Jay-Z/Instagram screenshot Jay-Z broke the concert attendance record at Yankee Stadium during his three-day reunion tour. The event marked the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and the 25th anniversary of his album The Blueprint. Instagram screenshot According to ABC 7 NY, Saturday night's concert set the record for the most tickets sold for a concert at Yankee Stadium, with 45,832 tickets sold. This broke the record Jay-Z had set just the night before. T

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony/photo/Hollywood Walk of Fame Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday. The Cleveland, Ohio rap group emerged in the music industry during the 1990s as protégés of the late rapper and producer Eazy-E. The group includes Krayzie Bone (Anthony Henderson), Layzie Bone (Steven Howse), Bizzy Bone (Bryon Anthony McCane II), Wish Bone (Charles C. Scruggs Jr.), and Flesh-n-Bone (Stanley Howse). Among their many accola

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