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Mike Epps says the return of the new “FRIDAY” film might be the best one ever of all Friday’s
Mike Epps details the new ‘Friday’ movie and behind the scenes moments of his iconic Day-Day role. Mike Epps guarantees ‘Last Friday’ will provide more laughs than Friday, Next Friday, and Friday After Next. M ike Epps appeared as a guest on the recent episode of the show “ 7PM in Brooklyn,” which was aired on Monday (November 17), where he talked about a new “Friday” movie. When Mike Epps was questioned about the new ‘Friday,’ he said, “This might be the best one. I always s

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Nov 18, 2025


Cardi B’s album “AM I THE DRAMA?” has officially achieved 3x Platinum status from the RIAA, with sales reaching 3 million album-equivalent units
“AM I THE DRAMA?” is the first album released in 2025 to achieve a 3x Platinum certification. The album has officially been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, which represents 3 million units sold. C ardi B makes history once more with ‘Am I The Drama’, reaching triple platinum status and setting a record on the Billboard Hot 200. The Bronx emcee's album “AM I THE DRAMA?” has been officially certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, indicating 3 million units sold. It is the first a

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Nov 17, 2025


Cardi B goes off on Offset after he trolls her by posting “My kid lol” in a now-deleted Instagram story
Cardi B hits back at Offset threats and harassment following Offset's removal of post regarding Georgia paternity issue. The Atlanta rapper seems to respond after reports emerge suggesting that, according to Georgia law, Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' newborn son might legally be recognized as his: “My Kid lol” O ffset’s deleted post jokes that Georgia law makes him the legal father of Cardi and Stefon’s newborn baby. The Migos rapper caused a brief stir on social media by posting

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Nov 16, 2025


Big Boi showcases his collection of accolades from his legendary Outkast career
Outkast’ Big Boi has displayed his awards on social media following OutKast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Big Boi shares ‘infinity stones’ collection following Outkast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame B ig Boi completes his trophy collection with the final infinity stone. This doesn't even include half of his achievements, such as all the BET Awards, American Music Awards, other MTV awards, Soul Train, Nickelodeon, and platinum plaques. On Frida

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Nov 15, 2025


Drake ranked as third top songwriter of the century on Billboard’s Hot 100
Billboard completes the 25 biggest songwriters of the 21st century by placing Drizzy at No. 3. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Pharrell, Jermaine Dupri, Sean Garrett are all also featured on Billboard's Top Songwriters list. D rake is recognized as the third most successful songwriter of the 21st century on Billboard's Hot 100 , boasting 14 #1 hits as a writer. His songwriting achievements have frequently placed him at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters chart, in

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Nov 14, 2025


Rihanna becomes the first Black woman to establish two brands, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, each worth over a billion dollars
The pop star and beauty business mogul Rihanna becomes the first Black woman to establish two brands, each valued at over a billion dollars. Rihanna makes history as the first black woman with two billion-dollar brands R ihanna’s net worth exceeds $3 billion, largely due to her investment in the Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, which was valued at more than $3 billion in 2022. Additionally, she co-owns Fenty Beauty, a cosmetics brand with LVMH, valued at over $2.8 billion. Her

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Nov 13, 2025


The first and former Recording Academy CEO, Deborah Dugan, publicly claimed that the Grammy Awards voting process are “Rigged”
Deborah Dugan claimed that the Grammy nomination and voting process was “rigged” and “corrupt.” The former CEO of the Grammys claims that the Recording Academy manipulates results, suggesting that certain artists or their labels sway the outcomes. D eborah Dugan, who previously served as the CEO and president of the Recording Academy, has gained viral attention after an old statement reemerged. In it, she alleges that the Grammys are manipulated, with either artists or their

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Nov 12, 2025


Ja Rule discusses why he considers himself a “better rapper” than 50 Cent
On the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide, Ja Rule explains why he is a better rapper than 50 Cent. "I don't give a f*ck about that sh*t," Ja Rule says regarding his and 50 Cent's longstanding feud. 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast featured Ja Rule discussing his ongoing feud with 50 Cent in the latest episode. Ja Rule chooses the high road in dispute with 50, asserts he’s the ‘superior rapper.’ For more than 25 years, Ja Rule and 50 Cent have maintaine

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Nov 11, 2025


Cardi B looks back on her modest start after receiving a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance for her hit ‘Outside’
The Recording Academy announced the nominations on Friday, Nov. 7 Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, and others also receive nominations for the 2026 Rap Grammys C ardi B referenced her past struggles, writing, “ All I had was 16 dollars and a dream, ” to celebrate her nomination for Best Rap Performance for “ Outside ” . The Bronx emcee posted an announcement on Twitter X revealing the nominees for Best Rap Performance — and she tweeted “ all I had was 16 dollars and a dream.”

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Nov 8, 2025


Tyler Perry donates $1.4 million to support Atlanta families dealing with food insecurity amid government shutdown
Film mogul Tyler Perry has donated $1.4 million to assist individuals affected by the food crisis and the current government shutdown. Perry has donated $1.4 million to help families affected by cuts in SNAP benefits. T yler Perry, the founder of Tyler Perry Studios and legendary filmmaker and philanthropist, is taking action to support Atlanta residents dealing with food insecurity due to the ongoing government shutdown, which endangers essential food assistance programs. Th

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Nov 7, 2025


50 Cent declares ‘R.I.P NYC’ after New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani walks out to Ja Rule’s “New York” & winning the Mayoral Election
As expected, 50 Cent quickly responded. 50 Cent responds to Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral race N ew York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made his entrance to Ja Rule's song “ New York, ” which features Fat Joe and Jadakiss. This track was the second single from the Queens-born artist's 2004 album, R.U.L.E. Zohran Mamdani made his official introduction as the mayor-elect of New York City by coming out to Ja Rule's “ New York ” last night. On Tuesday (Nov. 4)

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Nov 5, 2025


Cardi B sits alongside Robert Kraft as she supports her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, during the Patriots’ victory
Cardi, expecting her first child with the veteran wide receiver, conversed with Kraft, 84, as the Patriots led the Falcons 21-7 late in the first half. Stefon Diggs scores, Cardi B rejoices in Robert Kraft's suite W ide receiver Stefon Diggs, scored his second touchdown in a Patriots uniform on Sunday afternoon, with his girlfriend, Grammy Award winner Cardi B, present to celebrate. Following the 31-year-old's evasive moves past several Falcons defenders to reach the end zone

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Nov 2, 2025


Cardi B seemingly caught a stray on Offset’s latest album ‘HAUNTED BY FAME’
“How the f*ck you leave Jordan for Rodman?” Offset appears to rap about Cardi B in the new track. The Atlanta spitter appears to diss Cardi B in new track “NO SWEAT” O ffset's newest album, HAUNTED BY FAME , has finally been released. Dropping on Friday (Oct. 31), this 11-track project includes features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and NoCap, among others. However, what’s capturing most listeners’ interest is the alleged Cardi B diss on the track “NO SWEAT.” Although Offse

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Oct 31, 2025


For the first time in 35 years, no rap songs have reached the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100
With the exit of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther," the top 40 of the Hot 100 ends a streak that has lasted for decades. Hip-Hop Reaches a New Low on the Billboard Hot 100 F or the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs on the Billboard Top 40. On Wednesday (October 29), Billboard announced that, for the first time since 1990, there are no rap songs in the Billboard Hot 100's Top 40. As a long-standing hip-hop hit becomes recurrent on the chart, the top 40 of the Hot

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Oct 29, 2025


Lil Wayne was reportedly just “10 minutes” away from the Cash Money vs. No Limit event in Las Vegas, but he was unable to attend because of a prior show commitment
Weezy was nearby because he had a pre-booked performance at Drai's Nightclub the same night, which was why he did not appear at the event. [via @rxphilly ] Many fans were disappointed by Weey's absence, especially since he is a central figure in Cash Money's history. L il Wayne was in the same city and was reportedly only about ten minutes away from the event. The Young Money founder missed the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz battle due to a previously scheduled performance a

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Oct 28, 2025


A teenager’s costume as the Notorious B.I.G. goes viral ahead of Halloween
A teen named Jayden Brown is getting a lot of attention for a video showing him in a highly accurate Biggie Smalls costume. It’s being described as one of the most accurate Biggie Smalls costumes found online. A video of a teenager dressed as The Notorious B.I.G. for Halloween has gone viral. The video, posted on X a few days before October 31, has garnered over 10 million views as of now. Just a few days before October 31, it had garnered over 10 million views at the time o

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Oct 27, 2025


50 Cent says he’d come out of retirement from rap to work on a song with Taylor Swift
His interest was sparked after Swift name-dropped him on her album, The Life of a Showgirl, on the track “Ruin the Friendship” The G-Unit music mogul expresses interest in collaborating with Taylor Swift and attending her wedding. 50 Cent expressed that he would like to collaborate with Taylor Swift, stating he’d “come out of retirement” for a song if the right one came along. During a recent interview with Extra TV , 50 Cent revealed the pop artist he has been eager to colla

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Oct 27, 2025


Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz battle will be officially streamed live on Apple Music, Instagram & Apple TV
The eagerly awaited showdown is scheduled for October 25 at ComplexCon in Las Vegas. 'Verzuz' has returned. Here's how you can watch No Limit vs. Cash Money from home. V erzuz, the celebrated music battle event created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is making a comeback with a legendary matchup. Complex is bringing back Verzuz at ComplexCon 2025 through an exclusive partnership, featuring performances by Cash Money Records and No Limit Records in La

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Oct 25, 2025


D’Angelo’s streams surge by 796% following his passing, with 3 songs entering the R&B charts
After D’Angelo's passing, his streams increased by 796%, and it is expected that all his earnings will be divided among his three children.

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Oct 22, 2025


Ice Cube shuts down a critic suggesting he should ‘hang the mic up’ on new song ‘Act My Age’: “I Would Never Listen To You and Hang Up My Mic”
Ice Cube dismisses a critic via “X,” suggesting he should 'retire from music.' The West Coast rap legend is standing on business after a fan suggested he should quit “rapping.” Cube responds that the critic has “lost their sense of humor.” I ce Cube took a moment to respond to a critic of his latest song, “Act My Age,” suggesting the troll should develop a sense of humor. The hip-hop Icon has just released a new collaboration with Scarface called “Act My Age,” a humorous anth

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Oct 21, 2025

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