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The Backstreet Boys Surprised Drake At His 40th Birthday Party he exclaimed, "Oh my God," as the Backstreet Boys walked on stage before smiling wildly, laughing and pointing at the boy band as they took the stage. Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson described how he connected with the rapper before this special performance as the rapper…

Schoolboy Q has made it very clear that he's done fielding questions about his late friend and collaborator Mac Miller. In a clip from a recent show, the TDE rapper can be seen responding to a fan who asked him about Miller. Clearly frustrated, he told the crowd to record the interaction as a way to make sure his comments were put on record. "I…

Dame Dash’s attorney filed an objection in bankruptcy court to a sale of the mogul’s life rights that had been announced just two days before, though it had been in the works for months. The proceeds from the $550,000 sale are set to go to Dash’s creditors. In Friday’s memo, Dash’s attorney Mark S. Roher laid out a handful of issues with the sale.…

Yung Miami takes a decidedly vulnerable approach on “Dear JT,” a new song off her just-released Watch Dis! album that finds her reflecting on the dissolution of City Girls. In first verse of the new track, co-produced with Gumbo, Miami takes a bittersweet look back at how she and JT were once “trying to make ends meet” before stardom came knocking.…

Chaka Khan the 11-time Grammy winner will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, putting her at the center of the ceremony’s return to television just months after she collected a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and released her 13th studio album, Chakzilla. BET announced the honor on Thursday, October 22, recognizing…

Cardi seemed upset that observers were criticizing a recent list of influences she dropped to the New York Times a list that at least some fans noticed did not include Minaj. Cardi seemed to respond to that specific criticism, saying that while she was aware of “somebody else” who “came on the fucking scene” when Cardi was 17 years old (the age she…

Eminem employee has pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement after stealing and selling unreleased music 48-year-old Joseph Strange, of Michigan, now faces the possibility of spending up to five years behind bars. Justice Department reps said Thursday (Oct. 22) that Strange, previously employed by Em from 2007 until 2021, worked at a studio…

Cardi B admitted that she’s not really interested in beefing with other women in hip-hop anymore because it’s “boring.” “I don't even give a fuck about these bitches anymore,” Cardi B shared with her fans, as heard in the clip below. “To be honest with you, it's like, I don't even like beefing with rap bitches anymore, because it's kinda boring. I…

On Wednesday (Oct. 21), the trustee in charge of the Roc-a-fella co-founder’s Dame Dash bankruptcy served notice to the Florida court overseeing the process that the auction, which took place on October 1, was complete. Everlasting Films, LLC — the same company that made a $37,000 “stalking horse” bid at the beginning of the process — was the winner,…

Reality star Tavii Babii was arrested after allegedly causing a chaotic scene at a Cheesecake Factory in Michigan  A rep for the Novi Police Department says cops were called for a "disturbance" at a Cheesecake Factory at Michigan's 12 Oaks Mall on Oct. 7 at 3:16 PM and during their response, the "Baddies" star was busted for resisting arrest. Court…

Pooh Shiesty says his jail conditions are "inhumane" but the feds are firing back at the rapper's complaints about being locked up alone for 23 hours a day and they're bringing receipts Prosecutors say Pooh has sent or received a whopping 12,342 emails and logged 231 video visits totaling roughly 45 hours since July 1. the feds say Pooh…

Pitbull had a Q&A for Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami on Wednesday, Mr. Worldwide recalled his 2011 AMAs performance with J Lo and he said she surprised him with a sexy move. In case you don't remember, J Lo started grinding on Pitbull as they performed "On the Floor" and the rapper says that didn't happen in rehearsal for good…

Growing up in McFarland, California, and now residing in Porterville, independent music artist DJ Rhythm is bringing nostalgic energy back to the music scene with his latest single, “Back To The Hotel.” Inspired by the unforgettable sounds of the 1990s, the track captures the smooth rhythms, romantic atmosphere, and laid-back vibes that defined an influential era in…

Russell Wilson and Ciara has officially joined wearable technology company QALO as co-owners and investors, adding another venture to a portfolio that already spans fashion, beauty, entertainment, and philanthropy. The announcement, made in an Oct. 20 press release, puts the retired NFL quarterback and Grammy-winning singer in an ownership role as…

President Donald Trump greeted Nicki Minaj as she entered the Oval Office, referring to her as one of his favorites while acknowledging their longstanding relationship. "There she is, my favorite," Trump said. "She's been with me for a long time, I won't say how long." Minaj later caught wind of the clip after a fan account reposted it on X and…

Kid Cudi will star, write, and direct an upcoming biopic about famed visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat after repeatedly being asked to portray him. Cudi posted an Instagram carousel to announce that he’ll be filming the Basquiat biopic JEAN next year. The late artist, who died in August 1988 at just 27-years-old due to an accidental drug overdose,…

Meek Mill announces "Dream Chasers Nights: Meek Mill & Friends," a one-night-only performance scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena. The event, presented in partnership with Live Nation Urban, will bring Meek back to the city where he first built his reputation as one of hip-hop's most recognizable…

Funkmaster Flex's former coworker is claiming the viral brawl at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks-Sixers game got personal, with Flex allegedly getting physical with her. A rep for TT Torrez who worked with Flex at HOT 97 before she left last year says  "What was meant to be an enjoyable evening out for Mrs. Torrez and her husband became a…

Diddy is currently a general population inmate at FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania, where he was transferred last week from Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. BOP officials aren't too worried about Diddy's safety if they're putting him in gen pop with most of the other inmates. Allenwood has about 1,000 inmates whereas Fort Dix has 4,000, so it…

Rick Ross' son, William Roberts III, was hanging out with the woman on a street corner in Daytona Beach, FL, on the night of October 11, when a car pulled up, and a man named Don Roberts jumped out to confront them. Cops say Don screamed at the woman, "That's what we doin" a likely reference to their previous romantic relationship. According to the…