Scott Storch recently had some harsh words for The Roots. The super producer claimed the legendary group were “haters” after he began working with Dr. Dre. Storch was a member of The Roots band from 1993 to 1995 and contributed to several albums after his departure Appearing on Patrick Bet-David’s podcast, he took aim the the Philadelphia rap legends, “I started in The Roots and did a lot of the stuff for them, very underappreciated. I was the guy who, again, came up with a lot of the nucleus of what that shit was,” Storch recalled. “And I left the group and was told that I was, like, the Pete Best of The Roots. You know, Pete Best is the guy that quit The Beatles.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Art Of Dialogue (@theartofdialogue)  “Even my girlfriend broke up with me and said, ‘Oh, you f**ked up’ and this and that. I was like, ‘No, I didn’t. I see bigger.’ I’m not gonna go on the road with a bunch of guys that don’t appreciate me and be like, ‘That’s the white guy who plays keys in The Roots.’ I’m the fucking guy coming up with all the sh*t,” he continued. “In fact, they called me the white devil.” Storch also shared he tried to help DMX kick his drug habit while he struggled with his own demons. It was like the blind leading the blind. I’m a coke addict and he’s a crack addict, and I’m trying to help him. I’m like, ‘[Snorts coke] you really need to get clean, man.’ What the fuck? I’m like, ‘You need to go to rehab.’ “So I convinced him to avoid a jail sentence for a charge he had or whatever. He went to rehab and was getting his shit together at a place where I had gone, but it didn’t really work for me. I had him there, I really did care about him, I wanted him off that shit. That was a faster suicide than I was even on.”

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer was Brandy’s first feature film and one of the biggest movies of 1998. But the renowned vocalist did not have the best experience during filming. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Brandy said she “didn’t have the best experience” making the film “because of the weather and all of that.” The movie was filmed at several locations in Los Angeles and Jalisco, Mexico, to mimic the Bahamas. “We were in a space where… it was just bugs and this and that. I’m like, ‘We gotta film this somewhere else,” Brandy said. Playing Julie’s (Jennifer Love Hewitt) college friend Karla Wilson, Brandy’s character survived the events to the end of the film, which “was by design.” “That was in the contract,” Brandy said. “Black people don’t last in horror films, so I had to put that in the contract.” Brandy said she was eager to do the film because she wanted to cuss in a movie. “The reason why I wanted to do I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is because I wanted to curse in a film,” she explained. In addition to remembering the film, it was recently announced that Brandy & Monica will be co-headlining their first tour together. The 24-city arena tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, “brings two of R&B’s most influential voices together on stage more than 25 years after their era-defining duet “The Boy Is Mine” ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 straight weeks.” Brandy & Monica will be joined by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts as supporting acts.

Nelly has some choice words for former Vice-President Kamala Harris. Appearing on HOT97’s Ebro in the Morning, Nelly defended his decision to perform at a Donald Trump inauguration event. “Where did you get pro-Donald?” Nelly explained. “What you had was respect for office.” He continued, “It’s great how people spin narratives to things that I think best fit whatever they’re against. You know what I’m saying, instead of giving a brother the exact fundamental of what he did, what he said. Nobody’s doing that anymore.” “It’s amazing how you can do something, but if you don’t agree with everything that somebody does, which I plainly said, that. I don’t agree with everything my wife does,” he said. “I never endorsed any president.” If that wasn’t enough, Nelly jumped in the comment section of the Shade Room, where he defended Snoop and threw some shots at Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff. “I’ll put whatever up me and snoop do more in the community and have been doing for over 20 + years against any of you that are just on here talking trash and have no stats to back up what you mean to the community. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) “Fom the black families that we employ to the Black children that we help every day and all year through our nonprofits, whether we’re sending kids to schools on scholarships to HBCU or helping young Black boys in la “gang central “ with his junior football programs which many players have went on to go to the NFL and live their dreams,” his post continued. “And on top of that we are “Black Men” married to beautiful Black women with black children .. should be inspiring to most but that some of y’all have a problem with because the “prosecutor who has probably locked up more Black men that we’ve helped woman of color with the white husband and white kid,” he added. Nelly concluded his comments by saying that he respects the office and his decision to perform was not based on financial compensation. “I’m a military baby with a grand uncle who is a Tuskegee airman and Red Tail that was very proud of his country,” Nelly said. “I  told you it’s my respect for the office, meaning any president that calls upon Nell,y it would be an honor.. nothing to do with money. “

A recent club encounter between Lil Baby and a fan has taken over social media, with fans obsessing over the chemistry and unexpected intimacy of the moment. What started as a typical night out turned into a viral sensation when a video showed the rapper getting up close with a woman named Tessa, creating a scene that had all the makings of a music video. @t3resatran fr tho freestyle is always my song request‍ #fyp #nyc #amberroomnyc ♬ original sound – TESSA In the clip, Lil Baby is seen vibing with Tessa while performing in the packed venue. He leaned in close, arms wrapped around her, delivering lyrics as if it were a personal performance just for her. The crowd around them roared, adding to the electric atmosphere, but all eyes were on their interaction. After the video made the rounds online, Tessa began to post follow-up content that subtly referenced her headline-making moment. One post, in particular, featured her lip-syncing to a track that fans interpreted as a lighthearted nod to the buzz she was receiving. Meanwhile, Lil Baby’s comment under her post and her playful reply only stirred up more speculation and excitement among viewers. Supporters quickly filled her comment section, reacting to the moment with praise, envy, and a flood of heart-eye emojis. Some joked that they’d never recover if placed in her shoes, while others called it the ultimate flex. The way she carried herself—unbothered and cool—had fans celebrating her poise and humor. Although it’s unclear if the moment was just for the cameras or hinted at something more, it’s clear the internet can’t get enough. Whether you see it as a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience or the start of something unexpected, the interaction has solidified its place as one of the most talked-about viral moments in recent weeks.

Young Thug recently sent the internet buzzing after tweeting a bold message of loyalty to his longtime girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist. “I’ll never like another b*tch photo but yours mommy..” he posted, making it clear where his attention lies. The tweet sparked a wave of reactions online—some praising the public declaration of love, others questioning if it was genuine or a distraction from his music. The timing of the tweet comes amid growing conversation around their relationship, which has seen its share of ups and downs since the two rekindled things late last year. Despite Mariah standing by him throughout his high-profile RICO case, fans have continued to scrutinize their bond—especially after old phone calls between Thug and another woman, Leena Sayed, leaked. Although the calls were from 2022 and both parties tried to move past the chatter, doubts lingered. Things seemed to be back on track until the couple made a joint appearance at the BET Awards. Footage from the red carpet showed Mariah looking visibly uncomfortable as Thug pulled her away from interactions, prompting some fans to accuse him of being dismissive in public. Even so, his latest tweet signals that he’s still all in when it comes to Mariah. Supporters flooded the comments with praise, calling it “real love” and saluting Thug for staying ten toes down. Others, however, used the moment to remind him of the real reason fans are tuned in: UY SCUTI, his next project, is still MIA. After joking in GQ that the album would drop on “June 37th,” fans have speculated that he meant July 7—but with no confirmed date, the waiting game continues. Whether it’s about love or music, one thing’s clear: Young Thug knows how to keep people talking.

On Saturday (June 28), Tina Knowles strolled down memory lane, taking to Instagram, recalling Beyoncé’s first beauty pageant. In the photo, we spot a very young Beyoncé, sporting a beautiful pastel pink dress with a microphone in hand. “I came across this post today and it reminded me of this day, which I speak about in my book, Matriarch,” she writes. “Johnny and I finished this dress the morning of the pageant. My sister Selena hemmed it in the car while I drove to the venue.” Tina admitted that once they arrived at the pageant and saw the competition, she wasn’t sure that Beyoncé would make the cut. “When we got there, there were tons of beautiful formal gowns that these little girls had on who had been training all of their lives for this moment. Beyoncé had never competed before, so I was like, I just knew she didn’t have a chance for anything…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinaknowles) However, the Cowboy Carter singer was able to wow the judges with her charismatic performance and ultimately took home the trophy. “Lo and behold, she won everything she won for this best dress, also, that I got the fabric for two days before this homemade dress. I crimped her hair, and she wowed the judges. The story in the book goes into detail of how funny that day was. You should read the book,” she added. Earlier this year, Tina Knowles dropped off her memoir, Matriarch. Throughout the nearly 432-page book, Knowles recalls life lessons, the impact her mother had on her parenting style, history, and more. A few months back, Tina sat down with Michelle Obama to discuss the book in more detail amid her book tour. Despite her fierceness, Tina Knowles revealed to the former first lady she had second thoughts about the reception of her memoir. “It was scary,” she says. However, she feels it was important to learn about her family’s roots so she could pass their stories on to her children.

In a recent Instagram post, Drake was spotted flexing his muscles and flaunting his toned physique. Not long after, the post began circulating on social media. While many were trying to decipher his cryptic caption, “I’m wide awake for the nights that separate the type who get to it til they get it right from the type who just …type,” others questioned if the rapper had recently gone under the knife. “When you order abs in a kit on Temu but forget to add the arms to your cart,” one X user wrote. Another X user joined in on the fun, writing, “We really went from BBL Drizzy, to fake abs Drizzy, smh…” Drake speaks via IG “I’m wide awake for the nights that separate the type who get to it til they get it right from the type who just …type” pic.twitter.com/LsrzSaC0fa — Kurrco (@Kurrco) June 29, 2025 The jokes didn’t end there. “Did he glue those abs on?” someone commented on X. Whereas, another person questioned why the rapper would be interested in plastic surgery, especially with his variety of resources. “Infinite resources, infinite free time, and you’re telling me he can’t just work out and achieve a respectable physique….LMOOO,” they wrote. Check out more of the commentary below. whoever did drakes abs needs to be fired. out of a canon — ethical hater (@DijahSB) June 29, 2025 Drake built like a benzino — Bro Scarer (@Pinky_Balboaaa) June 29, 2025 Drake abs look like when you put the chocolate chip cookies too close together on the pan and they start baking into each other. — CimónAlisa (@thecimonalisa) June 29, 2025 Drake taking shortcuts instead of just working out proves he don’t believe in hard work no way. — please share my pinned tweet (@AceRedBand1t) June 29, 2025 Drake’s fake abs look like a pack of Hawaiian rolls — nat (@laugh_track_nat) June 29, 2025 This isn’t the first time Drake has been accused of getting plastic surgery. During the height of his beef with Kendrick Lamar, the Compton native alluded to him having abdominal etching (aka ab etching) on his “Euphoria” track.“Let your core audience stomach that/then tell ’em where you get your abs from,” Lamar raps. While Drake has never directly addressed the rumors, they have continued to grow in recent years. Along with abdominal work, the rapper has also been accused of getting a rhinoplasty and a brazillian butt lift by Rick Ross. The MMG boss ignited the “BBL Drizzy” commentary, and the subsequent song was created by Metro Boomin. The acclaimed producer eventually held a “BBLDrizzyBeatGiveaway,” where fans had a chance to win a beat from him for their best verse of the BBL Drizzy beat he created.

During Beyoncé’s recent show in Houston, the Grammy Award-winning artist encountered a frightening moment when her flying car prop tilted in mid-air. The horrifying moment had been caught on camera by fans and later circulated online. In the clip, as Beyoncé makes her way through the crowd while performing her hit track, “16 Carriages,” aboard her flying car — which has become a popular segment throughout the show — things take a dark turn. It appears that one of the rigs holding up the vehicle had broken, which resulted in the car tilting in the air. Beyoncé can be heard shouting, “Stop!” before adding, “Bring me down.”Luckily, the singer was able to be brought down safely to continue the rest of her show. Beyoncé was safely lowered after her flying car unexpectedly tilted mid-air at the Cowboy Carter tour in Houston while performing ‘16 CARRIAGES.’ pic.twitter.com/FOgl9DIfFR — Pop Base (@PopBase) June 29, 2025 In other news, on a happier note, Billboard has ranked Beyoncé as the fourth most influential R&B artist of all time. The Renaissance singer follows behind icons like Michael Jackson (No. 3), Aretha Franklin (No. 2), and Stevie Wonder (No. 1). The late, legendary, singer and diva, Whitney Houston, rounded out the group at No.5. The criteria for ranking included “vocal prowess, body of work, career longevity, industry achievements, game-changing influence, and enduring generational/cultural impact.” “Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century also happens to be one of the Best R&B Artists of All Time. In fact, it’s her dedication to her R&B foundation that has helped her become one of music’s most innovative, impactful, and impressive artists,” the outlet wrote. “The 35-time Grammy-winning Houstonian first hit the Billboard charts as the lead vocalist of Destiny’s Child, the girl group in which she honed her now-signature staccato rap-singing, a vocal approach that can be heard in virtually every contemporary R&B song today.” Other notable artists included in the list are: James Brown (No. 6), Prince (No. 7), Mariah Carey (No. 8), R. Kelly (No. 9), and Marvin Gaye (No. 10). Last December, Billboard crowned Queen Bey as the greatest pop star of the 21st century. The publication said she’s “the century’s biggest pop star based on her full 25 years of influence, evolution, and impact.”

Jeezy said his grandmother would always tell him, “Don’t ask anybody for anything without giving them something first.”  This wisdom helped to launch his iconic rap career. In a recent interview with Billboard, Jeezy is talking about the 20th  anniversary of his classic album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, which was released on July 26th, 2005. During the process, he developed polyps in his throat and required surgery. With no insurance, he had to pay out of a brown paper bag of cash and took months to recover. “It humbled me and I remember not having insurance at the time,” he recalls to Billboard with a laugh. “Imagine that, I had insurance on my Ferrari and not [medical] insurance!” After all his hard work, the album leaked before its official release. Instead of looking at it as a setback, Jeezy saw it as a blessing in disguise “I knew that was designed to hurt me,” Jeezy explained. “That took the pressure off, because the world had heard the music. That was the promo.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jeezy When Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 finally dropped, the LP peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 172,000 units in the first week. Standout tracks include “And Then What” featuring Mannie Fresh, “Soul Survivor” featuring Akon, “Go Crazy” and “My Hood.” Looking back, he’s amazed that 20 years have passed by so fast. “If there was nothing else in the world, no book or other mixtapes and albums to represent me, I think people can see who I am and my character, my moral compass, my integrity and everything I’m about in that one body of work,” he reflects. “That’s why I call it ‘the blueprint.’ That’s him, Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins.”

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have ended the North American leg of their hugely successful Grand National Tour and are set to begin the European leg in July. The dynamic duo have performed in the Netherlands, Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome, Poland, Italy, and Stockholm, Sweden. According to Billboard, the 23 shows have grossed $256.4 million with 1.1 million tickets sold. But that’s not it for Lamar. The legendary rapper has announced the extension of the tour to Latin America. He will be hitting the stage to perform in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. For supporting acts, Lamar has tapped Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.  The tour kicks off in Mexico City on Sept. 23 and wraps up in Santiago on Oct. 7. Ticket sales times vary for the general public. Argentina tickets become available on July 1 at 10 a.m. local time, and Colombian tickets go on sale on July 4. Check out Lamar’s upcoming tour dates below: 7-02 Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieStadion * 07-04 Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park * 07-05 Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park * 07-08 Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park * 07-10 Birmingham, England – Villa Park * 07-13 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA * 07-15 Nanterre, France – Paris La Défense Arena * 07-16 Nanterre, France – Paris La Défense Arena * 07-19 Cardiff, Wales – Principality Stadium * 07-22 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium * 07-23 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium * 07-27 Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio do Restelo * 07-30 Barcelona, Spain – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys * 08-02 Rome, Italy – Stadio Olimpico * 08-06 Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy * 08-09 Stockholm, Sweden – 3Arena * 09-23 Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio GNP Seguros ^ 09-27 Bogotá, Colombia – Vive Claro ^ 09-30 São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque ^ 10-04 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio River Plate ^ 10-07 Santiago, Chile – Estadio Monumental ^ 12-03 Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park 12-10 Sydney, Australia – Allianz Stadium