Cardi B and Bia go back and forth with diss tracks
Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Cardi B‘s verse on Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla‘s “Wanna Be (Remix)” has prompted a diss track from a rapper who was seemingly mentioned in the song.…
Music notes: Sexyy Red on whether she’ll vote for Trump, Jhené Aiko in new SKIMS campaign + more
Sexyy Red may have taken inspiration from Donald Trump‘s MAGA presidential run, but she insists her promo run has no bearing on her choice in the upcoming election. “It’s Sexyy Red 4…
Vince Staples kicking off Black in America tour in the fall
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Vince Staples is heading on tour to support his latest album, Dark Times. Titled Black in America, the trek will feature 13 dates across North America, including shows in New…
Lupita Nyong’o talks confidence, reflects on past accomplishment and mor
Adrienne Raquel Lupita Nyong’o wasn’t always the confident woman you see today. Speaking to Glamour, she says used to get teased simply for having dark skin. “I got teased a lot for being…
Taraji P. Henson returns as host of BET Awards 2024
Photo by Cindy Ord/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Taraji P. Henson will be gracing the BET Awards stage as host of its 2024 show. This will mark her third time as…
ICYMI: Rihanna’s new Diamond certifications, Rick Ross’ car show met with complaints and more
Rihanna has made RIAA history, becoming the female artist with the most Diamond-certified titles and most Diamond singles. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z, “Work” with Drake, “Needed Me”…
Megan Thee Stallion’s new album, ‘MEGAN,’ will arrive in June
ABC/Chrys Davis Megan Thee Stallion‘s ensuring her fans will have a Hot Girl Summer. Aside from performing on her current tour with GloRilla, she’s releasing a new album titled MEGAN, which will arrive…
Simone Biles wins 9th US Gymnastics championship
Elsa/Getty Images There are GOATs, and there is Simone Biles. The superstar dominated at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, winning her ninth all-around title, ahead of the Paris Olympic Games this…
Ayra Starr talks working with Giveon on “Last Heartbreak Song”
Republic Records Ayra Starr released her sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, on Friday, along with its lead single, “Last Heartbreak Song,” featuring Giveon. The Nigerian Grammy nominee tells…
Tems, Chaka Khan and more part of Tiny Desk series’ all-female June lineup
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella In honor of Black Music Month, NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series has announced an all-female lineup of performers. Essence reports that Tems, Chaka Khan, Tierra…