In news that definitely left Hip-Hop lovers stunned, Andre 3000 – who has not been attached to a new LP since Outkast‘s 2006 ‘Idlewild‘ – unexpectedly announced his debut solo album would drop on Friday (November 17).

Even more surprising is the fact the 87-minute project – titled ‘New Blue Sun’ – sees the legendary rapper (born Andre Benjamin) putting down the mic in place of flutes and digital wind instruments.

Showcasing his skills as a flautist, the 48-year-old’s mostly instrumental effort is supported by prized instrumentalists Deantoni Parks, Jesse Peterson, Diego Gaeta, Matthewdavid, V.C.R, Diego Gaeta, Mia Doi Todd, Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina, Nate Mercereau, and others.

Stream it in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Days after learning their 11th studio album, ‘But Here We Are,’ and some of its content were nominated for Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance, and Best Rock Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs, Foo Fighters are fighting to see the project’s housed cut, ‘The Glass,’ shine atop Billboard Rock charts again thanks to a little help from EGO winner H.E.R.

Just weeks after rocking ‘SNL‘ with a live version of the tune, the surprising duo of acts released their own versions of the cut for a double A-side single on Friday (November 17).

“Waiting for this storm to pass / Waiting on this side of the glass / But I see my reflection in you / See your reflection in me,” the veteran rockers wail on the updated track.

The original incarnation had already peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Hard Rock hitlist, but could the reinterpreted rendition by H.E.R. be just what’s needed to push it even higher?

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After finding herself located inside the top 20 of Billboard’s R&B charts for the second time in her career with the 2022-released ‘Age/Sex/Location‘ album (bolstered by the chart-topping single ‘Pressure‘), Ari Lennox is looking to repeat the feat with the highly anticipated ‘A/S/L’ follow-up era.

Kicked off by ‘Get Close’ (released November 17), the romantic new single sees the songstress reinforce the age-old notion that ‘opposites attract’ while she croons for her love interest’s affection.

“You like Tupac, I like Janet / So damn stubborn, I won’t have it / I laugh at it, boobies grab it / Take a road trip, screw the planning,” she sings.

Ahead of official news about her forthcoming third studio album, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Close.’

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‘Southern Hospitality’ hitmaker Ludacris is showing everything but that in the trailer for Disney+ film ‘Dashing Through the Snow.’

Portraying a Scrooge-like character (“Eddie”) who hates the holidays due to a traumatic childhood experience, it takes a visit from St. Nick himself (played by comic-actor Lil Rel Howery) to turn the tide.

Also starring Teyonah Parris, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gina Brillon, Sebstastian Sozzi, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, Ravi V. Patel,  Kevin Connolly, and Zulay Henao, ‘Dashing’ dashes to the streamer on November 17.

Ahead of its premiere, see the official trailer of the Tim Story-directed flick.

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A jury could not reach a verdict in the case of the former Louisville police detective, Brett Hankison, who was charged with violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a raid that resulted in her fatal shooting by police in March 2020.

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With Diddy trending in the wake of Cassie‘s explosive lawsuit alleging rape and years of physical abuse, the masses are already in deep discourse as the drama unfolds.

And now members of Danity Kane – a group the mogul formed on ‘Making the Band’ – are speaking up and out.

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To many, the story of Cassie and Diddy is largely defined by a professional relationship that grew into a personal union that lasted for over decade.

However, in a bombshell lawsuit, the ‘Me & U’ singer is alleging that there was a much darker side to her experience with the Bad Boy mogul.

For, she is claiming Diddy raped her and subjected her to years of physical abuse.

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Will Smith‘s name was thrust into the headlines again this week when a former worker, Brother Bilaal, alleged that he witnessed the star having sex with friend and fellow actor Duane Martin.

Suffice it to say, the remarks – which were unpacked in an interview with gossip blogger Tasha K – sparked ample discourse online and offline – with even Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith weighing in.

Now, Cardi B is the latest to relay her take on the claims; claims Will’s rep has denied and branded “unequivocally false.”

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Mariah Carey is unquestionably the Queen of Christmas, so fittingly the festive songbird has taken flight on the ‘Merry Christmas One and All Tour.’

Launching last night (November 15) in Highland, California, the show brought with it a theatrical production that spotlighted many of Mimi’s holiday hits including ‘Joy to the World,‘ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Oh Santa,’ and of course the iconic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Elsewhere on the bill, Carey thrilled the audience with showings of gems from her broader catalog including ‘We Belong Together’ and ‘Hero.’

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Snoop Dogg is renowned being high on the charts and being high in general.

However, the Hip-Hop heavyweight has announced that he is giving up the latter.

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Beyonce is fresh off the road after wrapping her history-making ‘Renaissance World Tour’ and the superstar is reportedly already plotting her next major move.

And word is that it’ll be in Las Vegas.

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Drake is full of surprises this week.

Because fresh from announcing the ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ trek with J. Cole and dropping the video for the pair’s #1 hit ‘First Person Shooter,’ Drizzy has announced ‘Scary Hours 3.’

And it’s coming sooner than folk may think.

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