Bruno Mars has long paid homage to Black music and his many idols.

From Charlie Wilson to Bobby Brown to Babyface to Michael Jackson. The star is renowned for saluting the icons whose careers have facilitated his.

Despite this, a small set of social media users insist on lambasting the singer – who is of Puerto Rican and Filipino heritage – with claims of cultural appropriation.

Currently on the promotional rounds for Silk Sonic – his joint project with Anderson.Paak – Mars was quizzed on the topic during an interview on The Breakfast Club. 

His interesting response awaits below…

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‘Pose’ will officially end with its forthcoming third season, it has been confirmed.

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Zara Larsson is back.

After four years the Swedish pop singer has made her welcome return with her third studio album, ‘Poster Girl.’

It is a dance record from beginning to end and contains no ballads unlike her previous albums, ‘So Good’ and ‘1.’ Larsson crafted this album with pop’s biggest names, including: Max Martin, Marshmello, Julia Michaels, and Justin Tranter.

‘Poster Girl’ was preceded by the singles: ‘Ruin My Life,’ ‘Love Me Land,’ ‘Wow,’ and ‘Talk About Love’ featuring Young Thug.

What are you waiting for? Stream new Zara Larsson below…

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Akademiks has found himself in some controversy.

In an interview with Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan for ‘Higher Learning,’ Lindsay read off Akademiks words where he stated that Megan Thee Stallion is overrated and doesn’t have the lyrical skills of some of her peers such as Nicki Minaj. This lead Ak to respond.

His words below…

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Sweet news for Saweetie fans!

The rising rapstress’ latest single, ‘Best Friend,’ had its best showing yet on the Billboard Hot 100 as it lifted to a new peak of #28 on the recently refreshed tally.

To keep that momentum going, Saweetie tagged fellow rapstress Stefflon Don to hop on the remix of the Dr. Luke-produced cut (which previously featured Doja Cat).

“You know I’m always killin’ the show / In the streets I’m a lady, in the bed I’m a hoe / Ain’t a stripper but I really put it down on the pole / Plus I get dizzy in the kitchen, flick my wrist on the stove,” Stefflon spits on the ‘Friend’ revamp.

While Cat fans won’t likely appreciate her contribution being limited to the chorus with the removal of her entire verse, will Stef’s addition be just what’s needed to finally push the bop into the top 20?

Hear it in full inside and tell us:

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As the 20th anniversary of his debut album, ‘Force of Nature,’ approaches, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Tank proves he is still living up to the project’s title with new song, ‘Can’t Let It Show.’

Unveiled last Friday (February 26), the tune’s been raking in critical acclaim for its heartfelt vocal performance and masterful sample of Kate Bush‘s ‘This Woman’s Work’ (a song later repopularized by Maxwell).

To capitalize on the buzz, Tank tapped director TAJ to bring the song’s story to life via a simple, yet gripping music video starring ‘P-Valley’ star Brandee Evans.

Look inside to see the singer deliver film-worthy action and acting:

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Monday (March 1) may have been Justin Bieber‘s 27th birthday, but it appears he was the one handing out gifts with the announcement of his new single, ‘Hold On.’

The tune follows RIAA-certified hits ‘Holy,’ ‘Lonely,’ and ‘Anyone’ and comes as the last drop from his recently announced sixth studio album, ‘Justice,’ before the long-awaited LP hits digital shelves March 19.

Directed by Colin Tilley, look inside to see the emotional and cinematic clip which draws attention to coping with the affects of cancer.

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Jhené Aiko has made a career of spitting fire, so she was an obvious pick to help fill out the soundtrack for Disney’s highly anticipated animated feature film, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon.’

To accompany the movie’s March 5 theatrical and Disney+ release date, Aiko’s unveiled the fantastical music video for her tune ‘Lead the Way’ – one of many gems found aboard the ‘Dragon’ soundtrack.

Directed by Carlos López Estrada, the colorful video – which features footage from the Disney film and appears in its end credits – only further brings to life the already spirited song penned by Jhené and Oscar-nominated composer James Newton-Howard.

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It’s finally time for Drake‘s ‘Scary Hours 2.’

The long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s ‘Scary Hours’ EP, the set – which was announced just a day before its arrival to digital shelves – comes as anticipation for his new studio album, ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ reaches a feverish pitch.

Reportedly delayed due to the Rap superstar’s recuperation from a knee injury, ‘Scary Hours 2’ will tide fans over until the LP’s rumored April drop.

Hear the 3-song sequel EP inside:

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Hungry Bruno Mars fans who had been waiting for new music from the superstar since his GRAMMY-sweeping 2016 album, ’24k Magic,’ were sent into a frenzy last Friday (February 26) when he announced his next body of work would come in the form of a duet album with fellow GRAMMY winner Anderson .Paak.

Together, under the moniker Silk Sonic, the duo have unveiled the music video for ‘Leave the Door Open’ – the first single from the band’s self-titled project.

An old school, 70’s-inspired affair, the Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard-directed clip awaits your viewing pleasure inside:

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Ava Max is speaking out.

Since her smash-hit ‘Sweet But Psycho’ ruled the charts in 2018, she has drawn comparisons to one of pop’s most prolific artists, Lady Gaga. However, in a new interview with SiriusXM Volume, she thought that she would draw comparisons to music legend Mariah Carey instead.

Her words below…

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Solange is a fighter.

For, the ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ singer recently reflected on her near-death health struggles while recording her acclaimed 2019 album ‘When I Get Home.’

Her words below…

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