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Last night, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) celebrated the songwriters, producers and publishers of the past year’s most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs during the 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the Sandy Springs Arts Center in Atlanta. Multiple-award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy received the BMI President’s Award in recognition of her powerful impact on the entertainment industry and her…
Two months after releasing Legendary, Tyga is adding nine more songs to the record with Legendary Deluxe. The album, which was RIAA certified gold only 12 hours after its release, includes his latest singles, “Bop” (with YG & Blueface) and “Girls Have Fun” (ft. G-Eazy & Rich The Kid), in addition to all-star collaborations with…
Last week, rapper Jay-Z announced a partnership between his Roc Nation entertainment company and the NFL. This announcement sparked a wildfire amongst both critics and supporters of the hip hop mogul’s past backing of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. In an impassioned Youtube post, the rapper defends Jay-Z, suggesting that critics of the mogul’s decision…
Singer Katy Perry was recently accused of sexual misconduct by two people, just days apart from each other. The first accusation came from Josh Kloss, who co-starred with the singer in the music video for her hit song, ‘Teenage Dream.’ On Instagram, he stated, “This one time, I brought a friend who was dying to…
On Thursday, fans and friends celebrated the memory of late rapper, Nipsey Hussle, on what would’ve been his thirty-fourth birthday. Actress Lauren London, Hussle’s longtime girlfriend and the mother of his youngest child, took to Instagram to send her late boyfriend a heartfelt message. She stated, “We are to live in our highest vibrations today…
The legendary rapper turned businessman Jay-Z is reportedly partnering with the NFL through his company Roc Nation Entertainment. The Grammy-winner, born Shawn Carter, will be managing some of the league’s entertainment options, including being a co-producer of the Superbowl Halftime show. The long-term agreement also includes the rapper having a major role in the sport’s…
Global superstar Khalid announced that on September 1st he will headline a benefit concert along with special guests at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX. In support of his hometown of El Paso and in response to the tragic mass shooting on August 3, 2019, Khalid will be raising funds through this concert…
According to Billboard, Cyntoia Brown, who was granted clemency last week, is said to be married to rapper J. Long, who was previously a member of R&B group Pretty Ricky. After being confirmed by her representative, Wes Long, it was announced that she now goes by Brown-Long. Brown-Long includes further details about the relationship in…