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Image Image Credit Prince Williams/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt J. Cole performing at Dreamville Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The track uses reverse storytelling to explore J. Cole’s life and legacy. Its cinematic visual and introspective lyrics sparked major reactions online. The Fall-Off drops on Feb. 6 and may be Cole’s final studio album. J. Cole seemed to reignite Hip Hop single-handedly with the unexpected release of his latest single and visual, “DISK 2 TRACK 2” — as well as the announcement of his long-awaited seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. Instead of pushing it straight to streaming platforms,…

Tony DeYoung is not playing games.After dominating daytime television for nearly a decade — shattering Nielsen ratings on Dr. Phil and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) — the multi-talented artist and media icon is making noise in a different arena: hip-hop. With the recent release of his explosive singles, “DJ Silk Diss Track” and “Dr. Phil Diss Track,” under the powerhouse imprint Roc Nation Distribution, DeYoung is bringing the heat — and the world is listening.Now regularly featured on Billboard Hip Hop and commanding attention from millions across the globe, DeYoung’s transition from television royalty to music renegade is gaining…

‘Tell me that a man shopped for your grocery delivery order…’ A Boston woman is fed up with grocery delivery after the driver brings her a pack of Gillette razor refills still locked in the anti-theft box. But what does this have to do with gender? TikTok creator Haley (@dailywithhaleyy) posted a video venting her frustration on April 21. “Tell me that a man shopped for your grocery delivery order without telling me that a man shopped for your grocery delivery order, and I’ll go first,” she says to start the video. She explains that she ordered blade refills for…

‘Trust Issues’ Still on iTunes Charts as Pittsburgh Artist Occupies Three Major Chart Positions at Once Pittsburgh, PA — April 2026 AMAZON HIP HOP BEST SELLERS #82 “Wolverine” featuring Jadakiss — Standalone Single (Showoff Gang / Empire Distribution) #83 “Motion” — Strip Club Music (Stripperdom) EP Single (Showoff Gang / Empire Distribution) Artist Tjuan Benafactor Label Showoff Gang / Empire Distribution   PITTSBURGH, PA — Showoff Gang recording artist Tjuan Benafactor continues to build momentum heading into the May 20 release of his forthcoming EP Strip Club Music (Stripperdom), landing two singles simultaneously on the Amazon Hip Hop Best Sellers…

To understand the sheer magnitude of Kehlani’s highly anticipated, self-titled fifth studio album, KEHLANI, one must first look backward. Releasing an eponymous album is a time-honored industry tradition, but it is a card an artist can only truly play once. It signals a definitive arrival—a bold declaration that the music contained within is the purest, most unadulterated distillation of the artist’s identity. Released on her birthday, April 24, 2026, the project captures a woman in full command of her pen, her voice, and her legacy. But for those of us who have been documenting the pulse of R&B for the…

Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 2023 Met Gala Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky revealed on “Popcast” that his mother supported the idea of him dating Rihanna early on. He reflected on how their lives align, from shared birth years to family roots in Barbados. Rocky said he is grateful the relationship happened when it did, calling Rihanna “a special woman” and crediting his mother’s intuition. A$AP Rocky’s mom always knew Rihanna was the one. On Wednesday (Jan. 14) night, in an excerpt shared from The…

Sarah Ferguson’s alleged secret relationship with Diddy spanning years raises fresh questions about her royal connections and lifestyle choices. Diddy faces renewed scrutiny as allegations surfaced linking the music mogul to Sarah Ferguson through a years-long relationship that allegedly began in the early 2000s. The claims paint a picture of secret meetings, luxury travel, and connections to the British royal family that Ferguson has never publicly acknowledged. A former Bad Boy Records employee revealed the allegations in “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” portions of which were published by The Daily Mail. According to the book,…

In this edition, we take a look back at two classic ’90s albums by Janet Jackson and Color Me Badd. We also give birthday shout-outs to New Edition’s Ricky Bell, West Coast rap legend Xzibit and gospel ambassador Bobby Jones. Check it out below.1989: Janet Jackson releases her game-changing R&B masterpiece Rhythm Nation 1814Following her hugely successful Control album, Janet Jackson returned with another landmark project, Rhythm Nation 1814, on this day in 1989. The collection boasts six No. 1 hits, including the title track, “Miss You Much,” “Escapade,” “Alright,” “Black Cat” and “Love Will Never Do (Without You).” Produced…

The catalogs of French Montana and Rick Ross took center stage on Thursday, May 7, 2026, during a highly anticipated Complex Verzuz event. Streamed live on Apple Music, the two rap heavyweights delivered a night of era-defining anthems, ranging from Ross’ “Hustlin’” and “B.M.F.” to French’s “Unforgettable” and “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’.” The event was marked by a headline-making moment when Rick Ross pointedly requested to mute Drake’s vocals during “Aston Martin Music.” Addressing the crowd, Ross stated, “I wanna do ‘Aston Martin Music,’ minus Drake’s vocals. No Drake vocals.” He followed up by telling the audience, “If you wanna…

Rick Ross reignited his Drake feud during a Verzuz battle with French Montana then took it all back in an interview with Apple Music. This feels like an episode of Seinfeld. Rick Ross seemed to take shots at Drake like the battle never ended. And judging by the crowd reaction during Verzuz, Rozay figured out exactly where he stands on his former Canadian comrade. The MMG boss stepped onstage Thursday night in Los Angeles for a Verzuz clash against French Montana and things quickly got spicy once “Aston Martin Music” came on. Instead of letting Drake’s vocals ride naturally on the 2010 anthem, Ross…