Playing games is exactly what some Twitter commenters are accusing fans of Summer Walker of doing when they asserted the 25-year-old – who boasts only one studio album to her credit to date – is the ‘Queen of R&B for her generation.’

What’s more, the measure was co-signed by Walker, who took to social media to repost the praise.

Needless to say, it ignited a firestorm of debate.

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Because this generation boasts few female stars who can hang with the likes of Chloe Bailey and Tinashe on stage, it’s not uncommon for fans of both ladies to compare the prowess of their performance abilities.

Yet, the comparison nearly turned ugly when Sweet T was clocked by Bailey fans “liking” a tweet that suggested photos that accompanied a recent Twitter post were unoriginally similar to the album artwork of her ‘Songs For You’ LP.

Once Chloe caught wind of the tension bubbling between the fan groups, she immediately shut it down – a measure that was co-signed by Tinashe.

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September 21 brought with it the highly anticipated premiere of Lee Daniels‘ latest FOX series, ‘Our Kind of People.’

Based on the 1999 Lawrence Otis Graham book, ‘Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,’ the soapy drama stars Morris Chestnut, Yaya DaCosta, Joe Morton, Alana Bright, Kyle Bary, Nadine Ellis, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Debbi Morgan, and more as members of its main cast.

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Janelle Monáe has never shied away from using her platform to protest injustice but, as evidenced by her new song, “Say Her Name,”  she may be bolder than ever now.

Alongside over a dozen other Black female activists, Janelle’s joined forces with the African American Policy Forum for her new socially conscious tune to serve as an anthem to honor Black women and girls lost at the hands of law enforcement.

The follow-up to her 2015 release, “Hell You Talmbout,” Monáe uses “Say” as a measure to tribute over 60 Black women and girls by chanting their names throughout the song.

Speaking on “Say,” Janelle told the press:

“[I want to] bring more awareness to what has not been covered and to also allow their families an opportunity to be able to hear people sharing their stories about their daughters as the human beings they were and as the daughters they were.”

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It looks like it’s a wrap for Trina and Trick Daddy‘s radio show in Miami.

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Will Smith covers the November issue of GQ Magazine, fresh from his 53rd birthday celebrations.

And the feature is just as compelling as his three decades in the spotlight.

Centered around his upcoming memoir ‘Will,’ the piece also saw the star wax candid about his unconventional marriage to actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

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Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have announced that they have split after 17 years together.

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In breaking news, singer R. Kelly has been found guilty in his sex trafficking case.

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Lil Nas X is blazing the Billboard charts with his debut LP ‘Montero.’

Because, while he may have been denied the #1 spot on the album tally due to Drake’s dominance, he’s making his presence felt in a seismic way on the singles front.

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The Fugees are back!

The legendary group has reunited for the first time in 15 years just in time for Global Citizen Live.

During their set, the Fugees played their classic ‘Ready Or Not’ from their 1996 album ‘The Score.’

The group’s participation in the live showing comes on the heels of their announced reunion tour (as we reported here), which is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark album.

The tour is set to take place globally, as the Fugees will visit London, Paris, Nigeria, Atlanta and more.

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Cynthia Bailey is waving goodbye to the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ after 11 years.

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Drake is honoring his friend J. Cole.

The ‘Certified Lover Boy’ hitmaker made a surprise appearance on Cole’s ‘The Off-Season Tour,’ where he took time to perform his hit ‘Way 2 Sexy’ and more. However, he also took the time to say some kind words about his friend as well.

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