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This past Saturday, the Rock The Bells Festival made its long-awaited New Jersey debut, bringing an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop culture to the Prudential Center with Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool. The one-night-only event gathered pioneers and rising stars for a powerful celebration of the genre’s legacy, evolution, and future. Hosted by the legendary Roxanne…
Rising rapper Rian Wyld has released a scathing diss track aimed at veteran producer Timbaland, accusing him of exploiting artificial intelligence and questionable business practices. The controversy centers on Timbaland’s recent involvement with BeatClub and his AI-driven music projects. In the track, she directly challenges Timbaland’s mentorship approach, claiming the producer has taken advantage of…
Aubrey O’Day is speaking out as the trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs nears its conclusion. In an interview with Extra, O’Day discussed the complex emotions she is navigating as she continues to follow the high-profile case. O’Day, who has been covering the trial on her podcast Aubrey O’Day, Covering The Diddy Trial, produced…
South African duo Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, known as TxC, have released their latest single “Bom Bom,” featuring Scotts Maphuma, Pheelz, and Al Xapo. The track, released through LVRN Records, blends Amapiano and Afrobeats, offering a sound that highlights the rhythm and energy of African music. “Bom Bom” is the first release from TxC’s…
Following a run of sold-out shows across North America and upcoming European and UK performances with SZA, Kendrick Lamar is expanding his Grand National Tour to Latin America this fall. The tour will visit major stadiums in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Presented by Live Nation and pgLang, Lamar’s Latin American leg begins September…
We TV has announced the return of its popular reality series Life After Lockup, set to premiere Friday, August 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The new season will feature 10 extended 90-minute episodes, airing weekly on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK and AMC+. The series follows seven couples, each navigating life and love after…
ESSENCE is marking a milestone moment with the return of Editor-in-Chief Emerita Susan L. Taylor as the cover star of its latest special edition. The issue also brings back Taylor’s signature In the Spirit column, a feature that played a central role in shaping the publication’s legacy. The release underscores ESSENCE’s long-standing leadership in cultural…
Sean “Diddy” Combs opted not to testify in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, and his legal team rested without calling any defense witnesses. Wednesday’s proceedings also brought a notable shift in the prosecution’s strategy. In a filing intended to simplify jury instructions, the prosecution announced it would no longer pursue charges of attempted…