Drake has a lot to get off.

And his words have folk wondering whether he’s flung his seemingly squashed beef with Pusha T back onto the griddle.

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Monica has made no secret of the fact that she’s cooking up both an R&B album and a Country project too.

Now, she’s lifted the lid on the latter. And aptly, she did so at the CMT Music Awards 2022. 

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Cop a gander of Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert on the cover of Ebony Magazine.

Appearing alongside their beautiful daughters – Junie and Rue – the much-loved couple glow afront of the April 2022 issue of the long-running publication.

And while for feature shows the family in the best light, Taylor and Shumpert didn’t hold back on addressing some of the rumors that have run rampant about their marriage recently.

Namely, a viral TikTok “exposé” that made several damaging allegations.

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From The Vault is back this week with one of our favorite R&B starlets.

Today’s pick comes courtesy of the talented Mya with her 2003 effort ‘Fallen.’

Issued as the second single from the performer’s third album ‘Moodring’, the song sampled Hip-Hop classic ‘Runnin’’ by The Pharcyde, which itself was built around a sample of Bossa Nova jam ‘Saudade Vem Correndo’ by Luiz Bonfà.

Following the home run that was ‘Lady Marmelade’, ‘Moodring’ in many ways was designed to take Mya to the next level. The album’s first single – the Missy Elliott-produced ‘My Love Is Like Wo’ – was a Top 20 hit but for some incomprehensible reason ‘Fallen’ failed to make an impact on the Billboard Hot 100/ Indeed, it peaked right outside of the Top 50 at #51.

The video for the tune finds the songstress in besotted mode, following a guy she’s crushing over around New York City. From the newsstand in the morning to his bathtub in the evening. Directed by Darren Grant, aspects of the clip would be borrowed in Rihanna’s ‘What’s My Name?’ visual years later – a video that followed the then-red-haired beauty from sunrise to sunset around the Big Apple.

Sadly, ‘Fallen’ remains Mya’s last single to chart on the Hot 100.

Until this day, we’re perplexed at what prevented the entertainer from being one of the biggest names in music (commercially speaking). From the talent to the songs and the look, she had it all in earnest. Some say politics others ponder the product. For us, it will forever remain a mystery.

Thankfully, she has been able to experience success in different ways since then. Indeed, she embarked on an independent journey and released several successful albums for the Japanese market. She even snagged a GRAMMY nomination for her critically-acclaimed seventh LP ‘Smoove Jones’. As is increasingly becoming the case in the contemporary climate, success is relative and Mya has emerged as a textbook example of how.

She – alongside the Tinashes and Dawn Richards of the world – stands as a true testament that in the music industry there are many ways to win if you are ready to explore them.

We salute you, Ms. Harrison!

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With the 2022 GRAMMY Awards less than a week away, excitement continues to build for the event.

Every field is jam-packed with the who’s who in the music industry. Take for example the Song Of The Year category. Ed Sheeran, Brandi Carlile, Olivia Rodrigo, Alicia Keys & H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Doja Cat & SZA, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, and Justin Bieber, are all nominated.

But who will win and who should win?

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Queen of Pop Madonna leads a star-studded court of celebrities ready to take part in a social media rally organized by Global Citizen to urge governments around the world to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

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Despite being nowhere near the Dolby Theater at the time Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s hair at the Academy Awards Sunday night (March 27), August Alsina has seen his name mentioned by many as part of the ongoing discussion about the shocking incident.

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The credits are done rolling at the 94th Annual Academy Awards, known more commonly as the 2022 Oscars.  Hailing from the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre, the night saw the year’s most notable movie releases honored for their multi-layered contributions to the world of film.

Like any memorable ceremony, it was the unscripted moments that made for the most resonating – namely those inspiring acceptance speeches.

Keen to see who got the opportunity to deliver one?  See the full list of winners inside:

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As the list of performers set to rock this year’s GRAMMY Awards continues to be unveiled, one name that won’t be taking to the stage is Kanye West.

For, the rapper has been barred from performing at the April 3 ceremony.

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Jack Harlow has a new collection of jams incoming.

For, the rapper has announced his sophomore album ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ in the latest issue of Rolling Stone. 

Preceded by single ‘Nail Tech,’ the LP arrives May 6. 

Within the feature, the Louisville native dishes on wanting to be his generation’s GOAT, life as a Gen Z sex symbol, and much more.

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Nicki Minaj has had fans moving and shaking with new jams ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ and ‘Bussin’ – both of which have made their presence felt on the Billboard charts.

Now, she’s making a literal move with her ‘Queen Radio’ show.

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Jazmine Sullivan has been forced to cancel another date on her ‘Heaux Tales Tour’ after being diagnosed with COVID. 

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