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The DJ Marea Stamper has dropped the stage name the Black Madonna. After online pressure, including a petition that attracted more than 1,000 signatures, Stamper has adopted the stage name the Blessed Madonna, she announced in a tweet Monday morning (July 20). “My artist name has been a point of controversy, confusion, pain and frustration

Kanye West is trading his Sunday Service for a campaign junket. The standard-bearer of the Birthday Party will travel to South Carolina Sunday for his first campaign event. Ye will speak at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston, but there are lots of restrictions. First, the event is only for registered guests. Also, anyone

A deluxe edition of Pop Smoke’s posthumous album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon has been released, and it comes with 15 new songs. Listen to them below. Prior to the release of the new deluxe version, Pop Smoke’s debut album featured 19 songs. Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon featured

Nick Cannon seemed to have contemplated suicide … calling 2020 the most “f***ed up year I’ve ever witnessed,” talking about his friend who he says took his own life, adding, he was in “dark contemplation of continuing my physical existence on this planet,” and admiring his friend who “had the balls to do it.” It’s

Kanye West is set to hold the first formal campaign event of his proposed presidential run, according to reports by ABC News and Politico. The event will take place today (July 19) at the Exquis Event Center in North Charelston, South Carolina, according to a campaign document viewed by Politico. According to the reports, the

Exclusive Pop Smoke‘s alleged murderers were tracked down by LAPD detectives the old-fashioned way … there were no shortcuts or easy breaks. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the big break in the case leading to the arrests of 4 men allegedly connected to the rapper’s death didn’t come from a tipster, but instead from

Don Giovanni Records has released the complete discography of the late Philadelphia MC Ronnie Vega (aka Curan Cottman). All proceeds from the sale of his discography will be donated to the Oshun Family Center, an organization that is currently providing free therapy for Black residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Find Two EPs and

Naya Rivera‘s ex-fiance, Big Sean, has been silent about her tragic death … until now. Sean posted a tribute to his ex, saying, “Rest in Peace Naya, God Bless your Soul! Thank you for blessing us all with your talent and presence. You are a hero!  Not just because of how you saved your son,

Koffee has shared a video for her new song “Lockdown.” The vibrant visual features the Jamaica-native hanging on the island with her friends. It’s an appetizer for her upcoming single “Pressure” (out July 30 via Columbia). Check out the new “Lockdown” video, directed by Yannick Reid, below. Koffee stormed onto the scene with her Rapture

Kanye West‘s presidential campaign just keeps rolling along, and he’s now setting his sights on South Carolina … where he’s trying to grab enough signatures to get on the November ballot. Kanye posted a tweet, urging S.C. voters to support him with a signature. His petition reads, “I am signing to put Kanye West on

Annie has shared her new song “The Bomb.” It’s the second single from Dark Hearts, which is the Norwegian pop artist’s first new LP since 2009’s Don’t Stop. The new track is produced by Sound of Arrows’ Stefan Storm. Listen to Annie’s “The Bomb” below. Dark Hearts is out October 16. The album was led

Exclusive Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are going back to work on the Puerto Rican movie set where they first met … and set in motion her split from Brian Austin Green. Megan and MGK arrived Thursday in San Juan after flying in together from the mainland, ready to get back to business on

Mykki Blanco has claimed that they’ve not been paid for their feature on Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E. song “WTP.” Mykki also claimed “it took [one] year with the help of [her] lawyer to get credited on the song,” and they asked fans to stop streaming the track. Mykki wrote: The reason I have gone public with

Exclusive For Lil Xan, quarantine is a blessing in disguise … he tells us he’s using the downtime to channel his efforts into staying sober and being extra creative in the studio. The rapper tells TMZ things are looking up after his pandemic-induced panic attack sent him to a hospital … he says coronavirus quarantine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that indoor concerts and performances will begin in England as early as August 1, as Billboard reports and UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed in a tweet. The plan marks phase four of England’s five-stage reopening strategy for live events. Social distancing will be enforced at the indoor

Exclusive LAPD is now officially looking into the allegation Megan Thee Stallion suffered gunshot wounds … and they’re taking a hard look at Tory Lanez as the potential trigger man. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … detectives have now opened an assault with a deadly weapon investigation into what allegedly happened early Sunday morning shortly

Perry Farrell has announced a new box set called Perry Farrell – The Gliz; The Glamour. It gathers highlights from his decades-long solo career, beginning with his pre-Jane’s Addiction band Psi Com all the way through last year’s solo record Kind Heaven, in addition to remixes, B-sides, and other rarities from his catalog. The substantial

Exclusive The #FreeBritney movement has re-emerged in a big way, with lots of people spinning conspiracy theories that she’s being held against her will … but they got the story wrong. Folks on social media have been alarmed by Britney Spears posting a gaggle of dance and fashion show videos. They’re odd, to say the

Tinashe has released a new single called “Rascal (Superstar).” She’s also shared a pastel-hued music video along with the track. Watch Tinashe dance, make colorful cakes, and sing to a pink drone in the Jasper Soloff-directed visual below. Tinashe’s most recent studio album was last year’s Songs for You, which marked her first release after

Exclusive Details Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on Megan Thee Stallion early Sunday morning after arguing with her and her friend … according to sources directly connected to the investigation. We’re told the argument started after the group left a Hollywood Hills party together in the chauffeur-driven SUV, and at some point, Megan and her

Detroit rapper Sada Baby has announced his next mixtape. It’s called Bartier Bounty 2, and it features appearances from Lil Yachty, G Herbo, Skilla Baby, and more. The project arrives July 24. Sada Baby also shared a new track called “Kourtside” with Lil Yachty, as well as an accompanying music video. Watch that below, and

Kanye West is full steam ahead in his 2020 Presidential run … he just filed a second set of documents Thursday with the Federal Election Commission. Ye’s latest filing is called a Statement of Candidacy, which shows he’s raised or spent more than $5,000 in campaign-related expenses. That elevates him to candidacy status under the

Maliibu Miitch has released a new single, “Let’s Be Honest.” It comes with a new video directed by Offjimmer in which the South Bronx rapper raps in an abandoned warehouse and surrounded by mannequins. Check it out below. Last year, Maliibu Miitch teamed up with Charli XCX and Brooke Candy for the song “XXXTC.” Earlier

Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine has a plan to reunite with his young daughter once he’s got the ankle bracelet off — whether his baby mama likes it or not. The rapper’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, tells TMZ … his client is going to be part of 4-year-old Saraiyah‘s life one way or another in a couple weeks

Aluna Francis has announced her first solo album: Renaissance arrives on August 28 via Mad Decent. The record includes “Body Pump” and “Warrior,” as well as a new track called “Get Paid,” featuring Princess Nokia and Jada Kingdom. Hear “Get Paid” below. “‘Get Paid’ is an aspirational celebration about Black women and women of color

Exclusive Kanye West has taken his first official step on his road to The White House — he’s filed with the Federal Election Commission … seeking the office of President. Kanye filed the first form required by the FEC Wednesday — Form 1, Statement of Organization — declaring that the Kanye 2020 committee will serve

Angel Olsen and Hand Habits performed a cover of Tom Petty’s “Walls” on Cosmic Stream 2 last night (July 14). The ticketed event, held at the Masonic Temple in Asheville, North Carolina, was produced by Swing Left and Minneapolis’ First Avenue club. Check out the performance of “Walls” below. Angel Olsen released her fourth album

Drake‘s been ballin’ — and now beachin’ — down in the Caribbean … and the shirtless rapper’s giving everyone a look at how he was doing in quarantine … and it’s pretty good. As we told you … Drizzy zipped to Barbados in his private jumbo jet this week with his entourage, and after hitting

Eighty-seven people were arrested yesterday (July 14) for protesting the death of Breonna Taylor on the front lawn of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s house, The Washington Post reports. Among the protestors arrested were the rappers Trae tha Truth and YBN Cordae, XXL reports. A spokesperson for the Louisville Metro Police Department tells Pitchfork that