Lauryn Hill Features Wyclef Jean and Son YG Marley in BET Awards Performance

At the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, Ms. Lauryn Hill wowed the audience with a captivating medley of tracks. The performance included guest appearances from her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean and her talented son, YG Marley. Kicking off the show with the title track from her iconic 1998 album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn […]
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Saweetie Dislikes ‘Nepotism Baby Narrative,’ Reflects on Filming ‘Car Rap Videos’ Prior to Fame

In a recent Twitter exchange, one user criticized Saweetie for having a wealthy family background despite experiencing homelessness. The user pointed out Saweetie’s connections to celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Willie Harper, MC Hammer, and Zaytoven. This comment sparked a response from Saweetie, who defended her journey to success by explaining that her parents were not […]
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Donald Glover fights for survival in “Bando Stone” trailer featuring music by Gambino

Introducing Bando Stone, the protagonist of the upcoming film “Bando Stone & the New World,” directed by Donald Glover. The newly released two-minute trailer gives a glimpse into Bando’s world, where he finds himself in a state of existential crisis. The trailer shows Bando, played by Glover, encountering surreal situations like opening a door to […]
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Taraji P. Henson Starts BET Awards with a Parody of “Not Like Us”

The actress received a round of applause from the audience as she delivered a passionate rap about her experiences in the film industry. She touched on topics like lackluster scripts and the prevalence of nepotism, showcasing her frustration with the status quo. “Sometimes you gotta step up and make a statement,” she rhymed, ending the […]
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Former Employees Sue Kanye West for Allegedly Referring to Them as ‘New Slaves’

Kanye West is facing legal troubles once again, according to TMZ. A recent lawsuit names Ye and his former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, as defendants. The lawsuit, filed by former employees, alleges forced labor, inhuman treatment, and racial discrimination while they were working on a music streaming app for West. The staff claims that […]
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PARTYNEXTDOOR Publicly Criticizes Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Jeremih

PARTYNEXTDOOR recently voiced his displeasure with Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Jeremih for featuring his ex-girlfriend in their music video. The trio had released a new collaboration called “Wait On It” on Friday, accompanied by a video that included Party’s former partner, Desma. Party took to social media to express his feelings about what he […]
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Usher honored with BET Lifetime Achievement Award

Usher was honored with the 2024 BET Lifetime Achievement Award during the recent BET Awards ceremony. The event, which took place on Sunday night (June 30), featured a heartfelt tribute to Usher’s enduring talent. Legendary songwriting duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis kicked off the tribute by reflecting on Usher’s remarkable career, which began when […]
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