Sabrina Carpenter and Travis Scott squared up for a largely unanticipated duel for the top spot on the Billboard 200.

Fuelled by the breakthrough success of the smash hit ‘Espresso’ and Hot 100 #1 ‘Please Please Please,’ Pop darling Carpenter had largely been considered a shoo-in for #1 with her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ album.

However, Houston Hip-Hop heavyweight Scott mounted a somewhat of a surprise push for the 10th anniversary of his mixtape, ‘Days Before Rodeo.’ Specifically with the release of ‘Days Before Rodeo – Live from Atlanta: Chopped & Screwed – Vault 1 & 2′ – featuring a companion live LP and previously unheard material.

The MC sold the set exclusively via his web store and served up vinyl bundles, exclusive merchandise, and other limited-edition items.

It made for a tight race and a photo finish.

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Lil Nas X is speaking out.

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Megan Thee Stallion will be pulling double duty at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024.

For, fresh from the Hot Girl Coach being confirmed as the host of the hotly anticipated ceremony, she has announced that she will be taking to the stage to perform too.

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Future is gearing up to release a new album.

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Tems might have some more new music on the way.

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Nicki Minaj has some surprises in store for fans.

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Ice Spice has been thrust into the headlines once again – and this time it’s after a former friend blasted the star on social media for alleged ill-treatment on tour.

Influencer and musician Cleotrapa had long been tied to the femcee and, frontwards facing, they presented as the best of buddies.

However, in a series of videos shared to TikTok, the latter lit Ice up.

Alleging that she was invited onto the ‘Y2K Tour’ with a day’s notice yet accepted because of the scale of the opportunity.

The experience, she says ultimately, ended up a nightmare and extinguished her relationship with the ‘Think U the Sh*t (Fart)’ performer.

Across of a series clips, Cleoptrapa claims she was deliberately ostracised, denied access to the most basic of assistance, and even went hungry. Treatment she says grew worse each time she vented to Ice.

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Boyz II Men have proven to be enduring R&B royalty. Indeed, the group has been wowing audiences for decades with classics such as ‘End of the Road,’ ‘I’ll Make Love to You,’ and ‘One Sweet Day.’

Yet, as longtime followers of the ensemble know, 2003 saw them become a trio after member Michael McCary departed to navigate his diagnosis with MS (multiple sclerosis). A move that left fellow founding members Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris to press on.

Now, almost 20 years on, it’s clear that it’s all love.

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Lizzo continues to showcase her freshly svelte frame.

A longtime champion of body positivity, the latest chapter of that trajectory for the ‘About Damn Time’ hitmaker appears to be noticeable weight loss.

As reported, the performer first unveiled her trimmer physique by way of a workout video in the gym.

Now, in a set of videos promoting her shapewear line, Yitty, Lizzo has revealed a closer look.

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Lil Nas X is speaking up and out about the hardships of being an openly “gay rapper.”

And, true to form, the star – who came out in 2019 – put a unique spin on his sentiments.

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NLE Choppa delivered on his promise to appear at Atlanta Black Pride 2024.

The MC has been vocal about his love for the LGBTQ community and his gratitude to them for their support of his viral single ‘Slut Me Out 2.’

And the mutual exchange of appreciation continued with his appearance at ATL Black Pride.

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GloRilla has long waved the flag for her hometown of Memphis and now the city has returned the love in a major way.

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