Chloe Bailey’s debut solo single “Have Mercy” has debuted in the top five on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. “Have Mercy,” which dropped on Friday, September 10, bowed at No. 3 on the Hot R&B Songs chart date September 25. According to MRC Data, “Have Mercy” sold 8,500 downloads in the week ended September 16,…… read more »
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” has revealed the hosts and musical guests for the first four episodes of the late-night sketch comedy show’s 47th season. Fresh off the release of her new album Star-Crossed, Kacey Musgraves will help kick off the new season on October 2 alongside host Owen Wilson. Halsey, who recently released their fourth…… read more »
Teyana Taylor, who had announce her plan to retire from music last year, has revealed dates for her final tour. The singer announced “The Last Rose Petal Tour,” a 12-city farewell trek that will commence on November 7 in San Francisco. She will make stops across Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, and New York…… read more »
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s collaboration “Industry Baby” has risen to the top spot on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart. “Industry Baby” rose 2-1 on the chart dated September 25, benefiting from a 16 percent jump in plays in the week ended September 19, according to MRC Data. The track represents Lil Nas X’s third…… read more »
Rapper and producer J. Cole recently surprised fans by releasing a new single “Heaven’s EP” and an accompanying video. “Heaven’s EP,” which builds on the beat from Drake’s Certified Lover Boy track “Pipe Down,” is Cole’s first new single since the release of his latest album The Off-Season. “Some people say that I’m running third,…… read more »
Iconic hip-hop group Fugees have announced a world tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their sophomore album The Score. It will be the first trek in 15 years for the famed hip-hop trio consisting of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel. “As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first…… read more »
R&B superstar The Weeknd has been accused of plagiarizing his 2018 hit song “Call Out My Name.” Producers Suniel Fox and Henry Strange have filed a lawsuit claiming the singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, lifted elements from their 2015 track “Vibeking.” The Weeknd’s collaborators on the song Nicolas Jaar and Frank Duke as…… read more »
Rapper Lil Nas X recently covered legendary country singer Dolly Parton’s classic song “Jolene.” The Grammy-winner performed the cover of “Jolene” during an appearance at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on Tuesday, September 21. He also performed songs from his new debut album Montero, which was released on Friday, September 17 via Columbia Records.…… read more »
Atlanta rapper T.I. has dropped an expletives-filled track, called “F**k Em’,” just days after his sexual assault case was dismissed. “Listen, lying ass h**, better shut that/ Upset ’cause they ass ain’t up yet/ Listen, I ain’t never gave no f*** about a b***h/ If i did, h**, give my f*** back/ Listen, I never…… read more »
Hip hop legend, award-winning rapper and actor Nelly will be honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award at the BET Hip Hop Awards on October 5. The “I Am Hip Hop” award is bestowed to one emcee every year who achieved significant heights throughout a long career. “I am honored to receive this award…… read more »