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Dionne Warwick: Thank You For Showing Black Women Timeless Grace
A tribute to Dionne Warwick, celebrating her six-decade career, her quiet confidence, and her standard of elegance that inspires Black women.
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Nicki Minaj Was Right: Hip-Hop’s Market Share Is Plummeting
Luminate's midyear music data confirms a sharp decline in hip-hop and R&B market share, validating years of warnings from Nicki Minaj.
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Jim Jones Says NYC Rappers Can’t Match His Catalog
Jim Jones says his catalog outranks more than 90 percent of New York rappers, citing his real gold records and platinum singles as proof of his accomplishments in the music industry.
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Michael Jackson’s Tiny Motown House: Inside History
Peek inside the tiny Detroit house where Motown legends like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Diana Ross first found fame. Now, this historic site is being renovated.
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Lil Wayne’s Unusual Job Requirements for Ex-Assistant
Andrew Williams, who worked for Wayne for years, is currently involved in a bitter court battle with his former boss over claims Wayne assaulted him on a private jet in 2022. The job required the assistant to wake up Wayne on time, have pre-rolls ready at all times, and restock his preferred wraps. Additional duties included handling small purchases, traveling with the rapper, packing bags, and being available by phone at all hours with a charged phone.
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Beyoncé Cuts Jay-Z’s Hair at Reasonable Doubt Show
Jay-Z kicked off his Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary concert series with Beyoncé giving his hair a trim in the stands of Yankee Stadium. Beyoncé joined her hubby to fill in for Mary J. Blige's feature in Can't Knock the Hustle. Jay-Z also invited their oldest daughter Blue Ivy, 14, to perform the 1996 hit Feelin' It together where she played a piano solo at the end.
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BlkCosmo Brunch Bus: DJ Sky High Baby Brings Baddie Energy and Advice for Ray J
The Sunset Strip got a serious dose of Baddies energy this weekend because DJ Sky High Baby dropped in to the TMZ Brunch Bus, turning an already rowdy afternoon into a full-blown party and giving Ray J advice for his upcoming fight against Orlando Brown. Sky, accompanied by singer E.K.E., wasted no time bringing guests to Beaches in WeHo where an epic drag show broke out as soon as the bus pulled up, followed by shots and complimentary drinks for everyone on board.
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Drake Universal Settlement Deal Details
Media Take Out has exclusively learned from high-level corporate insiders that a monumental, mind-blowing "Universal Settlement" between global megastar Drake and the corporate suits at Universal Music Group is officially imminent.
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Jermaine Dupri Files Lawsuit Against Sony for Unpaid Royalties on Mariah Carey and Usher Projects
Jermaine Dupri wants Sony to face the music by filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over royalties he says never made it into his record label's pockets. According to a newly filed lawsuit, Jermaine and his record label So So Def Recordings claim Sony underpaid and withheld royalties tied to hit albums involving Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, and more. A 2025 audit uncovered years of alleged accounting errors and missing royalties, prompting So So Def to demand roughly eighteen million dollars.
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Lil Wayne and 23-Year-Old Madi Cannon End Relationship
Lil Wayne is going solo and not at his concerts, because he announced he and his alleged fiancée, 23-year-old Madi Cannon, are splitsville. Weezy says he was NOT engaged to Madi and they were far from it, saying he had a beautiful thing going with an amazing person, but he didn't want to be such a burden on such an amazing person.
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Sparky D Passed Away: Hip-Hop Mourns Battle Rap Legend at 61
Hip-hop pioneer Sparky D (Doreen Broadnax), known for her historic Roxanne Wars battles, has passed away at the age of 61. Read about her lasting legacy.
