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Lil Wayne Performs ‘Dreams’ on ‘The Tonight Show’

Tunechi takes over “The Tonight Show.” Following the release of his 13th studio album Funeral last week, Lil Wayne stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday. Accompanied by The Roots, he performed one of

Questlove to Direct ‘Black Woodstock’ Documentary on 1969’s Harlem Cultural Festival

The Roots’ drummer will make his directorial debut with the film. Questlove is set to make his directorial debut for the forthcoming Black Woodstock feature documentary. The flick revolves around 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which is often overlooked

Orlando Magic Reveal Orange-Inspired “City Edition” Uniforms: First Look

The Orlando Magic officially introduced their 2019-20 “City Edition” uniforms on Thursday night, giving the team a whole new look from the familiar blue, black and white design. As a nod to the city’s connection to the citrus

Gucci Mane Puts Trap Spin On UT Austin’s ‘The Eyes of Texas’ Spirit Song on ‘Tonight Show’: Watch

On the heels of dropping Woptober II, Gucci Mane headed to the heart of Austin, Texas, for a special edition of The Tonight Show on Thursday night (Nov. 7). With UT Austin students filling the venue, Guwop put a

EarthGang Hit ‘Tonight Show’ for Spirited, Technicolor ‘This Side/Bank’ Medley: Watch

EarthGang capped off what's been a busy last few days — which included stops at ComplexCon and the Day N Vegas Festival — with their Tonight Show debut. The Dreamville duo brought the energy on Monday night

Four Hot Hip-Hop Capitals: Where to Eat, Drink and Catch Rap’s Rising Stars

Keeping it fresh: discover where to get your drip right, your drink on or your locs retwisted in four of R&B/hip-hop's hottest capitals. Read below to learn about the biggest things happening and most promising artists from

Kree Harrison Readies January Album Release With Sultry ‘Get Away With Anything’: Exclusive

Kree Harrison is readying her new album, Chosen Family Tree, due out Jan. 24, 2020, Nashville-based indie label One Vision Music Group, and Billboard has the exclusive reveal of her sultry new single “Get Away With Anything” below.

Miami Beach Pop Festival Postponed Indefinitely

First year fest in South Beach was to celebrate diversity and human connection The first-year Miami Beach Pop Festival has been postponed indefinitely, organizers announced today (Oct. 8). Launched by Steve Sybesma, Paul Peck and Miami promoter Bruce Orosz

Lupita Nyong’o’s Alter Ego Troublemaker & Drops Bars With Jimmy Fallon

She may be one of the most sought after actresses in Hollywood, but we’re pretty sure that Lupita Nyong’o is lowkey plotting her rap career. The actress has stolen hearts all over the world with her roles

Emerging Artists Shine, Questlove and More Famous Foodies Rep at EEEEEATSCON Festival in New York

Teenage NYC band Laundry Day and alt/indie singer Your Smith were among the acts who performed throughout the food-focused weekend. Over the Oct. 5-6 weekend, thousands of gourmands flocked to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, N.Y. for