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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Adele is no stranger to breaking records and the global megastar added more wins to her name with her monumental Munich stadium residency.

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Day26 have returned!

The R&B vocal group, who rose to prominence on MTV‘s ‘Making The Band,‘ have reunited and released their third studio album ‘Day Ones.’

Following on from EP’s ‘A New Day’ and ‘The Return,’ the project serves as the quintet’s first full-length body of work since 2009’s ‘Forever In A Day.’

Clocking in at 16 songs, each track was co-penned by members Willie Taylor, Robert Curry, Michael “Big Mike” McCluney, Qwanell “Que” Mosley, and Brian Angel. 

Take a listen to ‘Day Ones’ – which was executive produced by The Exclusives – below…

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Jordin Sparks is strutting towards the release of her new studio album ‘No Restrictions.’

Set to arrive on September 13, the LP serves as the songbird’s first traditional offering in almost a decade.

Preceded by the single ‘Remember,’ Sparks has lifted the lid on the album tracklist – revealing in the process the songs and guests featured.

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This week’s From The Vault sees That Grape Juice toast one of music’s most legendary voices, Mariah Carey, and pay homage to Fatman Scoop, who sadly died this weekend.

Their showing of ‘It’s Like That’ at VH1‘s Save The Music 2005 (together with Jermaine Dupri) serves as today’s pick.

While the modern music climate sees many artists shun the promotional trail in favor of scarcity marketing, the 00s saw in-person “promotion” function as an essential component of any and every album rollout. Forget the current embrace of “less is more,” back then more was more.

With that, Team Mariah embarked on a stellar campaign in support of the diva’s blockbuster comeback album ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’

A day before the LP hit stores (and went on to become one of Carey’s most iconic offerings), the songbird rocked the April 11, 2005 taping of Save The Music with ‘It’s Like That.’

The showing was notable in that it’s one of few to feature Mimi, Fatman Scoop, and Dupri (who produced the song) together on stage.

Electrifying, the energy from the performers and the adoring crowd was pulsatingly palpable and etched this showing in history as the most resonating rendition of ‘It’s Like That’ to date.

An eternal salute to Carey, JD, and the late Fatman Scoop.

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Rihanna glistens and glows in the dazzling new commercial film for Dior‘s iconic J’ADORE fragrance.

As reported, the Bajan belle was unveiled as the new face of the line and she clearly has the golden touch when it comes to relaying its regality.

Stunning in the visual, RiRi’s ‘ANTI’ hit ‘Love on the Brain’ serves as the theme for the luxe spot.

Watch the Steven Klein-directed short film after the jump…

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Megan Thee Stallion is keeping the pedal to the metal and driving ahead to her next collaboration, which she has revealed is with BTS star RM.

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