Beyoncé shouts out Lizzo at Atlanta Renaissance show
ABC/Ida Mae Astute Beyoncé showed love to Lizzo at her latest Renaissance tour show by shouting out the singer’s name onstage. “Lizzo. I love you, Lizzo!,” Bey said during a performance of “Break…
‘Sound of Police’ uses history to tell story of Black people and law enforcement
Firelight Films/ABC News Studios A new ABC Studios documentary is exploring the relationship between Black Americans and the police. The directors of Sound of Police say they leaned heavily on the history…
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, T.I. and more remember “The Godfather of Black Entertainment” Clarence Avant
Courtesy of the Avant Family After learning of the passing of beloved music executive Clarence Avant, a host of Hollywood stars and community leaders shared tribute messages on social media Monday, August…
Lil Duval to drop new music video directed by Da Baby
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Da Baby is flexing his directing chops as the man behind the camera for Lil Duval‘s new music video. Da Baby took to Instagram with a short video teaser of Duval’s latest song, “Squeeze,”…
Hip-hop stars pays tribute to former Timbaland collaborator Magoo
Johnny Nunez / Contributor The tributes poured in on social media Monday, August 14, after reports surfaced that Magoo, the rapper who often partnered on songs with Timbaland, died at the age…
Lionel Richie angers fans by canceling New York concert one hour after it was supposed to start
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie was forced to cancel his concert with Earth Wind & Fire at New York’s Madison Square Garden Saturday, August 12, and fans are not at all happy about it.…
Nicki Minaj shares preview of ‘Pink Friday 2’ song
Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Nicki Minaj earned a top trending spot on X, formerly known as Twitter, after she released a snippet of a song off her forthcoming album, Pink Friday 2. Taking to…
ICYMI: 50 Cent honored with own day in Connecticut, Lil Durk Chicago show shut down after false shooting report and more
Prince Williams/Wireimage 50 Cent was honored with his own day in Connecticut on Friday, August 11. Governor Ned Lamont presented the hip-hop star with a certificate officially declaring August 11 as “50 Cent Day.”…
Clarence Avant, trailblazing record executive known as “The Black Godfather,” dies at 92
Courtesy of the Avant Family Clarence Avant, the beloved music executive widely known as “The Black Godfather,” has died at the age of 92, his family confirms. “It is with…
Teddy Riley talks being influenced by hip-hop + his contributions to the genre
Prince Williams/Wireimage Teddy Riley may be known for R&B hits, but unbeknownst to some, he actually got his start in hip-hop. He produced songs for Doug E. Fresh, Heavy D, Wreckx-n-Effect, Big Daddy Kane and more,…