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ABC Cardi B‘s “Ring,” “Thru Your Phone” and “Up” may be double Platinum, but so are her vodka-infused Whipshots. The rapper’s whipped cream brand has sold 2 million cans. “We just went double platinum! We’re not playing around when we say Whipshots is the best,” Cardi said in a statement, per Billboard. “Boozy and beautiful since day one, […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC Megan Thee Stallion‘s label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, is showing support for her anticipated onstage return at the NCAA March Madness AT&T Block Party. Ahead of Friday’s event, the company and its CEO, Carl Crawford, shared an Instagram post in which they encouraged fans in Texas to help in welcoming the rapper back to Houston. “IF YOU THINK […]

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Gabrielle Union has a new docuseries special hitting BET titled, My Journey to 50.  The project is a two-part series will follow the Being Mary Jane alum as she, her husband Dwayne Wade, family and friends, explore Africa from Zanzibar to Ghana to South Africa and more as they celebrate her milestone birthday, per Variety.  “I’ve always had a lifelong […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Run the Jewels is headed on the road to commemorate 10 years of their self-titled album. As part of a trek titled RTJX: Celebrating 10 Years of Run the Jewels, the group will visit four cities and perform a total of 16 shows. “It’s mind blowing to us that it’s been 10 years since we […]

Mauricio Santana/Getty Images The Caesar Superdome’s annual evening concert series is back this summer, with two women in hip-hop headlining the show. Announced Wednesday were this year’s headliners for the Essence Festival: Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion. Lauryn will take the stage with a special performance celebrating the 25th anniversary of her one and only solo album, The Miseducation […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS 50 Cent and the Minnesota Timberwolves are now business partners. According to the NBA, the rapper’s Sire Spirits company has entered a multiple-year partnership with the organization. Per the terms, the Wolves have named the brand’s Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne their official spirit partner and champagne, respectively. Sires will open a bar with naming rights […]

Todd Owyoung/NBC Top Dawg Entertainment ended last year with releases from SZA and Ab-Soul, but it has a lot more in store for 2023. According to TDE founder Top Dawg, fans should expect albums from Doechii, Jay Rock and others from his label’s roster. Top revealed the news while responding to a fan during what appears to be a Q&A session. “How many […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS A Manhattan federal judge has ruled that Childish Gambino‘s “This Is America” didn’t infringe on the copyright of another song. In a decision issued Friday, Judge Victor Marrero dismissed the 2021 suit, which claimed the rapper’s hit was “practically identical” to Kidd Wes‘ 2016 song “Made In America.” “A cursory comparison with the challenged composition reveals that the content […]

6lack marks his return in March 24’s New Music Friday. Here’s some of the latest tunes in the culture. Coi Leray ft. Busta Rhymes, “Players (Busta Rhymes Remix)” — Busta lends his lyrical virtuosity to the latest version of “Players,” his first collaboration with Coi. Whitney Houston, I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston — The project showcases Whitney’s love of gospel […]

Francis Specker/CBS Fresh off her reported departure from Adidas, Beyoncé‘s announced a new couture collection with Olivier Rousteing. Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain, was supposed to be finalizing the fashion house’s spring 2023 collection last July when he was inspired by Bey’s Renaissance album. “I was sketching and sketching as I listened, and sometimes you can’t control the emotion of your sketch,” he […]