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09/23/2025

Nelly says ‘it’s dope’ to have wife Ashanti and son KK travel with him for tour

Ashanti and Nelly are seen during a segment of “Good Day New York” on June 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Simon/Getty Images) Nelly is no stranger to touring, but the experience has changed slightly now that his wife and youngest son are on board. “They joined me. They’ve been ...

09/23/2025

Cardi B joins lineup for 2025 Global Citizen Festival

Cardi B attends the Alexander Wang show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images) Is Cardi B the drama? If so, she’s bringing it all to the 2025 Global Citizen Festival. She’s joined the lineup for the event, taking ...

09/23/2025

Tyler, The Creator concludes Chromakopia World tour, says he’s taking a ‘very long break’

AEG Presents Tyler, The Creator says he’s taking a “very long break” from music. He shared the news Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, where he concluded his Chromakopia World Tour. “I’m excited to go home and think about if I’ll ever really tour again. … I can...

09/22/2025

Marlon Wayans reacts to negative reviews for ‘Him’

Universal Marlon Wayans is not fazed by the negative reviews for his movie Him. The film received a C- CinemaScore from audiences and a score of 29% from more than 100 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. But he says it’s not far off from the reviews for his past projects, posting on Instagram the Rotten T...

09/22/2025

Cardi B sets Guinness World Record with drone album drop

Atlantic Records Cardi B just added another title to her resume: Guinness World Record holder. The Grammy-winning rapper teamed up with drone delivery company Wing and Walmart to set the record for the most drone deliveries in one hour. Together, 176 signed CDs of Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? were de...

09/22/2025

ICYMI: Wyclef Jean, Summer Walker and Earl Sweatshirt

Wyclef Jean is no longer Gone Till November. He released a new single, “Back From Abu Dhabi,” on which he talks about his upbringing in Haiti and the Marlboro Projects of Coney Island, and compares it to his experience in the more opulent Abu Dhabi. The song features French Montana and Rick Ross...

09/22/2025

Outkast announces celebratory activations in honor of ‘Stakonia”s 25th anniversary

Legacy Recordings The 25th anniversary of Outkast‘s groundbreaking album Stankonia is approaching. In honor of the special milestone, the group has announced a few celebratory activations. First up is the release of new limited edition merch, taking place Oct. 2, as part of a partnership with Cere...

09/20/2025

09/20/2025

Music Notes: Cardi B, Doja Cat, Blue Ivy and more

Cardi B just released her sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, and it’s already gone Platinum. The Recording Industry Association of America congratulated her on the feat in a post shared to their X account. The accomplishment comes fast because she included multiplatinum singles “WAP” and “Up....

09/20/2025

Jay Electronica releases surprise album on 49th birthday

Jay Electronica backstage at Sony Hall on January 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Jay Electronica turns 49 Friday, but yet, he’s the one surprising his fans. He unexpectedly dropped a new album, which is the follow-up to his 2020 project, A Written Testimony. A Written...

09/20/2025

New Music Friday: Rick Ross, Slick Rick + Idris Elba, Kid Cudi and more

Hunxho released For Her 2, the sequel to his 2023 installment, complete with 16 songs, and features from Karri and 21 Savage. Rick Ross released “Kiss of Judas” featuring Etana, a song where they ask for God’s protection from bad people and energy. The song’s video is now on YouTube. Russ ta...

09/19/2025

Nelly’s Apple Bottoms teams with Bubly for Apple Bubly sparkling water

Rapper Nelly performs onstage during the Where The Party At Tour at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Nelly and his Apple Bottom brand have teamed with Bubly sparking water for his latest campaign. It features the limited return of...