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ABC Burna Boy has been named Apple Music’s most-streamed African artist in 2023.  The Nigerian superstar has also earned the title as most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa on YouTube, according to a press release.  The recent accolades add to Burna’s list of history-making accomplishments this year, including his sold-out show at New York’s Citi Field stadium, which […]

Def Jam Records Bronx native Lady London didn’t always have dreams of being a rapper.  Although she recently dropped off her debut album, S.O.U.L., and scored a Billboard spread about it, a career in hip-hop is something that sort of happened out the blue for the rising star.  “I got my Bachelor of Science at Howard University … in sports medicine and chemistry,” she […]

Diversion Books Tiffany Haddish is ready to share her side of the story.  She’ll open up about the highs and lows of her personal life and entertainment career in a new tell-all book, slated for release in May.  I Curse You With Joy, a collection of essays and stories by Haddish, will delve into the lasting effects of her childhood trauma and the challenges […]

Ethan Miller/Getty Images When initial conversations took place about superstar talent that might join the cast of The Color Purple, Beyoncé and Rihanna were mentioned.  Oprah Winfrey talked with The Hollywood Reporter about the pressure to ensure a hit film, which resulted in requests to add big names to the production.  “To be completely honest about it, if you were doing this film for $30 or $40 million, […]

AEG Presents Las Vegas / Wu-Tang Clan The Wu is headed to Vegas. Iconic rap group Wu-Tang Clan has announced The Saga Continues… The Las Vegas Residency at the Theater at Virgin Hotels.  The road show is billed as a first-of-its-kind Vegas residency by a hip-hop act. It kicks off at a prime time in February — the same month the […]

Top Dawg Entertainment Top Dawg Entertainment, the label that was formerly home to Kendrick Lamar, will host its annual Christmas concert and toy giveaway this month.  In its 10th year, the #TDEXMAS holiday tradition features performances by TDE’s current roster of artists — SZA, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad and SiR — as well as special guests. Entry into the show is complimentary with a donation of […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Ye is back.  The “Stronger” rapper hosted an album listening party/rave in honor of his upcoming Ty Dolla $ign joint album, Vultures.  Together, the duo operates as ¥$.  The midnight Miami event saw the likes of A-list stars featured on the album. Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Chris Brown and Freddie Gibbs took the stage with performances of songs expected to show up on the project.  There was also an […]

Live Nation Urban The Roots have announced a Los Angeles version of their famed Roots Picnic, the Hip-Hop is the Love of My Life concert, taking place next summer.  The iconic rap group will headline the show alongside a lineup of beloved hip-hop stars: Queen Latifah, Common, Arrested Development, Digable Planets, The Pharcyde, Dres from Black Sheep and more to be announced.  The inaugural event is set to take […]

Live Nation A host of gospel greats will join together for a spring tour celebrating gospel music.  Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton and Jekalyn Carr will hit the road with their One Hallelujah Tour starting next March and will travel to 25 cities across the U.S.  The tour kicks off in Boston in March, making stop in Brooklyn, Charlotte, […]

Republic Records Nicki Minaj is welcoming the Barbz to arenas around the world with her highly-anticipated Pink Friday 2 Tour.  For her biggest tour to date, Nicki will travel to major cities in support of her long-awaited fifth album, Pink Friday 2. She dropped off the Pink Friday sequel, with features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake and more, on Friday, December 8, her 41st birthday. […]