Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concert goers at the prestigious UBS arena in Long Island, New York, Buju Banton, the legendary Grammy award winning reggae artist, is proud to announce his inaugural Arena Tour, "The Overcomer." Buju Banton, backed by Shiloh Band, captivated fans with a thrilling 90-minute performance over the weekend that showcased his unmatched talent and energy, cementing his status as the first reggae artist to achieve such record-breaking ticket sales in two days.

Grammy Award Winning Reggae Artist Buju Banton Announces His First-Ever US Arena Tour After Two Sold Out Shows In New York

Continuing the momentum from the wildly successful release of their first album in 15 years, legendary rock band The Black Crowes announced, ‘Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’ – set to hit 22 additional cities in North America this fall and winter alongside Aerosmith’s ‘Peace Out’ tour, in which the band will continue to serve as special guests. Ticket on sale for ‘Happiness Bastards Tour (The Reprise)’ to begin July 19th at 10 a.m. local time.

The Black Crowes to Embark on North American Tour

Missy Elliott marveled on night one of her blockbuster ‘Out of This World Tour.’. The seismic spectacle set sail in Vancouver, where the multihyphenate maven rocked a sold-out capacity crowd at the Rogers Arena. Mirroring the boundless creativity that has defined her three-decade career, Elliott’s high-tech set featured stunning...

Missy Elliott ELECTRIFIES on Opening Night of ‘Out of This World Tour’ / Ciara Debuts New Music

Global superstar and Hip Hop/R&B pioneer Missy Elliott skyrocketed her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience, to a SOLD-OUT crowd at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Named a must-see tour by Billboard, UPROXX, NYLON, Pitchfork, Consequence, Newsday, VIBE, and more, the launch...

Missy Elliott Kicks Off OUT OF THIS WORLD Tour with Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Multiple-award-winning rapper and singer Latto—also known as Miss Mulatto—became well-known with her song Big Energy in 2022 after winning Jermaine Dupri’s well-known reality television series, The Rap Game in 2016. Since then, Latto has dominated the music industry with her distinct fusion of self-assured lyrics, appealing tunes,...

Latto: Six Facts About The “Big Energy” Rapper That You Didn’t Know About

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist and humanitarian YG has released his latest single, “Stupid,” featuring Lil Yachty and Babyface Ray. Produced by DJ Mustard with Bandz and Julia Lewis, the track is poised to be a summer anthem with its infectious hook and head-bopping beat. “Stupid” masterfully combines a flute-like...

YG Drops New Single “Stupid” Featuring Lil Yachty and Babyface Ray

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Hol’ up! It looks like Birdman’s 2024 Essence Festival performance in New Orleans will be filled with a ton of surprises. RELATED: Chile! Social Media Speculates If Birdman Was The Speaker Giving Prisoners A HOT TAKE On Books (VIDEO) Birdman Speaks On 2024 Essence Fest Performance According to PEOPLE, Birdman will perform at the 2024 [...]
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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Sono Luminus will present Steal a Pencil for Me, the new opera album from composer Gerald Cohen and librettist Deborah Brevoort out on Friday, August 23rd. An opera in two acts, Steal a Pencil for Me details one of the Holocaust's most unusual love stories—between Jaap Polak, a Dutch accountant, and Ina Soep, the daughter of a wealthy diamond manufacturer—who fell in love while imprisoned in the Westerbork and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. Based on their love letters, which were published in a book of the same title, Steal a Pencil for Me is about the indestructibility of the life spirit and the power of humankind to survive adversity.

Sono Luminus Presents STEAL A PENCIL FOR ME By Gerald Cohen & Deborah Brevoort

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Eminem has certainly stirred the pot with his latest album release, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), which dropped on Friday, July 12. The 51-year-old rapper, known for his sharp tongue and controversial lyrics, didn’t hold back, taking playful jabs at Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kanye West, among others.

Eminem blasts Diddy and Kanye West on his new album

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Seven years ago today, Hip-Hop lost one of the most recognizable voices from New York. On June 20, 2017, Prodigy of Mobb Deep passed away at 42. The "H.N.I.C" rapper, born Albert Johnson, died after he reportedly choked on an egg while he was hospitalized in Las Vegas for complications related to his battle with sickle-cell anemia. The Queens native was in Vegas to perform alongside Havoc at the Art of Rap Tour featuring Ghostface Killah, Onyx, KRS-One, and Ice-T. A few weeks after his death, his daughter Fahtasia posted a touching message to the late rapper's Instagram page.

June 20 In Hip-Hop History: Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Passes Away At 42

It seems the inflated beef between legendary rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur brought the late Brooklyn rapper to tears. According to Lance "Un" Rivera — a well-connected film producer, screenwriter, record producer, and music executive — the "Who Shot Ya" rapper was was stunned after Shakur's release of 'Hit 'Em Up' — one of hip hop's most popular diss tracks in rap.

Notorious B.I.G. ‘Cried Like A Baby’ When He Heard Tupac’s ‘Hit 'Em Up’ Diss Track: Report

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	Eminem returned with his first album in four years as The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) hit streaming services on Friday (July 12). Tapping into his Slim Shady alter ego at times throughout the LP, Em doesn’t hold back when targeting fixtures around pop culture and within hip-hop, especially when it comes to Sean “Diddy” Combs. Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album: Songs Ranked Worst to Best






	The embattled mogul caught the Detroit legend’s wrath on multiple tracks, as Eminem sniped the Bad Boy CEO regarding the litany of sexual misconduct allegations made against him in recent months. 




	The only...

Eminem Disses Diddy Across ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Album

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Dr Dre is seen as a relatively pleasant person who has contributed immensely to hip-hop culture with his ingenious production. However, there was a darker side to him during the early days of his career, and on one occasion, he was involved in a savage Los Angeles streetfight. In 1991,...

Why Dr Dre got into a savage streetfight in 1991

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On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the culture’s most influential musical masterminds was born. Wu-Tang Clan frontman Robert Fitzgerald Diggs a.k.a. RZA was born today (July 5) in Brooklyn, New York, 49 years ago. Since stepping on the scene in 1989, RZA has done more than just create an outrageously successful career for himself and his affiliates but has also forever shaped and changed the way a lot of things are handled in the music industry. From branding to merchandising to mastery of one’s craft, RZA stands as a pillar example of how someone given nothing but their own mind can rise to be a titan in the entertainment industry.

Happy Birthday To Wu Tang Clan Co-Founder/Producer RZA!

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Yung Miami's fashion deserves some good love. The rapper stunned at the 2024 BET Awards on June 30, strutting the red carpet in a daring black cutout gown. And her risqué top and semi-sheer skirt weren't the only parts of her outfit with a unique flair: She also donned two-fingered black gloves to complete the edgy look.

Yung Miami Leaves Little to the Imagination on 2024 BET Awards Red Carpet

Beloved kids’ musician Laurie Berkner gives the season of costumes, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns a “BOO-st” with her very first Halloween album. A Laurie Berkner Halloween is set for release on September 6, 2024. A Laurie Berkner Halloween treats little tricksters to an assortment of songs Laurie...

Laurie Berkner to Release New Halloween Album

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Eminem packed in the Diddy disses on “The Death of Slim Shady,” mentioning his sexual assault lawsuits on multiple tracks. Eminem unleashed on Diddy on his new album, referencing everything from the recent surveillance footage of Cassie Ventura to the lawsuit against him and Aaron Hall. On Thursday...

Eminem Torches Diddy On New Album, References Cassie Assault Video, Kid Cudi & Aaron Hall

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Buju Banton to Play First-Ever US Arena Tour

Following the resounding success of two sold-out shows, with over 36,000 concert goers at the prestigious UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, Buju Banton, the...

Buju Banton to Play First-Ever US Arena Tour

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