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United Talent Agency (UTA) is expanding the company’s communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro, the agency announced on Wednesday.

Based in New York and Los Angeles respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Communications, with Tesoriero leading communications for UTA’s global Music division and Cafaro heading up communications for the agency’s Filmed Entertainment division. Both will report to Senior Vice President, Claudia Russo and Cassandra Bujarski, who joined the agency in February as Chief Communications Officer.

Previously, Tesoriero served as EVP of Media & Brand Strategy for Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group and spent over ten years overseeing the company’s communications practice. Throughout his career, he has executed strategic media campaigns for the biggest names in music, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Jeezy, Nas, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz,...

United Talent Agency is expanding the company’s communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro.

Based in New York and Los Angeles, respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Communications, with Tesoriero leading communications for UTA’s global Music division and Cafaro heading up communications for the agency’s Filmed Entertainment division.

Both will report to Senior Vice President, Claudia Russo and Cassandra Bujarski, the latter of whom joined the agency in February as Chief Communications Officer.

Previously, Tesoriero served as EVP of Media & Brand Strategy for Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group and spent over ten years overseeing the company’s communications practice. Throughout his career, he has executed strategic media campaigns for the biggest names in music, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Jeezy, Nas, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, The Roots,...

On Aug. 15, Starz will release a five-part documentary series, Magic City: An American Fantasy, chronicling the rise and perils of the iconic Atlanta strip club. In a new trailer shared exclusively with Rolling Stone, stars like Drake, Shaquille O’Neal, Big Boi, 2 Chainz, Nelly, T.I., and Magic City executive producer Jermaine Dupri describe the impact the hot spot has had on themselves, their career, and American culture at large. “It’s one of the wonders of the world,” Drake dotes in the trailer, later adding, “Magic City became this place for people to flourish,...

Starz has announced the movie and TV titles that will be available on the service in August. The Starz August 2025 schedule includes the double-episode premiere of Outlander: Blood of my Blood, the time-traveling prequel to the acclaimed drama Outlander, which introduces two new couples with whom fans can fall in love.

Also debuting is the immersive five-part docuseries Magic City: An American Fantasy, offering an unfiltered look inside Atlanta’s iconic strip club. Rounding out the month, Bmf Season Four comes to a gripping close with the season’s final three episodes.

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Beginning in August, the classic comedy Happy Gilmore will stream exclusively on Starz, just in time to revisit the original as Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, launches. Happy Gilmore will join Billy Madison, Jack and Jill, and Mr. Deeds to complete the Adam Sandler collection, available on Starz starting August...

Actress Jami Gertz and Bayan Joonam (QAnon: The Search for Q) are joining forces for a new non-fiction banner, Laugh Cry Wow.

“I’ve always been a lover of documentaries. Even though I came from the scripted world, I will always stop on a good documentary first,” said Gertz, whose onscreen works include Less Than Zero and Twister.

The banner’s inaugural project, Magic City: An American Fantasy, will debut on Starz. The five-part series, which premiered at SXSW, tells the story of Atlanta strip club, Magic City. Dubbed the “Black Studio 54,” the club, opened in 1985, has become the launching pad for the careers of hip-hop stars and helped to shape the sound and culture of the city. Drake, 2 Chainz, Nelly, Killer Mike and more were interviewed for the doc. (Gertz, whose personal relationship with Magic City owner Michael “Magic” Barney offered the documentary exclusive access, is a co-owner...

Kendrick Lamar was top winner at the 2025 BET Awards, held in Los Angeles Monday night.

The rapper took home the awards for album of the year for Gnx, best male hip-hop artist, video of the year for “Not Like Us” and best collaboration alongside Sza for “Luther.” Lamar also shared the award for video director of the year with his longtime creative partner Dave Free.

Sza and Chris Brown won best female and male R&b/pop artists, respectively. Doechii also won the award for best female hip-hop artist. During the latter’s acceptance speech, the rapper called out President Donald Trump for the “ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order” amid protests against unlawful immigration raids in Los Angeles.

Other winners included Leon Thomas for best new artist, Denzel Washington for best actor and Cynthia Erivo for best actress.

Starz has locked in 15 August 2025 for the launch of Magic City: An American Fantasy, a five-part documentary that traces Atlanta’s storied strip club from a local attraction to a cultural powerbroker connected to chart-topping hits and political campaigns.

Created by journalist-author Cole Brown and directed by filmmaker Charles Todd, the series arrives with an executive-producer slate that includes Drake’s DreamCrew Entertainment, Jermaine Dupri, and Atlanta Hawks co-owner Jami Gertz. Episodes stream Fridays on the Starz app and air at 10 p.m. Et/Pt immediately after the Bmf season finale, with linear and streaming rollouts synchronized in the United States and Canada.

Starz president of original programming Kathryn Busby calls the project a “riveting behind-the-curtain look at one of the most distinctive places in Black culture,” emphasizing the access granted by founder Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney and the dancers who built the club’s reputation.

Barney opened Magic City...

Starz has set Friday, August 15 for the premiere of Magic City: An American Fantasy, a five-part docuseries about the famed Atlanta club. Check out the first-look teaser above.

Created and executive-produced by Cole Brown, Magic City: An American Fantasy details the legendary club’s storied history as a cultural hub in Atlanta. Celebrities such as 2 Chainz, Nelly, Shaquille O’Neal, Quavo, Killer Mike and Big Boi share their firsthand Magic City experiences in exclusive interviews. The docuseries also offers a platform for the lives of women who work there and are responsible for building the club’s mystique.

Magic City: An American Fantasy will debut at 10 pm Et/Pt August 15, immediately following the season finale of Bmf. Remaining episodes will air weekly on Fridays at 9 pm Et/Pt. In Canada, the premiere airs at 11 pm Et/Pt on August 15, with subsequent episodes airing Fridays at 10 pm Et/Pt.

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Starz announced today that Magic City: An American Fantasy, an immersive five-part docuseries that brings viewers inside the famed Atlanta club and features an oral history from the A-listers who made it legendary, will premiere Friday, August 15.

Starz also unveiled a video teaser and first-look photos, offering a glimpse at the club’s founder, Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney, as well as executive producers and hip-hop legends Jermaine Dupri and Drake, while also highlighting the alluring and feminine power of Magic City’s dancers.

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New episodes of Magic City: An American Fantasy will be available to stream weekly on Fridays on the Starz app and all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms.

Magic City: An American Fantasy is a riveting docuseries that takes viewers on a wild and unexpected ride detailing the legendary club’s storied history as a cultural hub in Atlanta. Having evolved into the definitive king-maker in the hip-hop community,...

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D’Angelo has canceled his highly anticipated comeback performance at the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.

The headlining slot was supposed to be D’Angelo’s first public performance to an audience in nearly a decade, but in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday night, the Black Messiah singer explained that he “must cancel” the appearance “due to an unforeseen medical delay regarding surgery” he had earlier this year.

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Continuing, D’Angelo wrote that it’s “nearly impossible” to express how disappointed he is to miss the performance, and thanked his fans for their continued support.

He also added that new music may be on the horizon, writing, “I’m currently in the Lab, and can’t wait to serve up what’s in the pot! Love u all and will see you very soon!” Read the full statement below.

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Screaming, crying, canceled fest: Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam is a no-go for this year. On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs player announced that his annual music festival would be taking a break before returning in 2026.

“Kelce Jam is planning ahead for 2026,” the festival announced Wednesday on social media. “Although we’ll miss being with you this year, we’re taking this time to gear up for an even bigger, better, and more unforgettable experience next summer. Stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements.”

“We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon,...

Though it’s been over a year since Kendrick and Drake’s Great Rap War, the remnants are everywhere, including in the 2025 BET Awards nominations.

Lamar leads the pack with 10 nominations including Album of the Year for Gnx, Video of the Year for “Not Like Us,” Viewer’s Choice Award nominations for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring Sza, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Drake ties for the second most nominated artist this year, alongside a couple people in the beef’s orbit.

The 2025 BET Awards nominees have been announced!

Kendrick Lamar leads this year with 10 nominations, while Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tie with 6 nods each.

This year’s BET Awards 2025 nominees reflect multifaceted creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.

Nominations were selected by the BET Voting Academy, which is comprised of an esteemed group of entertainment professionals and influencers in the fields of music, media, digital marketing, sports journalism, public relations, and creative arts.

Voting for the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award will open soon.

The show will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Et. This milestone 25th anniversary event will honor “25 years of cultural excellence, spotlighting the most influential names in music, film, television, and sports.”

Check out the full list of 2025 BET Awards nominees…

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BET has revealed its nominees for the 25th annual BET Awards, and competition is stiff among rappers. Kendrick Lamar sits in the lead with 10 nominations, though close behind are fellow hip-hop artists Doechii, Future, GloRilla and Lamar’s lyrical nemesis Drake, with six nominations each.

Lamar received a nomination for album of the year for Gnx and video of the year for “Not Like Us,” as well as three viewer’s choice award nods for “Not Like Us,” “Luther,” featuring Sza, and “Like That” with Future & Metro Boomin, and an additional three noms for best collaboration for “Like That,” “30 for 30” and “Luther.” His final two nominations come in the categories of video director of the year with Dave Free and best male hip hop artist.

Also nominated for best male hip hop artist is Drake who scored another nod for best male R&b/pop artist as well as album...

Kendrick Lamar leads the way with 10 nominations for the 25th BET Awards, which were announced Thursday honoring Black excellence across music, TV, film and sports.

Lamar scooped up noms for Album of the Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist as well as three noms each in the Viewers Choice and Best Collaboration categories.

Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla have six nominations apiece, while Metro Boomin has five and Sza and The Weeknd have four apiece.

Winners will be announced June 9 in a ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles live on BET. Kevin Hart is set to host.

Here’s the full list of nominees:

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A new short film from 2 Chainz is on the way. On Friday, the rapper revealed that he teamed up with actor Omar Epps to co-write Red Clay, which is set to premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on Saturday.

“I tell stories through my music, always hoping people feel empowered to overcome anything,” 2 Chainz told Variety. “Red Clay is an extension of that.”

Christian Nolan Jones, the award-winning director behind Glitter Ain’t Gold, directed the film. The short film follows Nook (Christopher A’mmanuel), a teen facing a difficult...

2 Chainz is making a foray into cinema with the announcement of his short film “Red Clay,” which he co-wrote with actor Omar Epps.

The film, announced exclusively on Variety, is slated to premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on May 3. Christian Nolan Jones, who won best short film and the Georgia Short Award at the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival for “Glitter Ain’t Gold,” directed the short.

“I tell stories through my music, always hoping people feel empowered to overcome anything,” says 2 Chainz, who’s best known to the world as one of Atlanta’s key hip-hop figures. “‘Red Clay’ is an extension of that. Atlanta is full of resilience, and bringing Nook and Bub’s story to life—everyday folks fighting to survive—means everything to me. Creating this with Omar Epps was truly legendary.”

“Red Clay” tells the story of Nook (Christopher A’mmanuel), a teenager facing a challenging...

It was time for Boy Band Night in The Masked Singer season 13, episode 8. The four remaining contestants in Group C took to the stage, going up against each other for a place in the next round. However, one would have to go home.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for The Masked Singer season 13, episode 8.

Boy bands have been around for decades. While most people will think of the boy bands of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, such as Backstreet Boys and Nsync, we have to remember Boyz II Men, New Edition, and even the Jackson 5!

So, it was a night of popular and fun music, as the four remaining contestants took to the stage. We got to watch Stud Muffin, Nessy, Yorkie, and Mad Scientist Monster take to the stage.

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There were some excellent performances throughout the night, but it...

Boy bands have been around for more than 50 years — from the Jackson 5 in the 60s, to Menudo and New Edition in the '80s. The '90s brought us Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, 'NSync, and B2K — which led into the new millennium's One Direction, Jonas Brothers, and BTS. Tonight, The Masked Singer is paying tribute to all of them in "Boy Band Night."

The Group C semi-finalists take the stage as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora dissect the clues hoping to uncover which of your favorite stars are behind the wacky masks. Nick Cannon hosts the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 2 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below.

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Resident rocker Nessy has a history with one boy band in particular — and here's what he had to say about it: "This is so unexpected. I never thought...

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 2).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, Group C contestants Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Stud Muffin, and Yorkie hit the stage for their first performances of the season.

While on stage, Stud Muffin performed “Poison” by Bell Biv DeVoe.

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Self-proclaimed hip-hop expert and The Masked Singer clue master Ken Jeong is picking up what Stud Muffin is putting down on tonight's "Boy Band" episode of the Fox reality singing competition. He's calling out Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz as the handsome carb when Group C hits the stage for a heartthrob-filled evening of classic hits on Wednesday.

In an exclusive preview clip below, Ken lays out his theory about who is hiding behind the Stud Muffin mask.

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"It's pretty obvious it's 2 Chainz," Ken tells his co-panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, and Rita Ora. "In the clue package there was a necklace chain and a steel chain is staring you right in your face! Not one...but two chains!"

Boy Bands have been around for over 50 years and tonight, The Masked Singer is paying tribute to all of them...

Starz has acquired the rights to “Magic City: An American Fantasy,” a five-part documentary series centered on the iconic Atlanta strip club. The series is set to premiere this summer.

The docuseries, which is executive produced by heavy-hitter musicians Drake, Jermain Dupri, will uncover the story behind the famed Atlanta strip club, Magic City, and its decades-long influence on hip hop. It was created by Cole Brown, who also serves an executive producer alongside Jami Gertz and Bayan Joonam.

“From politicians, to artists, to drug kingpins, Magic City has been a home for a broad cross-section of Black Atlanta for decades,” Brown said in a statement. “Everyone should know the unbelievable story of this institution and the man who founded it, and Starz is the perfect partner to bring it to the world. We’re thrilled.”

Here’s Starz official description: “Magic City has been a legendary Atlanta institution and...

Roots Picnic will return to the Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on May 31 and June 1. The weekend will feature the Roots celebrating the 30th anniversary of Do You Want More?!!!??!, as well as leading appearances from D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto, Kaytranada, and more.

Jeezy will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, while Musiq Soulchild will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his album Aijuswanaseing. J. Period will bring Black Thought, 2 Chainz, and Pusha T together for a live mixtape,...

D’Angelo will headline the Roots Picnic in 2025, marking a rare live performance for the R&b icon.

The Black Messiah singer will perform alongside The Roots during the two-day music festival, set to take place May 31st-June 1st, at The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pa. For D’Angelo, it will mark his first full performance in front of an audience since 2016.

Last year, D’Angelo’s close collaborator, Raphael Saadiq, revealed that D’Angelo was working on a new album, his first since Black Messiah in 2014, so perhaps he’ll debut some new music during his set at the Roots Picnic.

Alongside D’Angelo, the 2025 Roots Picnic lineup features Lenny Kravitz, Miguel, Kaytranda, GloRilla, Pusha T, Tems, Latto, 2 Chainz, Musiq Soulchild, and more.

A ticket pre-sale for Roots Picnic begins on Tuesday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. Et, with a public on-sale following on Friday, February 21st at 10:00 a.

It’s shaping up to be quite a year for One Chicago alums. First, Chicago Justice star Monica Barbaro made franchise history by becoming the first One Chicago star to land an Oscar nomination. Now, former Chicago Fire star Rome Flynn has taken home the Mvp award of the annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game!

As a member of Team Bonds, coached by San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds and rapper 2 Chainz, Flynn helped lead his team to a 66-55 win over Team Rice, coached by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice and social media star Khaby Lame. Flynn was an absolute monster on the court finishing with a game-high 22 points, while also racking up eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal.

After winning the Mvp honor, Flynn gave all the glory to his teammates and thanked them for their support of him heading into and during the game.

Kamala Harris raised more than $1.5 billion dollars in less than 107 days — a staggering, incomprehensible sum of money that signified an enormous confidence in her ability to deliver the presidency — and then she went on to lose all seven battleground states and the popular vote to a four times-indicted, twice-impeached, convicted felon and adjudicated sexual abuser. If losing that badly weren’t fuck-up enough, the campaign appears to have ceased operations tens of millions of dollars in debt.

The party’s financial outlook is so bleak that, on November 18, the Democratic...

It’s a jam-packed Election Eve for the Harris-Walz campaign — and they’re bringing along some A-list stars. On Monday, the campaign will host concert rallies featuring Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria, Ricky Martin, and Fantasia in crucial battleground states.

Harris will spend her entire day in Pennsylvania. Earlier in the day, she is scheduled to attend canvassing events in Scranton, Allentown, and Reading, with the help of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. She’ll end the evening speaking at rallies in Pittsburgh, where Katy Perry and Andra Day will perform; and Philadelphia,...

The stars are doing one final push for Kamala Harris.

Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Ricky Martin and The Roots are among an A-list lineup for Harris’ Philadelphia concert and rally set for Monday night, the eve of 2024 Election Day.

Freeway, Just Blaze, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazmine Sullivan and Adam Blackstone have also been tapped to mobilize voters for a final get-out-the-vote event, which will kick of 5 p.m. local time and go until 9 p.m. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Fat Joe and Winfrey are speakers.

The Philadelphia event will take place at the bottom of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For weeks in the lead-up, the campaign had been promoting a get-out-the-vote rally and concert with a “surprise musical guest” to be scheduled for the last week before the election.

“It’s time to get ready to vote — I’ll see you guys in Pennsylvania,...

Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey and more are among the notable figures headlining Kamala Harris’ final rallies in Pennsylvania on Election Eve as part of her and Tim Walz’s campaign’s last Get Out The Vote organizing effort.

The two rallies will include mostly musical guests: In Philadelphia, performances or remarks will be given by DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Freeway and Just Blaze, Lady Gaga, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ricky Martin, The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan and Adam Blackstone, as well as Oprah Winfrey. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh rally will include performances by D-Nice, Katy Perry and Andra Day.

The events, which will also feature Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, are part of a series of simultaneous organizing efforts the Harris-Walz campaign is spearheading in all seven battleground states.

Both rallies will be tied together in a produced national livestream to reach voters across the U.

Morgan Wallen is getting into the business of music festivals. The country musician has announced his debut festival, Sand in My Boots, which will debut in Alabama next year. The event will feature a curated lineup of performers who will take the stage in the sand of the Gulf Shores beaches from May 16 through May 18, 2025.

Wallen will headline the inaugural event alongside Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and Hardy. The lineup also features appearances from Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, T-Pain, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, the War on Drugs, 2 Chainz, Chase Rice,...

Fat Joe returned as host of this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards, where Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake dominated the nominations. Kendrick Lamar, capping off a historic year, received 11 nominations and eight awards, including hip-hop artist of the year. Future and Metro Boomin received the award for best duo as well as best collaboration.

21 Savage and rising New York drill rappers 41 received four nominations each, while A$AP Rocky, Common, Lil Wayne, Pete Rock, and Sexyy Red each received three nominations. Other nominated artists include Central Cee, Doja Cat,...

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The annual BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 kicked off last week in Las Vegas, as hip-hop icon Fat Joe hosted the show at the Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub, with performances from the likes of GloRilla, Bossman DLow, 2 Chainz, E-40, Juicy J, Soulja Boy, and more. Now fans will get the chance to see the annual awards ceremony, airing tonight on BET — and streaming online.

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Female rappers GloRilla and Yung Miami will perform at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Joining them on one of Hip-Hop’s biggest nights are 310babii, 2 Chainz, Big Boogie, Bossman DLow, E-40, Juicy J, Roscoe Dash, Soulja Boy, and Trina.

Travis Scott will receive the I Am Hip-Hop Award. The award is presented to artists who have made significant cultural and creative impacts in hip-hop. Scott also received six nominations this year, including a nod for Best Hip-Hop Video for “Type Shit” with Future, Metro Boomin, and Playboi Carti, and a...

Rich Homie Quan, the platinum-selling rapper whose real name was Dequantes Devontay Lamar, passed away on September 5 in his Atlanta residence.

He as 34 years old. The cause of his death was not immediately released along with the news of his passing.

Now, nearly a month after his death, we know what took the young man from us too soon.

Rich Homie Quan performs during V-103 Live Pop Up Concert at Philips Arena on March 25, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty) Rich Homie Quan’s Cause of Death

The Fulton County Medical Examiner said in a statement at the time of his death that they would be completing a full autopsy.

Sadly, the results will sound all too familiar.

Rich died due to from the combined effects of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine and promethazine, according to the medical examiner’s office in Fulton County, Georgia, per TMZ.

In other words, he overdosed on drugs.

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo will perform at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball.

The event will take place on October 5, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton, presented by Dexcom, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (Cgm) for people with diabetes.

As previously announced, longtime supporter of the cause and renowned award-winning songwriter Diane Warren will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” and diabetes activist, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam will be honored with the “Brass Ring Award” at this year’s event. David Foster will also replace Jay Leno as this year’s host, along with his role as Music Director, with Clive Davis and Quincy Jones reprising their roles as Music Chairmen and George Schlatter returning to produce the show.

“We are so excited to have the legendary Gladys Knight and...

Updated, 1:25 Pm: Freddie Lee Trone, 42, has been sentenced to 31 years to life for the 2022 shooting death of PnB Rock. He was convicted last month in the robbery and murder of the rapper (real name Rakim Allen) at a South Los Angeles restaurant, after sending his teenage son inside to rob the victim.

Rock was eating lunch with his girlfriend at Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles when he was approached by Trone’s 17-year-old son, who demanded the rapper’s expensive jewelry, which prosecutors say was worth “about a half a million dollars.” When Rock refused, prosecutors say, Trone’s son — who has not been ID’d publicly because of his age — shot the victim once in the chest and twice in the back before taking his jewelry and leaving the restaurant.

The son, now 19, is charged with murder but remains in juvenile court while he undergoes treatment to...

Rich Homie Quan, who created Atlanta rap hits in the 2010s as a solo artist and member of Rich Gang, died Thursday at the age of 33. The Fulton County Medical Examiner and a family member confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, but a cause of death was not immediately available.

Born Dequantes Lamar, Rich Homie Quan made his mainstream breakthrough in 2013 with the catchy tracks “Type of Way” and Yg’s “My Nigga,” though he gained traction in his hometown of Atlanta as early as 2008 with the song “Stay Down” featuring the Stack Money Boyz.

Kendrick Lamar’s hometown Juneteenth show at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum was a star-studded ode to West Coast rap that culminated with dozen of artists and entertainers joining Lamar for an unprecedented moment of unity on stage. The concert had been announced less than two weeks before, on the back of Lamar’s victorious nine-song-long rap battle with Drake.

The Pop Out: Ken & Friends was curated into three sections, the first collection of West Coast artists under DJ Hed, the second under storied “Not Like Us” producer Mustard, and the third headlined by Lamar.

Denzel Curry has announced a guest-heavy new album titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2, dropping July 19th via Loma Vista Recordings/Concord. As a preview, he’s unleashed a new banger featuring TiaCorine and A$AP Ferg titled “Hot One.” Stream it below.

A sequel to his 2012 mixtape King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, the project pays tribute to Curry’s musical heritage in the South, ranging from Memphis to Houston to his own South Florida. As such, it features artists who hail from or are inspired by the sound of those regions, including A$AP Rocky, Maxo Kream, 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Ski Mask the Slump God, and more. See the artwork and full tracklist below.

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“Hot One” was debuted earlier this week by Curry, TiaCorine, and Ferg during their scorching “On The Radar” performance. On the track, the three rappers...

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It’s been four months since the Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl title, but Travis Kelce isn’t done celebrating just yet. On Saturday, the star tight end threw his second annual Kelce Jam presented by Jim Beam for a crowd of 20,000 fans just across the Missouri state line at the Azura Amphitheater.

The outdoor festival saw performances by Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Diplo,...

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Travis Kelce is keeping busy during the off-season with a new music festival, a new TV show, and now a new partnership with ZenWTR, the popular vapor-distilled alkaline water brand.

The three-time Super Bowl champ joins ZenWTR for a new campaign entitled “Find Yours,” with Kelce touting the importance finding “the best version of oneself” to achieve “peak performance.” In the accompanying ad spot, the football star talks about the importance of hydration,...

While Taylor Swift was in Stockholm, Sweden on the Eras Tour, Travis Kelce threw a massive outdoor party for his second annual Kelce Jam presented by Jim Beam in Bonner Springs, Kansas on Saturday. Held at the Azura Amphitheater, the event featured DJ Irie and DJ E-v with headlining performances from 2 Chainz, Diplo, and Lil Wayne.

While speaking exclusively with Rolling Stone, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed his favorite album released in the past year. “I’m a little biased, but Tortured Poets Department might be it,” said Kelce.

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It’s been a year since Travis Kelce launched the Kansas City-based music festival, the Kelce Jam. Now, the football star and famous boyfriend is back with the announcement of the festival’s second iteration, which’ll feature performances by Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2 Chainz, and more.

The 2024 Kelce Jam will be hosted at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on May 18th, 2024, and filling out the lineup of Kelce’s “favorite artists” will be performances by Irie and E-v. Additionally, fans can expect “Kc’s best BBQ, tons of interactive experiences,” and more.

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The second annual Kelce Jam — the music festival hosted by Travis Kelce — has been scheduled. The event will return to Kansas City on Saturday, May 18 with headlining performances from Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2 Chainz. “Kansas City are you ready to fight for your right to party!?” the Kansas City Chiefs player wrote on Instagram while announcing the event.

“Kansas City, Kelce Jam is back baby! I’m excited to once again welcome fans for the ultimate day of music, food, and an electric experience celebrating Kansas City,” Kelce added in a press statement.

Travis Kelce‘s music festival, Kelce Jam, is returning next month!

This year, Kelce Jam will take place on Saturday (May 18) at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Musical guests this year include Lil Wayne, Diplo, 2 Chainz, DJ Irie, and more.

In a new interview, Travis spoke about his girlfriend, superstar Taylor Swift‘s influence. And, we also learned if Taylor will be in attendance at the event.

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THR asked Travis if he learned anything from watching Taylor in the live music space.

He responded, “I did: Don’t try and be Taylor, that’s what I learned. Yeah, she’s on a whole other stratosphere. She’s the best at what she does for a reason. It’s because she’s so articulate and just very dialed into every single thing that she does. And that’s the beauty of it.

Travis Kelce is following his back-to-back Super Bowl wins with the return of his music festival Kelce Jam.

Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz will perform at the May 18 event taking place at The Azura Amphitheater in Kansas City, Kansas. Fans can register online at KelceJam.com for presale tickets, which start at $49.99 and go on sale Friday. Takis will livestream the event across the NFL star and Kelce Jam’s social channels.

“It was such a blast that I had to do it again this year. I’m so excited,” Kelce tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I wanted to keep it fresh and keep it new, so this year we asked Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz to come out and perform. And of course, we still got DJ Irie and my guy, DJ E-v, jumping it off, the hometown kid. We got to show the hometown love.”

He continues, “But...

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