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Todd Owyoung/NBC Killer Mike‘s collaboration with André 3000 was nearly left off his upcoming album, Michael — until Dre heard the hook from Detroit singer Eryn Allen Kane. Mike shared the story of Three Stacks’ reluctance and subsequent change of mind in a video shared to his Instagram. “André 3000, he’s in Japan right now as we talk, playing the flute,” Mike […]

Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for adidas 2 Chainz is “crushed” by the loss of Trappy S. Goyard, his French bulldog of nine years. In a heartfelt tribute, he revealed the pup “is no longer here” and shared a few visual memories of their time together. “Can’t believe I’m even saying this man, I’m crushed like a mf. Man, this […]

Gooding in court in 2022 — David Dee Delgado/Getty Images Cuba Gooding Jr. settled his lawsuit with a woman who accused him of raping her a decade ago at the Mercer Hotel. The settlement comes as jury selection was about to begin Tuesday in a civil trial that could have caused the actor to pay millions […]

Johnny Nunez/WireImage Cardi B stepped out over the weekend to headline New York’s Summer Jam concert, and now she’s motivated to “get back outside.” In an Instagram post shared Monday, she reflected on the performance while giving fans hope for some new solo music. “NEW YORK thank you for showing me so much love!” she captioned a […]

Paras Griffin/WireImage Nicki Minaj has confirmed October 20 as the release date for her first album in nearly five years. “10/20/23 The Album,” the rapper tweeted on Monday, June 5, followed by emojis of a CD and a red bow. Minaj’s last studio album, 2018’s Queen, peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Nicki has kept busy in 2023, reaching […]

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella Flo Milli joined Ice Spice for her Summer Jam set Sunday and performed her hit “Conceited.” While her appearance “wasn’t last minute,” she tells People it marked her first time meeting the “Munch” rapper. “I’m so happy that the girls got to come together. [Ice and I] text on DM all the time but we never […]

Janet Jackson shared a kiss with her 23-year-old backup dancer Darius “Dario” Boatner during a recent stop on her Together Again Tour. While some were shocked to see the viral video, others say it’s not abnormal for the singer to spice up her shows. While transitioning into “Tomorrow 2” at Summer Jam, Cardi B used the Annie song “Tomorrow” and displayed images of […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Teyana Taylor may have taken a step back from being the music star she is, but she’s still putting work in behind the scenes. As creative director of her The Aunties production company, she helped Lola Brooke choreograph her Summer Jam debut set — then celebrated the rising star for her execution. “Dear Lola Brooke, ya Summer […]

Sonja Flemming/CBS Lil Baby recently used his platform to address violence in the Atlanta community. While at the funeral of Bre’Asia Powell, a teen who was fatally shot at a graduation party, he delivered a eulogy in which he urged those in attendance to stop the violence. “What I do want to say to the youth, to like a […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS  Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop are planned for throughout the year, but on the genre’s actual birthday, the party will be at Yankee Stadium. Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium will take place August 11, with performances from a variety of hip-hop stars. Included on the bill are Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Fat […]