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BET indefinitely suspends BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train awards shows

Wednesday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

The BET Hip-Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards have been put on pause, as the awards shows have been suspended indefinitely. Speaking to Billboard, BET President Scott Mills explained the decision was made as part of the change in leadership and... Read More.

Teyana Taylor stepping back from public appearances to undergo emergency surgery

Wednesday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Teyana Taylor has slowly been rolling out her new album, Escape Room, but she's been forced to hit pause. In an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Taylor revealed she must undergo emergency surgery for a noncancerous growth on her vocal chords."I've been... Read More.

T-Pain and Ne-Yo to face off in Global Gaming League’s SZN Zero

Wednesday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

T-Pain and Ne-Yo will be going head-to-head, and we're not talking about on Verzuz. The two will compete as part of SZN Zero, the debut season of competitions in the Global Gaming League. GGL is a live-action gaming entertainment league for... Read More.

BigXthaPlug announces new album, ‘I Hope You’re Happy’

Wednesday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

BigXthaPlug is going country on his new album, I Hope You're Happy, which he's announced is coming out soon. He recently shared the news on his Instagram, alongside artwork that finds him shirtless, sporting a denim jacket and holding some blue flowers. The... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar among top contenders at 2025 MTV VMAs

Wednesday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

The 2025 MTV VMAs are making their return in the fall, and Kendrick Lamar is among the top contenders. He picked up a total of 10 nominations, including video of the year for "Not Like Us" and best album for GNX.K. Dot is also up... Read More.

Ice-T to host A&E documentary about dangers of fentanyl

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

Ice-T is hosting a new documentary special about the negative impact fentanyl can have on society and culture. Fame and Fentanyl will take a look at the deadly drug and delve into some of the lives it has claimed, including Prince, Michael K.... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail while awaiting sentencing

Tuesday, August 5 by Lakes Media Music News

A federal judge in New York declined on Monday to grant Sean "Diddy" Combs bail, finding no "exceptional reasons" to release him prior to his October sentencing.Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, which the judge said mandates incarceration. His sentencing is set... Read More.

Denzel Washington’s a music mogul trying to get his son back in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ trailer

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

The first official trailer for Highest 2 Lowest has been released, giving fans a look at Spike Lee's remake of the Akira Kurosawa crime thriller. The film follows the story of Denzel Washington's David King, a reputable music mogul who is targeted with a ransom plot and ends... Read More.

Hannaha Hall says playing Tiffany in ‘The Chi’ taught her how to have ‘more grace’ for people

Monday, August 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Season 7 of The Chi aired its finale Friday on Paramount+Premium. It marks seven full seasons of Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, a role she says taught her how to have "more grace" and "understanding of other people's journeys"Speaking to ABC Audio, Hannaha specifically recalls being upset... Read More.

Michael Jai White says he wanted his new film, ‘Trouble Man,’ ‘to be an experience’

Friday, August 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Michael Jai White wrote, produced, directed and stars in his new film, Trouble Man, out in theaters Friday. Though it's being associated with the Blaxploitation genre, he tells ABC Audio the film is generally influenced by action comedies."I have certain issues with... Read More.

Tommy Boy Records is celebrating 30 years of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Friday, August 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” featuring L.V. turns 30 years old in 2025, and Tommy Boy Records plans to celebrate in several ways. First up is the release of four Dolby Atmos tracks straight from the rapper's Greatest Hits collection. “Gangsta’s Paradise” feat. L.V., “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),”... Read More.

New Music Friday: Metro Boomin, Saweetie, Ghostface Killah and more

Friday, August 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Metro Boomin's new album, Metro Boomin Presents: A Futuristic Summa (Hosted by DJ Spinz), channels the "21st century’s golden age of Atlanta hip-hop" and trap vibes, according to a press release. He tapped Atlanta artists 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Roscoe Dash, T.I., Travis... Read More.

BET indefinitely suspends BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train awards shows

Teyana Taylor stepping back from public appearances to undergo emergency surgery

T-Pain and Ne-Yo to face off in Global Gaming League’s SZN Zero

BigXthaPlug announces new album, ‘I Hope You’re Happy’

Kendrick Lamar among top contenders at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ice-T to host A&E documentary about dangers of fentanyl

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail while awaiting sentencing

Denzel Washington’s a music mogul trying to get his son back in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ trailer

Hannaha Hall says playing Tiffany in ‘The Chi’ taught her how to have ‘more grace’ for people

Michael Jai White says he wanted his new film, ‘Trouble Man,’ ‘to be an experience’

Tommy Boy Records is celebrating 30 years of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

New Music Friday: Metro Boomin, Saweetie, Ghostface Killah and more

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