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Nelly says that his first date with Ashanti was like taking a “test drive,”  During an interview with People, Nelly shared why he believes his relationship with Ashanti is thriving now. “It’s about the good outweighing the bad,” Nelly said.  “What you thought mattered a lot, once you go through other scenarios, you realize that’s not really as big of a deal as you thought it would be.”  “Or you get something that you thought you was missing, and it […]

Jim Jones is making headlines after launching a string of bold statements aimed at Nas, questioning the Queensbridge rapper’s influence and staying power. In a series of recent interviews, Jones has been vocal about what he sees as a generational disconnect, claiming that his own solo work stands stronger over time than Nas’ post-Illmatic catalog. Appearing on the Bagfuel podcast, Jones claimed he sparked a rare viral moment for Nas, saying, “What I did for Nas recently probably has never […]

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, has passed away at the age of 71 following a battle with multiple health complications. According to a death certificate obtained by TMZ, Fenty died on May 30th at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to acute respiratory failure, pancreatic cancer, and aspiration pneumonia, a severe bacterial infection in the lungs. The document also notes other contributing conditions, including acute renal failure and acute tubular necrosis, both of which point to significant kidney damage in […]

French Montana knows how to dodge controversy, and during a recent podcast appearance, he used the classic “double-parked” excuse to escape a tough question. While appearing on Sited with Rah Ali, the “Unforgettable” rapper was asked about the ongoing fallout between Drake and Rick Ross—two of his longtime collaborators. Instead of answering, he removed his headset, handed it to Ali, and said, “I’ll be right back. I think I double parked my car outside.” He then walked off the set […]

Megan Thee Stallion’s music isn’t the only thing that grabs fans’ attention; it’s her superior marketing skills. So it’s no surprise that Blumhouse Productions asked the rapper to help promote the second installment of the M3GAN film series, M3GAN 2.0. In an Instagram post shared on Wednesday (June 24), we see the rapper minding her business while enjoying some leisure before she is interrupted by an unexpected guest: an adorably made but very dangerous AI bot, with whom she shares […]

Lizzo may be known as a pop diva, but she’s ready to remind folks of her rap skills with a new mixtape. On Tuesday (June 24), Lizzo jumped on Instagram to announce that her latest mixtape, MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING, is set to release on Friday (June 27). Along with sharing the project’s cover art, which features a photo of Lizzo with her middle fingers raised and smiling faces on them. She also rocks a cropped wife-beater and shorts, flaunting her […]

On Wednesday (June 25), Fat Joe took to Instagram, issuing a blistering response to a recent lawsuit filed by his former hypeman, Terrance Dixon. “I’ve been tested the last few months- I’ve lost my big brother, my father, my mother, and now I’m fighting against these disgusting lies,” the post begins. “…Please know I will not break and I will never back down,” the post continues. “I’ve had individuals in my circle take my love and kindness for weakness, but […]

Ebro Darden is known for making bold statements about Hip-Hop, a fact that is well-documented.In the latest episode of Ebro in the Morning, the media personality recognized the contributions of legendary recording artist Nas in an unexpected hot take, stating that Nas has done more for Hip-Hop than any other rapper in history. Ebro’s mentions of Nas are related to the rapper’s company, Mass Appeal, which is preparing to release the highly anticipated sequel to Ghostface Killah’s album, Supreme Clientele 2. […]

NEW YORK — (WQHT) — HOT 97 is joining forces with the world-famous Apollo Theater to present a live simulcast of this year’s Grand Finale of Amateur Night at the Apollo, bringing one of New York City’s most storied live entertainment traditions to a wider audience than ever before. For decades, Amateur Night at the Apollo has been a proving ground for some of music’s most iconic talents. Legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R., Machine Gun Kelly, […]