November 2020 saw Kash Doll earn the first Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification of her career when her breakthrough hit – ‘Ice Me Out’ – was awarded a Gold plaque (as we reported here).

Her bid to ensure it wasn’t her only came just weeks later when the 28-year-old unveiled the sizzling song ‘Bad Azz,’ featuring fellow rapstress Mulatto as well as DJ Infamous and Benny the Butcher.

As the OG Parker & Smash David began heating up playlists over the following months, Doll & co. opted to throw gasoline on the fire by releasing the tune’s smoking accompanying music video.

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It may have been released over 8 months ago, but it appears music lovers are still crazy for ‘Go Crazy’ – the lead single from Chris Brown and Young Thug‘s joint mixtape ‘Slime & B.’

In addition to becoming Brown’s biggest radio hit since 2008, just last week the Murphy Kid-produced bop made Billboard history for the slowest climb to the Hot 100’s top 5 of any male-led song ever released (as we reported here).

Now, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is proving the tune’s success isn’t limited to radio or Billboard charts.

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New music from Lizzo could be on the way.

Fellow music powerhouse SZA took to Twitter to hint at the possibility of new music from the ‘Truth Hurts’ rapper.

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The time for change is now.

The Black Music Action Coalition has joined forces with #breathewithme Revolution to urge the Biden-Harris administration to launch a racial justice initiative during their first 100 days in office with the help of some of music’s biggest names, such as:, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and T.I.

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Drake has another record under his belt.

For, the rapper has just earned an impressive feat on Spotify.

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In breaking news, the Super Bowl 2021 has announced an eclectic list of additions to its musical line-up.

For, Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Church, and H.E.R. will take vocal flight on the biggest stage of them all.

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BET doubling down on their commitment to Tyler Perry dramedy ‘Sistas.’

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Wendy Williams once again finds herself at the center of her own Hot Topic segment – courtesy of her brother Tommy Williams.

As reported, the 53-year-old took t social media live to lambast his sister for allegedly missing their Mom Shirley’s funeral.

In a shocking move, Wendy addressed the drama on her talkshow and warned her younger sibling and said she’d expose him with an overflow of receipts.

Well, after Tommy again took to social media with more allegations, Wendy held to her promise and shared a shocking story.

For, beyond confirming that she was at the funeral – she alleges her brother fought a younger relative in their family right in front of the open casket.

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SZA‘s career continues to scale to higher heights. Case in point her latest climb on the Billboard Hot 100. 

For, new single ‘Good Days’ has officially become her biggest solo hit to-date.

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Chris Brown continues to collect colossal wins.

And this time it’s with Young Thug collaboration ‘Go Crazy.’

For, the track has officially become the most heard song on US radio.

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As chart sensations go, the industry hasn’t quite seen a trajectory like that established by Olivia Rodrigo in a long time.

For, the 17-year-old’s debut single ‘Drivers License’ – which has become omnipresent in a super short space of time – has premiered at #1 on the coveted Billboard Hot 100.

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Michelle Williams stopped by The Breakfast Club today to dish on her brand new podcast

Housed on the Black Effect Network, the weekly show sees the singer speak candidly about her mental health journey as a means of helping others. It also sees her joined by special guests.

While chopping it up with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, Williams opened up about the venture, as well as her forthcoming book of the same name. 

The ‘Say Yes’ belter colored in her story with detail, touching on her time in Destiny’s Child, the recent loss of her father, and overcoming depression.

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