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Ama is done hiding behind her art. The London-raised singer, formerly known as Ama Lou, is stepping into a new light with her self-titled sophomore album, out via Brent Faiyaz’s ISO Supremacy. “I feel like in my career, I’ve done the opposite, whereas most people come out as themselves and then they make characters, rebrand and switch up to further get into different lanes,” Ama tells Rated R&B. “I came out experimenting as this kind of ever-changing artist, where all the videos are different, and I’m putting prosthetics on. Now, I’m simplifying it. It’s like I’ve done everything in reverse.…

JAY-Z is launching two free immersive pop-ups in NYC on June 25, celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt with interactive experiences in Brooklyn and Manhattan. JAY-Z is bringing the culture back to where it started with two immersive pop-up experiences hitting New York City on June 25 to honor three decades of his groundbreaking debut album Reasonable Doubt. Roc Nation just announced the free public activations will take over locations in DUMBO, Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan, creating multi-sensory tributes to the 1996 classic. These aren’t just regular pop-ups either. The activations will showcase archival materials, historical moments, and the album’s…

Floyd Mayweather’s getting sued for allegedly taking $4.65M from promoters then canceling exclusive fights with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather is getting hit with a lawsuit that’s basically the boxing equivalent of getting caught red-handed with your hand in the cookie jar. CSI Entertainment claims they paid the legendary fighter $4.65 million in advance money for exclusive rights to two mega fights, and now he’s allegedly ghosting them completely. The promoters say they handed over $4.5 million to Mayweather’s management company Frist Apex Ventures, with Floyd personally signing off on the whole deal, and then he just walked…

Tay Keith’s family has released a statement after the late Memphis producer’s sudden death.On Friday (June 19), the family of BryTavious “Tay Keith” Chambers issued a statement confirming his death and expressing their sadness on the loss of their beloved family member.”BryTavious was a visionary producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation. From Memphis to the global stage, he shaped countless hit records and left a lasting mark on music and culture,” the statement reads. “He was deeply committed to creating opportunities for others through his company, Drumatized, supporting emerging songwriters,…

A decade into the streaming era, Drake is still sitting comfortably at the top. As part of Chart Data’s 10th anniversary celebration, Apple Music unveiled its list of the 20 most-streamed artists in the platform’s history, and the Toronto superstar claimed the No. 1 spot. The ranking offered another reminder of Drake’s remarkable staying power and the grip hip-hop continues to have on streaming culture. While pop powerhouse Taylor Swift secured the No. 2 position and stood as the highest-ranked female artist on the list, rap artists overwhelmingly dominated the leaderboard. Sixteen of the twenty spots belonged to hip-hop acts,…

In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Shelton Carl and his brand new single titled “Steppa”. Louisiana-born independent artist Shelton Carl returns with his latest single, “Steppa,” available now. Rooted in Southern hip-hop and driven by authentic storytelling, the new release captures the mentality of perseverance, discipline, and moving forward with purpose no matter the obstacles. More than just a song, “Steppa” represents a mindset. Built from years of balancing family responsibilities, a full-time industrial career, entrepreneurship, and a dedication to music, Shelton Carl delivers a record…

Written by Award-winning and Muck Rack verified journalist Jonathan P-Wright for the Source Magazine. Before Mythology, Damizza Heard Destiny Moving Before mythology formed around Damion “Damizza” Young, destiny was already speaking through static, speakers, late nights, sacrifice, and raw instinct. Santa Barbara gave him a beginning, but music gave him a universe. Rhythm became more than entertainment inside his life. Sound became refuge, strategy, survival language, and eventually the instrument he used to bend culture toward his vision. Long before algorithms began imitating taste, Damizza was studying emotional response in real time. Records carried temperature. Rooms carried pressure. Artists carried…

Jaden Smith has the internet asking questions after a photo he posted on social media features himself completely in the nude and covered in red paint.On June 14, Jaden Smith, who is the Men’s Creative Director for Christian Louboutin, shared on his Instagram page a series of behind-the-scenes photos from his photoshoot for his Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the luxury brand. One picture that has caught everyone’s attention features the eccentric creative in the nude and covered in red paint.”Well In The End Twas Blissfully & Mystically CL,” Jaden captioned the post, which can be viewed below. “Dedicated To TcT…

Big Daddy Kane might have finally responded to all that Max B talk… and he did it with lyrics, not a podcast. 👀🎤 Big Daddy Kane Finally Responds? And He Did It With Bars, Not A Podcast Big Daddy Kane has made a move. If you’ve been paying attention over the last few weeks, you already know there has been a little tension brewing between Big Daddy Kane and Max B. Well, not really. But, it is a thing. The whole thing started when Max B weighed in on his place in New York Hip-Hop history. During the conversation, Max…

Michael Jackson’s blockbuster biopic is closing in on the $1 billion mark after a powerful debut in Japan added to its historic box office run. Michael is closing in on one of the movie industry’s most exclusive clubs. After already rewriting the record books as the highest-grossing music biopic ever, Michael is now within striking distance of the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office. New reports say the film can thank a strong debut in Japan for the bump/ The Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, has already amassed more than $911.9 million worldwide before its long-awaited Japanese…