Cardi B Makes History With Chart-Topping Single ‘I Like It’
She’s the first female rapper to have two songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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SAG-AFTRA Warns Members About Performing at MTV VMAs Without Contract in Place (Exclusive)
The union’s current contract with MTV parent company, Viacom, expires on Aug. 13.
Jay-Z’s Made in America Music Festival Loses Top Sponsor
Budweiser plans to focus on country music events because those fans “spend more on beer.”
Nicki Minaj Reveals NSFW Cover Art for ‘Queen’
The album is scheduled for release in August.
Wynton Marsalis Compares Rap Music to ‘Minstrel Show’
Jazz legend says lyrics in many hip-hop songs are “damaging” to Black community.
Billboard Music Awards Honor ‘Icon’ Recipient Janet Jackson
She is the first Black woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award.
Billboard Music Awards: Tearful Kelly Clarkson Calls for ‘Action’ Against Gun Violence
“We need to do better,” she said.
Jay-Z’s Tidal Accused of Inflating Beyoncé Streaming Numbers
The streaming company says the claims are “a smear campaign.”
