Fat Joe says his verse on Ja Rule’s 2004 hit “New York” was never intended as a diss toward 50 Cent.
Speaking on The Real Report, Joe said he had no issue with 50 at the time and insisted the long-standing interpretation of his verse was incorrect.
The collaboration ultimately contributed to a feud between Fat Joe and 50 Cent, with 50 later targeting Joe on his 2005 track “Piggy Bank.”
Years later, 50 Cent acknowledged that he had unnecessarily drawn Fat Joe into his feud with Ja Rule and praised Joe for his loyalty.
Rihanna and her son Riot Rose made a surprise appearance during A$AP Rocky’s concert in Copenhagen.
Rocky brought Rihanna and their three-year-old son onstage during the final song of his performance at the Royal Arena, part of his Don’t Be Dumb World Tour.
The rapper dedicated the final song to his family, while Rihanna filmed portions of the performance from the stage.
Riot also got his own moment in the spotlight, briefly addressing the crowd through his father’s oversized bullhorn.
Dancehall artiste Skillibeng has scored early chart success with his latest single, “General.”
The track entered the top 10 of the iTunes Reggae Singles Chart less than 24 hours after its release and is currently sitting at number nine.
The song features Skillibeng’s signature lyrical style and wordplay and has generated strong reaction among fans on social media.
There has also been speculation that some of the lyrics may be directed at other dancehall artistes, although Skillibeng has not publicly confirmed any such meaning.
Dancehall artiste Chronic Law continues to make an impact on Jamaica’s streaming charts, with his latest release, “Fi the Streets,” surpassing one million views on YouTube.
The track reached the number-one position on YouTube Jamaica’s trending chart just nine days after its release.
Chronic Law also has another song among the trending releases, with his Demarco collaboration “Bad N Boasy” reaching number 14 and attracting more than 92,000 views within three days.
The latest numbers add to Chronic Law’s strong streaming presence within the regional dancehall market.
Jhené Aiko has finally secured her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200.
The singer's new album, Westside Whimsy, debuted atop the chart dated Sept. 26 after earning 74,000 equivalent album unitsin the U.S. during the week ending Sept. 17, according to Billboard.
The milestone arrives nearly 13 years after Aiko first appeared on the Billboard 200 with Sail Out, which debuted and peaked at No. 8 in November 2013.
Aiko came close to the top spot with her previous studio album, Chilombo. Released in 2020, the project debuted at No. 2 and later earned an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys. Westside Whimsy now becomes her sixth project to crack the Billboard 200's top......
Ed Sheeran became emotional during his concert in Philadelphia Saturday night as he reflected on what he described as a difficult week.
The singer performed at Lincoln Financial Field without his scheduled supporting acts after they withdrew following Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Sheeran also addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict from the stage, telling the audience he felt there were questions he needed to answer.
Closing the show, Sheeran fought back tears as he thanked the crowd and said gatherings like the concert gave him hope.
Dancehall artiste Shenseea has scored another massive career milestone as her hit single, "Hit & Run," officially surpassed 200 million views on YouTube.
Featuring fellow Jamaican deejay Masicka and producer Di Genius, the track stands as Shenseea’s most-viewed YouTube music video in which she is credited as the lead artiste.
Originally released on January 26, 2024, the official music video racked up over 108 million views in its initial release year and has maintained consistent daily streaming numbers across global markets.
The track's continuous momentum cements "Hit & Run" among the highest-performing Jamaican dancehall visuals released within the last decade,......
Plans for I Am Legend 2 are still moving forward despite several obstacles delaying the project.
Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman says the team remains determined to get the sequel made, although he did not reveal what issues have slowed production.
Will Smith is expected to return for the sequel, with Michael B. Jordan also attached to the project. Smith previously confirmed that the two have met to discuss their characters.
The sequel was first announced in 2022, but no release date has yet been confirmed.
Cardi B says work is already underway on her next album, as she prepares for another major year of music and touring.
Speaking ahead of her performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Cardi revealed she currently has two songs completed for the project.
The rapper says she plans to dedicate herself fully to recording beginning in November and wants to release the album as soon as possible.
Her next project will follow Am I the Drama?, which was released in September 2025, seven years after her debut album Invasion of Privacy.
Pop icon Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27, marking her first live performance on the telecast in 23 years.
The appearance marks her fifth time opening the show, breaking out of a tie with Rihanna for the artist with the most opening performances in VMA history.
Her last VMA performance occurred in 2003 when she opened alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott.
The announcement comes during a major year for the entertainer, who leads all 2026 VMA nominees with a career-high 11 nominations, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Her latest studio effort, Confessions II, earned her a 10th......
