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Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Talib Kweli‘s been engaging in an online war with racists, bigots, Nazis and Russian trolls, and he’s not backing down … because he says it’s empowering to put them in their place. The rapper and activist tells TMZ … combating Nazism in the Russian hip-hop scene is just the tip

Lil Wayne has released a new music video for his Funeral track “Mama Mia.” The colorful visual features dancers, mannequins, a fruit-filled banquet table, a fiery casket, and more. Check it out below. Wayne dropped Funeral in late January. Since then, he’s been revealed as the Robot on The Masked Singer, performed on Fallon and

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Post Malone squarely addressed fans who worried he was in a pharmaceutical tailspin … saying he’s clean as a whistle — never better. Post performed Friday night at the FedExForum in Memphis and told the crowd he was not using … no way, no how. In fact, he said he’s

On March 4, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was arrested in Los Angeles for failing to register as a sex offender. Now, following an appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the charges against him have been dropped, the Blast reports and Pitchfork can confirm. In a statement to Pitchfork, a representative for the LA

Breaking News Justin Bieber‘s cat has returned home after an incredible journey, and though the kitty’s meow sounds sad … the family’s happy he’s home. JB just revealed his furry pal, Sushi, decided to run away about a month ago. He says he and Hailey began to lose hope of ever getting him back as

Hamilton Leithauser, formerly of the Walkmen, has announced a new album due next month. It’s called The Loves of Your Life and it’s out April 10 on Glassnote. He’s also shared the record’s second track, “Isabella,” which he teased with a funny, haircut-focused video starring Maggie Rogers. Hear the song and watch the video below.

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Michelle Obama looked like she was having a spankin’ good time at Christina Aguilera‘s Las Vegas show … especially when one of the dancers twerked on her!!! The former First Lady attended Christina’s The Xperience Wednesday night at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater, and got singled out by one of Aguilera’s

She Shreds Magazine is ending its print publication and fully transitioning to the digital platform She Shreds Media. She Shreds founder Fabiola Reyna announced the news today in a letter on the magazine’s website. “Dear Shredders,” Reyna writes. “First off all, let’s get this over with: No, this isn’t a goodbye letter. It’s a look

TMZ/Getty Composite Megan Thee Stallion is now square in the middle of a dispute between her Roc Nation managers and hip-hop mogul J. Prince … who claims she’s been brainwashed by lawyers. The Rap-a-Lot Records founder also consults with Megan’s record label 1501 Certified Entertainment … the label she’s suing over her contract. In her

Prior to performing her symphonic review “Songs of Serge Gainsbourg” this Friday at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, iconic actress and singer Jane Birkin was the musical guest on tonight’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She was joined by Iggy Pop for a performance of “Elisa”—a song sung by Gainsbourg on 1969’s

Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Journey’s leader, Neal Schon, is sending his bassist and drummer on their “Separate Ways” … for allegedly trying to hijack the group name in a scheme that’s landed them all in court. Lead guitarist Neal, a founding member, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain are suing their long-time bassist Russ Valory and

Buscabulla have announced their debut album. Regresa—which means “return” or “to come back” in Spanish—arrives May 8 via Ribbon Music. The duo of Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del Valle have also shared a 16mm-shot video for new single “NTE” (aka “No Te Equivoques” or “Don’t Get It Wrong”), directed by Chris Gregory-Rivera and filmed

It’s Super Tuesday, when much of America chooses who they want to go up against President Trump, and Hollywood’s making sure to get in its 2 cents. Celebs also made sure to lock in their selfies — along with their ballots — as Americans across 14 states hit voting booths. On the national stage it’s

Big Boi has announced his inaugural Kryptonite Festival, set to take place April 18 at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in his hometown of Atlanta. The one-day music festival will feature performances by Big Boi, Goodie Mob, EarthGang, and Kneel’n Rey. “I’ve been waiting so long to have my very own festival,” Big

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion shoulda known what she was getting into when she signed her first contract with a record label, because she put pen to paper herself … so says Yung Berg. We got the “Sexy Can I” rapper at LAX Monday and asked about Meg’s beef with her record

Kim Gordon has recently spent a lot of time supporting and canvassing for the Bernie Sanders campaign. Today, prior to Super Tuesday, she shared a new political ad titled “What’s Cooking America?” that features her explaining why she’s in favor of Sanders’ platform. After mixing up a bowl full of his campaign promises, she pours

Exclusive TMZ.com Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul and Juicy J have been staying fly — musically speaking — on the backs of other people’s work … so claim a group of artists now suing the MCs. A bunch of Memphis-based artists are going after the legendary hip-hop group, alleging they committed “over 150 independent acts

Thom Yorke has announced that he’ll perform a rare acoustic solo set at the London festival All Points East. He’ll open for Massive Attack (who invited him to play) on Sunday, May 24. The set will features performances of Yorke’s solo work as well as some Radiohead songs. See the full lineup below. Yorke released

TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion says a simple request to renegotiate her contract turned into a stalemate that’s keeping a lid on any new tunes. The rapper took to IG Live Sunday to call her out her record label, 1501, claiming they’re not allowing to drop any new music for the time being — all because,

Lil Uzi Vert has shared a new track titled “That Way.” The song interpolates and seems to sample the Backstreet Boys hit “I Want It That Way.” Have a listen below. “That Way” is Uzi’s first new single since “Futsal Shuffle 2020.” Since releasing Luv Is Rage 2 in 2017, the rapper has appeared on

Exclusive Vic Mensa was hit with the ‘ol good news and bad news sitch in his brass knuckles case and TBH … it was more good than bad. The good news … he was NOT charged with felony possession of brass knuckles. The bad news … Vic WAS charged with possession of brass knuckles …

Drake has shared two new tracks, “When to Say When” and “Chicago Freestyle.” Check out the new video combining the two songs, which arrived by surprise Saturday night (February 29), below. On Christmas Eve 2019, Drake shared “War,” produced by UK drill producer AXL Beats. He’s recently released two singles with Future, hinting at a

TMZ Composite Tom Steyer tried one last Hail Mary to gain traction in the South Carolina Primary — bringing up Juvenile at a campaign rally … and shaking what his momma gave him. The billionaire Democratic candidate held one final event Friday night in Columbia before voters went to the booth the next day, and

Last night, at a campaign rally in South Carolina, Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined Juvenile on stage as the rapper performed his 400 Degreez hit “Back That Azz Up.” Steyer, who’s currently sitting at 2% in the national polls, appears enthusiastic in the video footage captured by journalists in attendance, though it is unclear

Play video content Adam Levine‘s owning his lackluster performance at a huge festival in Chile, saying he acted unprofessionally and struggled on stage … and apologized to everyone in the crowd. The Maroon 5 frontman and the band were widely criticized for their set during the country’s Viña del Mar Festival Thursday, which was broadcast

Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Justin “Yves” Rothman are countersuing Lizzo over plagiarism claims surrounding the hit song “Truth Hurts,” as The New York Times reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents. In their countersuit, filed today (February 28) in a California federal court, the Raisens and Rothman reassert claims they made online last

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Diddy‘s ready to get down to recruiting in the ATL for his “Making the Band” reboot … and he’s relying on some serious hometown talent to help him get it done. Production sources tell TMZ … the music mogul’s locked down Quavo, Monica and 112 to serve as guest judges when ‘MTB’ kicks

Green Day have called off a string of March tour dates in Asia “due to the health + travel concerns with coronavirus.” The posted a statement announcing that their upcoming performances are postponed, which you can read it in full below. Green Day’s postponement came on the heels of BTS canceling a handful of April

Play video content Exclusive CBS Offset‘s officially following the lead of his wife — he’s adding actor to his resume … along with hip-hop star. The Migos rapper’s set to make his acting debut on “NCIS: Los Angeles” and TMZ got a sneak peek. Offset plays the role of an undercover CIA agent being approached