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Amber Rose reveals on a podcast that she encouraged Kanye West to drink Hennessy before his infamous 2009 VMAs interruption of Taylor Swift. Amber Rose just revealed she played a major role in one of Hip-Hop’s most controversial moments. The model and entrepreneur appeared on the “Ball in the Family” podcast with Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball this week and admitted she directly fueled Kanye West‘s infamous 2009 VMAs interruption of Taylor Swift by encouraging him to drink before the awards show. Rose, 42, didn’t hold back about her involvement in the incident that would define both artists’ careers. She recalled…

Image Image Credit Jamie McCarthy / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion and her gray French bulldog, 4oe, appear in a playful new advertisement for the Westminster Dog Show. The campaign highlights 4oe’s runway-ready moment, narrated by Megan herself. The 2026 show crowned Penny the Doberman Pinscher as Best in Show, beating over 3,000 dogs. Megan Thee Stallion has been checking off a few side quests while we wait for her next full-length project. On Tuesday (Feb. 3) night, the Houston rapper…

COLLINS ISCO’S NEW SINGLE “COME OVER” IS HERE HomenewsCOLLINS ISCO’S NEW SINGLE “COME OVER” IS HERE It’s looking like a Collins Isco summer. The Ghanaian superstar is gearing up to release his most anticipated project “Nothing New Under The Sun”, but while things are still chilly, he’s shared a new song called “Come Over”. It is Collins Isco’s second single of 2026 already. The new single features a catchy hook blended with Collins Isco’s unique melodies. Overall, this is a solid track from an artist who’s arguably Top 10 in best artists from Ghana right now. Deservingly back on the…

LL Cool J is on the list of legendary artists and bands nominated for induction into the  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for 2019. For LL, this marks the fifth time he’s been eligible for the  Hall, and we believe he deserves to be enshrined.The rap icon earned his first nomination in 2010 but was denied entry in that go-round. He was shortlisted again in 2011, 2014 and 2018, but, for whatever reasons, the nominating committee denied him each of those times.LL has the longevity and the proven stats that make him worthy for induction. First, he’s the most influential rapper in hip-hop.…

  By The Washington Herald on July 19, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Rising from the shadows of a narrow alley and the margins of expectation, Xwisdom, a 24-year-old hip-hop artist from Scarborough, delivers a strikingly raw and introspective statement in his latest music video, The Mouse. Featuring “Lil Ese,” a streetwise puppet lip syncing to bars as sharp as his stitches, the video doesn’t just challenge convention—it tears it apart stitch by stitch. Known for his unfiltered lyricism and resilient spirit, Xwisdom has steadily carved out space for himself in the independent music scene over the past six years. Diagnosed…

R&B commanding vocalist Simone Green has stepped into a bold new era with her empowering single, “Black Queen,” a celebration of strength, resilience, and the beauty of Black womanhood.  Available on all streaming and download platforms, the anthem serves as a powerful reminder for women everywhere to embrace their strength, purpose, and royalty unapologetically.  Written by Green alongside Jeffrey Dillard and produced by SFR and Arnell Newman, the single is the title track from her forthcoming sophomore album, Black Queen, set for release on her birthday, August 8, 2026. Her accompanying  striking visual for “Black Queen,” directed by Tiffany Ray and…

Have you ever wondered why your favorite artist goes months or years without releasing music? One of the least discussed reasons is label abandonment.  Layoffs across the recording industry often leave artists stranded, with nobody in the building interested or available to champion their art. Label abandonment doesn’t just mean financial struggles; it disrupts the artist’s support system.  Product managers, A&Rs, and commerce teams play pivotal roles in an artist’s career. When they turn over, it’s not just a change in personnel; it’s a hit to an artist’s stability.  Product managers are often the architects of an artist’s image and strategy. A…

Image Image Credit Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for ‘GNX’ onstage during the 68th annual Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off” soundtracks Buick’s new commercial, tying into the themes of his GNX album. The advertisement features both a classic Buick Grand National Experimental and the 2026 Envista, blending past and present. Lamar’s history with the Buick Regal deepens the campaign’s cultural resonance. Kendrick Lamar continues to be a marketing department’s dream. The Compton rapper’s hit song “tv off” provides the soundscape for a…

There’s only a handful of dates left on Maxwell’s ambitious 50 Intimate Nights tour – and while he has enjoyed the shows a great deal, he doesn’t sound all that upset about the prospect of getting off the road for a while.”It’s been great. On a music level it’s been fun,” he tells the Boombox in a phone interview. “But I’d be lying to you if I said that getting around to every city is easy. You arrive at six in the morning and the show is more than 12 hours later. It’s a lot of work, a lot of…

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Cardi B is once again taking legal action against blogger Tasha K. The blogger previously agreed to a non-disparagement clause, which prohibits her from speaking negatively online about Bardi or her associates. At the time, that included names like Stefon Diggs and her ex-husband Offset. In earlier court documents, the Bodak Yellow rapper accused Tasha of running a targeted campaign against her family. “Relentless course and conduct designed to target and harass [Cardi] and her family through thinly veiled commentary and strategic provocation all while knowing that her audience of over one million social media…