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Video shows NYPD recording people leaving a concert

NYPD took video of Drake concert attendees – but just for an upcoming Tweet, official says

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Beyoncé returns to stage in Dubai for first concert in four years

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Drake delivers nostalgia, teases new music at Apollo show

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Terence Blanchard gets yearlong Lincoln Center celebration

Celebration of Terence Blanchard, the first Black composer whose work has been heard at the Metropolitan Opera, to begin in March.
/ January 21, 2023

 National DJ Day: Top 10 hip-hop DJs of all time

National DJ Day is commemorated Jan. 20 of every year to celebrate the work of amateur and professional disk jockeys. 
/ January 20, 2023

Lil’ Kim, Ashanti to perform at Apollo Theater as part of Harlem Festival of Culture kickoff

Lil’ Kim will headline a Harlem Festival of Culture concert at New York City’s Apollo Theater, featuring Ashanti and Remy Ma.
/ January 20, 2023

John Legend, Chrissy Teigen reveal first image of new baby

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen announce the birth of their new daughter, Esti Maxine Stephens, with a photo of the baby on Instagram.
/ January 20, 2023

Do you feel old yet? 50 Cent’s classic single ‘In Da Club’ is now 20 years old

The MC’s game-changing record was released in 2003, causing legions of people to ask the age-old question: Do you feel old yet?
/ January 20, 2023
Flo Rida

Rapper Flo Rida awarded $82.6M for breach of contract case

Hip hop artist Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a South Florida jury found that the makers of Celsius energy drinks breached a contract with the rapper and singer, and tried to hide money from him.
/ January 20, 2023
J. Cole

New YouTube single release and 5 other times J.Cole showed up for the culture

J. Cole is known for paying it forward and giving back to the community. Here are five ways he has come through for the culture.
/ January 19, 2023