The show must go on and, according to Xscape, it most definitely will be.

All week there have been murmurs that estranged member LaTocha Scott allegedly fired off a legal letter to the group and promoters of ‘The Queens of R&B’ trek with SWV claiming that her ownership in the band’s name means the tour cannot go ahead without her approval. At least not under the “Xscape” moniker.

However, members Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and Tamika Scott are pressing on.

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Khalid returns with his brand new single ‘Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me.’

Built on a sample of Alicia Keys‘ contemporary classic ‘Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready),’ the piercing track is driven by the crooner’s powerful vocals and compelling penmanship.

Co-written and produced by Jason Kellner, Denis Kosiak, and Jef Villaluna, the personal cut serves as the first taste of Khalid’s forthcoming third studio album.

Speaking on the track, the multi-platinum singer said:

“The last few years consisted of me working diligently on what I presume to be my best and most personal album yet. I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time in the studio working with some of my favorite creatives just to deliver this amazing body of work and now I finally get to share a piece of me in my new era with my day one fans!”

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GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion are wasting no time turning up the heat with their new release ‘Wanna Be.’

Because the fiery femcees have unleashed the video for their hotly anticipated collaboration.

Arriving ahead of the ladies hitting the road together on Meg’s ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour,’ the clip also lands in tandem with the roll-out of Glo’s mixtape, ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang.’

Check out the Benny Boom-directed visual for ‘Wanna Be’ after the jump…

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Beyonce has reaffirmed her status as UK royalty with the arrival of her latest studio album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’

For, not only has the LP made history on the album tally, it’s seen Queen Bey cement her reign over on the singles count too.

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Beyonce blazes a second cover of W Magazine in support of her chart-topping new album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Snapped by Pam Hanson, the stunning sees Queen Bey continue to showcase the Country aesthetic that the record is anchored in.

Styling and profile, the diva’s W Magazine feature arrives as multiple songs from the critically acclaimed LP make a mark on the charts – including ‘Jolene,’ ‘II Most Wanted’ with Miley Cyrus, and #1 smash lead single ‘Texas Hold ‘Em.’

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With the hit single ‘Whatever She Wants’ in tow (his first solo Hot 100 top 20 smash since 2015), rapper-singer Bryson Tiller has lifted the lid on its eponymous parent project – ‘Bryson Tiller.’

Hitting digital shelves on Friday (April 5), the 19-track concept album – his first studio effort since 2020’s ‘Anniversary‘ peaked in the Billboard 200 top 5 – boasts guest appearances from Clara La San and GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Victoria Monet.

Ahead of the delivery of ‘Tiller,’ Bryson announced plans to bring some of the new tracks to live stages across North America via a self-titled tour.

Stream his new project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify then check out the official tour dates.

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If you are on the fence about seeing Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla‘s forthcoming ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour,’ the hitmaking duo are looking to change your mind with their first tag-teamed effort ‘Wanna Be.’

The latest taste of new music from Glo’s April 5-released ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang‘ mixtape, the blazing bop – which features a prominent sample of Soulja Boy’s ‘Pretty Boy Swag’ – sees the duo trade fiery bars about keeping men in check.

“He don’t wanna be kept, don’t keep him / He don’t want the baby, then b-tch, don’t keep it / Ho, I don’t get left, I’m a leaver / Hoes love me like Justin Bieber,” the femcee spit over an Ace Charisma production.

12 hours after the tune hit digital shelves on Friday, its official accompanying visual is set to arrive to YouTube. Before it does, get acquainted with ‘Wanna’ inside.

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J. Cole sent his fans into a frenzy on Friday (April 5) with the release of an unexpected album, ‘Might Delete Later.’

Assembling big names like Ari Lennox, Young Dro, Gucci Mane, Cam’Ron, and more to assist across its 12 tracks, the 43-minute effort comes as his first studio effort since topping the Billboard 200 with ‘The Off-Season’ in 2021.

Stream ‘Later’ inside now courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Yeah Glo!

Capitalizing on the momentum of her first solo top 40 hit ‘Yeah Glo,’ rapstress GloRilla lifted the lid on news she would drop the B100 & Go Grizzly-produced bop’s parent project ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang.’

Her first body of work since dropping the ‘Anyways, Life’s Great…‘ deluxe edition in March 2023 which featured Trina, Lil Durk, Cardi B, and more, the 24-year-old called on just as potent Rap star power for ‘Ehhthang’ as it boasts appearances from MoneyBagg Yo, Megan Thee Stallion, and others across its 12 tracks.

Ahead of rocking stages across America with cuts from the mixtape aboard the forthcoming ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour‘ (headlined by Stallion), hop inside for your first listen to Glo’s mixtape courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Having already paint the Billboard charts red with her third consecutive top 10 album ‘Scarlet‘ (which features the hits ‘Attention,’ ‘Paint the Town Red,’ ‘Agora Hills,’ and more), Doja Cat is looking to extend the shelf life of the era by unveiling the LP’s official deluxe.

Expanding the tracklist by 7 songs including the eagerly anticipated ‘Acknowledge Me,’ ‘Rider,’ and ‘Hungry,’ the project’s arrival comes after a highly publicized leak that saw it land in the hands of hungry Cat fans (affectionately called #Kittens) earlier than expected.

Soldiering on (after expressing she didn’t care), Doja’s ‘Scarlet [Deluxe]’ hit digital shelves on Friday (April 5) alongside the release of its new single ‘Masc’ (featuring Teezo Touchdown).

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Dua Lipa is set to give the masses another taste of her incoming album ‘Radical Optimism’ with incoming single ‘Illusion.’

And sooner folk may think.

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Is Nicki Minaj opening the gates of Gag City for Sexyy Red?

Many fans of the femcees seem to think so.

Because it appears Minaj is teasing a remix of her ‘Pink Friday 2’ hit ‘FTCU’ with the controversial rapper.

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