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The fourth album from Prince, Controversy, arrived in 1981, just one year after his third album, Dirty Mind. The album peaked at no. 21 on the Billboard 200, faring better on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, landing at no. 3. It fared better in sales than its predecessor, becoming Prince’s second album to go platinum, following the success of his self-title sophomore album in 1979.Controversy is an important accent in Prince’s vast catalog, as it shows glimpses of the crossover superstardom that would greet him just three years later with the massive success of the Purple Rain soundtrack. Like on most of his works, Prince…

Comedian, actress, and radio personality Jess Hilarious has officially hit the Amazon Best Seller list with her debut book ’Til Death Do We Parent: Raising My Kid With His Dad, marking a major new chapter in her career beyond comedy and broadcast. Released April 28, 2026, the book has quickly gained traction for its unfiltered and humorous take on co-parenting, pulling directly from Jess’ personal experience navigating life after a relationship while raising a child with a former partner. The project connects with readers through its honesty, offering a grounded look at modern family dynamics, growth, and accountability. Known for…

Drake revealed via Instagram that Iceman: Episode 4 premieres May 14, 2026. The livestream event serves as the final prelude to his ninth studio album, Iceman, dropping May 15. Also, Drake Related has been frozen over. The website for everything The Boy is now completely covered in ice. The website, a hub for merch and more, and designed after his home, The Embassy, is completely frozen over. Drake’s website “Drake Related” has been updated for ‘ICEMAN’ 🥶The site, modeled after his Toronto home, The Embassy, now appears frozen over as users navigate through different locations on the property. pic.twitter.com/aviTZyR2gd— Kurrco…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Pooh Shiesty performs onstage during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station on April 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pooh Shiesty is rebuilding his rap career after serving three years in federal prison. His new single “FDO” hit No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a strong return. A new collaboration with GloRilla is generating buzz and signaling his creative momentum. Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty walked out of federal prison in October 2025 after serving three years of a…

Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty On the most recent episode of NBC’s Meet The Press Sunday (May 3), Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche made remarks that had observers looking at him sideways. He was talking about the Trump administration’s push for a national voter identification and used a weird analogy. “There’s a lot of things that we can be doing like voter ID, like every time you walk into a restaurant or a club you have to show your ID,” Blanche said to host Kristin Welker, adding: “How about you have to show your ID to vote? That’s not…

On this day, Digital Underground brings the funk and nothing but the funk, Xzibit releases his debut project At the Speed of Light and LL Cool J reaches a milestone with his album 10. Also, Tito Jackson, Eric Benét, Keyshia Cole and Ginuwine celebrate birthdays. Check it out below.1991 – Digital Underground Gets Funky With George Clinton on Sons of the POn this day, Digital Underground released their second album Sons of the P, a follow-up to their multiplatinum debut effort Sex Packets. Much of the music on the LP was overtly inspired by Parliament-Funkadelic, including the lead single, “Kiss…

Rising Philadelphia rapper Worldwide JP is keeping his momentum alive with the release of the deluxe edition of Make The World P Again, a project that has continued gaining attention across the tri-state area and beyond as we speak. Known for his punchline-heavy delivery and motivating energy, Worldwide JP has quickly become one of the most talked-about emerging artists connected to the new wave coming out of Philadelphia. The deluxe release builds on the growing buzz surrounding the original tape, giving fans additional music while expanding the sound and personality that helped the project start circulating online. With fan-favorites like…

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Tone Stith has secured the top spot on the charts with his latest single, “FLY.” The track reached #1 on both the Billboard Adult Airplay and Mediabase Adult R&B charts, while also being named the format’s #1 airplay gainer. The record’s ascent was fueled by significant radio support in several key domestic markets, including Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Nashville, Baton Rouge, and Birmingham. “It’s been a long journey to get here,” Stith stated regarding the milestone. “To see ‘FLY’ reach number one and feel the love from radio and the fans means everything.” The success…

Chris King’s murder case reaches its conclusion as Nashville police arrest the fourth and final suspect in the 2024 killing of the Los Angeles rapper. Chris King’s sprawling murder investigation is finally seeing closure after more than two years of pursuit across state lines. The fourth and final suspect in the 2024 killing of the Los Angeles rapper was arrested Tuesday on a Nashville street, marking the completion of what authorities describe as a coordinated takedown of everyone involved in the robbery-turned-homicide outside a Midtown recording studio. Jason Valentine, 21, was apprehended on Glenrose Avenue and is being held on…

Source: Rick Kern / Getty Kid Cudi ain’t having it. Mr. Rager reportedly kicked M.I.A. off his current Rebel Ragers Tour after the MAGA-friendly artist was booed for her offensive rhetoric during a recent show. The tour was announced back January 2026, with M.I.A., Big Boi and more announced as the opening acts for the North American dates that run from late April through late June. But during the May 2 show in Dallas at May 2 the Dos Equis Pavilion, M.I.A. comments on her support for the GOP went viral for all the wrong reasons. Love Hip-Hop Wired? Get…