J. Cole sent fans into a frenzy earlier this week with the surprise announcement his long-awaited sixth studio album, ‘The Off-Season,’ would be dropping May 14 (as we reported here).

Though the entire LP was originally set to drop all at once, Cole had a change of heart and decided to whet appetites for ‘Season’s offerings by releasing a single ahead of the project’s arrival next Friday – ‘I n t e r l u d e.’

“Christ went to heaven, age 33 / So did Pimp C and so did Nipsey,” rapped Cole on the new track before continuing, “I done seen the highest heights / I done seen it twice / And I seen the lowest of the lows, and still I rose / Now I’m at your neck, ni**a.”

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While longtime fans of WEtv’s ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ can expect to see a number of familiar faces on its season 6 kick off (Angela Simmons ,Egypt Crisis, Vanessa Simmons, Lil Eazy-E, Pepa, Dame Dash, and more), the season’s fiery trailer reveals a slew of newcomers are set to join the party.

Leading the pack of newbies is veteran ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Stevie J and his daughter Savannah as well as OG Rap hitmaker Uncle Luke and his daughter Cree.

Curious to see how they’ll fit into the mayhem and madness?  Look inside to see the official trailer ahead of the show’s May 13th return.

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Another one!

By the looks of things, DJ Khaled is well on his way to turning his latest body of work – ‘Khaled Khaled’ – into a visual album.

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Childish Gambino’s chart-topper ‘This Is America’ is now at the center of a lawsuit.

For, a rapper is claiming the star copy and pasted elements of his track with attribution.

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Michael Jackson‘s accolades continue to accrue posthumously. Because the King of Pop leads the inaugural list of inductees into the Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame.

He’s joined on the coveted scroll by the likes of Beyonce, Missy Elliott, and Usher.

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After a series of setbacks, Justin Bieber is finally heading back out on the road. For, he has announced the ‘Justice World Tour.’ 

Originally set to hit the live circuit in support of his 2020 ‘Changes’ album, the trek was first postponed due to production issues and then – like the entire live landscape – affected by the global health crisis shortly after.

Now, armed with the momentum of his recent chart success with the ‘Justice’ album and the market’s move towards recovery, Bieber has unveiled dates for the tour.

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Mark those calendars, because Broadway shows are back!

After going dark for almost a year and a half as a result of the global health crisis, it’s been confirmed that live performers will commence this September.

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Camila Cabello‘s big-screen acting debut in ‘Cinderella’ has been confirmed as the latest film to forgo a theatrical release.

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André Leon Talley is getting candid.

To promote the upcoming paperback version of his 2020 novel, ‘The Chiffon Trenches,’ he appeared on the ‘Tamron Hall Show.’ However, the discussion turned toward his possible eviction and the pay inequality he alleges occurs at Vogue.

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Megan Thee Stallion is making some major moves.

Snap Inc. revealed its list of upcoming Snapchat Originals, and among them is a reality show focused on the ‘Savage’ rapper.

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Trey Songz has found himself in trouble once more.

While he may be off the hook for allegedly assaulting a police officer, he has again found himself in the middle of assault allegations.

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Meek Mill has shared the first picture of his new son, Czar, on social media.

The ‘Going Bad’ rapper took to Instagram on May 5 just hours before he and his son celebrated their birthdays.

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