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A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ has arrived

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

It's been a long eight years, but A$AP Rocky has finally dropped a new album. Don't Be Dumb is now available on streaming services, marking his first studio release since 2018's Testing. There are also exclusive vinyls available in partnership... Read More.

New Music Friday: Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown and Gunna, and more

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Wiz Khalifa's Khaotic new album is out now. It's comprised of 11 tracks, with guests including Skilla Baby, Dave East, 2 Chainz, Juicy J and Max B. The music video for his song "I Put That S*** On" is now... Read More.

Earliest known surviving recordings of 2Pac are up for auction

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Some of 2Pac's earliest known surviving recordings are set to go up for auction through Wax Poetics. The items come from the Ge-ology Collection, curated by Gerard "Ge-ology" Young, who had a working relationship with the late rapper, born Tupac Shakur.Included in the collection... Read More.

Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Broadway run coming to an end

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

After nearly two years of entertaining audiences at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen will soon come to an end. The show's final performance is set for Feb. 22. However, the story will continue via a national tour, followed by an international run... Read More.

J. Cole releases ‘Disc 2 Track 2’ following ‘The Fall-Off’ announcement

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Hours after announcing the release date for his long-awaited album, The Fall-Off, J. Cole surprised fans with what appears to be a music video for its lead single. Titled "Disc 2 Track 2," the video opens with a note in... Read More.

A$AP Rocky says his mother always wanted him with Rihanna

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

"Mother knows best," according to the common saying, and A$AP Rocky seems to agree. During an upcoming episode of The New York Times' Popcast, he revealed that his mother had hoped he would end up with Rihanna, even when the two were just... Read More.

Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Season 5 (also billed as Part 7) of The Upshaws premieres on Netflix Wednesday, giving fans one final set of stories from the titular family. Dewayne Perkins, who plays their neighbor Hector, a recurring character on the series, spoke to... Read More.

Watch the trailer for Anderson .Paak’s ‘K-Pops!’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

A trailer has been released for Anderson .Paak's upcoming film, K-Pops!, which hits theaters on Feb. 27.The movie follows Anderson's character, BJ, "a fish-out-of-water musician on the search for stardom carrying a bruised heart from a complicated past relationship," according... Read More.

Ella Mai releases ‘100’ and accompanying music video

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Ella Mai expresses her willingness to go above and beyond for her lover on her new song "100." On the track, she lets him know she's prepared to give all she has to the relationship, trusting that they'll continue to work together."Love ain't never... Read More.

Pooh Shiesty tells the story of his song ‘FDO’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Pooh Shiesty released his song "FDO" following his release from prison, but he actually started writing the track while serving a three-year sentence on a gun charge. He tells Complex he later realized he was getting ahead of himself and... Read More.

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