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 On this day, Faith Evans releases a signature ballad, Destiny’s Child returns from hiatus, Missy Elliott delivers the goods with her second single, and Wale and The-Dream are born.1995: Faith Evans releases “Soon as I Get Home” The second single from Faith Evans’ classic 1996 self-titled debut, “Soon as I Get Home” remains one of her signature songs. Released after the mid-tempo “Used to Love You,” the ballad further showcased Faith’s vocal dexterity. Already known for her songwriting skills from her work with Mary J. Blige, on the ballad, she offered a soothing apology to her lover.Produced by Chucky Thompson and Sean…

The Detroit Pistons are suddenly in firm control of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 in Game 2 on Thursday night. Detroit leaned on another standout outing from Cade Cunningham, who orchestrated the offense with 25 points and 10 assists while helping the Pistons secure both games at home to open the series. The Cavaliers stayed within striking distance for much of the night before Detroit separated itself late. The Pistons outscored Cleveland 28-22 in the fourth quarter as the visitors struggled badly from long distance, missing all 11 of their three-point attempts during the final stretch. Donovan Mitchell tried to…

Image Image Credit NBC/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs on “SNL” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky’s blessed his fans with a dual music video from his latest LP, Don’t Be Dumb. He also took to “Saturday Night Live” to perform “PUNK ROCKY,” “DON’T BE DUMB” and “HELICOPTER” live. The episode marked Rocky’s return to live TV performances after nearly eight years without a new album. A$AP Rocky spent the first weekend of his Don’t Be Dumb era back in a familiar arena: Studio 8H. On Saturday (Jan. 17), the Harlem rapper made his musical guest…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt T.I. attends a red carpet screening in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: T.I. unveiled a new Pharrell–produced track, “Let ‘Em Know” and teased a matching visual, which seems to have been directed by Hype Williams. The teaser revealed a dramatic haircut, connecting his new look to a symbolic reset. Social media users are calling the rollout a full-circle moment in T.I.’s career. T.I. is setting up a return to rap with a dramatic new look and a major assist from Pharrell. More than five years removed since his…

Pooh Shiesty pleads not guilty to federal kidnapping and extortion charges stemming from the kidnapping and robbery case involving Gucci Mane.According to a TMZ report, published on Friday (May 8), and corroborated by journalist Bryson “Boom” Paul, Pooh Shiesty has pleaded not guilty to five federal counts of kidnapping and extortion during his arraignment in Dallas, TX., on Friday. The charges stem from a Jan. 10 incident, in which Gucci Mane and several other victims were kidnapped and robbed at a Dallas recording studio.”We are awaiting a scheduling order from the court. Although we have not seen all of the…

On this day, OutKast released their classic album, Speakerboxx/The Love Below. Also on this day, veteran hitmaker Jermaine Dupri and actors LisaRaye McCoy and Anthony Mackie were born. Check it out below.1969: Isaac Hayes releases landmark soul album Hot Buttered SoulIsaac Hayes’ Hot Buttered Soul is one of the first soul recordings in the ’70s to experiment with the idea of a concept album that featured a self-contained theme. For Hot Buttered Soul, Hayes chose the romantic pitfalls that come with love. The LP featured four tracks, the shortest being five minutes long and the longest at a whopping 18…

Global superstar French Montana has joined forces with Max B and Rick Ross for their latest single and music video, “SMOKING PART II.” Released on Friday, May 8, 2026, the track bridges the iconic Coke Wave era with high-octane modern energy. The record serves as the final preview of the highly anticipated collaborative album, Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers, which is set to arrive on May 22 via Coke Boys Records. The single arrives following a historic head-to-head battle between French Montana and Rick Ross for Complex Verzuz. During the live Apple Music stream, the two titans performed legendary hits…

Image Image Credit Christopher Polk/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Soulja Boy at the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards in Los Angeles Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Soulja Boy confirmed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch competitor Kick. The rapper called himself “the new face” of Kick during a livestream announcement. Kick’s creator-friendly revenue model and platform tools are attracting major talent. Soulja Boy is taking his livestreaming ambitions to Kick. On Monday (Jan. 19), the “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” hitmaker went live to confirm a new partnership with the Twitch rival. “We live right now on Kick.com … It’s official,…

Born in Haiti, Pkolo has spent the past 15 years carving out a name as one of the most versatile forces in the music industry. Guided by his mission to unify artists into making hit records, he has built a reputation for bringing together talent, vision, and business acumen in a way few can replicate.Inspired by Dr. Dre, whom he considers “the best” in the game, Pkolo has followed a similar blueprint—blending creative excellence with entrepreneurial savvy. His brand is defined by versatility, capable of moving seamlessly between genres, sounds, and markets, while maintaining a standard of quality that stands…

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Mark Hamill Mark Hamill used the force (social media) to trigger the Trump White House and the MAGA section of social media. The actor best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movie franchise sparked outrage from MAGA republicans after he gave them a dose of their own medicine by posting an AI image of Orange Mussolini, aka Donald Trump, lying next to a tombstone that read “Donald J. Trump. 1946-2024,” and the words “If Only.” Hamill also added, “If Only — He should live long enough to witness his inevitable devastating loss in…