Jay-Z has kicked off the Los Angeles finale of his blockbuster ‘Jay-Z 30’ concert series, and he’s bringing the star power in abundance.

The Hip-Hop titan took command of a sold-out SoFi Stadium on Friday night (October 23) for the first of two shows, with daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Scarface, John Legend, and DJ Khaled joining him for an unforgettable opening night.

And with three decades of hits to draw from, Hov ensured the spectacular served up plenty of memorable moments.

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Cardi B may have found herself on the receiving end of thunderous praise for her takeover of ‘T Magazine,‘ the culture and luxury style leg of ‘The New York Times’ publication family, but it’s pretty safe to say the adulation wasn’t exactly unanimous – especially once some readers got a whiff of some of the quotes lining the feature.

Amid earning mixed reactions for crowning Keyshia Cole‘s 2005 debut ‘The Way It Is‘ as the greatest album of all time, fans of Nicki Minaj – the rapper’s longtime nemesis – clocked the ‘Bodak Yellow‘ beauty (born Belcalis Almanzar) for not mentioning the Harajuku Barbie on the list of artists who influenced her.

The omission being branded as veiled shade sent the ‘Am I the Drama?’ hitmaker on the defense this week, calling out the fan group (called #Barbz) for attempting to stir up drama where there was none.

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Jhene Aiko brings to life ‘Break,’ a fan favorite from her latest chart-topping album ‘Westside Whimsy,’ with a trippy, self-directed music video released Friday (October 23).

Reflecting on the pain of the dissolution of a romantic relationship, ‘Break’ sees Aiko talk and walk through the difficulty of trying to break free from those lingering feelings in the aftermath.

“Come to me in my dreams / You’re haunting me with your sweet lies / Confronting all my worries and fears / Waking up, you’re still not here (Uh, uh, uh) / I can’t escape the heartbreak, break, break,” she sings on the melancholic track.

The latest track from the ‘Whimsy’ era to get the official video treatment following ‘Ghost,’ ‘Wild Cat(s),’ and ‘Nothing Nice to Say,’ hop inside to get acquainted with the latest from Jhene.

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At Billboard, Drake‘s stats know no rival.

In the Hot 100’s 68-year history, the Canadian hitmaker (born Aubrey Graham) has more top 10s (91), top 40s (244), and overall appearances on the chart (407) than any act ever – making him the most-decorated artist the tally has ever seen.

Similarly, the Billboard 200 lists him as the solo act with the most #1 studio albums ever among solo acts (15) and the most weeks at #1 among rappers (41).

And while the details listed above are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his triumphs at Billboard, the only place that comes close to mirroring those gargantuan wins is the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

As if Graham wasn’t already the dominating force there, Friday (October 23) brought with it a slew of record-extending updates that push his already unprecedented stats into the stratosphere.

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Yung Miami is getting real about the emotions behind her heartfelt track ‘Dear JT,’ revealing that recording the song brought her to tears as she reflected on her fractured friendship with former City Girls partner JT.

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Snoh Aalegra is ready to usher in a new musical chapter, announcing her highly anticipated album ‘Legendary Love‘ alongside the release of her latest single, ‘I Love You.’

The Iranian-Swedish singer, songwriter and producer will release the project in November, marking her next major offering following a three year break from music

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Yung Miami is keeping it real about her attempts to get Drake on the remix of her hit single ‘Spend Dat.’

The former City Girls rapper opened up about the unanswered request during an appearance on HOT 97.

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Mannywellz has joined forces with fellow R&B sensation Odeal for a fresh take on his soulful offering ‘Cry On You.’

Originally housed on the Nigerian-American singer’s ‘Small Chops’ EP, the heartfelt cut receives a new lease on life with the addition of the British-Nigerian star.

And the collaboration is already receiving a warm welcome across major streaming platforms.

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Rick Ross will have to wait a little longer for his day in court.

The Rap mogul’s arraignment, scheduled for Thursday (October 22), has been postponed after prosecutors failed to formally file charges in his ongoing domestic violence case.

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A former employee of Eminem is facing up to five years behind bars after admitting to illegally copying and selling the rap superstar’s unreleased music.

Joseph Strange pleaded guilty to criminal infringement of copyright for the unauthorised distribution of the Detroit rapper’s recordings.

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JoJo is taking a celebratory trip down memory lane. And this time, she’s doing so on decidedly different terms.

As her sophomore album, ‘The High Road,’ turns 20, the vocal powerhouse has announced a major new partnership with Seeker Music that brings together the original and re-recorded versions of her first two albums.

And the milestone is being marked with a deluxe release, a fresh take on her signature smash ‘Too Little Too Late,’ and more surprises on the horizon.

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Masego has unleashed the video for his latest single, ‘Hello’ featuring Buju Banton, lifted from his album ‘Fix Your Face.’

Steeped in Jamaican Dancehall culture, the visual brings the infectious collaboration to life.

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