Shockwaves continue to ripple throughout the music industry over the death of rapper Young Dolph.

As we reported here, the rapper, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was shot and killed Wednesday (November 17) in Memphis.

Since news of the tragic incident hit the Web, Dolph’s fans and Hip Hop peers alike have flooded social media with their favorite memories of the slain star and extending condolences for his family.

Look inside to see how Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, Migos members Offset and Quavo, and more reacted to the shocking report.

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Tis the season for gift exchange and ‘Exchange’ crooner Bryson Tiller is more than ready to get you in the holiday spirit with his new project, ‘A Different Christmas.’

The 7-track, yuletide-inspired affair – announced last week – features the likes of Justin Bieber, Kiana Ledé, producer extraordinaire Poo Bear, and others and comes just three weeks after his last festive affair, the Halloween-inspired ‘Killer Instinct 2’ (click here to stream).

Speaking on the ‘Christmas’ EP, Tiller told his fans:

“Before we get into my next album [‘Serenity’], i wanted to share another special project i worked on for you guys. This one was really fun to make. Inspired by Bieber, Ariana, and by one of my loneliest holiday seasons ever.”

Before it hits digital shelves November 19, look inside to see the set’s full track list.

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Porsha Williams is speaking up and out about a personal experience with shamed singer R. Kelly.

As reported, the self-ordained Pied Piper was convicted of sexual abuse and racketeering and faces life behind bars for his crimes against a lengthy list of victims – including minors.

Now, former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Williams is opening up about her own abusive encounter with Kelly.

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Britney Spears is a free woman and looks set to tell-all…possibly in a sit-down interview with none other than Oprah Winfrey.

The singer, whose controversial conservatorship was terminated after 13 years last week, has spoken up and out about her plans in the wake of the end of that chapter of her life.

And she has a lot to say about the mandate which governed both her personal and professional life; a mandate, she says, those in control used and abused.

In a new social media video post, a very clear, coherent, and assured Spears slammed her family, rallied for change in the conservatorship system, relayed her intention to share her story, and thanked her fans in earnest.

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In late September, Ashanti sent her fans into a frenzy when she took to ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ to reveal she was set to re-record her biggest hits (as we reported here).

The news – of particular importance for the R&B diva who is just 6 months away from celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of her eponymous debut album – was trumpeted again during a recent interview on ‘The Angie Martinez Show.’

While there, the GRAMMY winner dished on a number of hot topics in her life including the “awkward” #VERZUZ reunion with ex-boyfriend/rapper Nelly, remembering DMX, working on a tell-all documentary, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and more.  But, it’s the discussion about the ownership of her music that really got tongues wagging – chiefly that of her Murder Inc. Records CEO Irv Gotti.

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‘Queen Sugar’ is waving goodbye.

For, it’s been announced that the hit OWN show – which was created by Ava DuVernay – will conclude with its upcoming seventh season.

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‘Call Me By Your Name’ hitmaker Lil Nas X sees his name printed a-front the cover of the 26th annual ‘GQ’ magazine ‘Men of the Year’ issue.

Crowned GQ’s ‘Musician of the Year’ for easily being the year’s most talked about music star, the 22-year-old – under the lens of famed photographer Pari Dukovic – struck quite the creative poses while donning Dior, Gucci, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and other high fashion brands inside the pages of the men’s magazine.

Dishing on his meteoric rise to success and a few other social hot topics (including the backlash against fellow chart-topping hitmaker DaBaby due to a homophobic rant over the summer), look inside to see highlights from the feature.

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Silk Sonic‘s latest single, ‘Smokin’ Out the Window,’ is off to a smoking hot start on the Hot 100 this week.

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The drama between DaBaby and DaniLeigh erupted anew this morning in shocking scenes that once again played out real time on Instagram Live.

As reported, the rapper and the R&B singer spilled their relationship woes onto social media last night when the MC began broadcasting from her phone. The jaw-dropping episode saw the pair exchange words and Dani claim that the

 performer – with whom she shares a three-month-old daughter – was putting her out of his penthouse.

An exchange of “statements” was posted on social media. All of which made for the estranged pair to trend.

Yet, just as those shenanigans marinated, the duo poured out even more online.

For, DaBaby went live in an attempt to explain his side of what is becoming an increasingly messy melee – only for DaniLeigh to pop up and another war of words to broadcast for all to see.

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These days, it appears DaBaby and drama are becoming synonymous.

For, after making headlines for all the wrong reasons this summer, the MC is back in the spotlight after allegedly throwing his estranged partner, DaniLeigh, out of their shared space…live on Instagram.

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Performing live comes naturally to some Mariah’s, but clearly not all.

For, as at writing, rising star Mariah The Scientist has gone viral after delivering questionable vocals at the Day N Vegas festival in Sin City.

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With a slew of film and stage credits on their respective resumes, GRAMMY Award-winning songstresses Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were undoubtedly the perfect picks to bring the TONY Award-winning musical, ‘Wicked,’ to life via a big screen adaptation. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie will see the ladies portray Glinda and Elphaba respectively.

While their fans continue to celebrate the news, the pair have found the ultimate support in TONY Award-winning actresses Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel – the original duo to portray Glinda and Elphaba in the Broadway version of ‘Wicked.’

Hop inside to see how they reacted to news of Grande and Erivo’s casting.

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