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Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia to perform at Blue Note Jazz Festival New York

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The lineup for the 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York has been revealed, and Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia have been tapped as performers.They are slated to take the stage during the monthlong event, which runs from June 1 to July... Read More.

Chase Infiniti honored at ‘Essence’ Black Women in Hollywood event

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Chase Infiniti was one of several women honored at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood event Thursday. While accepting her rising star award, the actress, who played Willa in One Battle After Another, shared how helpful Black women have been on her Hollywood journey."I've only... Read More.

New Music Friday: Alex Isley, BossMan Dlow, YG and more

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Joyner Lucas has released the fourth preview of the upcoming deluxe edition of ADHD 2. "GTA 6" is out now alongside a cinematic music video. It follows singles "Monsters," "White Noise" and "Tear Me Down." ADHD 2 (Reloaded), which features... Read More.

Jack Harlow talks singing, being a ‘little less self-indulgent’ on new album, ‘Monica’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Jack Harlow pivots from rapping to singing on his new album, Monica. In an interview with The New York Times' Popcast, he said he made the shift because he was unhappy with the rap songs he had initially recorded for... Read More.

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The Quincy Jones estate is putting new measures in place to keep the late producer's legacy alive. The estate has signed a deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, granting it ownership of select music and non-music assets from Quincy Jones, including portions of his recorded... Read More.

J. Cole thanks fans for supporting ‘The Fall-Off,’ shares what’s next after Trunk Sales tour

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

After taking time to recover from his Trunk Sales tour, J. Cole is back with a new blog post. In it, he expressed gratitude for the support for his latest and possibly final album, The Fall-Off."This post is just me... Read More.

Rapper and radio host Lord Sear dies

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

Steve Watson, famously known as rapper and longtime radio host Lord Sear, has died at 52 years old. The news was confirmed in a joint post on his Instagram, the accounts for his Lord Sear Special radio show and Shade... Read More.

Pharrell, Slick Rick to be honored at 2026 MOBO Awards

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

Pharrell and Slick Rick will be honored at the 2026 MOBO Awards, a British awards show that celebrates achievements in hip-hop, grime, R&B, soul, reggae and jazz.Pharrell will be recognized for his songwriting, as he is set to receive the global songwriter award. "From... Read More.

Music Notes: Maino, Lil Baby, Lil Poppa and more

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

Maino has responded to jabs 50 Cent made on "No More Tricks, No More Tries" featuring Max B and its accompanying video. In the diss track "Bleed Like Us," he mentions the domestic violence allegations against 50, suggests he's working... Read More.

Rick Ross announces tour celebrating 20 years of debut album, ‘Port of Miami’

Wednesday, March 11 by ABC News

Rick Ross is celebrating 20 years of his debut album with a special set of shows. He's announced the Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour, a black-tie event featuring Renaissance Orchestra and the Sainted Trap Choir.The trek kicks off in his hometown of Miami... Read More.

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Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia to perform at Blue Note Jazz Festival New York

Chase Infiniti honored at ‘Essence’ Black Women in Hollywood event

New Music Friday: Alex Isley, BossMan Dlow, YG and more

Jack Harlow talks singing, being a ‘little less self-indulgent’ on new album, ‘Monica’

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

J. Cole thanks fans for supporting ‘The Fall-Off,’ shares what’s next after Trunk Sales tour

Rapper and radio host Lord Sear dies

Pharrell, Slick Rick to be honored at 2026 MOBO Awards

Music Notes: Maino, Lil Baby, Lil Poppa and more

Rick Ross announces tour celebrating 20 years of debut album, ‘Port of Miami’

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