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SZA and the Killers to Headline Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival

By Sha Be Allah / April 17, 2024

SZA and The Killers are set to headline the inaugural edition of Sudden Little Thrills Music Festival, a new two-day music festival taking place September 7-8...

Chance The Rapper Unveils Star Line Gallery Art Piece “The Last Stair” In Collaboration With Thelonious Stokes At EXPO CHICAGO

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

Over the weekend, Chance the Rapper took center stage both in the art world and in philanthropy, showcasing his multifaceted...

Future and Metro Boomin Announce ‘We Trust You Tour’

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin unveiled the highly anticipated We Trust You Tour,...

Rolling Loud Europe 2024 Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, and Playboi Carti to Headline

By Sourcestaff / April 13, 2024

Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, and Playboi Cardi have been announced as headliners for Rolling Loud Europe. The multi-city Hip-Hop festival...

World’s Largest Spanish-Speaking Rap Competition Shares U.S. Season Details

By Sha Be Allah / April 11, 2024

Red Bull Batalla, the largest Spanish-language freestyle rap battle in the world, announces full details for its 2024 U.S. season....

[WATCH] Fat Joe Speaks Out About His Monumental ‘Fat Joe And Friends’ Concert At NYC’s Apollo Theater

By Sha Be Allah / April 8, 2024

After a week of the internet and attendees alike talking about the Apollo Theater show, "Fat Joe And Friends," which...

The Roots Announce ‘Hip-Hop Is The Love Of My Life’

By Shawn Grant / April 8, 2024

Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum group The Roots is set to headline the Hip-Hop Is The Love Of My Life Tour, produced...

J. Cole Celebrates Women Rappers for Cranking Out 'Fire' Moments: 'I Think That's Hard'

WATCH: J. Cole Previews New Song as Part of ‘Might Delete Later’ Series

Shawn Grant

March 19, 2024

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J. Cole is continuing to tease his next album. In a new clip leaked online, Cole delivers an impressive set of bars while riding his bike. The video is part of his Might Delete Later vlog, which has captured p... Read Article

PARTYNEXTDOOR Surprises Fans with Rolling Loud California Performance

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2024

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PARTYNEXTDOOR delighted fans at Rolling Loud California with an electrifying performance fresh from announcing his upcoming album, P4. The crowd erupted in excitement as the singer-songwriter graced the stage ... Read Article

Jennifer Lopez Unveils "Can't Get Enough" Single and Album in Global Streaming Event

Jennifer Lopez Cancels Shows on the ‘This Is Me… Now’ Tour

Shawn Grant

March 14, 2024

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Jennifer Lopez has slashed shows from her This Is Me… Now tour. According to Rolling Stone, the quiet cancellation has removed stops in Cleveland, Nashville, Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans, and Housto... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Cities for 2024 ‘Thee Hot Girl Summer Tour’

Shawn Grant

March 14, 2024

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Megan Thee Stallion is following through on her promise, announcing Thee Hot Girl Summer Tour. “HOTTIESSS GET READY TO COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH ME AT THEE HOT GIRL SUMMER TOUR Get your outfits ready nowww,” ... Read Article

Offset Kicks Off His Headline Set It Off Tour

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2024

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This week, the Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed songwriter, Offset, kicked off his first ever solo headline run, SET IT OFF TOUR, with shows in Philly, Silver Spring, and New York City. Known as ... Read Article

Offset Announces Solo Headlining 'SET IT OFF' Tour

Offset Thanks Philly After Opening Show of First Solo Tour: ‘Believing in Myself and My Talent’

Shawn Grant

March 13, 2024

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Offset is celebrating the launch of his Set It Off tour. Hitting X, Offset thanked Philadelphia and reflected on the road to this point. "From trying to figure it out 2 years ago and feeling like I couldn’t... Read Article

Cardi B Eyes Super Bowl Performance: 'I Would Say Yes'

WATCH: Cardi B Joins Madonna on Stage at ‘Celebration’ Tour

Shawn Grant

March 12, 2024

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The Madonna show in California got spicy on Monday night as she was joined by Cardi B. The performance was at the Kia forum in Inglewood, setting the scene for the surprise Cardi experience during the "Vogu... Read Article

Cardi B Announces New Single “Enough (Miami)” for This Friday

Shawn Grant

March 12, 2024

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Cardi B has officially announced her next single. On social media, She revealed the cover for "Enough (Miami)," which will be released on Friday. Cardi B announces her new single ‘Enough (Miami)’ out this F... Read Article

Russ Announces ‘It Was You All Along’ Tour with 6LACK and Melii

Shawn Grant

March 12, 2024

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Multi-platinum artist Russ has unveiled his highly anticipated 2024 It Was You All Along tour across North America, featuring fellow artists 6LACK and Melii on all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 10-date t... Read Article

WATCH: Offset Reveals He Was in a Whitney Houston Video as a Child

Shawn Grant

March 9, 2024

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Offset visited The Jennifer Hudson show and revealed that he once danced in a music video for Whitney Houston. Calling Houston a "nice, sweet soul" Offset recalled the core memory. “My mama seen a billb... Read Article

Rich The Kid, Lakeyah & LaRussell To Perform At KICKit World, First Ever Streets Sports Festival In Inglewood

Shirley Ju

March 8, 2024

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Rich The Kid recently made headlines after being featured on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s #1 album, Vultures 1. His appearance arrives in the first verse of “Carnival,” a standout track from the project. Now, Ric... Read Article

Cardi B Makes Runway Debut at Balenciaga Fashion Show

WATCH: Cardi B Teases New Single on TikTok: ‘My Opps Linkin Up’

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2024

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Cardi B is giving fans more than "Like What?" Hitting TikTok, Cardi previewed another new single, paired with an in-studio performance in some sweats and no makeup. She raps: “Me vs. you and you know who... Read Article

RCE and Reflection Music Group to Bring ‘RNB Forever’ to SXSW 2024

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2024

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On March 15, 2024, RCE and Reflection Music Group are teaming up again to bring back RNB Forever, an unforgettable night celebrating the best of R&B music. Sponsored by Xerjoff Perfume, The Orchard, Guin R... Read Article

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Lil Wayne, Monica, Victoria Monét & More Set for Blavity House Party Music Festival

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2024

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Blavity House Party is gearing up for another unforgettable event following the resounding success of its 2024 Pre-Grammys Celebration and All-Star Jam. The highly anticipated Blavity House Party Music Festiva... Read Article

J. Cole and Dreamville Team Announce Early-Bird Ticket Sale for Dreamville Festival 2024

J. Cole and Dreamville Announce Star-Studded Lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2024

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Dreamville Festival, the flagship music event founded by global superstar J. Cole and his entertainment brand Dreamville, is set to return to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on April 6th and 7th, ... Read Article

Monica To Join Nicki Minaj As Special Guest On Pink Friday 2 Tour

Sha Be Allah

March 6, 2024

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Multi-platinum 25-million-plus selling Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and actress Monica will be joining Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday 2 N... Read Article

Busta Rhymes Says His New Album is Done and Offers Well Wishes to DJ Kay Slay

Busta Rhymes ‘Blockbusta’ Tour Cancelled Just Ahead of Kickoff

Shawn Grant

March 6, 2024

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The Busta Rhymes Blockbusta tour is called off. USA Today notes updates on Ticketmaster showing each show from the March 13 opener to the April 21 closure as cancelled. Details on Ticketmaster reveal "no ac... Read Article

Chris Brown Announces ‘The 11:11 Tour’ with Special Guests Ayra Starr and Muni Long

Shawn Grant

March 6, 2024

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Chris Brown is set to embark on The 11:11 Tour, presented by Live Nation, this summer. The 26-city tour will feature two rising female artists in R&B, Ayra Starr and Muni Long, as special guests in select ... Read Article

Drake Adds Two Newark Shows with Lil Wayne to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

Shawn Grant

March 6, 2024

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Drake fans have a reason to rejoice as the chart-topping artist announced the addition of two shows in Newark, NJ, to wrap up his highly anticipated 2024 It’s All A Blur Tour - Big As The What? Across the U.S.... Read Article

Rock The Bells Cruise Announces First Wave of Artists Including Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Mannie Fresh

Sha Be Allah

March 6, 2024

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Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, has announced the first wave of talent joining the second annual “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop ... Read Article