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Scott Dudelson/Getty Images After years of jokes and complaints about her tardiness at live shows, Ms. Lauryn Hill is addressing the matter. “They say, ‘Oh, she’s late’ and ‘She’s late tonight,’” Hill told fans Saturday during her show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. “Yo, y’all are lucky I make it to this bloodclot stage every […]
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Missy Elliott officially became the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame November 3 at the induction ceremony in Brooklyn, New York. Missy’s friend Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa came out to support her, and on the red carpet, she told ABC Audio how impressive it is that Missy’s talents go far beyond simply […]
Chris Cavanaugh It’s no secret Kirk Franklin endured an unexpected time of difficulty when recording his latest album, Father’s Day. The title alone is nod to the life-changing event of finding his birth father after more than 50 years. But if he had to pinpoint which of the album’s 10 tracks most accurately illustrates what it was like dealing with […]
Hulu A few months after Onyx Collective — Disney’s destination for content made by creators of color — announced the new automotive series by Grammy-winning producer Swizz Beatz, the brand unveiled the show’s official trailer. “Are you ready? Za za za,” Swizz recites his famous phrase at the top of the video. The clip then cuts to a montage of varying […]
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Will Smith says he might need to pull one of his rap artifacts out of the vault in preparation for his upcoming performance at the Grammys Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop concert. At the star-studded event — which will include previously announced performers Jeezy, Latto, Juvenile, MC Lyte and GloRilla — Smith, as The Fresh Prince, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, are set to […]
NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Mariah Carey has been sued by songwriter Vince Vance, who claims that she stole “All I Want for Christmas is You” from him. This is the second time Vince has sued Mariah, as a previous lawsuit making the same allegations was dropped last year. In a complaint filed on November 1, Vince claims that […]
Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Missy Elliott will not only be honored as the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Friday, she’ll also have one of her rap artifacts put on display in the 2023 inductee exhibit. Her famed gold headpiece, worn in “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” […]
RARE Sound K Camp has been on a roll with new music lately and, after announcing an upcoming project, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. On Thursday, the “Comfortable” rapper instructed fans on Instagram to head to the link in his bio in order to presave his upcoming release, “Young and Free.” While it’s unclear if the […]
RCA/JIVE Label Group December 2 marks the 20th anniversary of Alicia Key‘s Grammy-winning sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, and the singer is celebrating with a digital release. Aptly titled The Diary of Alicia Keys 20, the updated project, complete with all original songs and nine bonus tracks, will find its way to streaming platforms on Friday, December 1. […]
ABC/ Lou Rocco After launching #MariahSZN as soon as the calendar hit November 1, self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey is starring in a new holiday campaign for Victoria’s Secret. The singer models the brand’s festive lingerie, including a satin bow-tied corset top, a lacy balconette bra, a silky robe and a couple of slinky slip […]
