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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Bacardi With the world’s attempted return to normalcy during a continuing pandemic and a legal matter in the way, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz has taken a hiatus. In an interview with REVOLT, however, Swizz announced that the platform will be making a comeback, but with some adjustments. “We’ve been changing the infrastructure because when we […]

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation American Sign Language interpreter Justina Miles went viral for her interpretation of “B**** Better Have My Money” at Super Bowl LVII, earning praise from many, including Rihanna. In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Justina said she received from a DM from the singer following their performance. “I did not get a chance to meet […]

ABC/Christopher Willard Ne-Yo is reflecting on how far he’s come in his life and career in an upcoming documentary titled In My Words. He released the trailer for the project, which finds him discussing his early desire to pursue music, on Thursday. “I realized that it was going to be music for me at 9 years old,” he […]

Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake and 21 Savage have reached a settlement with Condé Nast, which had previously sued them for promoting their Her Loss album with a fake Vogue magazine cover. As Variety reports, the rappers have paid an undisclosed amount of money to the publication, which was also granted a “permanent injunction barring further commercial uses of the Vogue trademarks.” “As a creative company, we of course understand our […]

Courtesy of McDonald’s Cardi B and Offset‘s McDonald’s collaboration goes beyond the limited-edition meal the couple’s been advertising. It now includes a 34-item merch collection, which includes T-shirts, hoodies, shorts and head gear. Released Friday, the merchandise is available on cardiboffset.com. The exclusive collection will only be on sale for four days. Cardi B and Offset’s Golden Arches merch drop comes days […]

Courtesy Hulu Wednesday marked the return of the Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. The show chronicles the formation and rise of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan, but it’s not the first time the group’s story has been told. Alex Tse was recruited to help RZA executive produce the show, which is the first time the Wu’s journey has been shared via […]

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy It’s been roughly two weeks since Chlöe released the lead single to her debut album, but she’s ready to drop her next song. “How Does It Feel” featuring Chris Brown will make its way to fans on February 24. Chlöe shared the news on social media alongside a photo of her and Chris […]

Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Solange Knowles remains dedicated to preserving the stories of Black innovators and professionals. For her latest venture, she’s teamed up with the Brooklyn Academy of Music for Eldorado Ballroom, a music series that will feature and celebrate “contemporary and historic creative revolutionaries” who’ve positively impacted music and performance art. Eldorado Ballroom, named after the Houston ballroom where her love of […]

Courtesy Smoker’s Club Wiz Khalifa is heading out for a short trek this spring. Produced by the Smoker’s Club, the Good Trip Tour will see him entertain fans across seven cities, with some help from fellow stars Joey Bada$$, Berner, Smoke Dza and Chevy Woods. The outing kicks off April 15 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is scheduled to wrap a week later […]

Maury Phillips/Getty Images As music industry leaders rally against the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court, will.i.am is speaking out about Young Thug‘s controversial trial. The Black Eyed Peas frontman discussed freedom of expression in music in an interview with Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial, an ABC Studios documentary airing February 23 on Hulu. “We’re really in a trap,” will.i.am […]