Drake could be hitting the road in 2023, that is, at least according to him.

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Davido is bravely moving forward and it looks like fans of the Afrobeats titan are in for a treat.

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Da Brat has had enough of Bow Wow’s mouth and is so irked by his antics that she’s asked the 00s rapper to “pull up.”

The drama centers around their mutual collaborator Jermaine Dupri, who recently claimed that he created the ‘106 & Park’ show idea so that Black artists would have a platform similar to TRL. Continuing, the hitmaker said that he pitched the idea to BET execs with a view of building the show around a then-rising Bow Wow.

However, the latter has publicly hit back at the claims – prompting a fiery response from Da Brat.

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Master P and Romeo have had a seismic falling out and it’s spilled onto social media.

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Mary J. Blige is already unquestionably a music icon. But rather than resting on said status, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is adding fresh pages to her trailblazing story by making a mark in the TV and film arenas.

And MJB’s latest venture sees her continue along that trajectory in a major way.

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In a rare occurrence, Lizzo became one of the few acts to serve as the musical guest twice in the same year on Saturday Night Live.

Stepping in for the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, the GRAMMY winner returned to the platform seven months after her last appearance to deliver another live offering from her ‘Special’ album.

Taking center stage, the Houston native performed ‘Break Up Twice’ from the LP, as well as ‘Someday at Christmas’ – her Amazon Music exclusive holiday song.

The showings come as Lizzo continues to slay stages on the ‘Special Tour.’

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Dua Lipa is hard at work on her third studio album, but she’s still running a victory lap for its predecessor ‘Future Nostalgia.’

And the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball 2022 was her latest stop.

Taking command of London’s O2 Arena, Pop starlet Dua dazzled with sparkling showings of hits such as ‘Levitating’ and ‘Don’t Start Now.’

The appearance comes after the singer hit the studio with Mick Jagger.

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Jesy Nelson is ready to unwrap her next musical chapter – almost a year after her debut solo single Boyz.’

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Rina Sawyama may have just wrapped the first leg of her latest tour, but she’s far from resting on her laurels.

For, the eclectic Pop performer is continuing along the promotional trail for her sophomore album ‘Hold The Girl.’

Stopping by The Graham Norton Show, the rising star showed up and showed out with a spirited rendition of the LP’s title track.

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While Billboard’s official report about the first-week commercial performance of SZA‘s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘SOS,’ isn’t due until Sunday (December 18), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has already taken to press to announce the 23-track set has met its threshold for certification.

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Whitney Houston‘s story is set to be told like never before in the hotly anticipated biopic ‘I Wann Dance With Somebody.’

Set to hit theaters in the US on December 23, the Naomi Ackie-led film is the first visual project to be helmed by the late legend’s estate and promises to be the most compelling, raw, and unvarnished account of a life and legacy like no other.

Music, of course, is at the centerpiece of Houston’s story. As such, the film has been paired with a stacked soundtrack.

Christened ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined)’, the compilation lives up to its billing – serving up familiar as well as refreshed takes on Nippy’s catalog. Several live versions also feature on the set – which is executive produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

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Rihanna has given the world its first glimpse at her bouncing baby boy!

As reported, the superstar welcomed her son with ASAP Rocky back in May. The youngster is the first child for both Mom and Dad.

In the time since, the superstar has juggled motherhood with her billion-dollar business ventures and musical endeavors – namely preparation for her upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Today, though, RiRi felt it fit to introduce the world to her bundle of joy.

Meet the adorable Baby Fenty, who made his debut via Mama’s TikTok, after the jump…

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