Janet Hubert and Phylicia Rashad are most renowned for portraying two of the most iconic Black matriarchs in American television history.

However, outside of their roles as Vivian “Aunt Viv” Banks and Claire Huxtable, they are clearly on opposing sides of one topic – Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.

As reported, the controversial overturning of the fallen star’s conviction for sexual assault drew a polarizing response. Many jaws were left ajar in shock and dismay. Yet, some celebrated the news – with Rashad being one of the most notable.

The backlash that followed her comment was both swift and seismic. 

And now ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star Hubert has weighed in and she did not hold back.

Her words below…

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Rico Nasty is back!

The fierce femcee has just released her latest single, ‘Magic,’ and the record is bound to be a summer staple thanks to production by Avedon, Ginton, Alter Ego, and Mano.

‘Magic’ arrives ahead of her upcoming mixtape called ‘Rx,’ which is due out this summer.

Last year, she released her proper major label debut ‘Nightmare Vacation’. Before that, she released her ‘Anger Management’ project, which was made in collaboration with Kenny Beats.

Listen to ‘Magic’ below…

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Upcoming producer Amorphous is making a name for himself.

Case in point, his song, ‘Finally (Cannot Hide It),’ features Kelly Rowland and CeCe Peniston. The house-infused track samples Peniston’s 1991 hit ‘Finally.’ It also includes production from MNEK.

Across the track Rowland sings:

“Finally, it has happened to me / Right in front of my face / My feelings can’t describe it.“

The track is lifted from Amorphous’ debut EP ‘Things Take Shape,’ which is set to feature Kehlani and Brandy as well.

Listen to his team up with Rowland and Peniston below…

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Longtime fans of Hip hop legend Biz Markie fled to social media Wednesday night (June 30) to prematurely offer their condolences for the ailing rapper after reports surfaced he passed away.

Now, the family has stepped forward to set the record straight.

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Fans of ‘Kiss Me More’ crooner Doja Cat wanted more, and more is exactly what they received courtesy of the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ‘Planet Her.’

Released June 26 (just a day after its original incarnation), the updated version expanded the set’s tracklist to 19 songs and includes appearances from fellow rappers Eve, Gunna, and others.  As Cat’s beloved fan base, affectionately called #Kittens, continue to consume the set and its re-release at a historic rate (see:  biggest album debut by a female rapper in Spotify history), their hard work has boosted its predicted first-week sale figure.

What’s more, the uptick in activity could also see its lead single – the SZA-assisted ‘Kiss Me More’ – pucker up to kiss the top of the Hot 100.

Look inside to see just how new development has become just what the Dr. Luke doctor ordered.

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Consistently listed as one of her generation’s most highly regarded female rappers, Tierra Whack is no stranger to earning nods from the genre’s enthusiasts, major critics (see: XXL Freshman Class), and even peers like GRAMMY-winning stars Alicia Keys and Cardi B.

Despite the critical acclaim and mounting buzz, however, the 25-year-old took to social media this week to make clear she’s done with the music industry – an announcement that sent shock waves through her growing fan base.

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A day before Phylicia Rashad is to assume the reins as dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts, the veteran TV actress was embroiled in backlash for posting celebratory tweets in favor of Bill Cosby‘s unexpected prison release.

The hoopla got so hot, many called for her to step down from her new position at the prestigious historically Black college – a call the institution has responded to by issuing an official statement.

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The BET Awards may have posted an impressive uptick in viewership last year with its first virtual incarnation (as we reported here), but new reports reveal “Culture’s Biggest Night” was unable to continue that trajectory with their latest edition.

Despite aligning the star power of megawatt talent of Cardi B, H.E.R, Lil Nas X, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and more on its most packed performance roster to date, their combined shine – thank to steep competition from televised U.S. Olympics programming – wasn’t enough to illuminate ratings tallies.

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Standing in history books as the only artist to have five Diamond songs attached to his name, Bruno Mars – already one of the best-selling acts in digital music history – is set to extend that record with a sixth.

As recently revealed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Mars (born Peter Hernandez) is the recipient of a slew of certification upgrades thanks to ongoing interest in his decade-wide catalog of hits.  Among those is his 2012 Hot 100 #1 smash, ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ which is now just 1 million units away from unlocking Diamond status itself.

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After a 13-year silence on the matter, Britney Spears set the media on fire last week with her detailed description of the restraints of her conservatorship by elaborating on the alleged abuse the legal arrangement has empowered her father to wield.

Yet while the ears and hearts of the world were extended to the 39-year-old as a result of her impassioned plea to a judge to bring the court-ordered circumstance to an end, there’s at least one person who wasn’t as moved apparently:  the judge.

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Phylicia Rashad has spoken out anew after receiving blazing backlash for celebrating Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.

As reported, ‘The Cosby Show’ actor’s conviction for sexual assault was overturned due to what many deem a legal technicality. The 83-year-old was freed shortly after, ending his three year-stint in the slammer.

His on-screen wife Rashad came under fire after taking to Twitter to praise the controversial development. She wrote: “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!”

Now, the 73-year-old actress has issued a new statement.

Her words below…

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Bill Cosby has broken his silence after the controversial overturning of his conviction for sexual assault.

The actor, who is now a free man, took to Twitter to celebrate his release.

His words below…

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