Category: Music

Nigerian music sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has once again broken boundaries by becoming the first African artiste to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. A Milestone Achievement The American monthly magazine, renowned for its focus on music, politics, and popular culture, unveiled Rema as the Cover Star for its April edition. […]

Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has once again proven her global dominance by becoming the first artist to headline a concert at the newly opened The Domein Nasrec, Johannesburg, on March 20, 2025. Bringing her highly anticipated “Born in the Wild” tour to South Africa, the Grammy-winning singerdelivered a soul-stirring performance that left fans buzzing. Known for her signature blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and neo-soul, […]

Drake’s legal team has fired back at Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that “millions of people” genuinely believe Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, ‘Not Like Us’, accused Drake of being a pedophile. In a recent court filing, Frozen Moments LLC, Drake’s company, accused the streaming giant and his own record label of unfairly promoting Lamar’s song during their now-infamous […]

Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has shared his heartfelt gratitude to his former record label boss, Bankole Wellington (Banky W), for sponsoring his university education. The artist, best known for his hit song “Shake Body,” recently took to his social media platform X to celebrate receiving his long-awaited Bachelor of Science in Business Administrationcertificate from Lead City University. In a […]

Nigerian singer Orezi has opened up about a past situation where he promised a lady a house but ultimately failed to deliver. He made the revelation during an interview on Echo Room, where he also shared his thoughts on the ongoing controversy involving Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje. The conversation stemmed from Burna Boy’s alleged N300 million Lamborghini promise to Sophia, which […]

Celebrity couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly exploring legal options against Kanye Westfollowing his recent controversial social media post targeting their twins, Rumi and Sir. West used offensive language to question the mental capacities of the seven-year-olds in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), sparking outrage. Despite removing the post, the rapper admitted he did so solely to avoid having his account suspended, not out of remorse. […]

The legal drama between Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) is heating up, and it’s getting as intense as a rap battle. After Drake filed a defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track “Not Like Us,” UMG is now urging a federal judge to slam the brakes on the entire discovery process. UMG’s Argument: ‘Enough is Enough’ UMG claims that Drake’s legal team is going overboard […]

Kanye West is no stranger to controversy, but his latest social media storm has fans buzzing for all the wrong reasons. The rapper, known for his unfiltered opinions and unpredictable antics, recently claimed that he’s being pressured into a mental health facility — and he’s not having it. Kanye’s Wild Allegations In a series of […]

Kendrick Lamar continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100, as his latest hit, “Luther” featuring SZA, secures its fourth consecutive week at No. 1. This milestone makes it the longest-running chart-topper of Lamar’s career, surpassing his previous three-week record with “Not Like Us” and “Like That” (with Future and Metro Boomin). Breaking Records with “Luther” With four weeks at No. 1, “Luther” now holds the […]

Controversial Nigerian artist Portable has called out veteran Fuji musician Saheed Osupa, accusing him of sabotaging his career by removing his song from major streaming platforms due to a copyright dispute. The Controversy Portable took to Instagram earlier this week to voice his frustration, alleging that Osupa filed a complaint against him for using a single line from one of his songs. This reportedly […]

British grime star Stormzy will receive an honorary Doctorate in Law from Cambridge University in recognition of his philanthropic efforts in education, music, sport, and literature, the university announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Michael Omari Owuo Jr., has been a strong advocate for Black students in higher education. In 2018, he launched the Stormzy Scholarship, which fully covers tuition and living expenses for Black British […]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z stepped out for a rare public appearance on March 16, 2025, in West Hollywood, marking their first outing since a rape lawsuit against Jay-Z was dismissed in February. The couple, typically known for their private lifestyle, appeared somber in photos captured by media outlets. Why Was the Lawsuit Against Jay-Z Dismissed? The lawsuit alleged that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs may have built Bad Boy Records into one of the most successful hip-hop labels of the 1990s, but he also missed out on signing several rap legends, including DMX. The late rapper, known for his raw, aggressive style and introspective lyricism, ultimately found success at Def Jam Records—but not before Diddy let him know exactly why he […]

Afrobeats sensation Rema has responded to critics who mistake his self-confidence for arrogance, making it clear that believing in himself is not a crime. The “Calm Down” hitmaker recently stirred debate after boldly declaring himself one of Afrobeats’ greatest artists. While some praised his confidence, others saw it as cockiness. Addressing the controversy in a new Rolling Stone interview, Rema explained […]

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs may be facing a mountain of legal trouble, but he just notched a small win in court. A judge has ruled that his legal team must be given access to the identities of three anonymous accusers and witnesses listed in the government’s RICO case against him. Judge Grants Diddy’s Request […]