The stars shine for Urban music’s biggest calendar night – the 2017 BET Awards!
Hosted by comedienne Leslie Jones, the show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater. See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive to the scene.
*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live realtime*
With the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Justin Bieber and more of a star-studded lineup that only he could assemble, it’s safe to say DJ Khaled came out swinging for his 10th album, ‘Grateful.’
Preceded by hits ‘Shining,’ the recently released ‘Wild Thoughts,’ and ‘I’m the One’ (Khaled’s first ever #1 single on the Hot 100), the set – delivered courtesy of Epic Records – has seen the famed DJ dominate radio, streaming, and hit many-a-top venue in its support since the turn of the year.
Now, just two days after its release, analysts are turning in reports to indicate whether its high profile guest list and ongoing promotion will be enough to grant the ‘Major Key’ star major first week numbers:
Lil Kim may have more legal woes on her hands.
Fresh from news hitting the wire that her home has gone into foreclosure, the female rap pioneer is once under in the spotlight of law enforcement – ironically over a home.
Per reports, it all centers on a house the Queen Bee had rented for a pre-BET Awards party.
The tea via TMZ:
We’re told Sunday at 2 AM Kim and her crew went to check out the house, didn’t like it and demanded their money back from either the owner or property manager. The money wasn’t forthcoming, an argument erupted and cops were called. Police arrived and told them it was a civil matter and they could do nothing … so they left.
We’re told Kim and her crew also left, but at 4 AM, a group of people showed up at the house with ski masks and weapons and got what they were after … Kim’s deposit check and cash, totaling at least $20k. Law enforcement sources say the robbers weren’t done … they also slashed all of the victim’s tires and stole a hubcap.
A robbery investigation has been launched and, as at writing, there has been no word back from Team Kim.
Mel B has refused to spice up her former lover’s financial life after he requested an inordinate amount of money from her in spousal support.
The pair announced their plans to divorce months ago and have been locked in an intense legal fight as Stephen Belafonte seeks the legal system’s support in his bid to get his hands on Mel’s money.
$4,300 per month for food and groceries, $2,000 for a monthly clothing allowance, $11,000 for housing and $750 for his monthly phone bill.
Mel has rejected his request and urged him to seek gainful employment and filed a legal documents she hopes will see his dreams of securing her cash shattered.
She isn’t the only entertainer battling an ex over money.
Click here to learn Mary J. Blige’s story.
Camila Cabello is continuing to make power moves.
The former Fifth Harmony singer is attempting to strike it big as a solo act after an acrimonious split from the group last December.
Now, she’s following up her slew of collaborations and current single ‘Crying In The Club’ with a coveted spot on the North American leg of Bruno Mars‘ ’24k Magic Tour.’
Together with Brits Dua Lipa and Jorja Smith, Cabello will serve as opener on several dates of the trek – which has already been a mammoth success in Europe.
The announcement came courtesy of Bruno today:
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Well come through Camila!
In a day and age where aggressive “promo” almost seems like an outdated concept (with “minimalism” now ruling the roost), it’s warming to see an act go all out to build a base.
Ms. Cabello undoubtedly has an active fandom, but the reality is that she still has a way to go before her solo foundation is firm enough to make a measured mark.
By signing on to one of the hottest tours of the year, she’ll be exposing herself to a whole new audience.
Smart play.
Just one week remains until JAY-Z unleashes his 13th studio album ‘4:44.’
Beyond its arrival date, much of the project (rumored to be produced entirely by NO I.D) has been shroud in secrecy.
However, that will all be ending on the eve of its release.
For, Jigga – who is reported to have welcomed twins with wife Beyonce last week – has announced a unique fan experience to launch the LP.
Together with Sprint (who bought a sizeable chunk of his TIDAL streaming service), the mogul will make the album available to hear in several cities across the US on June 29th.
He’s staging a number of listening parities – where the set will spun in its entirety – at select Sprint stores.
Attendees will also be able to win tickets to the Made In America Festival and future JAY-Z performances.
Peep the full list of locations below and click here to enter for a chance to go:
ATLANTA: 2007 MOUNT ZION RD MORROW, GA
HOSTED BY: DJ INFAMOUSBOSTON: 65R BOSTON ST STE 100 DORCHESTER, MA
HOSTED BY: DJ CHUBBY CHUBCHICAGO: 3513 W DEVON AVE CHICAGO, IL
HOSTED BY: DJ PHARRIS
LAS VEGAS: 9821 S. EASTERN AVE, SUITE 2 LAS VEGAS, NV
HOSTED BY: DJ FRANZEN
LOS ANGELES: 3396 W. CENTURY BLVD INGLEWOOD, CA
HOSTED BY: DJ MIKE DANGER
LOS ANGELES: 364 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BLVD WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
HOSTED BY: DJ DAMAGE
MIAMI: 1201 LINCOLN RD MIAMI BEACH, FL
HOSTED BY: DJ E-FEEZY
NEW YORK: 175 5TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY
HOSTED BY: DJ CIPHA SOUNDS
NEW YORK: 456 FULTON STREET BROOKLYN, NY
HOSTED BY: DJ ENUFF
NEW YORK: 57 W 42ND STREET NEW YORK, NY
HOSTED BY: DJ KAST ONE
PHILADELPHIA: 4640 ROOSEVELT BLVD. SUITE 12 PHILADELPHIA, PA
HOSTED BY: DJ RL
WASHINGTON, DC: 8501 FENTON ST SILVER SPRING, MD
HOSTED BY: DJ QUICKSILVA
‘4:44’ lands June 30th and is exclusive to subscribers of TIDAL and Sprint.
Trina teams with R&B star K. Michelle for brand new single ‘If It Ain’t Me’ – the video for which premiered moments ago.
Directed by Michael Garcia, the visual features rapper Dave East as the Queen of Miami’s wayward lover.
The release is the latest to be issued from the 38-year-old’s sixth studio album, which is executive produced by Rico Love and is due later this year.
Speaking in a recent interview, the Hip-Hop veteran christened the track a cousin of fan-favorite ‘Here We Go.’
And with its rap-sung, easy-on-the-ear qualities, it’s clear to see what she means.
Watch the video below…
Simple, but cute.
Both ladies looked great and the clip compliments the track well.
We approve, do you?
PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake have reunited for a musical cause.
The name of their latest bop? ‘Freak in You’, a remix to PARTY‘s cut of the same name.
Young and in control, even when they stoop low. I see anything is anything and everything’s a go.
Listen below…
As for the original? That can be found on PARTY’s ‘Colors 2‘ project and was released as he celebrates the success of ‘Wild Thoughts‘, the jam he penned for DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller and Rihanna.
When the likes of Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj seek you out for songs, one can expect to see and hear your sound imitated by those hoping to get in on the action.
Unfortunately for Eric Bellinger, Tory Lanez‘ supposed imitation of his art is anything but flattering.
Though revered in the industry for his contributions to his genre, Bellinger’s decision to go the independent route has seen him forced to watch several major label acts bite and borrow from his discography with ease as many music lovers are unaware where said acts source their sounds from.
Now, he has stepped up and out to reveal that he believes Lanez is one of these acts.
Watch below…
Sample my music, mimic my sound, copy my style… But when it comes to my brand, find your own. @torylanez pic.twitter.com/07xN4IuXcq
— Eric Bellinger (@EricBellinger) June 24, 2017
Lanez is yet to respond.
By way of her pen game, Bebe Rexha stands as one of the most sought-after lyricists in the game.
One of her biggest hits? ‘The Monster‘, performed by Eminem and Rihanna.
Alas, the song’s success now finds itself steering to dramatic ground after the talented Rexha revealed that some of the notes we all thought were delivered by Rihanna were actually performed by her.
Peep the big reveal below…
Bebe Rexha said she did the “oooh ohhh” parts in Monster (Em/Rih). “She can’t sing those high notes” pic.twitter.com/k6EIpzT5Up
— #JusticeForSexWithMe (@hollylikeablvd) June 24, 2017
Rihanna, who is currently basking in the glory of her latest song ‘Wild Thoughts‘, is yet to respond to Bebe’s claim that she doesn’t hit her own notes.
Lil Kim is renown for making folk stop and stare, so it’s little surprise that that’s exactly what the rapper did last night in Los Angeles.
The Queen Bee was snapped pouting it up at the Angel Brinks Fashion Show in a skin-hugging catsuit.
It marks rare sighting of the rapstress, who told fans at the top of the year that she has commenced work on her long-awaited new album.
Though little is known about the set, the project (if it’ll ever materialize) will serve as her first studio LP in 12 years. Her last, the critically acclaimed ‘Naked Truth,’ was released in 2005.
For now though, peep more pics of Kimberly Jones below…
As we reported here, ‘R&B Divas’ star/Destiny’s Child alum Latavia Roberson has ditched the Urban scene to try her luck on the dancefloor with ‘Best Time of Your Life’ – the first taste of her forthcoming solo debut.
An EDM-tinged affair, ‘Time’ is not an official release, but instead will act as a promotional single to introduce the songstress to clubs and dance music lovers around the world. And, while we are unsure if her entire inaugural effort will be housed in dance, what we can say is that we wouldn’t be mad if it was.
Hear Latavia on her own inside and weigh in:
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