Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘BOA‘ sank its teeth into the Billboard Hot 100 in a big way this week.

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YG serves notice to a slew of unnamed opps in his latest single ‘Weird.’

The follow-up to the April-released ‘Knocka,’ ‘Weird’ comes as the second sample of new music set to line the July 3-due third installment of the ‘Just Re’d Up’ mixtape series.

“I don’t wanna hear it, not even a snippet / You ain’t Piru, stop talkin’ Piru business,” he raps over the Lil Rich and Dez Wright-produced beat. “Weird-a** n—a, you n—s lame / When it’s smoke, don’t ever mention my name / You gon’ have me jeopardizing my fame / Jeopardizing the gang / Jeopardizing where you hang, n—a.”

Before fans can get a taste of ‘Re’d’ in full, hop inside to see the ‘Weird’ official music video.

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In developing news, the Manchester stop of Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’ has been canceled following the rapper’s arrest in Amsterdam.

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Having already rocked Netflix and HBO Max with hilarious stand-up showings, iconic comic Marlon Wayans is taking his talents to Prime Video for his newest live venture.

Titled ‘Marlon Wayans: Good Grief,’ the forthcoming special – taped live at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem – sees the youngest of the Wayans clan get vulnerable in ways like never before as he reflects on recently losing both of his parents.

Produced by Marlon and Rick Alvarez’s Ugly Baby Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, ‘Grief’ is set to land on Prime on June 4.

Ahead of its highly anticipated arrival, see the official trailer inside.

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After taking a big bite out of Spotify streaming records, ‘Lunch‘ – the latest single from Billie Eilish – is poised to do the same on next week’s Billboard Hot 100!

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Nicki Minaj may be rocking Europe on the international leg of her history-making ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour,’ but reports have surfaced the award-winning Rap diva had her plans rocked in The Netherlands after being detained by local authorities.

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Sean Kingston and his mother were arrested on theft and fraud charges after a SWAT team raid of the award-winning rapper’s South Florida residence on Thursday morning (May 23).

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After calling on Ice Spice to assist on the remix to his smash ‘Fisherrr,’ rapper Cash Cobain calls on another award-winning emcee – J. Cole. – to join him on the new collaboration ‘Grippy.’

“So good, I just had an epiphany / It’s grippy and wet, you know I’m a vet, but you makin’ me feel like a rookie / How you make me tap out so swiftly? / But I’m back for the second round victory,” Cole raps on the Gvrlnd!-produced cut.

Hear the sizzling new cut in full inside.

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As Chris Brown fans (affectionately called #TeamBreezy) anxiously await the June 5 kick off of the ‘11:11 Tour,’ the R&B stageblazer serves up a reminder of what they can expect to see on stage via the choreography-laden music video for his new song ‘Press Me.’

Found aboard the April-released deluxe edition of his latest album, ‘11:11,’ the glossy clip sees Brown break it down all over the world and taking a stroll down memory lane to his previous visuals from the era (and beyond).

“Energy, yeah / Give it all to me, yeah / Come press me, yeah / Come take what you need, yeah / Let me see you dance in front of me, yeah / Impress me,” he croons on the chorus of the Hitmaka-produced cut.

See the Jamar Harding-directed action inside.

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More details have emerged from the chaotic altercation between Travis Scott and music executive Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards during their time in Cannes on Thursday (May 23) that’s continuing to rock headlines.

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#Barbz bummed at not catching Nicki Minaj on the first run of her hotly selling ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour‘ will be pleased to learn they have another shot to see the Rap Queen live as she’s confirmed the second North American leg of the history-making jaunt.

Taking to social media on Friday (May 24), Minaj sent her beloved fan base into a frenzy with news she will return to the U.S. for a slew of arena dates after wrapping up the European leg of the international trek.

Details inside.

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The original incarnation of Kehlani‘s banging comeback single, ‘After Hours,’ already contained a throwback t0 2004 with its prominent sample of Nina Sky‘s signature smash ‘Move Ya Body.’

But, just as the April 4-dropped ‘Hours’ continued racking up spins and downloads on digital outlets its GRAMMY-nominated creator has lifted its official remix – this time throwing it back to the 2004 hit ‘Cater 2 U’ found aboard Destiny’s Child‘s last studio album ‘Destiny Fulfilled.’

“Why don’t you stay? / Stay here after hours / I know you don’t wanna leave / Stay here after hours,” she wails on the slowed down version of the dancefloor-ready bop.

Hear the new, DC3-inspired edition of ‘Hours’ inside.

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