Weeks ahead of the December 1 release of his highly anticipated new album, ‘The Ceremony,’ rapper Kevin Gates is whetting appetites with the new song ‘Yonce Freestyle’ and bringing fellow emcees Sexyy Red and BG along for the ride.

“Breadwinner, elevator in my garage / My exotic bulldogs, exotic cars / Level two, push the button, I levitated / The doors open to Beyonce concert, I’m beyond turnt,” Gates raps on his opening verse.

Produced by ProdByJM, EJ Grimes, and Juko, the Kevin/Sexyy/BG combo – alongside its predecessor ‘God Slippers’ – is among the many gems set to line ‘Ceremony.’

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With his ill-fated third album, ‘Jackman,’ in his rearview, Jack Harlow is hoping for better luck with his bop of a new single, ‘Lovin on Me.’

The Nik D-released cut  landed on digital shelves Friday (November 10) after ample teasing and comes as the first cut from the ‘Jackman’ follow-up.

“I don’t like no whips and chains / Baby, you can’t tie me down / But you can whip your lovin’ on me, baby / Whip your lovin’ on me, baby,” he rap-sings on the energetic song’s chorus.

Hop inside to hear ‘Lovin’ and see its accompanying music video.

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In news that’s rocked headlines all day, KeKe Palmer is attempting to substantiate claims her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson not only threatened to commit suicide if she left him but was also physically abusive during their relationship.

Asserting he hit her in front of their young child, Palmer’s taken things a step further by submitting photographic evidence as part of her plea for a restraining order.

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In news that certainly ranks as a negative for the beloved fan bases of Justin Bieber (#Beliebers) and Chris Brown (#TeamBreezy), the heartthrobs’ long-rumored duet, ‘Double Negative,’ is not one of the 22 tracks lining the latter’s November 10-released new album, ’11:11.’

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After watching his tenth studio album, the 33-track ‘Breezy,’ open inside the Billboard 200’s top 5 last summer, Chris Brown is undoubtedly hoping for similar treatment for its follow-up ’11:11.’

Despite initially promising it wouldn’t boast the jam-packed tracklist of its predecessors, Brown later clarified the November 10-released project – which is being led to chart battle by singles ‘Summer Too Hot‘ and ‘Sensational‘ – will have 22 tracks courtesy of “A&B” sides.

Lined with an eclectic list of features including Davido, Future, Fridayy, and more, stream ’11:11′ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Years of calls for Brandy to unwrap a holiday album were answered when the R&B diva delivered ‘Christmas with Brandy’ on Friday (November 10).

Amply teased before being officially announced in October, the Motown Records-reared era was kicked off by the romantic yuletide single ‘Christmas Party for Two‘ just a week ago.

Boasting only one feature (her daughter Sy’rai), ‘Christmas with Brandy’ comes as a 12-track affair that sees the GRAMMY winner take center stage with 6 original festive tunes as well as the reimagining of seasonal favorites like ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘Someday at Christmas,’ ‘Deck the Halls,’ and more.

Stream the LP inside in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Fresh from filing for full custody of her eight-month-old son, Keke Palmer has filed a restraining order against his father, Darius Jackson. 

In explosive claims, the star says Jackson physically abused her “multiple times” over the course of their two year relationship.

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Keke Palmer is seeking full custody of her eight-month-old son with Darius Jackson. 

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Dua Lipa dances back onto the scene with her brand new single ‘Houdini.’

The lush cut serves as the first taste of the Pop force’s third studio album, which – in following 2020’s hit machine ‘Future Nostalgia’ – will no doubt arrive with much excitement and expectation.

Produced by Danny L Harle and Kevin Parker, the track arrives alongside its high-octane music video.

What are you waiting for? Watch Dua in action after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj is hot on the promotional trail for her new album and, as reported, Vogue Magazine, was the femcee’s most recent stop.

Beyond posing it up for a cover feature, the Rap royal also became the latest celebrity to play a game of 73 Questions with Vogue.

During the candid feature, Minaj spilled on the recording of her incoming LP ‘Pink Friday 2’ (due December 8), her dreams of collaborating with Lauryn Hill, motherhood, and much more.

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Cardi B and Patti LaBelle ring in the holiday season with a flavorsome collaboration.

And we mean that literally.

The unlikely pair linked up for a festive serving of Patti’s famed Sweet Potato Pies topped with Cardi’s flavored alcoholic Whipshots.

Both big personalities, the ladies bounced off each other in the warming scene – which is aptly named ‘The Hug.’

Watch the fun-filled segment below…

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Cop a gander of Nicki Minaj! 

The Queen of Rap covers the December issue of Vogue Magazine.

Arriving as the countdown to the December 8 release of her new album ‘Pink Friday 2’ draws near, Onika’s regal spread sees her pose it up solo and alongside her toddler son, who she affectionately calls Papa Bear.

Beyond the Norman Jean Roy lensed shoot, the femcee opens up about her incoming LP, motherhood, and not endorsing “unhealthy” outlooks on “body positivity.”

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