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For the first time ever, Diddy is reuniting just about the entire Bad Boy family- and thus, a big chunk of hip-hop history -to take them on a national tour this coming fall. Despite it being chock-full of big names like Lil Kim, Mario Winans, Mase, Faith Evans, and more. Even a holographic Biggie will be included in the night’s […]

Desiinger took a few moments of his busy schedule stop by Genius and explain the lyrics to his #1 hit "Panda."

Kelly Rowland chats with “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” cast about what her vision was for her new BET show, “Chasing Destiny.” She explains what she did to make sure the show wouldn’t come out following the exact same format as other shows like “American Idol,” and “Making Of The Band.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Kelly also opens up […]

Season two of “Rickey Smiley For Real” is off to a great start, and as we head into episode two of the new season, Rickey Smiley wants to make sure nobody gets it twisted. He explains why “Rickey Smiley For Real” is not a reality tv show, and what word he’s so adamant that we should use to call it instead! Click […]

Everybody has been dying to know why the Queen of Atlanta has decided to switch it up and dye her hair red! Well, click on player above to see Juicy finally satisfy everyone’s burning curiosity in this exclusive video from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The […]

Oakland singer/songwriter Kehlani started 2016 on a high note with a Grammy nomination for her You Should Be Here mixtape, but life took a darker turn when she was publicly bullied over her relationships with NBA baller Kyrie Irving and OVO’s PARTYNEXTDOOR. After an attempted suicide and hospitalization, Kehlani has returned and is back on the […]

According to reports, it was the former Hot Boy rapper who kicked off a South Carolina Waffle House brawl on Friday.

Nipsey Hussle is back this Monday talking about the work he's done in 'The Field.'

Ariana’s reign just won’t let up. After releasing her “Let Me Love You” music video with Lil Wayne, she delivered another offering from her forthcoming Dangerous Woman LP.  Enlisting the talents of Macy Gray and songwriter Victoria Monet, Ariana’s “Leave Me Lonely” is the powerhouse ballad we’ve all been waiting for. “Is it love when you stole […]

Despite an appearance on Kanye’s leaked “Saint Pablo” record, it’s been quite a while since we’ve heard a lot from UK crooner Sampha. That change this morning when the “Too Much” singer released a brand new track, “Timmy’s Prayer.” The four-minute ballad is the first original song Sampha has put out since his Duel EP in 2013. “If ever you’re […]