Though hot on the promo trail for Black Eyed Peas‘ latest single, ‘Girl Like Me’ (featuring Shakira), Will.I.Am – the group’s frontman – is redirecting his attention to philanthropic efforts, namely causes supported by his i.am Angel Foundation.

The nonprofit organization already earned praise for the funds its raised for STEM education programs and robotics clubs for over 1,200 American grade school students, but now he’s asking fans to help him raise funds for children who cannot afford proper education.

Taking to press, a rep for the i. Am Angel Foundation said:

“2020 showed the world how dire things really are when these basic things are taken away. Some of the best and brightest young minds are being set back by a double whammy – long-standing systemic issues, multiplied by a pandemic that disproportionately hurts communities of color.”

To highlight the need, the famed singer-songwriter-producer (sans The Peas) unveiled a music video for the song ‘American Dream.’  

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Lil Nas X hasn’t even released new music in 2021, but the year’s already started on a great foot for the hitmaking crooner.

As if recently nabbing headlines for news his 14x Platinum debut hit, ‘Old Town Road,’ became the most certified song in the Recording Industry Association of America’s history (click here to read more about that), the GRAMMY winner preceded that announcement by making room on his wall for yet another plaque from the organization.

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Just a month after scoring a critical touchdown with the December 11-released ‘Safety,’ the biographical sports film based on the life of Ray McElrathbey, Disney+ has unveiled the official music video for its soundtrack’s lead single – ‘Hold Us Together,’ performed by GRAMMY-winning R&B songstress H.E.R.

The clip highlights the beauty and triumphs of the Black community by showcasing bonds that ‘hold together’ the generations.  A heart-tugging performance, the visual comes to a frenzied climax with H.E.R. being backed by a choir.

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Saweetie and Doja Cat‘s duet, ‘Best Friend,’ hasn’t even premiered on the Hot 100 yet it’s already proving itself to be the ‘best friend anthem’ we didn’t know we needed.

The latest lift from the former’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ the Dr. Luke-produced bop was unveiled January 7 and immediately shot to the top of real-time YouTube, iTunes, and Triller tallies.

Now, in a bid to ensure its expected chart premiere is as impactful as possible next week, the duo have unveiled a behind the scenes look at its high octane, Dave Meyers-directed music video.

With famed choreographer Sean Bankhead on hand to make sure the ladies’ moves were just right, look inside to see how all the clip’s magic came to be.

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Pop songbird Jennifer Lopez literally spreads her wings to take flight in the out-of-this-world music video for her latest single, ‘In the Morning.’

A month after the song’s November arrival, Lopez took to social media to tease the creation of its accompanying clip’s creation – a sneak peek highlighted by a sizzling array of high fashion, elaborate costume designs, and special effects.

And, despite earning moderate attention on the international front (i.e. charts of Canada, United Kingdom, Hungary, and more), ‘Morning’ yet to see that level of buzz rise in the United States as it’s yet to impact the Hot 100.

A peek at the scorching video – released Wednesday (January 13) – may be just the trick to change the tide.

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Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci – best known for RIAA certified hits ‘Key to the Streets,’ ‘Everyday We Lit,’ and ‘Wet’ – turned himself in to local authorities Wednesday evening (January 13) after learning he was facing a murder charge in connection with a deadly shootout.

However, he didn’t go quietly.

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With just a week to go before Joe Biden‘s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, details are emerging about the plans for ceremony the world will be watching.

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Mariah Carey returned to the top of the critical mountain with 2018’s ‘Caution.’

Lauded by fans and critics alike, the LP was praised in earnest for delivering classic Mimi with a modern twist.

And while the lion-share of critique is limited to which song should have been a single (#Justice4TheDistance), the singer herself has revealed that she felt there was room for improvement.

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Demi Lovato is inviting the masses into her world by way of a brand new documentary.

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Jazmine Sullivan is riding quite the wave with new EP ‘Heaux Tales.’

Released last Friday, the set – which is her first in five years – has been met with acclaim from both fans and critics.

It’s also set to deliver career best charting for the star too.

Not one to rest on her laurels, the songbird nested on-stage of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and hatched a mesmerising performance of ‘Girl Like Me’ – the studio version of which features H.E.R.

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Azealia Banks has sunk her claws into critics slamming her for cooking her dead cat.

As reported, the controversial rapper shocked the masses when she shared clips of herself digging up the carcass of her kitty named Lucifer and boiling it on her kitchen stove.

Both fans and critics expressed their horror.

But, in a defiant display, the ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ femcee doubled down on her actions and said the slamming is “racist” and “very un-black lives matter of you all.”

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After much ado, the VERZUZ battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole has a new date.

And organizers say it’s sticking come ‘rain, sleet, hail, or snow.’

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