Niecy Nash gave new meaning to the term “50 and fabulous” by celebrating her milestone birthday in nothing more than a top hat and a crystal thong. After Taraji P. Henson , fellow actress Niecy Nash decided to pull a “hold my beer”…
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented their love for the culture across the diaspora — from…
If you’re familiar with the evolution of hip-hop, then you know Bronx legend Clive Campbell (better known as DJ Kool Herc, the genre's credited founding father) is integral to the conversation. What many don’t know is how important Jamaican music…
Russ takes a moment to appreciate some of hip-hop’s unsung heroes, hitmaker extraordinaire Boi-1da and piano slayer Scott Storch. recently came through and showed some major love to two of his favorite producers of all time: Canadian producer and the…
The latest development in Thomas and Galore’s ugly legal battle. While Pierre “Pee” Thomas has enjoyed much success as the head of one of hip hop’s biggest record labels, Quality Control Music, he has been experiencing some setbacks in his…
Wendy Williams appeared to have chronicled a date night with Big Will on Friday. , the talk show host who is often under fire for scandalously discussing the personal affairs of others, had people prying into her dating life this…
After he began uploading his music to Soundcloud in 2014, Maryland-bred rapper-turned-singer Brent Faiyaz hit the ground running. Six years later, he doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. The 24-year-old born Christopher Brent Wood subsequently moved to California to further…
Just a little bit over a week removed from “Artist 2.0,” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie pledges a break from music. ‘s going ghost?! Say it ain’t so! The Queensbridge rapper is a little bit over a week removed from…
INTERVIEW: Before Black History Month is a wrap, we chatted with the First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson of the legendary group The Miracles, to discuss the legacy of the label and the group. There are a handful of record…
After nearly walking away from basketball, Rose is back to having fun playing the game he loves. The stage was being set perfectly for the drama to unfold, the likes of which we only see in Hollywood. A hometown kid…