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6lack chooses love, breaks down lead singles from ‘Love is the New Gangsta’

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

6lack released his new album, Love is the New Gangsta, on Friday. The rollout began with three songs that represent different stages of love: "Bird Flu," "Sunday Again" featuring 2 Chainz and "Ashin the Blunt" with Young Thug.He tells ABC Audio "Bird Flu" was... Read More.

Music Notes: Jim Jones, Jeezy and more

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Jim Jones has a new album on the way. The Landlord is scheduled to arrive on June 12, and it features his new song "In the Car" with Kodie Shane and Yung Bleu.After playing two sold-out shows at LA's SoFi... Read More.

Bruno Mars shares live video of ‘Risk It All’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Bruno Mars is giving fans a look at his current The Romantic tour.He's released a live video performance of his single "Risk It All," which was filmed on tour. Since it's the first song in his set, the video shows... Read More.

Queen Latifah shares plan to release new music: ‘It’s time’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Queen Latifah was introduced to the world through music, but it's been years since she released a project. With her upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, she says she new music may finally be on the way."I'm going to drop some music,"... Read More.

Kehlani unveils dates for world tour

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

The dates for the Kehlani World Tour have been announced, with 33 stops currently on the schedule. The tour kicks off on Aug. 6 at The Armory in Minneapolis, before moving on to Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Atlanta and... Read More.

Private institution rewards Chris Brown with honorary doctorate in visual and performing arts

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Chris Brown took a break from tour rehearsals over the weekend to accept an honorary doctorate at Harvest Christian University. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree in Visual and Performing Arts Saturday from the private institution in honor of his "more than 20... Read More.

Drake makes history as ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’ debut in top 3 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Billboard charts are looking icy, thanks to Drake. According to Billboard, Iceman debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 dated May 30, earning 463,000 equivalent album units in its first week. That includes 449,000 streams, 13,000 album sales and 1,000... Read More.

Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas and more win AMAs

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Cardi B, Bruno Mars and Leon Thomas were among the winners at the American Music Awards Monday night. Cardi won three awards, including best female hip-hop artist, best hip-hop song for "Errtime" and best hip-hop album for Am I the Drama?"AMAs thank you so... Read More.

Kehlani announces world tour with Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, The Artist and Waseel

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Kehlani has a great announcement for her fans: she's headed to a city near them on tour.She shared the news in a video shared to her Instagram Friday, in which she's seen in a messy office trying to brainstorm ideas... Read More.

Rapper Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59 after private battle with cancer

Saturday, May 23 by ABC News

Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59.According to a statement shared on his Instagram page announcing the news of his death, the hip-hop... Read More.

Urban AC

6lack chooses love, breaks down lead singles from ‘Love is the New Gangsta’

Music Notes: Jim Jones, Jeezy and more

Bruno Mars shares live video of ‘Risk It All’

Queen Latifah shares plan to release new music: ‘It’s time’

Kehlani unveils dates for world tour

Private institution rewards Chris Brown with honorary doctorate in visual and performing arts

Drake makes history as ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’ debut in top 3 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas and more win AMAs

Kehlani announces world tour with Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, The Artist and Waseel

Rapper Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59 after private battle with cancer

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