Kanye West has released the music video for Bully track "Ok" featuring Don Toliver. The visual shows doctors removing objects from Ye's decapitated body, with Toliver appearing for his verse. He eventually resuscitates Ye by reattaching his head. A duel unfolds in the background as Ye sharpens his sword before the two rappers end the video staring into the camera. The clip is the latest directed by Ye's wife, Bianca Censori, following "Father," "King" and "Gemini Season."

Omarion dropped a visualizer for his song "Reason" from O2, featuring the singer in all black alongside his leading lady, who matches his look as he dances and rides in his luxury car.

"Tell Everybody" that Davido's music video is out now, featuring Leon Thomas. It features him performing in a luxury residence, with dancers showcasing their skills. He later plays the drums on the steps while wearing a crown. The song is featured on Davido's new album, Oriadé, which means the head that wears the crown.

Solange paid tribute to her Bring It On: All Or Nothing costar Hayden Panettiere following her death. Over a screenshot of them from the 2006 film, she wrote in her Instagram Story, “rest in peace hayden. in peace, because you are so deserving of it. we had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story. we watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing.”

“i salute your journey and i honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people... reaching people we couldn’t have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light,” she continued. “the light surrounds you now. rest easy hayden.”

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Tyler, The Creator has created a fun and interactive way to unveil the lineup for the 2026 Camp Flog Gnaw Festival.

He's created a word search, available on the festival's website, featuring clues designed to help fans discover who will be taking the stage. 

For those uninterested in playing the game, Don Toliver, Isaiah Rashad, Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, JID and Future are among the artists tapped for the event.

Leon Thomas is also set to perform, as well as Lupe Fiasco, Syd, Steve Lacy, The Alchemist, Vince Staples and of course, Tyler, The Creator, among other stars.

The festival will take place Nov. 15 and 16 at the Dodger Stadium grounds in Los Angeles.

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Bruno Mars is among the top contenders for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. He's secured five nominations: artist of the year, video of the year, best R&B, best direction and best edition for "I Just Might."

Burna Boy, Doechii and Kehlani each have two nods, while Don Toliver's first chance at winning a Moon Person comes with his best hip-hop nomination for "E85." The song will compete against Cardi B's "Safe" featuring Kehlani, Drake's "Janice STFU," "Lover Girl" by Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott's "Dumbo" and "Sugar on My Tongue" by Tyler, The Creator.

In the best R&B category, Bruno's up against Chris Brown's "It Depends/Obvious," "Raindance" by Dave and Tems, Justin Bieber's "Yukon," Kehlani's "Folded," and “Is It a Crime” by Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis.

A$AP Rocky's “PUNK ROCKY” earned a nomination for best cinematography, and Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" is up for song of the year. 

Clipse, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T and Malice's "Chain & Whips" is among the nominees for best collaboration, as are "Ever Since U Left Me" by French Montana x Max B, "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy, Teyana Taylor and Lucky Daye's "Hard Part" and more.

The 2026 MTV VMAs will air live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27 on CBS, simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+. Voting is open through Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. ET via Vote.MTV.com.

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Snowfall's Wanda and Leon take on the music business in the show's spinoff, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga.

A trailer shows Wanda expressing her belief in the power of music to reshape American culture, much like it helped transform her life as she recovered from a crack addiction in the original series.

"You gotta understand what I been through. When I was getting clean, music brought me back to life," says Wanda, played by Gail Bean.

Though she enters the business believing it's "the new gold rush" with "no cops, no murder," the trailer reveals that danger follows as she immerses herself in the music industry and navigates its ties to the streets.

Leon, played by Isaiah John, has vowed to leave that world behind as he hopes to "chase down his own atonement through his free legal clinic," according to the show's website.

The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, which also stars Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, Simmie “Buddy” Sims III and Brandon Mychal Smith, premieres Sept. 8 on FX and Hulu. 

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The video for Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's "Witch Doctor" is out now.

Erykah not only stars in the visual, but flexes her skills as director, executive producer, creative director and stylist.

"Witch Doctor" serves as a preview to Erykah's collaborative project with The Alchemist, which does not yet have a title.

Previously road-tested on tour, the album, recorded over 18 months in Dallas and Los Angeles, is set to arrive on Aug. 28.

Erykah and Alchemist will continue to perform shows throughout the month of September. They have dates set in Toronto, Cleveland, Denver, San Diego and other cities.

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The Rock the Bells Festival is making a return in November, with a lineup that will close out Hip-Hop History Month.

LL Cool J, SWV, Lil’ Kim and Method Man & Redman are set to perform at the event, which will also feature a set curated by D-Nice, with help from LeToya Luckett, David Banner and The LOX.

Signup for presale access is now open at rockthebellsfestival.com; the presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET and ends Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

The theme for this year's event is Home for the Holidays.

“Hip-Hop has shaped the world for more than five decades, and Rock The Bells exists to honor the people who made that history and keep the culture moving upward,” Rock the Bells founder LL Cool J said in a statement. “There’s something special about seeing artists and fans from different generations come together under one roof. Bringing that energy back to Newark over Thanksgiving weekend feels right. We’re going to celebrate music, show love to the community, and close out Hip-Hop History Month together.”

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A new semester begins in September at the fictional Hillman College.

A new trailer to the show follows Maleah Joi Moon's Deborah Wayne, daughter of fan favorites Whitley and Dwayne, as she begins her college years at their alma mater, Hillman College.

"My parents have been pushing Hillman since before they knew my name," she tells a counselor who questions her reason for attending the school. "I wanna prove to them I can crush it."

The clip features Deborah introducing her roommate to mother, Whitley; what appears to an impending romance with the college football star; and Deborah finding her voice as she leads a movement on campus.

"You are forging your own legacy at Hillman," Whitley tells her daughter.

In addition to Whitley and Dwayne, played by Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Harrison, the trailer features original A Different World cast members Freddie Brooks (Cree Summer) and Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell).

Summer Walker and Method Man also make cameos.

A Different World premieres Sept. 24 on Netflix. 

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Usher and Chris Brown have added dates to their ongoing R&B tour.

According to a new post announcing the update, the decision stems from the love and support they've received from fans thus far. 

"You all are STILL not playing about The R&B Tour!" reads the post's caption. "The love has been unreal, so we’re keeping it going and adding MORE DATES."

It continues, "The fans have made this tour what it is. We see you. Let’s keep making it BIGGER!"

The newly added dates include third stops at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Oct. 15, Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Nov. 5 and SoFi Stadium in LA on Nov. 16; a second stop in Miami on Dec. 6; and shows in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Columbia, South Carolina.

Fans have until Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET to sign up for access to the presale, which starts Thursday at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

Usher and Chris are set to play Monday at the Gillette Stadium in Boston.

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Arin Ray has released a six-track EP titled Limbo, on which he "explores love, self-worth, healing, and emotional accountability," according to a press release. It was "written during a period of transition," the release adds, and "captures the uncertainty that comes with standing between chapters while embracing the possibility of what's next."

Ayra Starr is a Starrgirl, according to the name of her new album. The project features previously released tracks “Where Do We Go” and “Tornado," as well as collaborations with Leon Thomas, Wizkid and more.

Ahead of what would have been Nipsey Hussle's 41st birthday is the release of Prolific, his joint album with Bino Rideaux. Created nearly a decade ago, it's on streaming services. New merch bundles, cassettes, CDs and vinyls are also available for purchase.

Quavo's new song "Trance" is out now, giving fans another preview of his upcoming album, QRÖMELIFE, which is executive produced by Pharrell. "Working with Pharrell means you need to be versatile - a sound bender, a wave creator and a trend setter. He levels you up," Quavo says in a statement. The video is available on YouTube.

After teasing the track, Kash Doll has released the Alex Vaughn-assisted "NWM," an abbreviation of the phrase used within the song, "n**** with money." "I hope u guys love it," she wrote on Instagram, while shouting out Tia Kemp, whose voice is featured on the song. The lyric video is on YouTube.

Other releases:

Busta Rhymes, J Dilla, Lil Wayne,  "Talk Ya S***"

Trippie Redd, NDA

Fridayy, Tension

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Shyne has gone from Bad Boy to Caribbean Music Awards honoree. At the 2026 show, he is set to receive the Global Ambassador Honor, which recognizes his evolution from rapper to humanitarian and global advocate for Belize and the Caribbean.

Calypso Rose will be honored with the Elite Calypso Honor for bringing calypso to worldwide audiences and her overall contributions to Caribbean music.

Haitian-American singer-songwriter Alan Cavé and Patra will also receive honors for their influence on Haitian music and the global Konpa movement, and on dancehall, reggae and global Black music, respectively. 

The annual Caribbean Music Awards will take place Sept. 19 under the theme Sounds of the Caribbean at the National Academy for the Performing Arts in Trinidad & Tobago. The event marks its first international iteration after being held in Brooklyn for its first three years.

Tickets and more info are available at CaribMusicAwards.com. 

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Billboard has brought together a group of R&B and hip-hop stars for its R&B Hip-Hop Live concert, taking place Sept. 10 at New York City's own Brooklyn Steel during Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Week.

The lineup features Lucky Daye and Yung Miami, as well as rising stars Destin Conrad, Samara Cyn and Skippa.

Tickets are available on live.billboard.com/rbhh. Those signed into the Amazon Music app will have access to a “Fast Entry Lane” that allows them to move to the front of the line. Those without an account will also be able to purchase tickets via a QR code, which will give the option to sign up and receive this benefit.

“Billboard has always been at the epicenter of music and culture,” said Billboard CEO Mike Van in a statement. “As hip-hop, R&B and Caribbean music continue to shape culture around the world, we're committed to championing the emerging voices, generational artists and passionate fans driving these genres forward."

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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have announced the release date for their as-yet-titled joint album.

Recorded over 18 months in Dallas and Los Angeles, the album grew out of Erykah's desire to rap on Mobb Deep’s “The Realest,” which The Alchemist produced. The two met soon after, and years of conversations turned into an album that "moves fluidly between soul, blues, funk, rock, jazz, and underground hip-hop, yet belongs entirely to none of them," a press release explains. "It invites you to keep exploring yourself, to have one more kiss, one more hit, one more dance, one more joke, all before the world blows."

The duo has been testing out the album, dubbed the Abi & Alan Experiment, during their ongoing Abi and Alan tour. Featuring lead single "Next to You" and the latest single, "Witch Doctor," the album is now available for preorder and will arrive on Aug. 28.

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Tinashe highlights different forms of dance and dancers in the music video for her new single, "Melatonin."

Directed by 91 Keys, the video also finds her performing and jamming to the high-energy track in a variety of outfits, with scenes of her turning up alongside a group of partygoers.

The video is now available on YouTube.

"Melatonin" follows "Crash Out" and "Too Easy" as previews of Tinashe's upcoming album, Popstar, which is set to arrive on Sept. 25.

She is set to perform headlining shows in Chicago, Brooklyn and Los Angeles in support of the project.

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Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to reunite for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival. The two will come together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fugees' 1996 Grammy-winning album, The Score, which spawned the singles "Killing Me Softly," "Fu-Gee-La" and "Ready or Not."

Also set to take the stage are John Legend, Lenny Kravitz, Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Hugh Jackman is set to host, while Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King are among those scheduled to make special appearances.

Global Citizen, dubbed in a press release as "the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty," will take place Sept. 26 in New York City's Central Park on the Great Lawn.

Free tickets can be secured through the Global Citizen app or globalcitizenfestival.com by taking action on the core issues the festival is focused on. These include helping millions of children gain access to education, providing electricity to millions of homes and supporting millions of smallholder farmers.

After completing action journeys on the app and earning enough points, participants can either enter a lottery for free tickets or make a $25 donation for guaranteed entry. Donations will benefit the City Parks Foundation's free programming and community engagement efforts throughout New York City's boroughs, as well as organizations supporting people experiencing homelessness across the city.

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Steve Lacy has announced a North American tour for the fall in support of his new album, Oh yeah? 

The headlining trek launches Sept. 27 in Minneapolis and will wrap up Nov. 30 in Vancouver. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit WeAreSteve.net.

Oh yeah?, which was released in July, marks Lacy's third full-length album and the follow-up to 2022's Gemini Rights, which spawned his breakout hit, "Bad Habit." 

The Oh yeah? title track is currently charting on the Billboard Hot 100 following its placement in the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie.

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Jon Batiste is canceling some upcoming shows due to “personal circumstances.”

The musician made the announcement in a post shared on the Instagram page of Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was scheduled to play on Thursday.

“Hello! As I navigate some personal circumstances, I unfortunately need to cancel a portion of my upcoming performance dates including at the Westville Music Bowl on August 13th,” the message read.

“As we continue the rollout and release of my new albums, Monk Meditations and Monk Movements, my team and I are finding new ways and opportunities to share live music with you,” he continued. “There’s much more to come, and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.”

The message added that refunds would be available at point of purchase. Batiste ended by thanking fans for their understanding and support. He did not specify what personal circumstances led to the cancellation.

His shows at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia on Friday and at Forest Hills Stadium in New York on Saturday were also canceled.

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What has Janet Jackson done for us lately? Well, she's just scheduled a special performance that will be filmed and released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough album, Control.

Janet Jackson: Control 40 -- The Airtab Music Movie will be filmed Dec. 12 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The film will include behind-the-scenes footage, creating what's described in a press release as "the definitive filmed document of one of music's most celebrated performers."

Rather than simply focusing on the Control album, however, the concert will encompass Janet's entire catalog, from "Nasty" to "All for You" and every smash hit in between. The movie is planned to have a global release, followed by a release on streaming.

Control, released in 1986, was Janet's third album. It marked the moment when she took the reins of her career artistically, working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to develop a unique sound that blended R&B, rap, funk, disco and electronic elements. 

The album was hugely influential and spun off the hits "What Have You Done for Me Lately," "Nasty," "When I Think of You," "Let's Wait Awhile" and the title track. All five of those songs peaked in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, making Janet the first female artist score five top-10s from a single album. It's sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

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Vic Mensa has announced the launch of a new weekly podcast.

The Vic Mensa Show, produced by his new ORANJ media company, will explore “the intersection of music, politics and culture.” It follows his Webby-winning social media storytelling project, Orange Tree Series.

“The Orange Tree illustrated for me the transcendent possibilities of conversation: a space for the discussion of radical ideas, humor, honesty and vulnerability,” Mensa says in a statement. “What began as a conversation with my community online is now expanding, through The Vic Mensa Show, to include great minds that I respect across many disciplines.”

Chance the Rapper will be the podcast’s first guest. The debut episode premieres Aug. 26 and airs weekly on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts.

Season 1 of the podcast will feature 24 episodes. Other confirmed guests include Durand Bernarr, Rapsody, Lena Waithe, Aja Monet and Van Lathan Jr.

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Rihanna got to share a full-circle moment with her children in her home country of Barbados recently.

The singer posted photos of her and her three kids with A$AP Rocky — RZA, 4, Riot Rose, 3, and Rocki Irish, 11 months — visiting a street named after her in her old neighborhood.

"One minute I feel like that kid from Westbury…the next minute I'm bringing my own kids back to 'Rihanna Drive,'" she wrote on X. "Trippy how life works! And the Glory STILL and WILL ALWAYS belong to the Almighty Creator!!!"

The street was officially named after Rihanna in 2017 and has since become a tourist attraction. The green and yellow house where Rihanna grew up is located there.

The Visit Barbados website says of the street, “This is the place where an icon was born; a backstreet located on the outskirts of Bridgetown. It’s tucked away from the bustling traffic of the Mighty Gryner Highway and an earshot from the shoreline.”

Earlier this month, Rihanna attended the country’s Crop Over festival, taking part in the Grand Kadooment Day parade.

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Brandy is lending her voice to the iconic theme song for A Different World.

She has put her own spin on the opening credits theme for the Netflix sequel series, which debuts Sept. 24.

“Singing this iconic theme song for A Different World means everything to me,” Brandy tells Tudum. “It was one of those shows that I had to watch every time it came on. I remember the song and how it made me feel.”

The original series premiered in 1987 and followed a group of students navigating life at the fictional HBCU Hillman College. OG cast member Dawnn Lewis co-wrote the theme, which was originally performed by Aretha Franklin.

“It feels amazing to be a part of the legacy,” Brandy says. “I just hope I can do it as much justice as Ms. Franklin.”

The sequel series follows a new generation at Hillman. It stars Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy).

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