It’s a dream come true for Dreamville Records recording star Ari Lennox.

Two years after the premiere of ‘Shea Butter Baby,’ the title track from her official debut studio album, the 29-year-old has learned the J. Cole-assisted track has crossed the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) threshold for Platinum status.

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Kandi Burruss has spoken up and out about the allegations leveled against her Xscape bandmate Tiny and husband T.I.

As reported, a woman named Sabrina Peterson took to social media to allege that the rapper held her at gunpoint and invited others to detail their alleged experiences.

15 women stepped forward with shocking allegations of drug-fuelled sex trafficking – with the alleged involvement of Tiny too.

In the time since T.I. has issued an impassioned denial and branded the allegations “egregiously appalling.”

Now, in the wake of production being paused on the couple’s VH1 show, Kandi addressed the matter during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.

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Lil Nas X is busy cooking up new music.

For, the GRAMMY-winner has taken to TikTok to share a snippet of a new song that has yet to be released.

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Janet Jackson is starting 2021 off with a huge milestone.

35-years after the release of her iconic ‘Control’ album, the LP has now topped Apple’s U.S Pop Albums chart. As a result, she took to Instagram to deliver a special message to her fans.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be telling their story in a major primetime TV interview with talk show veteran Oprah Winfrey. 

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Ariana Grande is giving her new album ‘Positions’ a boost this week in the form of a deluxe edition.

The songbird’s sixth studio effort has thus far birthed a Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper with its title track; while follow-up ’34+35′ reached #2.

The latter benefitted from a remixed version featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat – which is one of four new tracks added to the incoming deluxe LP.

With just days to go before it drops (on February 19), Grande has unwrapped the tracklist.

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Megan Thee Stallion may be dominating the female Rap landscape with her debut album ‘Good News,’ but that hasn’t quelled the flames of her hustle.

The femcee launched a new freestyle series #MeganMondays last year and has today added a fresh chapter with the unleashing of the ‘Southside Forever Freestyle.’

Flaunting her fiery flow, the Hot Girl Coach paired the track with an accompanying visual.

What are you waiting for? Watch Megan in action after the jump…

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The narrative of the iconic Notorious B.I.G is heading to Netflix.

Today the streamer launched the trailer for ‘Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell’ ahead of its confirmed debut on March 1.

Executive produced by the legend’s Mom Voletta Wallace and Diddy, the documentary film feature chronicles Biggie’s illustrious life. From growing up the son of a Jamaican immigrant in Brooklyn to becoming one of the most legendary artists in music history.

Contributors featured include Diddy, Faith Evans, Lil Cease (Junior M.A.F.I.A.), and other close family and friends.

“Mama Wallace and I had a conversation about creating the first Estate sanctioned documentary about BIG’s life and the initial thought was to have the story told from the perspective of his fans globally and how they were inspired by him and his music.” 

Check out the first look trailer below:

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Bad Bunny and Rosalía‘s collaboration ‘La Noche De Anoche’ has gotten the music video treatment.

The new set of visuals shows the two artists take on the role of lovers who end up bursting into flames.

The song appeared on his latest studio album, ‘El Último Tour del Mundo,’ which became the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200 chart (as we reported here).

The new video arrives shortly before the music superstar is set to appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on February 20 alongside host and ‘Bridgerton’ star Regé-Jean Page. 

What are you waiting for? Watch the steamy set of visuals below…

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Meghan Trainor is a mom.

For, the ‘All About That Bass’ singer has given birth to her first child with actor Daryl Sabara.

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Cardi B has teamed up with Facebook for a new show named ‘Cardi Tries _____.’

The series (which is executive produced by the star alongside Jesse Collins) sees her trying her hand at new skills outside of her Hip-Hop rooting. From lacing up to become a ballerina, firefighter, car racer, teacher, and more.

She won’t be alone, as notable names and faces pop up to help her achieve her goals.

Episode 8 is here and sees Cardi become a farmer on a ranch with a little help from Mickey Guyton.

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Beyonce is giving meaning anew to ‘Bootylicious’!

The shapely superstar cuts a striking figure in the latest Adidas X Ivy Park campaign for the ICY PARK capsule.

Hotly anticipated, the new instalment of the must-have line arrives on February 19 and Queen Bey is doing a stellar job of building anticipation.

As has become customary, the celebrity gifting has generated ample buzz.

But there’s no denying that Bey sells it best!

What are you waiting for? Watch her werk it above and below…

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