -- Chris Brown is hit with another blow.
Jazmine Sullivan Discusses Putting Herself First, Breakups and Her New Album [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
The Boombox sat down with the songstress recently, at a listening session for her new album, to discuss her return, freeing herself of the need to impress people and her growth as an artist ("I just wanted to do me"). Get involved in the conversation.
Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Reality Show’ Album Debuts at No. 1
Jazmine Sullivan proved that she still got it. The R&B songbird’s latest opus, ‘Reality Show,’ her first album in four years, landed atop the Billboard music charts this week.
10 Most Shocking Arrests in Hip-Hop
From Bobby Shmurda to Jay Z, this list of artists proves that just about anyone can go from a jetsetter to a jailbird in no time. Check out 10 Most Shocking Arrests in Hip-Hop.
Kanye West Says He Was Racially Profiled for His White T-Shirt and Braids
Kanye West may be a famous celebrity with a hot wife, but that doesn’t mean he does not face the same struggles as most black men in America.
Tiffany Evans Gets Cuddly With Columbus Short in ‘Baby Don’t Go’ Video
Tiffany Evans is back and she’s not letting go. The R&B singer recently premiere her new video for ‘Baby Don’t Go,’ her first single in more than five years.
Big K.R.I.T. Talks Making an Impact, His Love Life, J. Cole and Rae Sremmurd’s New Music [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
With his second studio album, ‘Cadillactica,’ under his belt, Big K.R.I.T. has reached a milestone. The producer and rapper from Meridian, Mississippi pulled off a major feat by collaborating with artists who influenced his sound while growing up...
The Great Marijuana Debate: 10 Rappers Who Love to Smoke Weed
Check out the artists who stand behind the right to roll up in The Great Marijuana Debate: 10 Rappers Who Love to Smoke Weed.
Trinidad James and Big K.R.I.T. Talk About Race on ‘Blackman Part 1′
Atlanta rapper Trinidad James teamed up with his 2011 XXL Freshman classmate Big K.R.I.T. to spread love for his latest single, ‘Blackman Part 1.’
2 Chainz Debates Marijuana Legalization With Nancy Grace [VIDEO]
The debate over the legalization of marijuana just got a little bit more interesting thanks to 2 Chainz, who appeared on the 'Nancy Grace' show to make his argument that the drug should be legalized.
Rihanna Covers Madonna’s Classic Song ‘Vogue’
Back in 2008, Rihanna covered Madonna’s 1990 hit ‘Vogue’ at a Fashion Rocks event and now, seven years later, the studio version has found its way to the internet.
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Are Cuddled Up in New Photos
It looks like the streets are not only watching but they are also talking and word is Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill are officially a couple. But as rumors swirl about their relationship status, the rappers seem to not give a damn about what anyone thinks.