Ciara is continuing to roll out new music. This Friday, Ciara will release her latest single, “Forever” feat. Lil Baby. “If it ain’t forever, it’s whatever… ” Ciara wrote on Twitter. You can see the trailer for the single below.
Earlier this month, Ciara announced her return, prepping her new EP, CiCi, for Aug 18. The release will come on her Beauty Marks Entertainment label. According to Rated R&B, The EP will have the new single “How We Roll,” featuring Chris Brown, which was released today, and preludes the Beauty Marks tour, which will run the country this Fall. You can see the announcement and hear “How We Roll” below.
Drew Sidora is mourning the loss of her father. Hitting Instagram, Drew Sidora penned a message on behalf of her family.
“It is at this time with a heavy heart and great sadness that we mourn the passing of my father Dr. Robert Andrew Jordan,” Sidora wrote. “There are no words to describe the grief in my heart with his passing. The love he showed as a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, physician, and so much more to everyone he met was truly unmatched. His legacy and memories will forever be cherished through all he met and loved, and the family ask for privacy during this time.”
In a separate post, Sidora revealed her father died after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. ” I was a Daddy’s Girl and I will cherish the precious memories that will forever live in my heart and his legacy lives forever!” she wrote. “He was the best pediatrician in all of Chicago and if you knew, you knew! He was passionate about helping people, saving lives and providing quality healthcare to those in the indigent community.”
We are still far from Pink Friday 2, but Nicki Minaj has the Barbz excited. Minaj hit Twitter and dropped off some new snippets, keeping their interest high. Check them out below.
Nicki Minaj continues to get fans ready for Pink Friday 2. In her latest tweet update, Minaj guarantees “eargasms” as she worked on her current Top 2 songs from the body of work.
“Yesterday I worked on my current TOP 2 songs off PF2,” Minaj wrote on Twitter. “The eargasms that YALL are about to have. Ooohhhh chiiiii huntyyyyy don’t make dat serveeee.”
Yesterday I worked on my current TOP 2 songs off PF2. The eargasms that YALL are about to have. Ooohhhh chiiiii huntyyyyy don’t make dat serveeeee
In a previous update, Minaj declared what would happen when Pink Friday 2 dropped.
“Y’all, I’m not even kidding. In 111 days…Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo!” Minajr wrote.
In a separate tweet, she stated, “The barbz will gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next.”
Y’all,
I’m not even kidding. In 111 days… Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo! Like when y’all have this masterpiece y’all gon be on 9⃣. Omg I love it so much y’all. I assfcfhnkjhdbyik
And make sure on that night when the clock strikes 12, that you ain’t neva EVAHHHHH played wit MUVA. #PinkFriday2 It’s #Barbie If you still in doubt The barbz shall gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next
The war of words between DJ Akademiks and Erykah Badu rages on. This time Ak follows back after Badu made some cash off dissing him.
“I will give you credit, you are a marketing person and took advantage of this and I’ll give you applause,” Ak said. “Not one n—a came to your defense, that’s how I know you’ve been spreading the p—y all over the industry.”
He later added, “I just had to call you a little used up cum rag because if you know, you know, I’m sorry to tell you I’m keeping it a bean.”
Ak closed with, “I ain’t taking back a motherf—in’ thing.”
In case you missed the previous edition of this back and forth, while live streaming on Rumble, a fan asked Badu to “work your magic” due to Ak’s support of Tory Lanez and the non-belief of Megan Thee Stallion throughout Lanez’s trial. That comment sent Ak into an attack on Badu.
“Erykah Badu, let me tell you this: you keep my name out your mouth too,” Ak said. “That little ‘Everyday Struggle’ shit was another era, my n-gga. I’m down to violate all you n-ggas these days. F-ck what y’all got going on. You don’t mention my name. I don’t fuck with you neither.
“I never fucked with Erykah Badu after she was tryna come on my show and be funny. Bitch, I don’t fuck with you after that. N-gga, wassup now? What we finna do? Bitch, you a old-ass hoe, just keep getting fucked by all these young n-ggas.”
He closed with, “How many rappers ran through you?”
Badu made money in her response. Posting an image of her Bady Pussy incense, with Jerry the mouse on the box. Jerry has on a chain that says “Livingston,” Ak’s government name. “In honor of the biggest pussy in our culture, we’re introducing this limited edition premium incense — cause he deserves it!” Badu wrote. All 1,000 boxes instantly sold out.
Badu likened AK to Jerry the mouse from Tom & Jerry during her Everyday Struggle visit.
Kanye West was always outspoken, but it went a bit off the rails in recent years. T.I., like most of America, noticed and spoke about it during a recent visit to The Breakfast Club.
The King reflected on working with Ye in the past and revealed he was always cool, but at some point, he lost the ability to survey the landscape.
“I ain’t even gonna cap,” T.I. stated. “Kanye was more conversational. He read the room a lot better. It feels like Ye got to a point where he just stopped reading the room and just gave everything everywhere.”
Another change in Ye may be his scent. Reports state his “wife,” Bianca Censori, is turned off by his hygiene.
According to Radar Online, Ye’s fashion choice is to highlight his brilliant mind and hide a bit of weight, but when it all comes off “a serious stench” is released.
“He wears these outfits partly because he genuinely believes they showcase his fashion genius and forward-thinking,” the insider told Radar. “But it’s also to cover him having gained a little weight.”
Another added, “It’s a serious stench when the layers come off and he’s dripping in sweat head to toe — especially as he’s not big on showering — and poor Bianca’s nostrils are on the receiving end.”
Another insider noted that Kanye rarely uses deodorant, making the matters worse.
Kanye West has returned to the stage. During Travis Scott’s CIRCUS MAXIMUS show broadcasting live from Rome, Italy, Ye appeared on stage in all black.
As Ye took the stage, Travis Scott put the fans on notice: “Only one human being on this mother f***ing planet that has ever walked side by side with me through anything and every mother f***ing thing.”
Later on in his set, Scott also said, “There is no UTOPIA without Kanye West, there is no Travis Scott without Kanye West, there is no Rome without Kanye West”
During Ye’s time on stage, he performed “Praise God” and returned to his Graduation days for “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.” You can see the social media footage below.
On this day in 1999, Mobb Deep released their fourth LP, Murda Muzik. Coming after a three-year pause and numerous release date push-backs, Murda Muzik did everything but disappoint. Peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and shipping 1,000,000 copies in the year of its release prove that commercially this album was a success. The album also earned the #6 spot on the Canadian album charts.
Aside from its monetary success, the album was a hit. During a time in rap where Diddy and Master P were calling the shots, a project of this caliber came with much surprise and admiration. Havoc and Prodigy‘s stark realism and imagery depicting the darker side of the streets brought a necessary contrast to a game flooded with gold watch/diamond chain rap. Havoc’s style of production, although the majority unchanged from his previous work, was also a shift away from the norm of the ’99 to the 2000. This album has most definitely earned its respect and acclaim.
Rest in Peace to Prodigy and salute to Hav and the rest of the Mobb for this piece of Hip Hop history!
It’s a wrap for Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson‘s relationship. With Palmer’s appearance in Usher’s “Boyfriend” video moving across the timeline, a source of Jackson’s relayed to PEOPLE that the actor is moving on.
“He’s moved on,” the insider said. The insider also notes Jackson is looking to focus on his acting career and will continue to be a good father, “You don’t have to be in the same household to be good parents.”
The news comes as the “Boyfriend” video is trending online. Earlier this summer, Jackson spoke against a viral moment showing Palmer enjoying Usher’s residency. Jackson took offense to the moment and even blasted Palmer for her dress.
Twitter erupted after new mother Keke Palmer was “mommy-shamed”‘” by her baby daddy for her dress while being serenaded by R&B singer Usher. Following the memes and online turmoil, Keke posted further images of her dress on Instagram and urged everyone to attend Usher’s concert:
I wish I had taken more pictures but we were running late! I am telling y’all right now, if you haven’t seen @usher YOU MUST GO!! HE WAS SO FABULOUS!! Giving theater, Atlanta downnn, tips and tricks and just absolutely iconic. I was truly inspired as a performer. I whooped some ass in spades too! Where is that pic of us all together with the King himself?? @noraradd
Usher finally spoke out regarding the recent viral incident involving Keke Palmer during his Las Vegas residency. In a recent statement to People, Usher shed light on the incident, stating, “I think everybody’s vision or a version of what they felt happened there just leads you back to just really having a good time in Las Vegas. And that’s what I hope came out of it.” Usher emphasized the notion that the moment was ultimately about enjoying the vibrant Las Vegas atmosphere and the music.
Reflecting on the dynamics of his performances, Usher shared, “Every night I’m thinking about how the world now is going to react to this moment that I’ll have with whoever I’m choosing to sing to. But it was a pop moment, and it was fun to have at least conversation going and we just keep it light. I don’t see anything negative happening in Las Vegas.”
Usher also displayed his sense of humor by addressing a playful nickname bestowed upon him by fans, saying, “The internet is crazy. You can’t beat the internet.”
On Wednesday (Aug. 16), Usher dropped a new single from his highly anticipated ninth album. The song “Boyfriend” is accompanied by a captivating video featuring Emmy Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer. This release follows Usher’s recent hit “Good Good,” featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker, which rocketed to the top of Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales Chart upon debut.
The music video for “Boyfriend” made its stunning debut on the iconic Paramount Times Square Billboards, with support from MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, BET Soul, and BET Jams, ensuring a grand reception among fans.
Presented through mega, the music collective founded by Usher and L.A. Reid in collaboration with gamma, a visionary multimedia platform led by CEO Larry Jackson and President Ike Youssef, “Boyfriend” marks a promising new direction for Usher. The mega-gamma partnership is set to distribute and market Usher’s music exclusively, promising an exciting musical journey for fans worldwide.
Usher has dropped a new single from his highly anticipated ninth album. The song “Boyfriend” is accompanied by a captivating video featuring Emmy Award-winning entertainer Keke Palmer. This release follows Usher’s recent hit “Good Good,” featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker, which rocketed to the top of Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales Chart upon debut.
The music video for “Boyfriend” made its stunning debut on the iconic Paramount Times Square Billboards, with support from MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, BET Soul, and BET Jams, ensuring a grand reception among fans.
Presented through mega, the music collective founded by Usher and L.A. Reid in collaboration with gamma, a visionary multimedia platform led by CEO Larry Jackson and President Ike Youssef, “Boyfriend” marks a promising new direction for Usher. The mega-gamma partnership is set to distribute exclusively and market Usher’s music, promising an exciting musical journey for fans worldwide.
Comedian turned musician Lil Duval has returned to the music scene with a bang, dropping the official music video for his latest single, “Squeeze.” The 2023 rendition of his hit “Smile” track boasts an infectious uptempo beat that beckons listeners to dance along. With catchy lines like “Imma slide for my dogs, I don’t know bout you,” the song has already struck a chord across diverse audiences.
Directed by rap star DaBaby, the music video for “Squeeze” is a visual treat that seamlessly blends humor and entertainment. The cinematic production showcases Lil Duval and DaBaby’s dynamic chemistry, guaranteeing to keep viewers captivated from start to finish.
The release of “Squeeze” marks Lil Duval’s triumphant return to the music world, showcasing his knack for crafting infectious tunes that resonate with fans of all ages, races, and genders. As the single gains momentum, it’s clear that Lil Duval is again making his mark, solidifying his status as a multi-talented entertainer.
Could a Chief Keef and Drake party be on the way? Drake dropped a picture saluting Young Thug and calling for him to be free and Chief Keef dropped off a special message in the comments: “Don’t forget them vocals crody.”
Drake is continuing his support for Young Thug. Before Drake started, his extended stay with Los Angeles shows, he uploaded pictures in a new “STOP RICO” hoodie supporting Young Thug. “3 the guys out the you know…” he captioned the post.
With Young Thug behind bars, the YSL team got a bit creative for the “Oh U Went” video featuring Drake. The new video has Thugger’s bars being rapped by community members and children, showcasing a bright summer day. The Boy pops in with videos from North Memphis, where he turns up with a squad of kids in an alluring Black and White scene.
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