Verzuz returned Saturday with a showdown between No Limit Records and Cash Money Records. Juvenile, B.G., Mannie Fresh and Birdman showed up for Cash Money, performing songs including “400 Degreez,” “Bling Bling,” “Slow Motion,” “Project Chick” and “Real Big.” Representing team No Limit were Master P, Mia X, Silk the Shocker and former signee Snoop Dogg, who surprised fans with…
Leon Thomas on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (Disney/Randy Holmes) Instrumentation is a huge part of Leon Thomas‘ new EP, Pholks, and he says that was an intentional decision. Speaking to The Cut, he shares it was his way to send a message about the importance of live music. “I’m a big fan of artists like Jimi Hendrix…
(L-R) Lena Waithe and Issa Rae attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET) Lena Waithe may be working on the final season of The Chi, but she has another project in the works. She teases an upcoming collaboration with Issa…
Miguel performs onstage in the rain during the Roots Picnic at The Mann at Fairmount Park on May 31, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Julia Beverly/WireImage) Miguel opens up about the past eight years in his new album, Caos, the Spanish word for chaos. He reflects on his emotions and experiences, and how those drew him…
Leon Thomas leaves his Mutt era to release his new EP, Pholks. The project features seven songs, including “Lone Wolf” with 4batz. The video for “My Muse” is out now. Queen Naija steps into a new decade with her new album, 30. She says in a press release that she’s excited for fans to “hear some new…
New Edition Way Tour poster (Black Promoters Collective) New Edition will celebrate music, legacy and connection in their upcoming trek. They announced the tour via a trailer, which finds them discussing how they can top their recent Las Vegas residency. “It was dope,” Ronnie Devoe says of the residency, “but I feel like we can take it…
Are we still shopping at Target? It was announced that the retail chain will lay off 1,000 corporate employees and also close hundreds of open positions. The layoffs coming just ahead of the busy holiday season are the latest signs that their DEI rollback did not go as planned. Although the company’s stock has made…
Halle Bailey debut album artwork (Parkwood Entertainment LLC) Halle Bailey has released her debut album, love? or something like it. She previously described it as “a story of first love, heartbreak, and everything that comes after.” It’s a concept she felt would resonate best with the ladies, prompting her decision to feature only women on the project. “I really…
Percy Miller aka Master P performs with The Soul Rebels during 2025 NOLA Funk Fest at Spanish Plaza on October 18, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images) Ahead of the return of Verzuz, Master P is teasing that the showdown between his No Limit Records and Cash Money Records is going to…
Singer Summer Walker performs before the Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX Tour at Truist Park on August 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Summer Walker is experimenting with different sounds and concepts on her forthcoming album, Finally Over It. In an interview with Speedy Mormon for his 360 with Speedy video series, she shares…
