For many, Barack Obama serves as their forever President. As such, it’s of little surprise that his popularity remains oh so potent five years after leaving The White House.

Pressing on with his practice of anchoring himself in Pop culture, #44 has unveiled his list of Favorite Music of 2021.

Speaking on the eclectic tally, Obama said:

“I’ve always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of everything this year. I hope you find a new artist or song to add to your own playlist.”

The blend of bops includes infectious cuts from the likes of Lil Nas X, Dancehall queen Spice, Lizzo, Cardi B, and Jon Batiste – who leads the nominations for the 2022 GRAMMYs.

Check out which tunes Obama has had on replay after the jump…

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Lil Nas X is the latest major name to share they have contracted COVID-19.

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Lil Nas X has been pulled out of his latest gig.

The ‘Old Town Road’ rapper and Coldplay have both been removed from the UK’s Jingle Bell Ball after members of their teams have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Lil Nas X has been blazing quite the trail and was rewarded for his efforts at the Variety Hitmakers Brunch.

For, he was bestowed with the Innovator of the Year Award.

Whether it’s living his truth unapologetically, topping charts with infectious bops such as ‘Industry Baby’ and ‘Montero,’  or advocating for the LGBTQ community, the 22-year-old is unquestionably making a major mark.

It’s fitting, then, that Nas was honored for exactly this at the star-studded ceremony.

Chloe Bailey was on-hand to present the award and saluted her peer with an impassioned introduction that left the ever-animated star speechless.

Watch Nas’ presentation segment below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2022 GRAMMY Award nominations have officially arrived (as we reported here) and the internet has been quick to react to the list of nominees.

Many stars flocked to social media to share their thoughts as well as thank their fans.

Peep reactions from Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and more below…

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Will Lil Nas X finally get what he wants?

The chart-topper has unlocked his latest promotional masterstroke by taking the narrative of his ‘That’s What I Want’ music video to the Maury Show.

Viewers of the viral visual watched Nas reach his wit’s end over a lover that ultimately had a wife and child.

For this special episode of Maury, the star is joined by the characters from the vid and the trio takes to the stage to detangle their love triangle.

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‘Call Me By Your Name’ hitmaker Lil Nas X sees his name printed a-front the cover of the 26th annual ‘GQ’ magazine ‘Men of the Year’ issue.

Crowned GQ’s ‘Musician of the Year’ for easily being the year’s most talked about music star, the 22-year-old – under the lens of famed photographer Pari Dukovic – struck quite the creative poses while donning Dior, Gucci, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and other high fashion brands inside the pages of the men’s magazine.

Dishing on his meteoric rise to success and a few other social hot topics (including the backlash against fellow chart-topping hitmaker DaBaby due to a homophobic rant over the summer), look inside to see highlights from the feature.

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Lil Nas X sure knows how to drum up buzz.

And he’s living up to said billing by extending the narrative of his ‘That’s What I Want’ music video onto the Maury Show.

The highly viral visual featured the chart-topper at his wit’s end over a lover that ultimately had a wife and child.

After much ado, this Wednesday (November 17) brings with it the debut of the segment.

Before then, check out an extended trailer below…

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Lil Nas X has established a knack for storytelling.

Case in point the video for his latest single ‘That’s What I Want,’ which featured the chart-topper bemoaning a lover that wasn’t available in totality…because he had a wife and child.

Now, he’s taking the “predicament” to none other than the Maury Show.

Watch the epic segment, which features the stars of the music video, below…

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Lil Nas X has been blazing quite the trail over the last year.

Indeed, after breaking onto the scene in 2019 and rocketing straight to the top of the charts with viral sensation ‘Old Town Road,’ there existed doubt about whether the young star could prove to be more than a one-hit-wonder.

Fast forward to the present and the 22-year-old has earned three #1s on the Billboard Hot 100, cemented himself as one of the industry’s most commanding forces, and is being hailed for helping re-shaping culture by simply being his most unapologetic self.

Fittingly, then, he’s been named Music Innovator of the Year by WSJ Magazine. 

In the celebratory feature, Nas opens up about his journey, his many controversies, finding love, future plans his higher purpose, and more.

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As usual, Halloween night brings with it some jaw-dropping Hollywood transformations.

From Cardi B to Ciara, Lizzo, Saweetie, Janelle Monae, Chloe Bailey, and more, a whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see some of your favorite names and outs show up and show out…

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As if ‘Industry Baby’ delivering Lil Nas X‘s latest ride to the Hot 100’s summit wasn’t enough to celebrate, the Jack Harlow-assisted tune – released just 3 months ago – is now welcoming exciting news from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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