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Doug Rasheed recalls Stevie Wonder turning down initial version of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

It's been 30 years since Coolio released his most popular hit, "Gangsta's Paradise," but producer Doug Rasheed admits there was a time when he didn't think the song would see the light of day. Speaking to ABC Audio, he recalls his thoughts after learning Stevie Wonder refused to approve the sample... Read More.

Rihanna’s 20th anniversary merch now available for preorder

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

Twenty years ago Friday — Aug. 29, 2005 — Rihanna released her debut album, Music of the Sun, featuring her first hit, "Pon de Replay." To celebrate her two-decade music career, she's put some special merch up for sale and also announced a vinyl box set.The... Read More.

Fat Joe claims he’s the ‘realest rapper to ever live,’ with the exception of one artist

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

No one can accuse Fat Joe of being humble.During the latest episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, Fat Joe made a pretty boastful claim that he was “the realest rapper to ever live,” with only one other artist besting him.The comment was made as... Read More.

T-Pain, GloRilla honored at BMI’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

T-Pain and GloRilla were presented with special honors at the 2025 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, presented by the performing rights organization BMI Thursday in LA.T-Pain received the BMI President's Award in recognition of his career and his global impact: He's sold over... Read More.

New Music Friday: DJ Khaled, Fridayy, Ella Mai and more

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

DJ Khaled has unveiled two new songs, his first new music in three years. “You Remind Me” features Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Rorystonelove and Kaylan Arnold, while “Brother” features Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Khaled’s 14th studio album, Aalam of God, is coming soon and is available for preorder now.Fridayy has released his new single, Read More.

Gunna launches Wunna Run Club, with 5K set for Sept. 3

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

Gunna is a runna.The rapper launched his new running club, Wunna Run Club, on Thursday, with a planned 5K set for Sept. 3.The 5K will take place in Prospect Park in Brooklyn at 6 p.m. ET, and free registration is currently at capacity.According to theRead More.

Leon Thomas covers Bon Iver, named artist ambassador for Music Advocacy Day

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

It’s the cover you didn’t know you needed. Leon Thomas has put his own spin on folk singer-songwriter Bon Iver’s “Holocene.”In a video posted to TikTok, the “MUTT” singer delivers a haunting and soulful rendition of the track under the glow of blue lighting. The song is... Read More.

Mya says it’s ‘a blessing’ to celebrate 25 years of ‘Fear of Flying’

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

When Mya took the stage at the BET Awards 2025, it was more than just a throwback to the 106 & Park video countdown show. It was a celebration of her song "Case of the Ex," which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Fear of Flying, the album it... Read More.

Flo Milli on how motherhood changed her approach to music

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Flo Milli performs during Revolt World 2024 at Pangaea Studios on September 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)Flo Milli is enjoying life as a mom.The rapper, who gave birth to son Sixx in April, tells Billboard that motherhood has been, “Everything, plus more than I... Read More.

Kid Cudi talks curbing his marijuana use: ‘I was really abusing it’

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Kid Cudi performs live on stage during Rock en Seine music festival at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images For ABA)Kid Cudi is opening up about his marijuana use.In a new interview with People, the... Read More.

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Doug Rasheed recalls Stevie Wonder turning down initial version of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Rihanna’s 20th anniversary merch now available for preorder

Fat Joe claims he’s the ‘realest rapper to ever live,’ with the exception of one artist

T-Pain, GloRilla honored at BMI’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

New Music Friday: DJ Khaled, Fridayy, Ella Mai and more

Gunna launches Wunna Run Club, with 5K set for Sept. 3

Leon Thomas covers Bon Iver, named artist ambassador for Music Advocacy Day

Mya says it’s ‘a blessing’ to celebrate 25 years of ‘Fear of Flying’

Flo Milli on how motherhood changed her approach to music

Kid Cudi talks curbing his marijuana use: ‘I was really abusing it’

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