Offset had a close encounter with a lion that almost ended badly. During his trip to Dubai this week, the Migos rapper got up close with some exotic animals. Taking to Instagram, he shared video of himself…

Doja Cat is the new face of Pepsi. Following pop icons like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Britney Spears, the “Kiss Me More” singer stars in her own Pepsi campaign to promote the brand’s newest offering, Pepsi-Cola Soda…

Trina is engaged! The Miami rapper shared the exciting news during a FaceTime call with life coach Stormy Wellington on Thursday (Sept. 9). The Diamond Princess was glowing as she showed off the diamond engagement ring she…

Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty has entered a plea deal for failing to register as a sex offender in California. According to court records, obtained by PEOPLE, the 43-year-old pleaded guilty on Thursday (Sept. 8) during a…

SZA returns with new music as part of the soundtrack to Dear Evan Hansen. “The Anonymous Ones” was written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Amandla Stenberg, who co-stars in the movie. The powerful track serves as…

Ari Lennox is back with a bop. The Dreamville songstress unleashes her new single “Pressure.” Helmed by “The Ocean Boys,” consisting of Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johnta Austin, the funky track finds a confident Ari showing…

Chlöe is ready for her close-up. After going viral with a series of covers, one half of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle steps out solo with her debut single “Have Mercy.” On the booty-bouncing bop, produced…

The Melodic Blue is here. Hot on the heels of his Kendrick Lamar-assisted single “family ties,” Baby Keem unleashes his major-label debut album. On his first project since 2019’s Die for My Bitch, the 20-year-old rapper enlists…

Aaliyah’s legacy lives on. Twenty years after her death, the R&B icon’s catalog continues to roll out across streaming services. Following her second studio album One in a Million last month, her third and final self-titled album…

Jaheim Hoagland has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after 15 dogs were discovered living in deplorable conditions at his home. According to the New York Daily News, police went to the R&B singer’s home in Hillsborough,…

Nicki Minaj is seemingly reacting after the BET Hip Hop Awards failed to nominate “Seeing Green,” her collaboration with Drake and Lil Wayne. “If you mention ‘HipHop’ in 2021 & don’t mention #SeeingGreen that tells me everything…

On the eve of his album release, Common stopped by Power 106’s L.A. Leakers to spit a nearly eight-minute freestyle. Over Raekwon’s “Incarcerated Scarfaces,” the rap veteran shouted out Naomi Osaka and Rihanna (“Rihanna got a bill…

Cardi B, Lil Durk, and Megan Thee Stallion lead the nominations for the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards. All three rappers tied with nine nods each at the 16th annual show, which will air next month. Cardi B,…

Alicia Keys returns with her new single “LALA (Unlocked)” featuring Swae Lee. Over the breezy track, produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the 15-time Grammy winner and Rae Sremmurd crooner show off their chemistry as they trade love-drunk…

DaBaby is feeling “Lonely.” In the wake of the controversy from his homophobic comments, the embattled rapper does some soul searching on his new single featuring Lil Wayne. “Caught up in my feelings / F**k around and…