Ed Sheeran‘s work rate is well-established as being top-tier.

Indeed, amidst two simultaneous tours, the hitmaker has unwrapped a brand new album – ‘Autumn Variations.’

Housed on Sheeran’s label Gingerbread Man, the LP arrives just four months after Sheeran’s ‘Subtract’ project.

How are its numbers stacking up? The first-week forecasts are in.

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After nearly three decades of mystery, Las Vegas police have finally made an arrest in the murder case of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur.

As is now etched in history, the Hip-Hop legend was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996 – stunning the world and igniting speculation that has never been quelled.

Today (September 29) has brought with it a major development that could see justice finally served.

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The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 are around the corner and it’s bringing the heat.

Emanating from Atlanta, Georgia, this year’s installment of the extravaganza boasts a stacked performer lineup.

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St.Louis and Memphis collide in the music video for ‘Big Dawg.’

Starring hit rappers Sexyy Red and Moneybagg Yo, the braggadocious cut arrived Friday (September 22) alongside an equally flashy visual courtesy of of Diesel Films.

“Sh-t, if money ain’t a thing, then help a b-tch pay her rent / It ain’t tricking if you got it, n-gga, spend that on a b-tch,” Red raps on the Macfly Beats-produced track.

Just as fans got acquainted with the ‘Big,’ Sexyy lifted the lid on a solo visual – ‘Shake Ya Dreads.’

“I don’t f-ck with suckers, all my b-tches bе some hitters / I like f-cking with drillers, d-dread-head killers / You a lame n-gga, then I can’t f-ck with ya,” the rising rapstress relayed in the Killer Jack-directed video.

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ is renowned for delivering memorable moments. However, the latest drama on the show sparked national discourse about racism and colorism.

As reported, Erica Mena was fired from the show after scenes aired of her labeled Spice a “monkey” and stressed that she wished the Jamaican-born performer died following her widely publicized health scare.

In response to and recognition of the debate the incident has ignited, MTV has aired a special named ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Racism, Colorism, and the Uncomfortable Truth.’

An assembly of the show’s core cast – including Spice, Scrappy, Yandy, Yung Joc, and Sierra – sat down with expert Dr. Sarah L. Webb, founder and owner of Colorism Healing. for an open discussion about the situation.

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Barely a year after ruffling the feathers of Nicki Minaj‘s beloved fan base (#Barbz) for labeling them “terrorists” and calling the chart-topping rapstress “old,” famed media personality Jason Lee is back on the group’s radar for some jaw-dropping, disparaing remarks about their leader.

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‘Dark Horse’ hitmaker Katy Perry is saddling up for a ride to the bank after hitching her top-selling catalog to Litmus Music.

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Chris Brown is not renowned for holding back when it comes to his peers.

And that trajectory continued today, in the wake of remarks made by his one-time collaborator Tinashe. 

The pair teamed up for the song ‘Player’ back in 2015 when they were labelmates on RCA Records. 

Currently promoting her new album ‘BB/ANG3L,’ Tinashe stopped by the Zach Sang Show on amp Radio, where she plugged the project and reflected on her journey in music thus far.

The latter is where and how the singer appears to have sparked annoyance within Brown – and it wasn’t long before he let her know.

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As moguls go, few have made a mark quite like Diddy.

Establishing booming businesses that have spanned TV, fashion, fragrance, and beverages, the entrepreneur’s most notable success has stemmed from music.

Having set up Bad Boy Records in 1993, Diddy – born Sean Combs – launched the careers of some of the biggest names ever. He notably produced and featured on much of their music too.

As is the case with most success stories, drama has defined the underside of the narrative, with a number of acts from the label’s roster publicly lambasting Diddy with claims of missing royalties and questionable percent splits.

Well, it appears, those complaints are likely to be no more.

Because, in a game-changing deal (aptly revealed on Labor Day), Diddy is reassigning his publishing rights to the Bad Boy roster of artists.

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Diddy is on a mission to spread love like never before and the music maestro has assembled a cavalry like no other to assist him

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‘BMF’ is set to blaze its way back onto the box for its hotly anticipated third season.

And amidst ample anticipation, STARZ has announced the official premiere date for season 3 of the hit series.

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After weeks of teasing, Ed Sheeran has officially lifted the lid on his new album ‘Autumn Variations.’

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