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Memphis Bleek has a pretty good working theory as to why his mentor Jay-Z hasn’t really released music, aside from a handful of features, since his last solo album, 2017’s 4:44, and his The Carters joint album with wife Beyoncé. Bleek sat down with Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay and talked about why he thinks Jay isn’t as consistent with making music as he used to be, after the NFL Hall of Famer mentioned that the legendary rapper is more known these days for his business acumen. “Jay always been the businessman,” Bleek said. “If you go back to his first album, second album; around that time, he always was talking about retiring after his first album. Then he was like, ‘I’mma retire after the second album.’ He never wanted to do this and be this glamorous superstar; he wanted to be the biggest businessman. So that’s why, if you see, music is the backbone, but his business is his personality. You know what I mean? That’s who he is: the businessman. And that’s what overshadows the music.” He added: “Jay needs to be challenged to do music. Not saying that somebody need to diss him or competition. He just feels like there’s no one on his level. When Eminem was making music, Pun was making music, Biggie, 2Pac, those guys, he had competition to be like, ‘Oh, I got to be number one.’ It’s no competition for Jay now, unless he wants to battle me.” Sharpe also brought up seeing some fans on social media wondering why Jay doesn’t help Damon Dash with his current financial situation, and before he could finish, Bleek immediately cut him off, saying Jay isn’t that type of person. “That’s not Jay,” he said. “I’m just letting you know that right now. I’m his friend, he ain’t giving nothing away to the loved ones. You have to earn it, you gotta work, and then the person who was chopping at his tree for so long, I just don’t see it happening.” In other Hov business news, his much-publicized Times Square casino bid was denied in a 4-2 vote by the Community Advisory Committee. You can watch the full conversation below. Source link

The members of Chilli Beans. spoke with Billboard Japan for the latest installment of its Women in Music interview series. The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors. This series featuring female players in the Japanese entertainment industry is one of the highlights of Japan’s WIM project. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Chilli Beans. is set to take the stage at Billboard Japan’s Women In Music vol. 3 music event at Billboard Live Yokohama in October. The three-woman band was formed in 2019 and successfully played at the Nippon Budokan in 2024. The three members — Moto, Maika, and Lily, who each had been active as singer-songwriters before coming together as a group — spoke to writer Rio Hirai about the chemistry born from their collaboration and gender discrepancies within Japan’s music industry. Are there things about you that have changed since your debut in 2019, and things that have remained the same? Maika: After releasing our fifth EP “the outside wind” in June, I noticed that the things I want to say and the stuff I sing about haven’t changed much since our debut. But while I haven’t changed, I think I’ve grown. It’s like my character has matured, but the core of what I think about and the fundamental parts haven’t changed. Moto: I still tend to dwell on things get caught up in my own thoughts, but it’s more like a gradual progress toward greater freedom than a painful process. Do you think it’s because you work as a trio that you’re able to progress towards greater freedom like you say? Moto: Whenever we perform live, it really feels like we all have our ways of getting into the groove and feeling the vibe. When the three of us come together, even our darker sides become part of our music, and we can say to each other in everyday conversation, “It’s not a bad thing, it’s actually cool.” When that negativity is turned into music, it becomes something like our flavor. That’s when I feel like I’m being accepted. So you share emotional ups and downs among the members. Moto: Not in a conscious way, though. We probably just naturally say things like, “I’m feeling like this today.” There’s also that sense of just kind of knowing. Maika: Maybe we pick up on each other’s moods, like, “She seems down today” or “Did something good happen today?” The two of them offer perspectives and insights that allow me to see my current feelings and situation from angles I couldn’t see on my own. So if I were alone, I might feel dejected about some mistake I made, but if the other two tell me, “That’s so human and cute,” then I can be like, “Oh, I never thought about it that way.” That only happens because there are three of us. And the accumulation of that has led to growth? Maika: I think so. The reason why we’ve been able to grow without changing fundamentally is because the way we interpret things has become much broader. What’s the meaning behind the band name “Chilli Beans.”? Lily: When the three of us first decided to form a band, we talked about wanting to be a band where everyone could take the spotlight. That’s how we came up with the name. We used to cover songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers, so “Chilli” comes from them, and we added “Beans” to mean “We’re still fledglings and have a lot of room to grow.” Maika: Naming the band really made us feel like a team, you know? Bands formed exclusively by women are often categorized as a “girl band” in Japan. What are your thoughts on that? Maika: We generally state that we’re a “three-piece band” when introducing ourselves. But since we’re all women, we often get categorized as a “girl band,” which makes us think about it quite a bit. Moto: Personally, I don’t mind either way. We’re just making music as human beings. We want people to take our melodies, the feelings of the moment, the vibes, and connect with them. That’s how we feel like we’re interacting with the people listening to us. So, how people see us is entirely up to them. Do you ever come up against any gender discrepancies or rigid values when you’re working? Maika: I think stereotypes and biases are inevitable. I’ve encountered situations where guys say things like, “I’m just not into girl bands,” and we don’t even get a chance to be heard. I love debating, so I’ll ask them, “What do you think about girl bands?” and they’ll have preconceptions like, “I don’t like that bubbly, girly vibe,” or “Their voices are too high-pitched.” I personally believe that it doesn’t matter whether you’re a woman or a man when it comes to music, so I really want people to get to know us. What do the three of you value most when overcoming great difficulties? Moto: What you need when you’re facing difficulties isn’t technique or musicality. It’s about getting your true feelings across and also wanting to understand how the other person really feels. When you talk to people face-to-face, you begin to see who they really are, and when honest people connect, you can overcome things together. Lily: Even when you’re experiencing the same thing, people can feel completely different about it, so I’ve learned that it’s really important not to assume that others must be feeling a certain way. They might be suffering in ways you can’t even imagine, so it’s necessary to clearly communicate, “This is how I feel about it,” and then take time to listen to how the other two feel. I think that speaking based on assumptions is the scariest thing. Do have any advice for women who’d like to

Some Taylor Swift fans are so committed, they want to listen to her music 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And now, with a new SiriusXM channel, they can do exactly that. As announced Thursday (Sept. 18), the broadcaster is launching a program that will be 100% dedicated to the pop star, exclusively playing selections from her catalog. It will run nonstop — as in 24/7 — for nearly a month straight starting Saturday (Sept. 20), “showcasing every era of her music,” according to a release. “Taylor Swift continues to not only dominate the music world, but also every aspect of pop culture,” the company’s president and chief content officer, Scott Greenstein, said in a statement. “Her chart-topping, award-winning songs resonate with every generation of listeners, and we are thrilled to deliver our subscribers a place to celebrate their fandom and the new album with the launch of Taylor’s Channel 13.” The themed channel’s start date will mark 13 days until the arrival of The Life of a Showgirl, Swift’s highly anticipated 12th album. Once the LP is released, the Swiftie station will play the 12-track full-length in its entirety every other hour. Taylor’s Channel 13 will also feature the voices of fans sharing their personal thoughts and memories on Swift. The channel’s limited run will end on Oct. 19. “SiriusXM has proudly supported Taylor from the very beginning of her career and championed her artistry every step of the way,” Greenstein continued in his statement. “The channel is a unique destination for fans to connect in a way like never before, hear her music across all eras of her legendary career and celebrate The Life of a Showgirl in a uniquely SiriusXM way.” Swifties across North America interested in experiencing the nonstop listening party can tune into channel 13 in their cars, or they can subscribe on the SiriusXM app. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Here’s a full timeline of their relationship, stemming all the way back to 2016. 9/18/2025 Cardi B And Offset Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 at E11EVEN on Dec. 31, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Jason Koerner/Getty Images for E11EVEN From bumps in the road to baby bumps, Cardi B and Offset‘s relationship has been quite the roller coaster ride. The duo’s relationship began in early 2017, and has since brought cheating scandals; a secret marriage; kids Kulture Kiari Cephus, Wave Set Cephus and Blossom; and some hot collaborative tracks. Cardi and Offset secretly married on Sept. 20, 2017, before the Migos rapper proposed to her on stage at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia in October that same year. According to the Fulton County Magistrate in Georgia, Cardi filed for divorce from Offset nearly three years later, on Sept. 15, 2020. The two eventually got back together weeks later, only for Cardi to file for divorce again in the summer of 2024. There have been accusations of infidelity on both parts, but the couple previously maintained their love for each other. From super lavish gifts bestowed upon each other (and their children) to making their videos family affairs (see “Jealousy”), Set and Cardi have been public about their feelings for each other, during both the peaks and valleys of their romance. Billboard has compiled a timeline of the hip-hop power couple’s relationship, from collaborating on music to filing for divorce to babies and beyond. December 2016: Cardi B Teases “Lick” Collaboration With Offset While it is possible that the two never met during recording, the pair were linked nearly a month prior to the Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 2 release. In a since-deleted Instagram post by Cardi B, she danced and made it rain in the club while teasing the collaborative track. Feb. 5, 2017: Super Bowl Date  According to a Migos interview with Rolling Stone, Offset admitted that after watching Cardi rise as an artist, he had a publicist set up a dinner in New York with a group of women, including the Bronx rapper in early 2017. “I was like, ‘Damn, I am on her!’ ” he said. “I am like, ‘S–t, I like Cardi B!’” However, it wasn’t until the Super Bowl that the couple were first seen holding hands in public. Cardi B was also spotted in a live video streamed by Offset, which was later reposted by fan accounts. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQLDATqlEVm Feb. 14, 2017: Cardi Posts a Telling Video on Her Instagram On Valentine’s Day, Cardi B posted an Instagram video of her and her “babe” Offset. Judging by the pair’s outfits and the stadium seats in the background, it’s a video from their hot date to the Super Bowl earlier that month. March 2017: Cardi Denies Relationship Rumors “I’m not saying I’m dating an Atlanta guy,” Cardi said during a Fader interview after being asked about the potential relationship. She refused to offer any further comment on the speculations. April 2017: Offset Also Denies Relationship Rumors  Soon after, during a Migos interview with Tim Westwood, Offset only offered a playful smirk on the subject of Cardi B, while the rest of the group laughed. “Shout out Cardi B,” said Migos member Quavo. Earlier that month, Westwood received the same silent treatment when he asked Offset about his relationship to the Bronx rapper. May 2017: Cardi B and Offset Attend the Met Gala Afterparty Cardi B and Offset were seen at the Met Gala afterparty together at 1 Oak nightclub. According to reports, the couple appeared more smitten than ever. Cardi B dressed in a dazzling blush pink sheer dress, while Offset rocked a velvet turtleneck with chains. June 2017: Cardi B Still Doesn’t Confirm Her Relationship With Offset “It’s been a blessing, me meeting him and meeting his friends,” Cardi B told Fader about her friendship with Migos. “I see how hard they work. And that motivated me to work even harder.” While she didn’t confirm any romantic ties to the Atlanta rapper, she stated “a lot of positive things came out of that [meeting].” Later that month, the two attended the BET awards separately. July 2017: Offset Buys Cardi a $60,000 Chain  While backstage at a Meek Mill concert, Cardi B and Offset appeared happier than ever as she flashed her personalized chain gifted to her by Offset. Celebrity jeweler Elliot Avianne posted the chain to his Instagram account with the caption: “Bloody Moves.” The chain included a Cardi B-esque hand with red nails, rings and a red bandana. https://www.instagram.com/p/BW-Yb8Xg1OG Aug. 2017: Cardi Shuts Down Engagement Rumors  In a since-deleted Instagram post, Offset posted a video rocking a massive ring on his pinky finger. However, Cardi B denied engagement rumors at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. “It is not true,” she said to Us Weekly and other reporters. Oct. 11, 2017: Offset Wishes Cardi a Happy Birthday With Loving Instagram Post Migos were on tour promoting their second album Culture in New Zealand on Cardi B’s birthday, but that didn’t stop Offset from posting adorable videos and photos of the two in honor of the big day. Offset shared an intimate video with his girlfriend, and a candid photo with the caption: “H A P P Y B D A Y U ARE AMAZING TO ME YOU GOT IT OUT DA MUDD NO HELP NOBODY WAS BELIEVING AT FIRST BUT THAT MADE YOU GO HARDER U NOT WEAK U TAKE CARE YA WHOLE FAMILY AND ME —- I L O V E Y O U.” In her true Cardi B style, she realized the negative implications of her beau not being in town for her birthday. “Oh, my gosh, I’m not getting no dick on my birthday,” Cardi told Rolling Stone in her 2017 cover story. She wouldn’t have anyway, as she noted, “Because I got my period.” Oct. 21, 2017: Cardi B Says She’s Single In since-deleted Instagram posts, Cardi B captioned a selfie “single” and a separate photo “Peace nikka,” fueling rumors that she and Offset had broken up. https://www.instagram.com/p/BaiIdhsl-7b Oct. 22, 2017: Cardi & Offset Are Back On  It wasn’t long before Cardi B reacted to the slew of breakup rumors by sending out a series of hilarious tweets. “Reasons why me and Offset got into it,” she began on Twitter, “I thought he stole my purple blanket but it wasn’t him so I’m still looking for the suspect.” The “Bodak Yellow” star also added that “on a serious note,” she is

Oh, boy. Sabrina Carpenter is locked in to make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, and she says the show has no idea what’s coming for it. The singer was announced as one of SNL‘s next guest stars on Thursday (Sept. 18), with NBC revealing that she will pull double duty as both the host and musical guest of its Oct. 18 episode. Bad Bunny and Amy Poehler will also host episodes at the beginning of the upcoming season — which kicks off Oct. 4 — while Doja Cat and Role Model will serve as the first two musical guests. Shortly after the news was unveiled, Carpenter shared it on her Instagram and wrote, “they’re gonna regret this.” The Grammy winner’s hosting debut has been a long time coming. She first appeared on the show in May 2024 to perform her breakthrough single “Espresso,” a few months after which she joined in on SNL‘s 50th-anniversary festivities to perform “Homeward Bound” with Paul Simon and star alongside Pedro Pascal in a hilarious “Domingo” sketch. Now, Carpenter will return to 30 Rock with a brand-new album under her belt, with Man’s Best Friend dropping in August. Featuring Billboard Hot 100-topping lead single “Manchild,” the project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Carpenter’s second album to do so. “you guys have made Man’s Best Friend my second #1 album and my highest debut ever,” she reacted on Instagram at the time. “that is very surreal!!! i feel so lucky to have such beautiful love and support all around me … to see the way you are all resonating with it just makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”    Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Stefon Diggs has spoken out publicly for the first time since Cardi B revealed she’s pregnant with her fourth child and first with the NFL star. The New England Patriots receiver was asked about the pregnancy during a press conference following practice on Wednesday (Sept. 17), and Diggs attempted to play coy. “Oh, my personal life? I told you about that. We don’t talk too much about my personal life,” Diggs said. “But, I heard about that.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Diggs shed more light about his thoughts regarding the pregnancy while commenting on a Cardi B Instagram post from Wednesday (Sept. 17), where The Bronx bombshell spoke about her upcoming Little Miss Drama Tour. “Proud of you for staying focused ,” he said. “100% team boy… Thinking of Spanish names.. right now.” Cardi B revealed she was pregnant with baby No. 4 during an interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings on Wednesday. “Yes, I am [pregnant]. I’m having a baby with my boyfriend, Stefon Diggs,” she said. “I’m excited. I’m happy. I feel like I’m in a good space. I feel very strong. I feel very powerful that I’m doing all this work. But I’m doing all this work while I’m creating a baby, and me and my man, we’re very supportive of each other.” Cardi’s currently gearing up for the release of her sophomore album Am I the Drama?, which will hit streaming services on Friday (Sept. 19). Cardi and Diggs began dating at the top of 2025 and went public with their relationship in May. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Margo Price had no idea when she performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday (Sept. 16) that she would be its last musical guest before ABC’s controversial decision to suspend it this week — but at least she helped the show go out with a poignant message. In a Thursday (Sept. 16) post on Instagram, the country star shared a clip from her performance of “Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down” on the late-night show and wrote, “If this was the last word, I’m glad it was mine.” The lyrics Price sings in the clip are extra meaningful now. “Keep all them fascists underground,” she sings in the video, passionately strumming a guitar. “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” Her post comes one day after ABC announced that it was “indefinitely” shutting down Kimmel after the late night host made comments during his monologue on the episode featuring Price’s performance. Jimmy Kimmel’s contested remarks had been in response to the assassination of Turning Point founder and polarizing political commentator Charlie Kirk the week prior. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel had said on the program. After the comedian’s comments, Nexstar — which owns 28 local affiliate stations of NBC — announced that it would be suspending Kimmel for the immediate future. Shortly before that, Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr had threatened to revoke the licenses of any network affiliates choosing to air Kimmel’s remarks, which he referred to as “news distortion” and “the sickest conduct possible.” And while ABC’s suspension of Kimmel has prompted an outcry of concern that the decision directly infringes on free-speech laws, President Donald Trump celebrated the news with a post on Truth Social. “Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done,” he wrote Wednesdsay (Sept. 17). “That leaves Jimmy (Fallon) and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”    Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Even as Drake and LeBron James’ once-strong bond has evolved over the past year and a half, the legendary basketball star is making it clear that he still has plenty of respect for the rapper. The Lakers forward addressed his current relationship with Drizzy during a 360 interview with Complex‘s Speedy Mormon on Thursday (Sept. 18), and while things appear to be icy between the pair of superstars, it’s still love from King James’ side. “Always wish him the best,” James said. “Obviously [we’re in] different places right now, currently. He’s doing his thing, I’m doing mine, but it’s always love for sure.” LeBron and Drake were cool dating back to Drizzy’s So Far Gone era in 2009. In 2023, Drake even walked to the stage through the crowd with James and his son, Bronny, following Bronny’s health scare during an L.A. show on his It’s All A Blur Tour. Things appeared to change following Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar, when James pulled up to Kendrick’s Pop Out concert last June, which Drizzy seemed to take personally when he let his displeasure with James be known while seemingly sniping at him on a pair of tracks. His leaked “Fighting Irish Freestyle” appeared to take shots at LeBron and those who crossed him. “The world fell in love with the gimmicks, even my brothers got tickets, seemed like they loved every minute/ Just know the s–t is personal to us and wasn’t just business/ Analyzing behavioral patterns is somewhat suspicious,” Drake raps on the Conductor Williams-produced track. Drake may have addressed LeBron again on July’s “What Did I Miss?” track, as he called out a friend who attended the Pop Out show. “I saw bro went to Pop Out with them, but been d—k riding gang since ‘Headlines,’” he spews. The 6 God’s LeBron James high school jersey tattoo is no more, after Drake covered up the ink with a tattoo representing Canada’s own NBA MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It remains to be seen if Drake will have any more bars for James on his upcoming Iceman album. Watch the full interview below. Talk about Drake takes place around the 15:40 mark. Source link

Young Thug is happily clearing the way for the arrival of Cardi B‘s long-awaited sophomore album Am I the Drama? Friday (Sept. 19) by making sure his own upcoming album UY Scuti drops later. “Yall know I wasn’t dropping Friday. It’s a ladies day,” he wrote on X Wednesday night (Sept. 17) with a heart emoji. “Do yo s–t @iamcardib.” She sent back her own words of encouragement by replying, “And you better step next week …you got this, You know this !!” Ahead of Am I the Drama?, Cardi revealed the album’s 23-song tracklist Thursday (Sept. 18), which includes previously released singles “WAP” (featuring Megan Thee Stallion), “Up,” “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz” as well as more collaborations with Summer Walker (“Dead” and “Shower Tears”), Selena Gomez (“Pick It Up”), Kehlani (“Safe”), Lizzo (“What’s Goin On”), Cash Cobain (“Better Than You”), Lourdiz (“On My Back”), Janet Jackson (“Principal”), and Tyla (“Nice Guy”). As for Thugger’s UY Scuti, he initially revealed this Friday as the release date at the tail end of his apologetic “Miss My Dogs” video that dropped last week, which addressed his trials and tribulations with his girlfriend Mariah The Scientist, Drake, Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Future and Lil Baby. In a since-expired Instagram Story from Wednesday, the Altanta-bred MC teased another track with producer 808 Mafia while writing “Next Friday,” meaning Sept. 26. UY Scuti is now expected to drop the same day as Mariah Carey’s sixteenth studio album Here for It All and Doja Cat’s fifth studio album Vie. Earlier this week, Thug was announced as one of the performers at Coachella next year, marking another major post-prison performance following his headlining stint at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash this past June and ComplexCon next month. See Cardi and Thug’s exchange below: Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Hundreds of artists have yanked their music from streaming services in Israel to protest the ongoing violence against Palestinian people, including Kneecap, Faye Webster and Japanese Breakfast. Aminé, Massive Attack, Soccer Mommy, Rina Sawayama, Fontaines D.C., MIKE, Primal Scream and Fontaines D.C. are also among the artists who have joined the movement, which is called “No Music for Genocide.” The initiative is accompanied by a new website, which features educational resources and shares the full list of more than 400 acts and record labels that have made their catalogs unavailable to play on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music in Israel. “No Music For Genocide is a cultural boycott of Israel,” reads the project’s mission statement. “Over 400 initial artists and labels have geo-blocked and removed their music from that territory in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza; ethnic cleansing of the Occupied West Bank; apartheid within Israel / ’48; political repression of Pro-Palestine efforts wherever we live; and the music industry’s own ties to weapons and crimes against humanity.” “This tangible act is just one step toward honoring Palestinian demands to isolate and delegitimize Israel as it kills without consequence on the world stage,” it continues. “The successful cultural boycotts against apartheid South Africa prove that our creative work grants us agency and power. When we wield it together, we add unified pressure to a growing, global, interdependent movement, from Hollywood to the docks of Morocco.” The movement comes just a few weeks before the two-year mark in Israel’s war against Hamas, which began after the deadly terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. Since then, more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in the violence — while countless others have lived in a continued state of hunger and homelessness — and a United Nations commission recently declared that Israel is guilty of genocide, which the country denies. Though kicking off with more than 400 names on its list, the “No Music for Genocide” boycott still wants more artists who believe in the cause to follow suit and pull their catalogs from Israel as well. It marks just the latest music-related initiative to end the suffering in Gaza in recent weeks, following on the heels of the “Together for Palestine” benefit concert in London overseen by Brian Eno. Information on how to join or support the boycott is also available on its website. Source link