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Boominati Worldwide/Republic Records Days after an unreleased version of Metro Boomin‘s “Trance” surfaced, revealing that Drake was once on the song, the producer provided an explanation for why the 6 God was not on the final cut. “Really, it was a song I had did with Travis [Scott] and [Young] Thug originally for my album,” Metro said during his appearance on DJ Drama’s Streetz Is Watchin […]

Roger Kisby/Getty Images for LiveXLive) Cordae and Anderson .Paak are reuniting for a song that’s produced by J. Cole, per XXL. “Two Tens” is slated to drop on January 25. The artwork, released Thursday, features two Black girls with Afros lying down on a multicolored rug in the grass. The announcement of the new song comes days after Cordae celebrated the one-year […]

Trae Patton/NBC When news broke that John Legend and Chrissy Teigen had welcomed their third child, it was through the singer’s update at a private show. Now, they’re making the announcement Instagram official with a new post introducing their child to the world. “She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens – the house is bustling and our family could not be happier,” Chrissy wrote next to […]

Burak Cingi/Redferns (NOTE LANGUAGE) As fans patiently await the unannounced arrival of A$AP Rocky‘s new album, songs from his previous projects have earned RIAA certification. Three of Rocky’s tracks went Gold January 18, while seven others went Platinum or multiple-times Platinum. Among those certified Gold, or having sold 500,000 units, were “Ghetto Symphony” from his debut album, Long. Live. A$AP; “Jukebox […]

BET Awards 2020/Getty Images via Getty Images Beyoncé is making her return to the stage Saturday at an event in Dubai. Thanks to fans in the country, supporters have more insight on the songs in her set list. Per TMZ, Bey supporters near the Atlantis The Royal resort around 12 a.m. Wednesday overheard a few songs she played during soundcheck. “Naughty […]

Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Lil Tjay was released on $30,000 bail following Monday’s arrest in the Bronx, where he and Ice Spicewere supposed to shoot a music video, New York Daily News reports. The rapper and four others had been taken into custody after several loaded guns were discovered in the Cadillac they were in. According to a criminal complaint filed […]

Josh Brasted/FilmMagic J. Cole has a new song that he reportedly wrote after searching through YouTube and finding a beat that broke his writer’s block. “Procrastination (Broke)” was released on YouTube via the account for Bvtman, the producer behind the beat. Bvtman announced the news on his Instagram Wednesday via a screenshot of a supposed text from Cole and some […]

Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music A$AP Rocky released a new single, “Same Problems,” Wednesday. The song is a dedication to hip-hop’s fallen soldiers, one he wrote when he was feeling remorseful about the role his music may play in the deaths of the genre’s artists.  “I think I was feeling plight. I think I was […]

Courtesy Starz BMF, the Starz series about Demetrius “Meech” Flenory, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory and their Black Mafia Family drug organization, has been renewed for a season 3 just weeks into their second season. The network announced the news in a press release shared Wednesday. “BMF captures the essence of Detroit through elevated, gritty storytelling and our fans have passionately […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC After unveiling the 10 MCs who made slots 41 through 50 on their Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time list, Billboard/Vibe have revealed the next 10 artists. Named in descending order, #40 through #31 are Dr. Dre, Ludacris, Gucci Mane, Common, Yasiin Bey, Future, Chuck D, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Lil’ Kim. As reported, the list — which excludes reggaeton/dancehall MCs and artists outside of North America — is based on […]