Metro Boomin‘s new album, Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by DJ Spinz), channels the “21st century’s golden age of Atlanta hip-hop” and trap vibes, according to a press release. He tapped Atlanta artists 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Roscoe Dash, T.I., Travis Porter, Quavo, Young Thug and more to help make his vision a reality. Saweetie is applying Hella…
Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have been married for 15 years, yet they agree they’re just getting started. In honor of their 15th wedding anniversary Thursday, they shared some social posts looking back on their time together. “Wow, 15 years of love. Fifteen years of fun. Fifteen years of best friends.…
Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Spike Lee directed the upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest and says A$AP Rocky did not come to play. He sang the rapper’s praises on Thursday during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Yeah, don’t sleep on ASAP,” Lee said of the rapper’s acting performance in the movie. “In this…
Control FreaQ Records Erykah Badu and The Alchemist are going out on a limb and switching some things up. The two have ditched the conventional method of following their album with a tour and will instead use the tour to debut their project. Their Abi & Alan tour will feature a listening party in every city, giving fans a first…
Blackground Records August marks 24 years since Aaliyah passed away, but this year fans still in mourning will have something to be happy about. “Gone,” a new song featuring Tank and archival vocals from Aaliyah, will be available on streaming platforms starting Friday. “Getting the call to be part of her legacy’s continuation is truly amazing.…
Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage Bryson Tiller is showcasing two different sides of his artistry on his upcoming double album, Solace & the Vices. The Vices represents Tiller’s “gritty, high-energy side,” he writes on Instagram, a side he tapped into without leaning on vices like weed and alcohol. Solace brings fans along on his emotional journey to “find comfort…
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs late Wednesday filed a motion asking that Combs’ conviction earlier this month be thrown out or, barring that, that he be given a new trial. The 62-page motion, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, argues in part that the Mann…
GloRilla‘s partnership with Checkers & Rally‘s is a full-circle moment, as she used to work for the fast-food chain. She’s teamed with the franchise for her $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal, which includes fries, a drink, an apple pie and either a cheese double, spicy chicken or Glo’s BBQ Jacked burger. “Checkers is where I got my start,…
Samuel Goldwyn Films Michael Jai White plays a cop turned private investigator in his new film, Trouble Man. His character, Jaxen, is hired to help find missing R&B singer Jahari (La La Anthony), a mission he completes with her boyfriend, Money, played by Clifford “Method Man” Smith. White says Meth not only helped onscreen but was…
Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA Drake‘s postponed shows in Australia and New Zealand have been canceled. Live Nation announced the news, citing an inability to reschedule the dates within the necessary timeframe. “Live Nation Australia regrets to inform you that the previously postponed Drake shows in Australia and New Zealand have now been…
