Coolio’s fans, friends, and celebrity peers alike continue to take to social media to share condolences after reports the Rap veteran died Wednesday (September 28) at age 59.

Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the California native was best known for his hits ‘C U When U Get There,’ ‘1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),’ ‘Fantastic Voyage,’ and his signature tune, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ – which is listed by Billboard as one of the greatest songs of all time and also won him a GRAMMY for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996.

As expected, fans of the Rap icon have turned to digital download and streaming platforms for consolation – a feat that’s pushed ‘Paradise’ to the top of real-time sales tallies on a global scale.

Besting the likes of Future, Harry Styles, Drake, Lizzo, Beyonce, and a host of other current hitmakers, look inside to see how Coolio is dominating digital charts.

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Harry Styles is burning up the airwaves.

His latest single – ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’ – is already in the top 15 at pop radio.

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Ahead of being honored and taking the stage to perform at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Thursday (September 29), Pop veteran Christina Aguilera took part in the platform’s Latin Week celebrations, including the ‘Premiere Party’ hosted by Lyndsey Havens.

When not answering fan questions and being presented with new plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Xtina dished on new music – namely her forthcoming EP ‘La Luz.’  The follow-up to ‘La Tormenta’ and the Latin GRAMMY-nominated ‘La Fuerza,’ ‘Luz’ – alongside its predecessors – makes up the diva’s new all-Spanish album, ‘Aguilera.’

Calling some of its content her ‘most personal yet,’ look inside to see the ‘Fighter’ singer fight back tears as she dished on the highly anticipated project.

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Since officially bursting onto the scene with his 2019 debut studio album, ‘Baby on Baby,’ rapper DaBaby has scored four Billboard 200 top 10 placements (including two chart-toppers).

Seemingly poised at one time to be one of the decade’s best-selling emcee, the embattled emcee’s career trajectory took a downturn after he topped headlines for making what many deemed to be deratogory comments about the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV/AIDS.

The backlash not only impacted his brand endorsements and ticket sales, but – if the response to his fourth studio album ‘Baby on Baby 2’ is any indication – it has crept its way into the commercial activity of his musical work as well.

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Music fans were stunned Wednesday (September 28) after reports rang out about the death of Hip-Hop veteran Coolio.

The GRAMMY winner, most famous for hits ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and ‘Fantastic Voyage,’ was found dead at age 59.  His manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed the news.

From fellow Rap icons Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, MC Hammer, and LL Cool J to John Legend, Martin Lawrence, and more, look inside to see some of the names who paid tribute to the fallen star.

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The killing of rapper PnB Rock sent shockwaves through the music industry. And the aftermath is proving equally as jaw dropping.

As reported, the MC was gunned down while eating Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles.

Now law enforcement has announced new developments as they aggressively seek to bring justice.

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After jumpstarting her 8th official era with the sizzling cut ‘Jump,‘ singer-songwriter Ciara is moving on to better thangs.

The newest taste of what’s set to line the yet-titled project’s tracklist, ‘Better Thangs’ is an “out with the old” anthem that features R&B sensation Summer Walker and sees the two trade verses about leaving a no-good man behind.

“No, it ain’t worth my time, no / Stop calling my line / You ain’t even cross my mind / Now I’m wanting better things,” they croon on the chorus.

Coming as the second time the two have shared studio time (following ‘Ciara’s Prayer’ which is featured on Walker’s Billboard 200-topping sophomore album ‘Still Over It’), hop inside to hear ‘Better.’

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“Caresha please” is exactly what a number of Twitter users are telling City Girls‘ star Yung Miami after the rapper – who has been making waves as hostess of her own Web-based talk show ‘Caresha Please’ – took to Twitter to share her big dreams for the platform and her foray into interviewing.

Since its debut over the summer, the REVOLT series has garnered millions of views for its raw and honest discussions with some of Urban culture’s biggest names like Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, and more.

Now, thanks to an interesting comment the 28-year-old made about Oprah Winfrey on Twitter Tuesday night (September 27), commenters are having an open and honest discussion with Miami about awareness.

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Everybody get up!

Just days after teasing music lovers with her take on one of Teena Marie‘s greatest hits, ‘Square Biz,’ powerhouse vocalist JoJo is making it her business to roll out the full version of her cover.

Lifted to her official YouTube handle Tuesday (September 27), her rocking rendition comes as calls continue to grow for her to not only cover more of Lady T’s iconic tunes but also portray the late diva in a biographical film – an undertaking the 31-year-old has previously indicated she is more than ‘open to.’

Until updates arrive on that hopeful movie venture, look inside to hear Jo jam to ‘Biz.’

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Selena Gomez is baring it all.

The ‘Lose You To Love Me’ songstress has just unleashed a vulnerable new look at her private life in the trailer for her upcoming documentary ‘My Mind and Me.’

In the brief clip, a series of scenes flash across the screen, showing Gomez crying in bed, hugging friends and traveling the world.

The documentary was directed by Alek Keshishian and promises to follow Gomez’s life over the course of six years, giving insight into her life as one of the world’s biggest stars.

Watch Gomez’s journey unfold when ‘My Mind and Me’ premieres November 4 on Apple TV+ and watch the explosive trailer below…

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Rina Sawayama is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, she has now just unleashed a scorching cover of Billie Eilish‘s ‘Happier Than Ever.’ 

Appearing on BBC Radio 1‘s Live Lounge Tuesday, she delivered a cover of the song, where she swapped out the song’s acoustic sounds and replaced them with dreamy guitars.

However, that was not the only song that she performed. While there, Sawayama also took the time to perform her song ‘Hold The Girl’ from her album of the same name.

The round of latest live performances comes as she is gearing up to head out on her headlining tour.

Watch the series of stunning performances below…

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Ayra Starr bulldozed global barriers with her breakout hit ‘Bloody Samaritan.’

And the hard-hitting jam is proving to be the gift that keeps giving. For, GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland has on-boarded the track for a special remix.

Lifted from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Starr’s debut album ’19 & Dangerous’ (due October 14), the refreshed take on the track sees the newcomer and the veteran blend their butter-smooth vocals with delicious results.

Speaking on the release (which follows recent single ‘Rush’), Starr said:

“I’ve always been a huge fan of Kelly Rowland and when this came up, I could barely keep in the excitement! While recording this, Kelly made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, something I really appreciate. She was super amazing and I was able to hold my own alongside a legend and I can’t wait to share this new music with you all!”

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