Rihanna alarmed fans today when she appeared with pronounced bruising on her face.

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This week brought with it two high profile new releases in the form of 6ix9ine’s surprise album ‘TattleTales’ and Big Sean’s fifth studio effort ‘Detroit 2.’

Find out how both are set to perform on the next iteration of the Billboard 200 below…

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SZA‘s latest song ‘Hit Different’ has a surprising connection to DJ Khaled. 

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R. Kelly is asking the judge to release him on bail after his attacker confessed.

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Jhené Aiko is back and is here to remind us of the importance of self-love and self-care.

The singer shared the new set of visuals for her song ‘Speak,’ which focuses on the freedom that comes after the end of a relationship.

Filmed in the her house, the clip chronicles her doing chores, making music, and meditating.

‘Speak’ appears on her most recent album, ‘Chilombo,’ which was released in March of this year.

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The Culture was declared the winner of Brandy and Monica‘s blockbuster Verzuz battle this week.

Indeed, the beloved R&B icons reminded why their names and musical numbers are forever etched in history.

Now, it’s become apparent that the celebration – which was the most watched Verzuz instalment to-date – has delivered majorly

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Naomi Campbell may have split from billionaire ex boyfriend Vladislav Doronin seven years ago, but drama still abounds.

Because the Russian entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against the supermodel.

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Ari Lennox and Anthony Romas look to do Sly and the Family Stone proud as they take on the iconic group’s 1973 hit, ‘If You Want Me To Stay.’

Joining forces for a good cause, Lennox and Ramos are releasing the Elite and Will Wells-produced remix of the song in partnership with Crown Royal and Main Street Alliance – a non-profit that specializes in supporting American small businesses.

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With over 20 years in the Rap game, Lil Wayne‘s earned the right to engage in a little self-praise.

His most recent pat on his own back comes courtesy of the music video for ‘Big Worm,’ a gem found aboard the deluxe edition of his latest chart-topping album, ‘Funeral.’

Taking a look back at his storied life and career, the video for ‘Worm’ comes as an ode to his evolution over the years as the morphs through the various looks of his past.

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The baby mamas of rapper Future and hitmaking producer London On Da Track are not playing games with ‘Playing Games’ singer Summer Walker after she took to social media to criticize the former’s former fling, Eliza Reign, for reportedly requesting $53,000 a month in child support.

Referring to the model as ‘disgusting’ and ‘sad,’ once word of the criticism landed on Reign’s desk she took to social media to respond with a lengthy clap back.  As her response gained traction on the net, the baby mamas of London (Summer’s boyfriend) joined in to co-sign Reign.

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6ix9ine, hot on the promo trail in support of his surprise-released sophomore album, ‘Tattletales’ (click here to listen), has ruffled the feathers of the Barbz – the very fan group who have long supported him thanks to his affiliation with Rap queen Nicki Minaj.

Taking to Billboard recently, the 24-year-old was quizzed about his trail of hits including his first and only Hot 100 chart-topper ‘Trollz.’  Visibly perturbed by the line of questioning, 6ix9ine emphasized that he did not need anyone’s help to get to #1 – not even Minaj’s.

However, while defending his chart history his commentary was perceived as an inadvertent diss to the Harajuku Barbie in the process – a feat that set in motion ongoing attacks from Barbz.

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6ix9ine sprung a surprise on fans Friday (September 4) when he unleashed his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘TattleTales’ (click here to stream).

Featuring the hits ‘TROLLZ,’ ‘GOOBA,’ and more, the 13-track set boasts guest appearances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Akon, and more.

Hot on the promo trail in support of the effort, 6ix9ine’s uncaged ‘TUTU’ as the latest single to get the video treatment.

Directed by Just4canon, the characteristically colorful clip sees its star portray a Joker-inspired figure while surrounded by bootylicious babe at a car show.

Tapping reality star/rapstress Blac Chyna to co-star, look inside to see the festivities:

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