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Offset returns to the stage following casino shooting

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

Offset has made his way back to the stage after being shot outside a casino in Florida.He performed Saturday at the University of Arkansas's Rowfest, where he was seen standing up from a wheelchair to take the stage, drawing loud applause from the audience.He... Read More.

J. Cole recaps his experience playing basketball in China with the Nanjing Monkey Kings

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

J. Cole's stint at a player in the Chinese Basketball Association has come and gone. After making his debut for the Nanjing Monkey Kings on Saturday, he shared a blog post recapping the experience."I want to say thank you to... Read More.

Lil Jon announces upcoming memoir, ‘I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me’

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

"Snap Yo Fingers" and get ready to learn a little more about Lil Jon. He's telling his life story in an upcoming memoir titled I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, set to arrive on Oct. 20 via Black Privilege Publishing, an imprint... Read More.

GIVĒON announces ‘Beloved’ deluxe

Monday, April 13 by ABC News

GIVĒON is adding new music to his latest album, Beloved, expanding it to become Beloved: Act II.He teased the announcement with a trailer in which a woman named Jezebel leaves him a series of voicemails. "Hey Giv, it's Jez. Just... Read More.

Offset released from hospital, shares new statement after shooting

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Offset has been released from the hospital after suffering a non-life-threatening injury in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on April 6."Offset has been released from the hospital and he is up and walking," a spokesperson for... Read More.

New Music Friday: Kehlani, Blxst, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg and more

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Kehlani and Missy Elliott go "Back and Forth" on Kehlani's new single, on which they express their refusal to get into an argument. It's a tease of Kehlani's self-titled debut, out April 24, and follows her performances of "Read More.

Brandy’s ‘Phases’ is a ‘New York Times’ bestseller: ‘My heart is so full’

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Fresh off her Hollywood Walk of Fame honor, Brandy has earned a New York Times bestseller with her memoir, Phases. She took to Instagram to share her surprise at the "truly unbelievable" news while reflecting on the process of writing... Read More.

Doechii and Lady Gaga hit the ‘Runway’

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Doechii and Lady Gaga are ready to hit the "Runway."The two artists have released their collaboration for The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack, after the song was initially teased in the film's final trailer.The fierce track... Read More.

Chris Brown and Usher announce R&B tour

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Instead of taking part in a Verzuz battle, Chris Brown and Usher are joining forces to try some new things and spark some new flames on the road. The two have announced a joint tour titled R&B Tour, an acronym for their last names... Read More.

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound, has died. He was 68 years old. A representative for Naf Management confirmed the news in a statement."On behalf of the entire Hip Hop community, I am... Read More.

Urban AC

Offset returns to the stage following casino shooting

J. Cole recaps his experience playing basketball in China with the Nanjing Monkey Kings

Lil Jon announces upcoming memoir, ‘I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me’

GIVĒON announces ‘Beloved’ deluxe

Offset released from hospital, shares new statement after shooting

New Music Friday: Kehlani, Blxst, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg and more

Brandy’s ‘Phases’ is a ‘New York Times’ bestseller: ‘My heart is so full’

Doechii and Lady Gaga hit the ‘Runway’

Chris Brown and Usher announce R&B tour

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

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