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The-Dream has teamed up with Usher for “Tampa,” the second offering from his new album Love/Hate II.  On the Pharrell Williams production, The-Dream and Usher trade lines about giving a woman the lavish treatment she deserves, while reminding her of where her estranged lover is falling short. “Givenchy’s in the air / Man, this sh*t ain’t fair / Got Balenciaga, boy, I got her falling out the air,” Usher sings, before joining in for the hook: “This is where your man should be / Instead of worrying ’bout me.”  “Tampa” is The-Dream and Usher’s first collaboration since “Cold Blooded” from…

Diddy’s facing a new New York lawsuit from a woman who says a fake ride home turned into a rape when she was 16. Diddy is catching cases on both coasts now, and the latest one out of New York reads like something that’d keep you up at night. A woman filing as Jane Doe sued Sean Combs in Manhattan under New York City’s Gender Motivated Violence Protection Act, alleging he drugged and raped her in the summer of 2000 when she was a 16-year-old walking home in lower Manhattan. The suit names Bad Boy Entertainment, Bad Boy Records and…

A new debate is unfolding inside Washington after reports surfaced that the portrait of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black four-star general in U.S. Air Force history, is no longer displayed in its longtime location inside the Pentagon’s Air Force Art Gallery. The discussion gained traction after claims linked the portrait’s removal to ongoing policy changes within the Department of Defense. Pentagon officials have acknowledged that the portrait was recently moved and remains on display elsewhere, though they have not publicly identified its new location or explained why the original space remains empty. The uncertainty has fueled reactions…

Eric Benét isn’t shy about using his platform to challenge the political system. Check his Instagram or TikTok, and you’re bound to see him calling out everything from the Trump administration’s corruption to the lack of transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.  In his powerful new single “Who’s Gonna Save Us?” produced by Camper, Benét turns a rhetorical question into a call to action. In the opening verse, he underscores capitalism’s role in the food we consume and the health issues that keep certain companies in business. “The people suffer from disease / You know it’s from the food they…

Larry Jackson’s Apple Music years helped redraw the map of the streaming era. From Drake’s Views and Frank Ocean’s Blonde to artist-led radio, viral campaigns, and blockbuster exclusives, Jackson turned Apple Music into more than a platform. When the history of the streaming wars is written, a handful of moments will stand out as turning points: the releases, campaigns, and deals that decided which platforms won the decade. Look closely at those moments between 2015 and 2022, and one name keeps appearing behind the scenes: Larry Jackson. Before founding gamma., Jackson spent more than seven years as Global Creative Director…

Don’t sleep on Lil Tjay’s knowledge of rap facts. While he may have stumbled a bit answering some hip-hop questions, he makes an epic comeback in XXL’s Rhyme and Risk, presented by Stake.The rules are simple: Spin the wheel to see points you’re playing for. Select a trivia card that matches then answer correctly to earn those points. Get it wrong, pick a challenge from the hat and complete it. Answer 15 questions correctly or score 1,500 points to win. Get seven wrong answers and it’s game over.At the start, Lil Tjay assesses the playing board and assures himself that he can win the game. “I’m a…

Lil Durk co-defendants OTF DeDe and Browneyez are demanding separate trials, saying new murder charges have nothing to do with them. Two of Lil Durk‘s co-defendants want out of his trial, and they filed paperwork on June 10 to make it happen. OTF DeDe (Deandre Wilson) and Browneyez (David Lindsey) renewed their motion to sever, arguing the government’s Third Superseding Indictment has buried them in murders they had nothing to do with. The hearing is scheduled for July 1 before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald in Los Angeles. The new indictment, dropped on June 3, formally charges four violent acts as…

The question has been circulating throughout the streets, social media, and music circles for months: Who TF Is PCQUA?On June 17, fans will finally get a deeper look into one of hip-hop’s hottest emerging artists as PCQUA releases his highly anticipated new project, “Who Tf Is PcQua.” Known for his relentless work ethic, and unwavering dedication to his craft, PCQUA has been building momentum while staying focused behind the scenes. Through every challenge and obstacle, the rising artist has continued to grind, earning attention from fans and industry insiders alike. The upcoming tape features production from several respected names in…

If you need a little magic, wisdom, or a reminder to “dig a little deeper,” look no further than the legendary Jenifer Lewis. The powerhouse actress, singer, and entertainer—affectionately known as the “Mother of Black Hollywood”—recently brought her signature, larger-than-life energy to the historic debut of Tiana’s Joyful Celebration traveling exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Marking her very first visit to the first-ever museum exhibit centered entirely around Disney’s beloved Princess Tiana, Lewis spent the afternoon singing, dancing, and chatting with ecstatic families. The iconic voice behind the beloved, 197-year-old blind voodoo queen Mama Odie from Disney’s The…

Love has Dave Hollister on lock in his new single “Voodoo Magic,” out via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly, “Voodoo Magic” captures love’s powerful magnetic pull and how it sometimes keeps us coming back even when we want to break away. He sings: “Every time I wanna leave, your love pulls me back in / Is it voodoo or magic? / Girl what is this? / Got me under your spell / I can’t fight it.” Speaking on his latest track, Hollister exclusively tells Rated R&B, “When Snoop Dogg called me and said he wanted to…