There are 379 icons in the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and, as of 2023, only one of them is a female rapper: Missy Elliott.

Six months after making headlines for being included in the class of prospective inductees that also included legends like George Michael, Chaka Khan, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and others, the GRAMMY-winning rapper-singer-producer (born Melissa Elliott) took to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York City on Friday (November 3) to officially accept the honor.

Look inside to see photos and video clips from her touching acceptance speech.

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Although ‘Bongos,’ the 2023 reunion single from Rap hitmakers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, isn’t resonating with music lovers the way its history-making predecessor ‘WAP‘ did that doesn’t mean the song isn’t a force in its own right.

Debuting in the Hot 100’s topmost quadrant with the week’s biggest sales upon its September premiere, the DJ SwanQo-produced song sits at #53 on the updated hitlist – 14 weeks after opening at #14.

In a bid to push the racy cut back into the top 20, B and Stallion have lifted the lid on yet another behind the scenes peek at the creation of its accompanying Tanu Muino-directed video.

Supercharged with jaw-dropping choreography helmed by Sean Bankhead, look inside to see more about how the ‘Bongos’ visual magic came to be.

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Before moving forward with his recently announced retirement plans, self-proclaimed King of the South T.I. is ready to claim the Billboard 200’s throne one last time with his forthcoming double album ‘Kill the King’ and ‘Kiss the Ring.’

In a bid to build even more buzz for his final musical era, the 43-year-old has tapped South African hitmaker Kamo Mphela to assist on the new song ‘Vacay.’

“She said she like it rough, I told her ten pour / Said she already bust, I told her ten more,” he raps on the Champuru Makhenzo-produced song.

Arriving on the wings of its official music video featuring his wife/Xscape star Tiny, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Vacay.’

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After rising to fame as musical director to superstars like Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Nicki Minaj, EMMY award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated  songwriter and producer Adam Blackstone has become a force to be reckoned with himself thanks to his 2022 debut album, ‘Legacy.’

In keeping up with the momentum of that critically acclaimed effort, Blackstone has announced his debut holiday LP, ‘A Legacy Christmas,’ and is bringing along some serious star power to make the season brighter.

Case in point? Award-winning singer-actress KeKe Palmer aboard the project’s first single ‘Christmas Kisses.’

“Ooh, Santa baby, baby, baby, please grant my wishes / Got plenty on my list but only one thing I’m missing / Now you know, you know I like diamonds and gold / But I hope you’re listening / Don’t forget about my kisses on this Christmas,” she sings on the tune’s festive chorus.

Hear it in full inside.

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BravoCon 2023 is underway in Las Vegas and has brought out many of Bravo’s heaviest hitters.

And while Sin City is hyper-hot, the only thing hotter was the chatter around the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ – specifically murmurs around a possible cast shakeup (which may even manifest as a total reboot).

RHOA favorites Kandi Burruss and Kenya Moore were on hand in Sin City and responded frankly when quizzed about changes on the show.

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Nearly 30 years after warming hearts with his debut holiday effort, the Platinum-certified ‘This is Christmas’ (1995), late R&B legend Luther Vandross will undoubtedly repeat the feat with the new project ‘Luther Vandross Classic Christmas.’

Released Friday (November 3), the three-song EP – lined with tunes ‘May Christmas Bring You Happiness,’ ‘At Christmas Time,’ and ‘At Christmas Time’ (a capella mix) –  arrived as a joint venture between Primary Wave Music and The Luther Vandross Estate.

“This is more than just a Christmas album, it’s a convergence of history, emotion, and the ever-present spirit of the holidays that Luther Vandross encapsulated in his music,” said Sean Lewis, Marketing Manager of Digital Strategy at Primary Wave Music. “In this specially curated EP, we invite listeners to become a part of a cherished journey, where rhythms and lyrics foster a renewed sense of connection and joy in this festive season. It’s a token of remembrance and a tribute to Luther’s everlasting impact.”

Stream the project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Kylie Minogue made her grand debut in Sin City last night at the launch of her eagerly anticipated concert series, ‘More Than Just a Residency.’

Housed at the brand new Voltaire venue at The Venetian, the Pop legend lit up the stage with a slick show that spotlighted her biggest hits, as well as newer numbers from her chart-topping album ‘Tension’ such as ‘Padam Padam,’ the LP’s title track, and the aptly titled ‘Vegas High.’

As reported, ‘More Than Just a Residency’ is set to play through to May 2024.

Peep pics and the full setlist below…

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It’s been weeks since ‘Girl on Fire’ hitmaker Alicia Keys felt some serious heat following what many deemed an insensitive social media post during the current Israel-Hamas conflict, but some are still calling for the 15x GRAMMY winner to face stiff consequences for her actions.

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Doesn’t it feel like Christmas?

With Halloween behind us, the countdown to unwrapping presents ramps up and so does the onslaught of seasonal music with it.

Among the most warmly welcomed are those found aboard Apple Music’s annual exclusive holiday playlist.

This year’s includes a rocking rendition of Destiny’s Child‘s modern yuletide classic ‘8 Days of Christmas,’ the title track to the group’s Platinum-certified 2001 holiday album, delivered by rising R&B songstress Coco Jones.

Does she do the fan favorite justice? Hop inside to hear and tell us.

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With time racing toward the January 2024 release of his anxiously awaited new album, ‘Insano,’ rapper Kid Cudi is keeping the new music flowing.

Barely a week after introducing music lovers to ‘Ill What I Bleed,’ Cudi is already following up with its successor – the Pharrell Williams (who also serves as producer) and Travis Scott-assisted ‘At the Party.’

“When I get it in, tripped on shrooms / And I’m screaming out ‘f*ck them running with the troops,” Kid raps on the new song.

For Travis, the new tune comes as one of many collaborations he’s done with Cudi over the years including ‘Looove‘ (found aboard 2023’s ‘Utopia‘) and their 2020 duet album ‘The Scotts.’

Hear the latest addition to their lengthy list of tag-teamed efforts inside.

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The Lola Brooke takeover continues.

After having heads bobbing over the last two weeks with her French Montana-assisted new song, ‘Pit Stop,’ and as a guest star alongside Lil Kim on the remix to Eric Bellinger‘s ‘Curious,’ the rising rapstress hit her growing legion of fans with a double whammy Friday (November 3) with two new releases:  ‘Beama‘ with Shenseea and ‘F*ck Fame Pt. 2’ with Skylar Blatt.

In the Grand KarateKidd-directed video of the former, Lola links with the dancehall diva to stunt on the haters in the back of a Rolls Royce.

“VVS so cold, straight out of my freezer / Me nuh play, like the dealers, top shottas and squeezers,” raps Shenseea.

For the latter’s visual, Brooke bops with Blatt down the blocks of Cincinnati.

“Trackhawk disappoint you, I got points, like, ask the last cop / Hella wasn’t in that joint tryna prove no points, he was loading up Cash App,” raps Blatt on the Emkay-produced joint.

See both inside.

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Dua Lipa isn’t just back in business with her new single ‘Houdini,’ she’s taking care of business too.

And in a big way.

Because it’s been confirmed that the Pop force has acquired the rights to the publishing of her song catalog.

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