Aaliyah/Shutterstock Missy Elliott curated a tribute to the late R&B princess, Aaliyah during this year’s Essence Festival. Several artists, including Mya, Chloe, and Sevyn Streeter, performed music from Aaliyah's catalogue while while donning outfits inspired by the iconic artist. Missy, who was a close friend and former music producer for Aaliyah, felt it was time to honor the star with a musical tribute. Mya singing "Back and Forth" /Instagram screenshot Despite Aaliyah's

Yung Miami/Instagram@yungmiami305 Yung Miami is currently facing significant criticism over her new single “Spend Dat” At the beginning of the track, Miami clarifies that the record is for "all my scammers and my get-money bitches." The record serves as a call to action for high-end retail thieves, scammers, and buyers of stolen goods. The chorus' lyrics say, "Where all my scammin'-ass niggas at? (Where they at?)..Spendin' that money fast (Spend it)...Twenties, fifties, hundr

Lauryn Hill/YouTube screenshot Ms. Lauryn Hill’s tributes at the BET Awards brought so much nostalgia, as Nas, Jasmine Sullivan, SZA, Doechii, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Tems, Lizzo, and other artists paid homage to the singer while performing many special songs from her career. Her sons, Zion Marley and YG Marley, and her daughter, Selah Marley, also performed in Hill’s honor. At the show, the former Fugees member was honored with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award. Ms. La

Jay-Z/Instagram screenshot Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt, turns 30 today. The album is considered a hip-hop classic! After being unable to secure a record deal for the project, he founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke, where he released the record independently. Roc-A-Fella later signed a variety of talent to its roster. Throughout his career, he has released 17 studio albums: 13 solo and 4 collaborations. Jay-Z has sold over 140 million albums

Clive Davis/Shutterstock Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who was deeply immersed in R&B music, has died at 94. His family confirmed that he passed away at his home in Manhattan on Monday, June 22, 2026, following a recent hospitalization. Davis was a powerhouse in the music industry, and celebrated for his remarkable ability to recognize talent across various genres. He founded Arista Records and, in 2000, established J Records. Additionally, he served as Sony's Ch

Jay-Z/Shutterstock Jay-Z's loc journey was dedicated to his late father, Adnis Reeves, and his daughter, Blue Ivy. Jay wanted Blue to embrace her natural hair texture and curls, which is similar to his own, so he began growing his locs when she was five years old. A young Blue Ivy and Jay-Z In memory of his father, whose hairstyle of choice was the Afro, Jay decided to cut his locs for his performance at The Roots Picnic and music festival in Philadelphia last month. Beyoncé

Tyra Banks/Netflix/YouTube screenshot Tyra Banks is reportedly suing Netflix and other associated media entities, including 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music, and co-directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan for defamation over the Netflix documentary, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, according to Variety. In her lawsuit, Tyra alleges that the docuseries portrayed her in a "false light," committed defamation by implication, breached contract, and

Peabo Bryson/@peabobryson2 The legendary singer Peabo Bryson passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 75, reportedly just days after suffering a stroke in Marietta, Georgia. Peabo was a talented singer and musician who celebrated 50 years in the music industry in 2025 with ‘The Golden Touch’ multi-city tour. He was born Robert ‘Peapo’ Bryson in Greenville, S.C. He reportedly said he took on the stage name Peabo after fans started calling him that. His Instagram shows that he rece

Jay-Z/Instagram screenshot Jay-Z lit up the stage as he appeared to address several entertainment industry feuds, while performing many of his hits at The Roots Picnic—an annual music festival held in Philadelphia. Aside from making guest appearances during Beyoncé's recent tours, the music legend has been on a hiatus for years and hasn't released an album since 2017. While performing for a packed outdoor crowd, Jay-Z addressed his former business partner Damon Dash, Jaguar W

Chris Brown/Instagram@chrisbrownofficial Chris Brown received an honorary Doctorate in Visual and Performing Arts from Harvest Christian University for his extensive contributions to music, dance, visual artistry, and entertainment. Instagram@chrisbrownofficial Aside from his long-standing music career, Chris has somewhat quietly ascended into an exceptional visual artist and designer. In 2015, his paintings sold for over $60,000 at an auction in Florida. According to XXL, Br

Rob Base Hip hop icon Rob Base of 'Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock' has reportedly died at 59 after a battle with cancer. His Instagram account said the Harlem rapper, whose legal name was Robert Ginyard, passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. He reportedly died only days after his birthday, which was May 18th. On his birthday, he thanked God for another year, stating, "Happy 59th Birthday to me🎂. God, thank you for allowing me to see another year🙏🏾." His account's statemen

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant/Instagram@_drbryant The internet is still debating whether Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is actually a doctor, particularly after she refused to provide proof of her credentials. Despite her impressive resume, which includes serving as the President of a chapter of the NAACP, working as an on-screen life coach for MTV's Teen Mom: Family Reunion, authoring books, and founding The Bryant Institute, Dr. Bryant has faced criticism following her appearance on The Joe Bud

Kevin Hart/Instagram Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke about George Floyd's death did not go over well at Kevin Hart’s recent Hollywood roast. George Floyd, 46, was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020 when Chauvin knelt on his neck for approximately nine minutes while bystanders recorded the incident. The internet, along with Floyd’s family, reacted strongly to comedian Tony’s punchline, which referred to George Floyd being unable to breathe and allegedly looking

Tupac's sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, at the Orioles vs Athletics game. Photo/Instagram/@Orioles The late rap legend Tupac Shakur was honored by the Baltimore Orioles during their game against the Athletics on Friday. Tupac had ties to both cities. He lived in Baltimore and attended the Baltimore School for the Arts along with Jada Pinkett Smith before moving to Oakland, where he launched his rap career with Digital Underground. Young Tupac Shakur According to the Associated

Ted Turner/Deposit Photos Ted Turner, the creator of CNN and the 24-hour news cycle, has passed away at the age of 87. He reportedly died from Lewy body dementia. Turner was a media mogul who owned the Turner Broadcasting System, which included TBS (the first "superstation"), TNT (Turner Network Television), Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). He also created the cartoon Captain Planet, which aimed to educate children about the environment and the planet, and ac

Nas/photo/Instagram@nas Nas invested in the expansion project of Resorts World casino in his hometown of Queens, New York City. Last Tuesday, Resorts World officially opened an expanded gambling area featuring over 200 games with live dealers, including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette, as well as more than 2,500 slot machines, according to NBC New York. Its parent company plans to add more tables and slot machines later this year. They have also committed to building

Photo/Instagram@chrisean Chrisean Rock won her debut boxing match over the weekend, defeating Zenith Zion at the XRumble Fighting Championship. Zenith is a professional wrestler who also has a background in power slapping. Months ago, Rock announced her plans to transition into professional boxing on social media. The former reality show star regularly updated her followers on her training process leading up to her first bout. Before gaining fame, Rock ran track for Santa Mon

Michael Jackson/Shutterstock Michael Jackson's life story, Michael, is receiving remarkable reviews. According to USA Today, the film shattered the box office record for the biggest opening weekend for a musical biopic in history. The film has reportedly grossed $97 million domestically during its opening. Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, who has impressively captured the essence of his late uncle on screen, mirroring even the smalle

D4vd/photo/Los Angeles County Jail Singer D4vd has been officially charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He was arrested last Thursday in Los Angeles for his involvement in the teen's death. On Monday, D4vd appeared in court with his attorney and pleaded not guilty to the charges he's facing. According to CBS Los Angeles, the motive in this case is believed to be an attempt to cover up a sexual relationship betwe

Photo/The Korea Herald Content creator Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in jail in South Korea after being deemed a public nuisance. The YouTuber sparked outrage in Seoul when he kissed and gyrated on a historical statue honoring Asian women who were forced into sexual slavery during World War II. His actions included disturbing citizens while creating content and playing loud music in public. According to the BBC , Seoul authorities charged him with public nuis