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Brooklyn Public Library to commemorate 30 years of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Jay-Z fans now have another opportunity to get library cards featuring his likeness. The Brooklyn Public Library has announced limited-edition library cards commemorating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt.Featuring the black-and-white artwork and following the release of the 2023 Book... Read More.

Muni Long releases new song, ‘Richest’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Muni Long gets vulnerable on her new song, "Richest.""Over the last year, I learned wealth looks different than I thought...I'd like to share with you everything I gained when I stopped measuring my life by what I lost," she wrote... Read More.

San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Ye’s show

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Ye continues to face pushback over his scheduled shows due to his past antisemitic comments. San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones recently voiced her support for canceling his upcoming show in the city."I support canceling the @kanyewest concert. Military City USA should not host... Read More.

Missy Elliott to pay homage to Aaliyah at 2026 Essence Festival

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

She helped celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary with a headlining set in 2023, and now Missy Elliott will return to Essence Festival to pay tribute to a late friend and icon.Missy will take the stage at the 2026 edition of the festival in celebration of... Read More.

Ken Carson announces new album, ‘xperiment’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Ken Carson is ready to deliver a new album to his fans. He's announced that his project, xperiment, is scheduled to release on July 3. Vinyl variants, merch and more are already available on his website for preorder.Ken's last studio... Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire named best R&B group of all time

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Billboard has compiled a list of the 50 greatest R&B groups of all time, with several classical acts leading the charge. Earth, Wind & Fire takes the #1 spot, followed by The Temptations, Sly and the Family Stone, The Isley... Read More.

New Music Friday: Ne-Yo, Tierra Whack, Chlöe and more

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Ne-Yo gives another preview of his country-inspired Highway 79 album with "Thinking What I'm Thinking." The song "explores the fragile space between two people growing apart," according to a press release. The accompanying visualizer premieres on Tuesday. Masego has released... Read More.

Chris Brown releases deluxe edition of ‘Brown’

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Chris Brown has released the deluxe edition of his album Brown.Titled Brown (The Chocolate Edition), the project features 10 new tracks, including a guest appearance from Tyga and Ty Dolla $ign on "Just the Bro" and Wizkid on "Man on a Mission."Coinciding with the... Read More.

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith dies at 29

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith has died, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.Police said officers found him dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment on Martin Street while conducting a welfare check. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results, but said no foul... Read More.

André 3000 releases short film inspired by his EP

Friday, June 19 by ABC News

André 3000 has released his short film titled 7 piano sketches, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Graham Mason.According to a press release, the film follows André on his way to work, notebook in hand, as he encounters various characters... Read More.

Urban AC

Brooklyn Public Library to commemorate 30 years of Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Muni Long releases new song, ‘Richest’

San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Ye’s show

Missy Elliott to pay homage to Aaliyah at 2026 Essence Festival

Ken Carson announces new album, ‘xperiment’

New Music Friday: Ne-Yo, Tierra Whack, Chlöe and more

Chris Brown releases deluxe edition of ‘Brown’

Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith dies at 29

André 3000 releases short film inspired by his EP

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