Fifty, Fiddy. Boo Boo. All these have been, at some point, nicknames for Curtis Jackson. Fortunately, Boo Boo never quite took off, the hip-hop star told Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (Aug. 11) when he stopped by NBC‘s The Tonight Show. Jackson, or Fifty as he’s happy to be called, revealed his unfortunate old nickname
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DJ Envy attended both of Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour stops in New Jersey over the weekend, and he was blown away by C. Breezy’s showmanship to the point he crowned CB as the best performer of all time during Monday’s (Aug. 10) airing of The Breakfast Club. Explore See latest videos, charts and
Roc Nation shut down rumors of a Jay-Z album being on the horizon. Following music executive Ray Daniels’ comments claiming Hov’s next LP is “completely done,” the Roc quieted all conversation around the project. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “‘Album done’ … Fake news,”Roc Nation wrote in a post to the company’s Instagram
Drake completed another sidequest over the weekend when he hosted gambling company Stake’s 9th anniversary livestream on Saturday (Aug. 8), which continued Drizzy’s foray into the streaming world. The 6 God called on NELK Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard to host a 20-vs.-1 speed-dating show for Drake as part of the stream, which was whittled down
On Friday night (Aug. 7), a menacing cluster of clouds and thunderstorms sought to play spoiler ahead of Chris Brown and Usher’s Raymond & Brown Tour performance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue that hosted the 2026 World Cup less than a month ago on a balmy Sunday afternoon was hit
Tyga isn’t denying the AI allegations. The West Coast rapper talked to VIBE recently about his ’80s-inspired $tarface alter-ego and the self-titled album it spawned, which has been suspected of being produced with the help of artificial intelligence. The speculation is now over, as he’s admitted to utilizing an AI music generator for things like
It’s been 30 years since The Fugees released their landmark album The Score. The no-skips hip-hip classic featuring such beloved tunes as “Killing Me Softy,” “Fu-Gee-La” and “Ready or Not” changed the game in its time and then … nothing. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Hill famously released her first, and so far
The Lionel Richie/Earth Wind & Fire gig scheduled for Thursday night (Aug. 6) at the Chase Center in San Francisco was called off at the last minute due to an illness affecting the “September” band. In an Instagram statement, EW&F wrote, “We are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco
After finally squashing things with J. Cole over a lawsuit that stemmed from a verse for an interview exchange that took forever to happen, Cam’ron is now adding unnamed members of Cardi B‘s team to his hit list. Explore See latest videos, charts and news During a recent episode of his REVOLT talk show Talk
Kid Cudi wants to give a few fans the chance of a lifetime. Cudder posted Wednesday about plans to craft a beat from scratch and let potential artists record whatever they deem to be their best work over it, and he would select a handful of the entrants to form a group. “What if I
EA Sports Madden NFL 27 launches worldwide on Aug. 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch. Before the game officially arrives, Billboard got an early look at the complete soundtrack, the biggest in franchise history. The 80-song lineup spans superstars, rising talent, brand-new releases and even unreleased music, reflecting just how
A$AP Rocky is over the drama between himself and Drake. The Harlem rapper and actor stopped by The Jason Lee Show recently and was asked directly if he would be open to fighting his former friend in a celebrity boxing match, to which Rocky said he was not interested in at all. He also addressed
Drake often makes it a point to give back and uplift the women in his life, and he achieved that once again on Tuesday (Aug. 4) when he hosted his third annual Strong Women, Stronger Drinks event in Toronto. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Women pulled up to the Casa Loma mansion and
Cardi B has responded to fans who want to seeKash Dollfeatured on the“Ah Ha”remix after Cardi shouted out the Detroit rapper on her latest single. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Following Cardi’s first release of the year on Friday (July 31), the Bronx rapper hopped on Instagram Live on Monday (Aug. 3) to
A$AP Rocky enjoyed his time chasing women around the globe, but these days, he’s 100 percent locked in with Rihanna, with whom he shares three children. Rocky sat down with Jason Lee, who’s a close friend to the rapper and RiRi, for an interview, which Lee teased with a clip from their chat on Monday
In an era where music is often measured by metrics, moments, and viral velocity, there remains a quieter, more profound movement taking shape—one driven not by noise, but by meaning. At the center of that movement is Candace Woodson, an artist whose work embodies what many are beginning to call “Women’s Mo”—a momentum rooted in
Last night at The Bitter End, the walls absorbed something sacred. What unfolded was a night of gospel, R&B, and pure soul—music stripped of pretense and delivered straight from lived experience. It was emotional, reverent, and overwhelming in the best way, a reminder of why certain rooms become legendary. A special Thank You to Christian
Paulino and Animaze X are featured on the Indy Hookup Top 10 Singles for the Radio Alliance charts. The Indy Hookup is hosted by Heston Cleveland and Ricardo Love, and their show is syndicated across the United States on these great stations: • iHeartRadio • Rhythm Rave Radio • KYBN Radio 98.10 FM • Phenom
There are artists who sing to be heard, and then there are artists like Nate Hicks—those who sing because the world needs their truth. Emerging from Toledo, Ohio by way of Atlanta, Georgia, Nate carries a musical language shaped by real-life grit, emotion, and lived experience. His artistry was born in high school hallways, where
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Singer / Songwriter, Peabo Bryson. Peabo Bryson is a legendary singer and songwriter who is widely referred to as “the voice of love”. In a career spanning 5 decades, Peabo Bryson’s rich, soulful voice has brought us 21 albums, 5 of which have been certified gold, in