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Many know of Frank Ocean‘s musical genius, but his latest project gives fans a glimpse of his work as a photographer. Mutations, a 48-page booklet, is a “retrospective of artwork from October 19 to December 22, 2022” that features photos Ocean took. The book is printed on tissue-weight paper and retails for $75.  With the NBA Finals […]

E. JASON WAMBSGANS/AFP via Getty Images Federal prosecutors have a filed of writ of garnishment to collect money from R. Kelly‘s label Sony Music and publisher Universal Music Publishing Group. According to Billboard, the companies are believed to have some property that belongs to Kelly that could be used to pay nearly $505,000 of his criminal fines and restitution […]

Peacock Jay-Z has once again come out victorious in his case against fragrance company Parlux. Billboard reports a New York state appeals court has upheld a 2021 verdict that cleared the star of allegations he breached an endorsement deal for a Gold Jay-Z cologne brand and owed $67 million in damages. “There were multiple rational bases for upholding the jury […]

MEGA/GC Images A paparazzi photographer, has filed a lawsuit against Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for assault, battery, and negligence, Variety reports.  Nichol Lechmanik alleges that Ye grabbed her phone and threw it into the street while she was capturing content of him, causing her fear and emotional distress. The incident occurred on January 27, […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Former Wild ‘N Out star, Ms Jacky Oh!, also known as Jacklyn Smith, has died at the age of 32. The entertainer and longtime partner of DC Young Fly died in Miami on Wednesday, although details surrounding the cause of her death remain undisclosed. The Wild ‘N Out social media page posted the […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Jidenna‘s latest album, ME YOU & GOD, was inspired by his more promiscuous phase during the pandemic. The singer told HipHopDx he flew women into LA to see him during that time, and it helped to spark a “pleasure” and creativity he was pleased with. “Like most people who are alone, they’re trying to be with somebody; […]

Peter Kramer/NBC Alicia Keys has announced the premiere date for her original stage musical, Hell’s Kitchen. The production, which is inspired by and loosely based on part of Keys’ NYC childhood, is slated to run between October 24 and December 10, with the debut set for November 19, during The Public Theater’s 2023-24 season. Information regarding full-price single […]

Courtesy of SHOWTIME Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing liquor company Diageo for neglecting to promote his Ciroc and DeLeon brands. In a complaint filed Wednesday, he accused Diageo of racial discrimination, alleging they deemed his Combs Wine and Spirits LLC as “Black brands” that should solely be promoted to the “urban” community. Diddy claimed that Diageo’s […]

Terence Patrick 2021 CBS Forbes has returned with this year’s iteration of its list of America’s richest self-made women entrepreneurs, executives and entertainers. Representing music are Rihanna and Beyoncé, who place at #20 and #48, respectively. According to the outlet, Rih has a net worth of $1.4 billion, mainly from music and her cosmetics line, Fenty x Beauty. Bey’s net worth […]

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Lil Durk is thankful for support from his fans, so much so he recently blessed one with a set of gifts. In a recent Instagram Live, the rapper paid a visit to a homeless fan in LA who had gone viral for playing Durk’s J. Cole-assisted “All My Life” video on a projector inside his […]