Music

Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images It’s been roughly three weeks since the LA wildfires were contained, and according to The Game, there’s a dichotomy between communities that were hit and those that came out unscathed. “I feel like half the city is just…back to normal. And then the other half is made up of people who […]

Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Just days after letting fans know he’s been “locked in on the music” and would be more consistent with his blog, J. Cole dropped a new song, “cLouds.” The song finds him addressing his thoughts on the world in 2025, specifically sharing some bars about Donald Trump‘s assassination attempt, billionaires […]

Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images A$AP Rocky is back to business following his legal victory. He’s been announced as the first creative director for Ray-Ban Studios, a “creative hub celebrating self-expression as a display of individuality,” according to the brand’s website.  “I’ve always admired Ray-Ban’s ability to stay true to its roots while constantly evolving,” he […]

Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images J. Cole has added a new post to his Inevitable blog, three weeks after introducing it to his fans. He started off by apologizing for his inconsistency before letting fans in on what he’s been up to. “I knowwww mannnn. I’m off to a bad start with the consistency, but I’ma do better! […]

Disney/Randy Holmes There are many things Doechii has gotten from God, including the name of her Grammy-winning mixtape and the lifesaving phrase “I am Doechii.” In her cover interview for The Cut, she explains God told her to name the mixtape Alligators Never Heal, noting, “I know that God will reveal to me what it means later.” […]

Photo by Carley Margolis/FilmMagic Ja Rule said his goodbyes to Murda Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti Wednesday at a private funeral held at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York. He read a eulogy at the service, of which a video was later posted on X. “I just want to say Irv, I love you. Everyone in this room […]

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of felony assault charges related to a 2021 incident in which he was accused of shooting at a former friend and music collaborator in Hollywood. The New York rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged on Aug. 15, 2022, with two counts of assault with […]

Dave Free Kendrick Lamar is not only dominating the Billboard 200, he’s atop the Hot 100, too. Following his Super Bowl performance, his song “Not Like Us” is back at #1 on the chart, jumping up from #15 after 29 weeks of not being at the top. The feat marks the song’s third nonconsecutive week as a […]

Disney/Eric McCandless Megan Thee Stallion has launched a tequila line, sharing the news to social media on her birthday Saturday. Chicas Divertidas, produced by the Mexican company Casa Centila, is now available for preorder on the brand’s website, giving fans an option of either Blanco and Reposado. Meg tells Forbes she created the tequila over the last few years “to be shared and […]

The Roots/Live Nation Urban The Roots have announced the artists performing for the Roots Picnic 2025, which they will be headlining alongside D’Angelo. Making this year’s lineup are GloRilla, Philly native Meek Mill, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, Lenny Kravitz and Adam Blackstone featuring Jagged Edge. Jeezy will celebrate 20 years of his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, while Musiq Soulchild‘s set […]