As reported, music executive Andre Harrell tragically died at his Los Angeles home after what some reports assert was a heart attack.

He was 59.

The passing of the Uptown Records pioneer – who launched the careers of Diddy, Mary J. Blige and many more – received an outpouring of emotion from many. Several of whom are struggling to make sense of the news.

Their words after the jump…

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If not for the work of social justice warriors, the men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery would still be free men.

Today, Jay-Z is using his voice to ensure that justice is delivered to the suspects by penning an open letter to Georgia officials.

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Kehlani is working the promo trail in support of sophomore album ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t.’

And while music is her priority, she isn’t dodge questions about her private life. Specifically her relationship with rapper YG.

During a virtual chat on The Breakfast Club, the singer was quizzed on why the couple broke up and where they stand now.

See what she had to say below…

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With the final numbers being counted and verified as we speak, fans of Doja Cat‘s ‘Say So’ are hoping to see the song reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100. A sentiment shared by supporters of Nicki Minaj, whose remix of the track has turbo-charged the song’s chances of reaching pole position – which would be the rapper’s first time atop of the tally.

However, Beyonce‘s BeyHive are buzzing angrily over what they feel to be foul play.

See, for much of the week Megan Thee Stallion‘s surprise ‘Savage’ remix featuring Queen Bey looked to be a shoo-in for the #1. But “interesting” tactics from Team ‘Say So’ have made it a battle to the finish.

Ahead of the final chart being unveiled on Monday (May 11th), see what has The Hive so jarred after the jump…
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It’s been three long years since Kehlani unwrapped an album. But that all changed this week when the R&B belle released sophomore set ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t.’

Led by singles such as ‘Toxic’ and ‘FM&U,’ the project also comes on the heels of several collaborations – including cuts with Cardi B and Teyana Taylor.

With the focus firmly affixed on her music, how is the Oakland native set to fare on the charts? Find out below…

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New legal documents filed this week reveal that R. Kelly hopes to use Aaliyah‘s death to get out of prison.

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In breaking news, it has been confirmed that Little Richard – one of music’s most profound Rock N’ Roll stars – has died.

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Doja Cat and ‘Old Town Road’ star Lil Nas X are among the big names saddling up for ‘Shein Together’ on Saturday (May 9).

A four-hour digital event, the “virtual showcase” – sponsored by fashion e-retailer Shein – will combine music with beauty and fashion to raise money for COVID-19 research.

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Megan Thee Stallion fans rejoiced when the femcee tapped fellow Houston hitmaker Beyoncé to feature on her megahit, ‘Savage.’

Despite blasting to the top of iTunes and Apple Music tallies mere hours after its release, however, the J. White Did It-produced cut wasn’t exactly a shoo-in for #1 on next week’s Billboard Hot 100 as stiff competition came in the form of another diva duet – Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Say So.’

Mid-week predictions may have suggested Stallion and Queen Bey had the win in the bag given their domination of streaming outlets (as we reported here), but updated figures suggest ‘Say’ still has a chance to top the Hot 100 due to an oft-overlooked component of data calculated to determine chart placements:  radio.

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Drake has delivered a lockdown lashing on his rivals.

Because the rapper has reached the summit of the UK’s album and singles chart.

Full story below…

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Tyra Banks is taking accountability.

As reported, the supermodel turned super-mogul came under fire – somewhat randomly – when old clips of her conduct on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ went viral.

So scathing was the retroactive feedback, it’s prompted a response from the star.

Her words below…

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Andre Harrell has sadly died.

Learn more about the mogul’s untimely passing below…

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