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— Days after his arrest, Nelly surprised fans at MGK Day with a performance of some of his biggest hits, including “Air Force Ones” and “Grillz.” “The first concert I ever went to, you were opening up for Destiny’s Child,” MGK said onstage to Nelly, per HotNewHipHop. “And you played ‘Ride wit Me’ and money came […]

Chris Parsons LL COOL J and Usher have been named as two of the honorees for the 2024 Black Music Action Coalition Gala, which celebrates the artists, activists and more who use their platforms to champion and further racial equity and social justice. LL will be honored with the Clarence Trailblazer Award, and Usher will receive the Quincy Jones Humanitarian […]

ABC Take this report with a grain of salt, but a U.K. tabloid claims that Rihanna‘s return to music is imminent. Yes, we’ve all been hearing this since 2016, but The Sun reports that this time it’s for real. The tabloid quotes a “well-placed music insider” as saying, “Finally the wait is almost over. Over […]

Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images Another summer, another playlist from former President Barack Obama. The 2024 iteration, released Monday, includes songs from the likes of Beyoncé, Tems, Saweetie and 2Pac. Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” made the list, as did Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Saweetie’s “My Best” and H.E.R.‘s “Process.” Obama also […]

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) The estate and family of legendary R&B singer Isaac Hayes is threatening to sue former President Donald Trump for copyright infringement over his use of the classic tune “Hold On (I’m Coming),” which Hayes and David Porter wrote for Sam & Dave.  A letter to Trump and his campaign, which was posted to Hayes’ official social […]

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) The estate and family of legendary R&B singer Isaac Hayes has announced they are suing former President Donald Trump for copyright infringement over his use of the classic tune “Hold On (I’m Coming),” which Hayes and David Porter wrote for Sam & Dave.  A letter to Trump and his campaign, which was posted to […]

— Snoop Dogg appeared in the congratulatory message Prince William and his wife, Kate, sent to Team Great Britain, dressed in a USA-themed suit. He later took the stage at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, performing “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Gin And Juice,” “What’s My Name” and “The Next Episode” with Dr. Dre, who made an appearance at […]

Patricia Lloyd John Legend‘s experience as a father of four will come through in an upcoming project, an album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families. My Favorite Dream will feature nine original songs and three covers of songs from collaborator Fisher-Price. The lead single, “L-O-V-E,” features his wife, Chrissy Teigen, son Miles and daughter Luna, who also […]

 – Hear about Chlöe‘s Trouble in Paradise on her sophomore solo project, which she executive produced. “I wanted this project to feel fun and even though there are ups and downs, it’s a fun wild ride like a summer fling: unpredictable, exciting, and new,” she says of the project, inspired by her time in St. Lucia. […]

ABC/Art Streiber The Summer Olympics will soon come to an end, with help from five-time Grammy winner H.E.R. The singer will perform the U.S. national anthem at the Stade de France on Sunday, during the event’s closing ceremony. It also marks the official hand over to the city next in line to host the Summer Olympic Games: Los […]