Fans of ‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ star Silento have watched him suffer a highly publicized fall from grace in the years that followed the popularity height of that chart-topping hit.

In addition to the negative press garnered from leaked nude photos and videos that displayed the rapper engaging in compromising behavior, the 23-year-old has also been on the wrong side of the law multiple times over the last year with arrests on charges of ‘assault with a deadly weapon’ and later endangering public safety after authorities clocked him driving over 140 MPH (as we reported here).

This week brought reports the emcee (born Richard Lamar Hawk) was yet again detained by police, this time for his alleged involvement in the murder of his cousin.

As news outlets and social media commenters alike weighed in on the hot topic, Hawk’s publicist – Chanel Hudson – took to Instagram to solicit prayers, not judgment, for the ailing star.

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Six months after learning her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from da Souf,’ had the distinct honor of becoming the first Gold-certified hit of her career, Mulatto‘s followed the win with a similar plaque – this one assigned to ‘Souf’s follow-up, ‘MUWOP’ (featuring Gucci Mane).

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All roads lead to this Sunday for The Weeknd!

The superstar is making a beeline for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, which he’ll be headlining.

As reported, the singer has spared no expense with his production and has poured $7 Million of his own money into the spectacle.

Now, ahead of his date at the Big Game in Tampa, Abel has unveiled a Pepsi TV spot.

Christened The Walk, the commercial finds the singer in a reflective space as he marches towards the showcase of the immortals.

Watch below…

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It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce leads  with six nods in the recording categories. 

Queen Bey is joined by the likes of  H.E.R, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Chloe X Halle on the list of acts with multiple  noms in the music bracket.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories, with major looks for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (including individual nods for leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman) and Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’ 

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 27 show airs live BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

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Victoria Monet is on a hot streak.

For, the singer has just released her latest song called ‘F.U.C.K,’ or an acronym for the phrase “friends you can keep.”

The song is a blend of seductive R&B and focuses on what it means to be involved with another person beyond the romance.

Across the track she sings:

“Is your favorite color blue / Cause you something like my criptonite / I think I want you to maybe / meet me at my crib tonight.“

Last year, Monet dropped her acclaimed project, ‘Jaguar’ (stream it here) and announced her pregnancy. Despite all of that, she is not slowing down anytime soon.

Listen to Monet’s latest offering below…

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Megan Thee Stallion made a splash with debut album ‘Good News,’ but she isn’t resting on the project’s early success.

Tomorrow (Feb 3) brings with it the video for the LP’s latest single ‘Cry Baby,’ which features fellow chart-topper DaBaby. 

The official release, which follows Billboard #1 ‘Savage’ and bop ‘Body,’ feeds fan appetite for the song which had been garnering strong streams from the onset of the project’s arrival.

Before the visual drops, check out a sneak peek below…

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Lil Nas X has scored quite the touchdown ahead of the release of new music.

For, the performer has been tapped by Logitech for their high profile Super Bowl commercial.

The TV spot, which is christened “Defy Logic,” features the 21-year-old prominently and includes a song he’s long been teasing as a single named ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

Check it out below…

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Britney Spears may be on a stage hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped her from serving twirls, weave whips, and more on social media.

And while some fans have lapped up the diva’s dancing, others have expressed worry in light of the “unpolished” nature of the videos – which have been arriving multiple times a week.

Head below to what Spears had to say about her detractors…

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Kesha has returned with new music.

This time around, the chart-topper has teamed up with  Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt for the uplifting song, ‘Stronger.’ 

The accompanying visual finds Kesha fighting herself in a boxing ring as Feldt serves as the judge. Each round gets increasingly more intense unit both Kesha’s find themselves in a classic duel.

Across the track sultry production she sings:

“You gotta take it day-by-day / Keep moving forward, no matter what they say / And when the thieves try to steal your faith / Keep pushin’ through ’em ’cause there ain’t no other way / If you wanna get stronger.“

The track arrives as Kesha celebrates the one-year anniversary of her ‘High Road’ album.

What are you waiting for? New Kesha is just after the jump…

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More Ariana Grande music is on the way.

The ‘Thank U, Next’ singer took to social media to announce that she will be releasing a deluxe edition of her most recent album, ‘Positions,’ which will feature four new tracks.

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The Weeknd is not afraid to spend money in order to make money.

In a new interview with Billboard, his managers Wassim Slaiby and Amir Esmailian revealed just how much of his own money the singer put up for his performance at this year’s Super Bowl.

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While Gwen Stefani‘s latest single, ‘Let Me Reintroduce Myself,’ has enjoyed copious critic and fan acclaim since its December 7, 2020 release,  the Luke Niccoli-produced song has yet to reintroduce the songstress to the Hot 100 as a leading act.

To aid its chart narrative (and close the 5-year gap since her last solo appearance on the tally with 2016’s ‘Make Me Like You’), Stefani’s hit the promo trail on both sides of the pond with high octane live performances of the tune.

Her latest promotional bid comes courtesy of a behind the scenes look at the cut’s official music video.  Look inside to see the Philip Andelman-directed action.

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