Teyana Taylor shocked the industry and fans alike when she announced that she was retiring from music after relaying that she felt unappreciated.

Now, she’s expanded on her sentiments.

Find out what she had to say below…

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A decade ago, a red-headed Rihanna released her fifth studio album – the hit-filled ‘Loud.’

Its fiery first single ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ is today’s From The Vault pick.

Helmed by Norwegian production team Stargate and songwriter Cri$tyle, the song was a return to Dance-Pop for RiRi, after the darker and grittier sounds found on her previous album ‘Rated R.’

Lyrically, the song unpacks the desire to occupy every single thought of a love interest.

On the chart front, ‘Girl’ was a monumental global hit, reaching the top spot in many countries like the US, the UK, Canada and Australia to name a few.

Uniquely, the song topped the Hot 100 two weeks after follow-up single ‘What’s My Name?’ hit #1. This served as the first time in Billboard history that an album’s first single reached pole position after the second.

Rih’s then-frequent collaborator Anthony Mandler directed the track’s colorful visual. Throughout, the star is seen singing alone in vast unoccupied landscapes, surrounded by large balloons, laying on a bed of flowers, or on a swing descending from the skies.

Like the style of the song, the video served as a reset thematically after the moody visual identity of the diva’s previous project – which came on the heels of dark headlines (see: “the” assault).

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As Rihanna continues to be in her bag in earnest with her endeavours outside of music, we’d be lying if we said we weren’t excited to see where she goes next as a Pop star.

With music (both sonics and industry) being quite different than when she last ruled the charts, it will be interesting to observe the sound and strategy she and her team will unleash.

And while answers to those questions are pending, it still looks like that Rihanna reign won’t be letting up any time soon.

Your thoughts?

In sad news just in, it’s being reported that Wendy Williams‘ mom – Shirley Williams – has died.

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Dr. Dre finds himself under fire yet again, this time from his estranged daughter.

With claims that the music mogul hasn’t been in contact with her for almost 20 years (nor offered any financial support), the 37-year-old says she’s had to take a job at FedEx to pay her bills.

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Creator Michael Korte is amassing ample recognition for his epic new video!

Already viral, the freshly released Gospel-medley tributes the iconic ‘Sister Act 2.’

It may be close to 30 years since the film hit the movie screen, but Korte has breathed new life into the iconic film and Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg approves!

Featuring the likes of Sharaya J, Coco Jones, Blimes & Malaya, it’s proving a must-see.

Speaking on the release, Korte said:

“I’ve always turned to Sister Act 2 for joy so it only seemed right to tribute this classic with a new medley! I know 2020 has been rough… I hope this makes you smile ❤️”

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Tisha Campbell has shockingly shared that she left her 22 year marriage to Duane Martin with only $7 to her name.

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Azealia Banks is shocking the net once again. And this time, it’s with a disturbing blood-stained selfie which has fans asking ‘is she okay?’

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Kylie Minogue keeps the ‘Disco’ going with new single ‘Real Groove.’

And, fresh from announcing the funky cut as the album’s next release, the Australian diva is wasting no time igniting it.

For, she took front-stage centre on the Jonathan Ross Show to deliver a rousing rendition live.

Armed with her seasoned performance spice, Minogue was joined by dynamic dancers.

Together, they rocked the house.

Watch after the jump…

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Saweetie‘s ‘Tap In’ was one of only four solo female Rap songs to tap into the Hot 100’s top 20 in 2020 – a double edged win as it only increased commercial performance expectations for its follow-up, the Jhene Aiko-assisted ‘Back to the Streets.’

Released October 22, the Timbaland-produced bop was off to a promising start when it lodged the femcee’s highest premiere on the chart ever (as we reported here).  The very next week, however, it vanished from the tally.

To help it rebound, Saweetie tapped music video director extraordinaire Dave Meyers to bring the song to life – a process documented during an episode of her YouTube web series, ‘The Icy Life.’

Look inside to see the magic behind the trippy clip.

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Canadian heartthrobs Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes have scared up a monster hit courtesy of their long-awaited collaboration, ‘Monster.’

Found aboard the latter’s latest album, ‘Wonder’ (click here to stream), the Frank Dukes-produced cut was officially unveiled November 20 after ample teasing on both singers’ social media handles.

As music lovers fell in love with its cinematic, Colin Tilley-directed music video, the tune was given its inaugural live treatment just days later at the 48th annual American Music Awards (click here to watch).

Combined, the chain of promotional ventures spelled well for ‘Monster’ as it made its Hot 100 premiere this week.

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Issa Rae keeps on winning!

For, the ‘Insecure’ star is set to produce an all-new HBO series alongside producer, Adam McKay.

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Chance the Rapper (real name: Chancelor Johnathan Bennett) has a legal battle on his hands.

The GRAMMY Award-winner is being sued by his former manager, Pat Corcoran, who accuses the rapper of refusing to pay $3 million in unpaid commissions.

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