Terrence Howard may not have said both the names of Destiny’s Child ‘Say My Name‘ hitmakers Beyonce and Farrah Franklin in a recent interview, but it didn’t take much of a detective to figure out who he was talking about in the viral clip.

Now, the latter is breaking her silence on the matter.

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Lil Baby has lifted the lid on the official music video for his latest single ‘Mrs. Trendsetter.’

A standout track from his December-released ‘The Leakes‘ mixtape, the tune’s accompanying visual arrives after ample teasing on his social media handles.

“Mrs. Trendsetter, whatever she do, they bite (I like her) / Take her down and then I get up outta there, I’m like a thief in the night / Pink slip gang, we still got strikers / Swiper, no swiping, we took that / N—as ain’t gettin’ no type get-back,” he raps over Billy Bash production.

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Yung Miami continues to traipse the promo trail in support of her latest single ‘Tea Time‘ – one of many scorchers set to line her long-awaited debut album.

Officially released February 20 following a viral response on Tik Tok, the PopLord and Louie Bandz-produced tune has since continued to build steam on streaming platforms ahead of the arrival of its highly anticipated official music video.

While Miami (born Caresha Brownlee) puts the finishing touches on that clip, she’s tiding fans over with a glossy performance visual delivered in partnership with our friends at TSR.

Living up to its titling, see the Roodmy Poulard-directed action inside.

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Lil Wayne adds 2 Chainz and The Game to tour

Hip-Hop titan Lil Wayne is continuing to celebrate a major milestone.

The Rap icon has announced a fresh wave of dates toasting 20 years of his ‘Tha Carter’ era, and he’s bringing company along for the ride.

Joining Wayne on select shows are fellow heavyweights 2 Chainz and The Game.

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After teasing a live trek, Ella Mai has unleashed the tour dates for the ‘Do You Still Love Me? Tour.’ And she’s bringing along Ama and Girlfriend as her special guests.

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He's Back! JAY-Z Announced as Roots Picnic 2026 Headliner

JAY-Z is officially back on the live stage, and he’s doing it in a major way.

The Rap titan has been announced as a headliner for the 2026 edition of Roots Picnic, where he’ll join forces with legendary Hip-Hop band The Roots for a special performance that’s already generating serious buzz.

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Kehlani Drops Date For Upcoming Self-Titled Album 'KEHLANI'

It’s Kehlani time! The R&B songbird hatched the title and release date for her new highly anticipated self-titled album ‘KEHLANI’.

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UK Black music report

A landmark new report from UK music is shining a long-overdue spotlight on the commercial power of Black music in Britain.

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Beyoncé Expands Cécred With Styling Line Inspired by Tour Hair Needs

Beyoncé is leveling up her beauty empire with a move fans and industry insiders alike have been waiting for.

The global icon’s haircare brand Cécred is officially stepping into styling, unveiling a new collection shaped directly by the intense demands of life on tour.

And, in a unique reveal, the superstar herself shared the products were road-tested during her high-octane ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ giving them a real-world edge that goes beyond typical celebrity launches.

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‘Grenade‘ hitmaker Bruno Mars certainly earned an explosive reaction recently from Taylor Swift fans (affectionately called #Swifties) after many of them believe he dished out a major diss to the Pop diva.

Now, he’s clearing the air.

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Before Friday (March 13), Beyonce and Rihanna were the only two Black female acts who could boast having sold over 100 million singles in the United States.

Thanks to a slew of recent updates at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), now SZA can boast membership in the exclusive group.

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