Building buzz for her yet-announced eighth studio album with a rumored Missy Elliott reunion as well as 2024-released singles ‘Run It Up‘ and ‘Wassup,’ superstar singer Ciara has a busy year ahead as her dedicated fans (affectionately called the #CSquad) wait with bated breath for official updates on the project.
But, before she’s put the finishing touches on that effort she’s already sent her supporters into a frenzy with the reveal of her collaboration wishlist – a tally lined with some surprising names.
Serving as the latest taste of Mother Monster’s seventh studio album, ‘Mayhem,’ the track received its debut during the GRAMMYs 2025 telecast by way of a Mastercard commercial.
All, it seems, has caused the perfect storm of buzz around the release. Especially on the streaming scene.
One thing’s for sure; Kanye West has had a heck of a headline-grabbing week.
When not dropping jaws for his red carpet antics at Sunday’s GRAMMYs (February 2), he followed up with a shocking interview where he admitted to being diagnosed with autism and claimed he is the only rapper alive who can beat Kendrick Lamar in a rap battle.
As if that wasn’t enough, the music and fashion mogul spewed a string of ableist, fatphobic, antisemitic, and homophobic tweets on Thursday (February 6) that sent his fans and critics spiraling in social media chatter.
Seemingly with no intention to cool the fire, West returned to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Friday (February 7) to douse the flame with even more incendiary commentary.
Ashanti has broken her silence on the death of Irv Gotti, who passed away this week at age 54.
The music mogul launched the R&B star into the stratosphere by way of his Music Inc imprint and helped her dominate the 00s music landscape on a roster that also included Ja Rule.
Ashanti and Gotti have both also been open about how their professional relationship turned personal for a brief period. And, in the years before his death, Gotti magnetized backlash for his regular rumination on this, as well as his decision to publicize his business issues with his former protégé.
Now, in an emotional tribute, the ‘Only U’ singer pays homage to Gotti while acknowledging their complicated standing.