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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Reel Goats was summoned to direct the music video for ‘Pick Up‘ – the latest release from DaBaby’s chart-topping junior studio album, ‘Blame It On Baby.’

Featuring Migos star Quavo, the video for the DJ K.i.D-produced bop sees the Rap duo engage in time travel and encounter everything from prehistoric life to the Ice Cube classic film, ‘Friday.’

Even traveling to outer space, the whimsical clip continues DaBaby’s track record of infusing comedy in his music videos and, like those before it, ‘Pick Up’ is a winner.

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While a number of R&B artists have seen 2020 render some of their poorest performing efforts to date, the same certainly cannot be said for Jhené Aiko.

Bouncing back from the less than favorable commercial showing of her 2017-released sophomore album, ‘Trip,’ her junior LP – ‘Chilombo’ – took a trip straight to the top of R&B charts upon its release in March thanks to the success of its singles ‘P*ssy Fairy,’ ‘B.S.’ (featuring H.E.R.), and more.

Now, nearly two months after issuing a re-release of ‘Chilombo’ (which ranks as the year’s top-selling female R&B project), the 32-year-old has learned its most celebrated singles have crossed the threshold for Platinum certification at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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SZA is back!

Today saw the R&B blazer unwrap new single ‘Hit Different’ with no prior warning; a move which has excited and delighted fans in equal measure.

Wasting no time hitting the promotional trail, the First Lady of TDE chopped it up with Zane Lowe on Beats 1 radio. 

During the candid chat, SZA opened up about the pressures of dropping new music, working with The Neptunes, her forthcoming album, and much more.

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Armed with the momentum of Monday night’s history-making Verzuz battle, Monica has announced an exciting new venture with Apple Music.

For, the R&B chanteuse is launching her own radio show – ‘Mo Talk’ on the super-sized streamer.

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‘Detroit 2’ (click here to stream), the long-awaited sequel to Big Sean‘s critically acclaimed 2012 ‘Detroit’ project, landed on digital shelves Friday (September 4).

Kicked off by the Nipsey Hussle-assisted ‘Deep Reverence,’ the project is loaded with A-list guest appearances including features from the likes of Jhené Aiko, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, Eminem, and Travis Scott.

Related to the latter, the duo’s HitBoy-produced tune – ‘Lithuania’ – was recently granted the video treatment.

Directed by Mike Carson, look inside to see the trippy visual.

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