SZA speaks out about online harassment, body shaming against her friend Lizzo

Will Heath/NBC SZA has had it with the online harassment and body shaming often aimed at Lizzo. In a series of tweets shared June 13, she questioned the lack of support for her…

Music notes: Nicki Minaj, Killer Mike, Doechii, 50 Cent and more

Nicki Minaj seemingly underwent breast reduction surgery. Alongside a post of her teasing “Barbie World,” her upcoming collaboration with Ice Spice, she wrote in the comments, “New boobs who dis?” Nicki previously shared her desire…

Anita Baker removes Babyface from her Songstress tour

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Anita Baker is now the only performer on her ongoing tour. She announced she’s completing the trek solo following cyberbullying from Babyface‘s fans. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence…

Tory Lanez’s sentencing hearing delayed

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez‘s sentencing hearing in the case of Megan Thee Stallion‘s 2020 shooting has once again been delayed. The singer is now expected to be sentenced August 7. Judge David Herriford said…

Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega uncover a conspiracy in the trailer to Netflix’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’

Netflix/Parrish Lewis The trailer to Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone starts out like the setup to a joke: “A hustler, a pimp, and a pro walk into a conspiracy.” Set to…

Hip-hop has yet to secure a #1 spot on the ‘Billboard’ 200/Hot 100 in 2023

2023 marks the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, but the genre has yet to have a single or album atop the Billboard 200 or Hot 100 this year. According to Billboard, it’s the longest hip-hop has…

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N***** In Paris” goes Diamond

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation Jay-Z and Kanye West teamed up for a track in 2011, and it’s now earned Diamond certification. According to the Recording Industry of America, the Watch the Thrones cut “N***** In Paris”…

Ice Spice talks rapid rise to fame, blocking out negativity in new ‘Teen Vogue’ cover

Chinazam Ojukwu/Teen Vogue Ice Spice is on a steady rise to the top, which she’s learned has come with popularity, but also negative comments from her detractors. The rapper recently spoke…

Drake pens a note to Toronto ahead of his It’s All A Blur tour

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABC It’s been a while since Drake headed out on tour, but the start of his It’s All A Blur trek is slowly approaching. With that in mind,…

John Amos sets the record straight regarding “elder abuse” accusations

Amos in 2016 – Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage A day after authorities confirmed they’re looking into allegations of 83-year-old Good Times star John Amos being the victim of elder abuse, prompted by an Instagram post from his daughter, Shannon,…