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Numerous sources tell Variety that Tunji Balogun, RCA’s executive vice president of A&R, is moving to Def Jam Records to serve as its CEO. Balogun was involved in signing Khalid, Brockhampton, Normani (via Syco), and Bryson Tiller to RCA, which he joined in 2015 after seven-and-a-half years at Interscope. Along with Courtney Stewart, Jon Tanners, …

According to her Forbes profile, our girl RiRi is now a billionaire. Cha-ching! The magazine estimates that the 33-year-old superstar is worth $1.7 billion. Rihanna’s success is not solely due to her music career. Fenty Beauty is largely responsible for the superstar’s wealth after its launch in 2017. Forbes reports …

Two months after Lil Wayne was pardoned back in 2019 by Donald Trump, he purchased a $15.4 Million mansion. The mansion is next door to Kylie Jenner in Hidden Hills, California. The luxurious home was constructed back in 2019 and has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Weezy officially closed on the …

Get your coins ready! Iconic New York City restaurant Serendipity3 has just changed the game. The restaurant announced a new addition to the menu that is the most expensive in the world. Serendipity3 offers the most expensive fries that include 23-karat edible gold dust and Dom Pérignon champagne in the …

The latest Barbie doll celebrating tennis star Naomi Osaka went up for pre-sale this morning and sold out in minutes. Monday morning, Mattel announced that Naomi Osaka had been immortalized with her second Barbie doll — the Naomi Osaka Barbie Role Model Doll. The doll features a replica blue-and-pink Nike …

On Thursday, Zaila Avant-garde, a 14-year-old from New Orleans, Louisiana, won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, making her the first African American candidate to win in the competition’s 93 editions. Jody-Anne Maxwell, who represented Jamaica in 1998, was the only previous Black winner. Zaila won the tournament after accurately …

The 2021 BET Awards proved to be a true celebration of Black excellence. The star-studded event kicked off with a high-fashion red carpet at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where fans flocked to cheer on their favorite hip-hop and R&B artists. The award show then kicked off with some …

Trae Tha Truth is set to open The Howdy Ice Cream Shop in Houston, Texas. The shop will be a cooperation between Trae and his business partner, but it also serves as a charitable gesture in a true Trae manner. According to a recent Instagram post by the activist, the new …

Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy are being recognized by the American Black Film Festival and Sony Pictures Entertainment in honor of director John Singleton’s legacy. Cast members from both films reunited for a conversation moderated by The Undefeated’s Kelley L. Carter. Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut, Tyrese …

This morning, Snopp Dogg announced on his Instagram that he is taking on an executive role at Def Jam. Snoop joined the label as an Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant, which is a “new role that will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and artist roster.” …

Some of the most popular R&B girl group members from the 1990s and 2000s are forming a new supergroup. BET’s latest reality show, “BET Presents The Encore,” which premieres next month, will feature eight former members of platinum-selling groups such as 702, Total, Danity Kane, 3LW, Blaque, and Cherish. Pamela …

Lamborghini has announced that it will debut its fully electric vehicle by 2030. The Italian luxury car company announced the news on Tuesday. The vehicle is a part of its push to decarbonize future Lambo models. The company will transition to manufacturing hybrid models within the upcoming years before it …

Jaden Smith is planning to open a restaurant that will serve free meals to the homeless. The restaurant is named after Jaden’s I Love You food truck, which he started on his 21st birthday nearly two years ago. According to the singer, actor, and philanthropist, his mission was to provide …

Nicki Minaj’s 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty was made available for the first time on streaming platforms this morning. The re-release included a few new songs, including “Seeing Green,” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne. In honor of the occasion, Drake appeared on her Instagram Live, and the two got …

Drake is congratulating his scholarship recipient whose perseverance paid off! While filming his “God’s Plan” music video in 2018, the Grammy winner gave a $50,000 scholarship to University of Miami student Destiny James.  In 2019, James earned a bachelor’s degree in public health from the University. And now, she’ll be receiving …

Tiffany Haddish has recently emerged as the frontrunner to replace Ellen DeGeneres on daytime television. A senior NBCUniversal source told Page Six, “Tiffany is a favorite, she has humor and empathy in spades.” They said, “She’s top of the list to get a daytime show – she’s a fresh voice.” …

Snoop Dogg has a lot on his plate these days. He’s just released his 18th album, From Tha Streets to Tha Suites, and a music video, “Look Around,” which pays homage to his hip-hop roots. He also starred in a new commercial for the BIC EZ Reach lighter with his …

Joshua Nelson has been accepted to Southeast Missouri State University on a full-ride scholarship. Now, the Missouri native wants to help another high school senior by donating his college savings. Nelson, a senior at St. Charles West High School, was chosen as one of only five students to receive the …

With her forthcoming memoir, the “Original Queen Bee” is reclaiming her throne. Lil’ Kim revealed to PEOPLE exclusively that her new book The Queen Bee, co-written with Kathy Iandoli, will be released on November 2 by Hachette Books. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the rapper says, “I’m excited to finally get …

Popstar Justin Bieber is being called out on social media after debuting new dreadlocks over the weekend. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) The artist constantly likes to switch up his look, and if you haven’t noticed — this isn’t the first time Bieber …