Trick Daddy incited a firestorm of criticism when he took to Clubhouse Monday (June 21) to suggest music megastar Beyonce was overrated and could ‘barely sing.’

Yet, despite the singer’s beloved fan group – the #Beyhive – swarming his social media pages with thousands of bee emojis, leaving hundreds of bad online reviews and ratings for his Miami restaurant, and even exposing his financial woes and bankruptcy battle, the ‘Shut Up’ hitmaker is still refusing to follow his own song’s advice.

He not only further incited furor when he doubled down on his stance by reiterating his ‘unpopular opinion’ on the Queen Bey, but also ruffled the feathers of Rap Queen Nicki Minaj‘s fans when he took to Instagram to suggest the the group was better than the #Beyhive.

Needless to say, his attempt at a stan war backfired.  Look inside if you’ve missed the action:

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Fans of ‘Best Friend’ co-stars Saweetie and Doja Cat originally had their calendars marked for the June 25 arrival of both femcees’ new albums – ‘Pretty B*tch Music’ and ‘Planet Her’ – respectively.

New reports reveal, however, those who have been impatiently waiting to tap, tap, tap in to the former’s serially delayed debut LP will have to watch the clock just a little while longer.

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Justin Timberlake has broken the silence on the bombshell statement Britney Spears gave at her conservatorship hearing today.

As reported, the performer unleashed her unfiltered feelings about the legal agreement that has controlled all aspects of her personal and professional life since 2008.

With ample emotion, Spears told a judge “I’m not here to be anyone’s slave.”

Now, JT is weighing in on the words of his ex-girlfriend.

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Britney Spears has shattered her silence about the conservatorship that has controlled much of her life for the last 13 years at a highly anticipated court hearing today.

And she did not hold back.

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After just a few weeks on air, ‘BET Presents The Encore’ has proven to be appointment television.

Indeed, the show – which sees familiar faces from 90s and 00s bands form a supergroup – is already serving up addictive drama in earnest. 

Two of the names viewers have been showering with love are Shamari DeVoe (Blaque) and Nivea, the latter of whom is uniquely the only soloist in the mix.

Speaking with That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell, the singers spill about their motivations for taking part and spotlight 3LW’s Kiely Williams as having the “biggest ego.”

Watch above and be sure to let us know what you think.

Watch above and be sure to tune into ‘BET Presents The Encore’ Wednesdays at 10/9c on BET.

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It’s official! A new Pop Smoke project is on the way – and sooner than you may think.

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Get ready to say his name, because the ‘Candyman’ is back!

Jordan Peele refreshes the famed and fearsome force with a revival that promises to be a horror that is anything but sweet.

The Oscar winner takes on producer and screenwriting duties, while onboarding Nia DaCosta as director of this modern take on the franchise.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads in the role of visual artist Anthony McCoy. 

The impact of gentrification rocks the career and consequently the life he set up with his girlfriend Brianna (Teyonah Parris)  in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood.

When he meets an elder native of the area who shares with him the blood-spilling history of the Candyman, he’s provided inspiration that takes him on a journey like never before.

After initially being delayed due to the global health crisis, ‘Candyman’ will be making a splash in theaters on August 27. 

Before then, check out the newly unleashed extended trailer below…

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Iggy Azalea is hitting the road this summer.

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‘The Suicide Squad’ is back.

Directed by James Gunn, the sequel to 2016’s ‘Suicide Squad’ reassembles much of the original cast for an all-new adventure.

Viola Davis returns as Amanda Waller, while Idris Elba has joined the fold as a replacement for Will Smith. Initially, cast as the fresh face behind Smith’s Deadshot, Elba is now a new character named BloodSport.

Also in the mix are Margot Robbie, John Cena, Pete Davidson, and Sylvester Stallone.

Ahead of the film’s August 6 premiere in theaters (and on HBO Max), an extended trailer has been unleashed.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Rita Ora is keeping the new music coming!

For, fresh from her dalliance with Dance on the ‘BANG’ EP, the chart-topper has teamed with Sigala for brand new single ‘You For Me.’

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Ed Sheeran is putting the promotional pieces in place for the launch of his brand new single ‘Bad Habits.’

With the hotly anticipated track set for release this Friday (June 25), the Pop force will be lighting a match under the cut by way of a unique partnership with fellow Brit James Corden and his platform ‘The Late Late Show.’

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is ready for his close-up and receives exactly that on the cover of Essence magazine’s latest issue.

It’s a season of shine for the 35-year-old actor, who is gearing up for the release of ‘Candyman’ – which he stars in as the lead.

Following the film’s August arrival, he’ll next be seen in ‘Matrix 4’ alongside Keanu Reeves.

Before all of that, check out Yahya’s Essence Summer Screen Kings photoshoot below, where quotes – including his views on the importance of Black women – also await…

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