In many ways, the world has moved on from “the slap heard around the world,” but the 2022 incident – which saw Will Smith assault Chris Rock at the year’s Academy Awards over a joke made about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith – still haunts Will.

Beyond the award show penalty and public blowback he suffered as a result, the OSCAR winner recently revealed the history-making moment caused him even more pain and embarrassment behind the scenes.

In a rare reflection on the controversial altercation, a teary-eyed Smith looked back on the attack with remorse and gave fans a detailed view of how he dealt with the aftermath.

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As August 9 marks the one-year anniversary of the release of Latto‘s third studio album ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea,’ the 3-time GRAMMY nominee is raising a glass to the critically acclaimed set by dropping a commemorative, limited vinyl edition.

To sweeten the pot, the femcee is giving a fan favorite from the project the video treatment: ‘Chicken Grease.’

“Put it on him, make him wanna marry me (ah) / If he don’t buy me what I want, I cause a scene (ah) / F-ck me in the mirror, boost my self-esteem (uh) / Country b-tch, I get it poppin’, chicken grease (uh, uh, uh),” she raps over a chorus that interpolates elements of T.I.‘s 2003 smash ‘24s.’

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Amaarae just dropped the official video for ‘Fineshyt,’ a standout cut from her dazzling new album ‘Black Star.’

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Bryson Tiller is back in full force with the release of ‘The Vices,’ the first half of his double album, ‘Solace & The Vices.’

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Sasha Keable is baring it all on her most raw and unapologetic project yet, ‘Act Right.’

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‘WAP‘ hitmaker Cardi B caught a wave of controversy recently after slamming her own beloved fans (affectionately called the #BardiGang) as “fat as f-ck” during a live session on social media – leading some of those supporters to brand her “fatphobic” for the insensitive commentary.

As the heat rises around her statements (which she later clarified were jokes), Cardi (born Belcalis Almánzar) is standing on her initial comments and making clear those who were offended shouldn’t expect an apology.

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Cassie is stepping back into the spotlight and keeping it real.

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Coco Jones has brought her signature blend of power and poise to the global stage once again—this time with a mesmerizing performance of ‘Other Side of Love‘ for COLORS.

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Ed Sheeran is back — and serving both music and mischief — with the release of his brand-new single, ‘A Little More.’

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team may seek home confinement instead of prison time as he faces federal charges tied to an alleged sex trafficking operation. 

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Sha’Carri Richardson can’t race her way out of the headlines engulfing her at present.

As reported, the Olympic medalist was arrested and charged with domestic violence after an incident involving her boyfriend, Christian Coleman.

And, while he went on record to defend her, the drama doesn’t look set to subside because footage of the melée has surfaced.

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Cardi B‘s forthcoming album may ask ‘Am I the Drama,’ but – let some critics tell it – the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.”

No stranger to having tiffs with fans on social media over the years, her latest battle with the #BardiGang came just this week following comments she made during a live video.

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