Days away from the September 4 release of his fifth studio album, ‘Detroit 2,’ rapper Big Sean is hot on the promo trail in its support.

Most recently taking to ‘New York’ magazine, the GRAMMY-nominated rapper discussed a number of hot topics around his career including his support of Kanye West‘s political aspirations, rumored beef with Kendrick Lamar (as we reported here), and reflected on his relationship with late actress Naya Rivera.

Though he released an emotional statement shortly after the 33-year-old’s death (as we reported here), some of her fans labeled his comments attention-seeking as she was famously attached to his diss track ‘IDFWU’ (a song released after their highly publicized breakup).

Now, over five years after the controversial tune’s premiere, Sean is clearing the air.

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English EDM stars Disclosure unveiled their third studio album, ‘Energy,’ on August 28 – much to fan delight. Just days ahead of its arrival (as we reported here), fans were gifted album cut ‘Birthday’ featuring Syd of The Internet and Kehlani.

As none of the LP’s singles outside of the Khalid-assisted ‘Know Your Worth’ have entered the Hot 100 to date, the brotherly duo are giving ‘Birthday’ just the push needed to change that narrative.

Its latest bid for Billboard glory comes via a Mr. Rogers-inspired music video.  Directed by Kid. Studio, look inside to see the action:

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Rapper Gucci Mane has been named in a suit, following a fatal shooting at a concert that saw a 23-year-old mother of two, Mykala Bell, killed.

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Having already topped worldwide iTunes tallies with the release of her latest single, ‘Midnight Sky’ (as we reported here), it would only make sense Miley Cyrus give the tune a global push.

Just days after thrilling Stateside fans with the inaugural televised performance of the cut – which serves as the first single from her forthcoming seventh studio album ‘She is Miley Cyrus’ – she’s taken to the UK to rock British fans with another stirring rendition of it.

Stripping down the synth-buoyed bop to only guitar and piano, look inside to see and hear Miley’s voice shine front and center at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.
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After achieving the most viewed Verzuz battle yet with over 1 million viewers, Brandy and Monica have certainly sent social media into a frenzy!

So much so that many have posed the question as to who they’d like to see go head to head next on the platform. One being the elusive chanteuse herself, Mariah Carey.

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Detractors who thought Saweetie‘s 2x Platinum breakthrough hit, ‘My Type,’ would be the last time the rising rapstress saw her name typed in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 were sadly mistaken.

The updated chart reveals ‘Tap In,’ the lead single from her forthcoming debut album ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ has tapped into the #31 spot on the tally – cracking the top 40 for the first time since its June 17-premiere.

At one point struggling to find footing on the hit list, ‘Tap’ – which features a prominent sample of Too $hort hit ‘Blow the Whistle’ – blew into the top 40 on the wings of a viral Tik Tok dance challenge.  Later calling on the likes of DaBaby, Jack Harlow, and Post Malone to assist with the tune’s remix (which can by heard by clicking here), ‘Tap’ stands to rise to even higher Hot 100 heights next week.

Until we find out or sure, look below to see who joins Saweetie in the top 40 of this week’s TGJ Chart Check.
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Big Sean isn’t afraid to speak his mind.

In a new interview with Vulture, the ‘Harder Than My Demons’ rapper spills on his rumored feud with Kendrick Lamar and the importance of communication.

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Mary J. Blige is back.

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul revealed to the Los Angeles Times that her new album will be out later this year.

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Congratulations are in order for Usher and his girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea.

The couple are reportedly expecting their first child together, according to Us Weekly. 

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‘WAP’ rapper Cardi B is continuing to make a splash and this time it’s in partnership with Balenciaga.

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Congratulations are in order for Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn. 

For the couple have welcomed their first child.

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Although ‘The Boy is Mine’ has been the biggest hit of their respective careers, Brandy and Monica fans have always complained the song not gotten its just due on the live front over its 22-year life span.

In fact, their follow-up duet – ‘It All Belongs to Me’ – has been treated to more live televised performances despite not having as substantial impact on the Hot 100 as its Rodney Jerkins-produced forerunners.

For these reasons and more, the duo’s most devoted followers were all too pleased when they closed their history-making #VERZUZ battle with a live rendition of the tune.

Did you miss the action when it was broadcast live on Instagram from Tyler Perry Studios Monday night (August 31)?

You can watch it inside:

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