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Ella Mai releases ‘Might Just’ music video

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Ella Mai has released the music video for "Might Just," a track from her latest album, Do You Still Love Me? The video reimagines and pays tribute to the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale.It follows Ella as she does household... Read More.

Jay-Z releases ‘4:44’ bonus tracks to streaming services

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

As Jay-Z continues celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt, he's also honoring another milestone.His album 4:44 turns nine years old on Tuesday; to commemorate the occasion, he's released the bonus tracks "Adnis," "Blue's Freestyle/We Family" featuring Blue Ivy Carter and "MaNyfaCedGod" featuring James Blake... Read More.

Usher pays tribute to Clive Davis: ‘Your influence will live forever in the music’

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

After attending Clive Davis' funeral on Monday, Usher took to social media to share some words about the late record executive."Rest in peace to the legendary Clive Davis," he wrote in a post that included photos of them together over... Read More.

Don Toliver brings out Ye, Travis Scott during Octane tour

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Don Toliver's Octane tour returned to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for its second night on Monday, where he was joined by surprise guests Ye and Travis Scott.Ye was the first to take the stage, receiving a standing ovation from... Read More.

Release date set for Grandmaster Flash’s book ‘Birth of a Culture’

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Grandmaster Flash, widely known as a pioneer in hip-hop and of modern deejaying, is sharing his knowledge of both - as well as personal stories from his life and career - in a new book.Titled Birth of a Culture, the book brings readers back... Read More.

Alicia Keys honors Clive Davis at funeral service: ‘Thank you for seeing me fully’

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Alicia Keys attended Clive Davis' funeral service on Monday, which was livestreamed from Central Synagogue in Manhattan. Taking the stage, she reflected on the impact he had on her life."Clive, you are woven into the fabric of who I am, not just as an... Read More.

Yung Miami says she knew ‘Spend Dat’ would be song of the summer

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Yung Miami's latest single, "Spend Dat," has been declared by many the song of the summer - something she says she knew would happen from the moment she recorded it. Speaking to People, Yung Miami says she immediately fell in... Read More.

Custom Jay-Z Google map highlights NYC locations vital to his career

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

As a native New Yorker, there are places throughout the city that hold special meaning for Jay-Z. He's given fans an opportunity to visit those spots - or at least discover those locations - by teaming with Google Maps.Together, they have highlighted those locations... Read More.

Lizzo says SZA helped her through disappointment over new album sales

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

SZA helped Lizzo work through her feelings regarding the reception to her latest album cause she's Lizzo girl, they codependent.Speaking on the Proto Pop podcast, she admitted she was disappointed by the first-week album sales of Bitch, which sold 2,649... Read More.

BET Awards 2026: Janet Jackson presents Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year, Ms. Lauryn Hill performs + more

Sunday, June 28 by ABC News

The BET Awards 2026 returned Sunday night, honoring Black excellence across music, television, film and more.T.I. kicked off the show fresh off the release of his final album, Kill the King. Host Druski then took the stage to revive his viral church skit and... Read More.

Urban AC

Ella Mai releases ‘Might Just’ music video

Jay-Z releases ‘4:44’ bonus tracks to streaming services

Usher pays tribute to Clive Davis: ‘Your influence will live forever in the music’

Don Toliver brings out Ye, Travis Scott during Octane tour

Release date set for Grandmaster Flash’s book ‘Birth of a Culture’

Alicia Keys honors Clive Davis at funeral service: ‘Thank you for seeing me fully’

Yung Miami says she knew ‘Spend Dat’ would be song of the summer

Custom Jay-Z Google map highlights NYC locations vital to his career

Lizzo says SZA helped her through disappointment over new album sales

BET Awards 2026: Janet Jackson presents Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year, Ms. Lauryn Hill performs + more

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