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Music Notes: Fabolous, Lizzo and Tyler, The Creator

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Fabolous and fellow cohosts of the Let's Rap About It podcast made light of 50 Cent's recent diss. In a new freestyle called "Squatters," he addresses 50's past relationship with ex Daphne Joy, who has been referenced in a lawsuit... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Most notable comebacks in hip-hop and R&B

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

"Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years." That's what LL Cool J famously declared on his hit "Mama Said Knock You Out." The lyric feels fitting in 2025, a year marked by quite a few musical returns.- After 15 years away,... Read More.

Snoop Dogg takes over Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game with ‘Holiday Halftime Party’

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Who needs Santa on Christmas when you have a performance from Snoop Dogg?Snoop entertained fans Thursday with his Holiday Halftime Party, part of Netflix's NFL Christmas Day telecast. The performance took place at halftime of the matchup between the Detroit... Read More.

Nicki Minaj deletes Instagram account following AmericaFest appearance

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Nicki Minaj appears to have deleted her Instagram account following backlash over her appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest.A general search for her account, @nickiminaj, currently yields no results. Fans who previously followed her see "no users found" when searching her name within their... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Hip-hop and R&B legacy acts hit the road

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Out with the old and in with the new didn't apply in 2025. While rising stars like Leon Thomas, Doechii and Mariah the Scientist continued to break through, a wave of legacy artists launched tours that celebrated decades of music and brought together fans... Read More.

Nelly shares his holiday tradition with Ashanti is ‘really just being together’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

"It's Christmas time again/ Can't wait to hear those sleigh bells ringing," sings Ashanti on her 2003 holiday song "Christmas Time Again." With the holiday falling on Thursday, her husband, Nelly, says the couple is simply looking forward to spending time together, noting that... Read More.

Music Notes: Jill Scott, Ice Spice and more

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Jill Scott has had her share of hardships, some of which have cost her lots of money. While on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, she said those tough times helped make her the person she is today. "It's like all... Read More.

Kendrick and SZA have highest-grossing rap tour of 2025

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Coldplay may have had the highest-grossing tour of 2025 overall, but when broken down by genre, Kendrick Lamar and SZA claimed the #1 spot in rap.Billboard released its list of the top 10 tours from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept.... Read More.

Lil Uzi Vert is a fashion designer in ‘What You Saying’ music video

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

Lil Uzi Vert taps into the fashion world with the new music video for single "What You Saying."Taking on the role of a fashion designer, Uzi is captured creating designs and dancing in a design studio, which appears to be backstage at a fashion... Read More.

Snoop Dogg to make debut as NBA game analyst

Tuesday, December 23 by ABC News

We've seen Snoop Dogg provide commentary for boxing and Olympics games, but now, he'll be doing it for an NBA matchup.Snoop will be making his debut as a NBA game analyst on Jan. 5, when the LA Clippers take on the Golden State Warriors... Read More.

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Music Notes: Fabolous, Lizzo and Tyler, The Creator

The Year in Music 2025: Most notable comebacks in hip-hop and R&B

Snoop Dogg takes over Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game with ‘Holiday Halftime Party’

Nicki Minaj deletes Instagram account following AmericaFest appearance

The Year in Music 2025: Hip-hop and R&B legacy acts hit the road

Nelly shares his holiday tradition with Ashanti is ‘really just being together’

Music Notes: Jill Scott, Ice Spice and more

Kendrick and SZA have highest-grossing rap tour of 2025

Lil Uzi Vert is a fashion designer in ‘What You Saying’ music video

Snoop Dogg to make debut as NBA game analyst

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