Five years separated fans of Jazmine Sullivan from official new music, but that changed August 28 when the GRAMMY-nominee surprised with the unveiling of her new tune, ‘Lost One.’

And, while keeping mum on its parent project, it’s believed the song is the first offering from her long-awaited fourth studio album – the follow-up to 2015’s critically acclaimed, ‘Reality Show.’

As ‘Lost One’ continues to garner its share of acclaim, the diva’s taken to her official YouTube handle to invite fans to view the first live rendition of the emotional cut.

An acoustic affair, look inside to hear Jazzy do what she does best:

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When not being panned for snitching cooperating with federal law enforcement agents to expose the alleged criminal activity of some of his colleagues, 6ix9ine is dodging criticism for some of his controversial commentary.

No stranger to ruffling the feathers of fellow rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, Future, Meek Mill, Doja Cat, and more (as we reported here), the emcee (born Daniel Hernandez) is certainly keeping momentum in that arena going full throttle thanks a recent statement that saw him compared himself to the late, great Tupac Shakur.

In his first official interview since being released from prison earlier this year, look inside to see exactly what he said:

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Under her Spike Tee moniker, Teyana Taylor self-directs a gripping music video for her newest song, ‘Still.’

Lifted as a tribute to victims of police brutality including Emmett Till, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, and more, Taylor took to Instagram Wednesday (September 2) to trumpet the clip’s arrival and speak about the inspiration behind it.

“We are STILL emotional. We STILL keep fighting for love, justice. Yet we STILL keep losing our beautiful black lives. Where’s our healing? #STILL official video out now! I shot this video a few months ago & its crazy how to this day our cry for love is STILL so relevant today and plans to be for a very long time smh!WE DEMAND CHANGE!!! There wasn’t one day that went by in the editing room that I didn’t shed a tear. Smh. This project means so much to me and I’m honored to finally be able to share with you. Thank you to everyone Involved.”

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Monica and Brandy are still basking in the glow of their history-making ‘VERZUZ’ battle – a matchup that resulted in both parties seeing substantial gains in the streaming and digital download of gems from their respective catalogs (click here to read).

Days later, Mo – hot on the promo trail in support of her new Lil Baby-assisted tune ‘Trenches’ (which can be heard by clicking here) – took to Atlanta’s V-103 to discuss the magic of the showdown, her current relationship with B-Rocka, and even teased the idea of the two taking to the road for a highly anticipated joint tour.

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Kanye West continues to make headlines today

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All roads lead to September 4 for rapper Big Sean.

For, the MC’s fifth studio album ‘Detroit 2’ will be arriving on said date and it’ll come bearing a number of titan-sized guests.

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Congratulations are in order for Beyonce!

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Brandy and Monica‘s epic Verzuz battle broke the internet and broke a number of records in the process.

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Beyonce has long supported her peers and continued along said trajectory with a special message for new mom Katy Perry. 

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Chris Brown is set to bring his brand of blazing to Afro Nation 2021!

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Days away from the September 4 release of his fifth studio album, ‘Detroit 2,’ rapper Big Sean is hot on the promo trail in its support.

Most recently taking to ‘New York’ magazine, the GRAMMY-nominated rapper discussed a number of hot topics around his career including his support of Kanye West‘s political aspirations, rumored beef with Kendrick Lamar (as we reported here), and reflected on his relationship with late actress Naya Rivera.

Though he released an emotional statement shortly after the 33-year-old’s death (as we reported here), some of her fans labeled his comments attention-seeking as she was famously attached to his diss track ‘IDFWU’ (a song released after their highly publicized breakup).

Now, over five years after the controversial tune’s premiere, Sean is clearing the air.

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English EDM stars Disclosure unveiled their third studio album, ‘Energy,’ on August 28 – much to fan delight. Just days ahead of its arrival (as we reported here), fans were gifted album cut ‘Birthday’ featuring Syd of The Internet and Kehlani.

As none of the LP’s singles outside of the Khalid-assisted ‘Know Your Worth’ have entered the Hot 100 to date, the brotherly duo are giving ‘Birthday’ just the push needed to change that narrative.

Its latest bid for Billboard glory comes via a Mr. Rogers-inspired music video.  Directed by Kid. Studio, look inside to see the action:

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