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ABC/Paula Lobo When it comes to TLC, Chilli considers herself the “momma of the group,” but she almost didn’t make it this far with her bandmates. In an interview with People, the singer recalled that auditions were held to replace her once her manager, Perri “Pebbles” Reid, found out she was dating Dallas Austin, now father to her son, Tron. “They were holding auditions […]

Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records Janelle Monáe hasn’t yet dropped her The Age of Pleasure album, but she already has a tour set to support the project. The trek, titled The Age of Pleasure Tour, will make its way to theaters and amphitheaters across North America, hitting a total of 26 cities. The nearly two-month run, produced by Live Nation, kicks […]

Gunna‘s been dealing with critics who call him a snitch since footage released of him answering questions in court. In a snippet of an unreleased song, he seemingly addresses the detractors, rapping, “He forgave me for my sins now they mad I got out.” Boosie hopes Gunna “never sells another record again.” “California Love” may very well be the […]

Bob Berg/Getty Images Tupac Shakur‘s legacy holds strong — so much so that he’s being honored by the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Announced Wednesday, the late rapper will posthumously receive his own star in the category of Recording. His star will be unveiled with help from emcee Big Boy and Dear Mama director Allen Hughes. His sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur is slated to accept […]

Erik Voake/Getty Images for MNRK Music Group After teasing the return of his Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Tyler, the Creator has confirmed the event will be making a comeback. Taking to his Twitter account Wednesday, the rapper announced the dates for the festival, which will take place November 11 and 12 at Dodger Stadium in LA. An advance sale begins June […]

exdez/Getty The celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary continues with Apple Music’s Hip-Hop DNA, an audio series hosted by Ebro Darden. The series tackles a variety of topics within the genre, discussing how rappers are influenced by their predecessors in “The Intro” and highlighting the various acts that came from the Bronx on the “Bronx Tales” episode. Other episodes cover […]

YG‘s Red Cup Tour closed out in February after making stops in cities across North America, but it’s making a comeback, specifically for a European leg of the trek. The rapper has extended the tour to include eight cities across Europe, including London, Paris and Stockholm. It kicks off June 27 and wraps less than a […]

NBC The Roots‘ co-founder Black Thought is coming out with a new release, and this time it’s not music. Variety reports the rapper, born Tariq Trotter, will be sharing his life story in a memoir titled The Upcycled Self. The book will start with the story of Trotter burning down his family home as a child and include “dramatic stories of the four […]

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Janelle Monáe is expressing admiration for a “lipstick lover” in a new song dropping Friday. The star announced the single via a clip in which she sings part of the track over the sounds of an acoustic guitar. “I’ll take my time/ Just wanna feel your hips on mine/ I really got a thing for my lipstick […]