Gunna and Shaboozey Share the Stage at the MTV VMAs
Nobody had a country rap crossover with an Atlanta melody king on their VMAs bingo card, but that is exactly…
Drake Chases His Fourth Moonperson With ICEMAN and “Janice STFU” at Tonight’s VMAs
Drake's videos have been passed around, memed and parodied for more than a decade, yet he owns a surprisingly light…
Snoop Dogg and Robin Thicke Make Surprise Appearances at Usher and Chris Brown’s Second SoFi Stadium Show
Following Ye is a tall order, but Usher and Chris Brown gave it a real shot. On Saturday (Sept. 26),…
Nicki Minaj Urges Young Voters to ‘Vote Red’ in Fox News Appearance
It started like any celebrity get out the vote message. Nicki Minaj sat down with Lara Trump on Fox News,…
Young Thug Responds After Rich Homie Quan Affiliate Questions Their Bond
Young Thug says a public jab from Rich Homie Quan once reached his own children. In a new Instagram comment,…
Nicki Minaj Explains Her Support for Trump, Criticizes Media Coverage of Him
Nicki Minaj thinks everybody secretly loves Donald Trump. They just have to pretend they don't. That was one of the…
Outlawz’ Napoleon Reacts to Keefe D Conviction, Says He Believes Others Were Involved in Tupac’s Death
Napoleon didn't think Keefe D would be convicted. The Outlawz member admits he followed the trial closely and figured the…
Burning Spear Reveals Star-Studded Charity Album Featuring Jesse Royal, Julian Marley, Big Youth and More
Burning Spear isn't just putting out a charity record. He's asking fans to back it for Grammy consideration too. In…
Keznamdi Brings ‘So Right’ to the SOB’s Stage in New York
Keznamdi didn't bother with a long caption. His latest Instagram post boils everything down to a single line in capital…
Anthony Cruz on Buju Banton’s ‘Place Too Bloody’ and Five Years Away From Music
Anthony Cruz has revealed that he stepped away from music for about five years after his only daughter was killed…
Davido, Rema and Fally Ipupa Return to Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027
Afro Nation isn't wasting any time. The festival has already locked in the top of its 2027 Portugal bill, and…
The Meaning Behind Elephant Man’s “Pon de River, Pon de Bank”: Lyrics and Story Explained
The "pon de river, pon de bank" meaning comes from Jamaican Patois and a dancehall dance. In Patois, "pon" means…
The Meaning Behind T.O.K.’s “Footprints”: Lyrics and Story Explained
T.O.K.'s "Footprints" is a song about faith when life falls apart. It takes the image from the well-known Christian "Footprints in the Sand" poem, where God carries a person through…
The Meaning Behind Beenie Man’s “Girls Dem Sugar”: Lyrics and Story Explained
"Girls Dem Sugar" is Beenie Man's boast that he is the sweetness the women want. The song is a romantic, flirtatious brag from one of dancehall's biggest crossover stars. The…
The Meaning Behind Bounty Killer’s “Look Into My Eyes”: Lyrics & Story Explained
The meaning of Bounty Killer's "Look Into My Eyes" comes down to one idea: it asks comfortable listeners to face the poor people they fear. It is a sufferer's song…
The Meaning Behind Mr. Vegas’s “Heads High”: Lyrics and Story Explained
The meaning of "Heads High" has two layers. Mr. Vegas's 1998 dancehall hit tells young women to keep their dignity. It also carries a message against oral sex that was…
Nicki Minaj Tells Young Voters to “Vote Red,” but Her Own Ballot Is Still a Question Mark
Nicki Minaj wants young people to head to the polls this fall, and she wants them voting Republican. The catch is that the last thing she said publicly about her…
Spice and Noah Powa Can’t Agree on a Challenge Video, But She’s Locked In for His ‘SUCCESS’ Event in Long Island
Spice and Noah Powa can't settle which take of their challenge video deserves to go up, so they're handing the decision to the fans. The dancehall star posted a carousel…
Capleton Points Fans to ‘Heights of Fire’ on Shazam
Capleton didn't bother with a long caption. His latest Instagram post is a disc emoji, three flames, the words "Heights Of Fire," and a link that sends fans straight to…
Blueface Sued for Allegedly Streaming Chrisean Rock’s PPV Boxing Debut Without Authorization
Blueface didn't just tune in to Chrisean Rock's professional boxing debut. According to a new federal lawsuit, he broadcast the whole thing live to tens of thousands of people and…
Remy Ma Revives Nicki Minaj Feud on New EP ‘Alimony’
Remy Ma isn't holding out for a reconciliation, and she isn't pretending one is on the way. On "Rem the Pen," the standout cut from her new EP "Alimony," the…
Cardi B Parts Ways With Full Stop Management After Four Years
Cardi B is heading into her third album without the team that helped her finally land her second one. The Bronx rapper and Full Stop Management, the heavyweight firm run…
Nyne X glad to be cleared of firearm charges after Queens court rules illegal search by cops
Clarendon-born reggae and dancehall artiste Nyne X says a Queens, New York, court has cleared him of four firearm possession charges, ending a case that began more than two years…
Ziggy Marley Drops ‘Brightside’ Album, ‘Love Is My Religion’ 20th Anniversary Edition & ‘Conscious Party’ on Vinyl
Ziggy Marley just made it a big day for vinyl collectors, dropping three releases at once his new album 'Brightside', a 20th anniversary edition of 'Love Is My Religion', and…
