Ravyn Lenae teams up with Doechii on “Babygirl,” from her new album Blue Island. The downtempo, 1990s-inspired R&B track blends Lenae’s warmth with Doechii’s laid-back delivery and a funky, Thundercat-like bassline. Their effortless chemistry gives the song a freestyle feel, while the Karl Cannone-directed video finds the two artists dancing in sync through the aisle of an empty church, bringing the collaboration’s playful energy to life.

Los Angeles rap icon 03 Greedo has finally released the highly anticipated “If I, Pt. 3,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, through Alamo Records. Also known by fans as “Hold Me Down,” the track arrives nearly a decade after it first surfaced and marks the third installment of Greedo’s beloved “If I” series. The Watts rapper recently previewed the song live, building excitement for its long-awaited official release. 

UK-Nigerian singer Darkoo returns with her highly anticipated new single “That Girl,” featuring Afrobeats star Asake. Following the massive success of “Favourite Girl,” which won Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards and surpassed 360 million global streams, Darkoo delivers an empowering Afro-fusion anthem celebrating confidence, individuality and self-belief. Produced by French and Enzo, the track encourages women to embrace their authentic selves. 

South African DJ and producer DJ Zinhle has released her self-titled EP, ZINHLE, an eight-track Afro-house project featuring collaborations with DJ Lace, DJ Cliad, Funk Tone, Thobani White, Msindo’Listo, Nayvee Womculo and Nia Pearl. Following singles “Baba Yilwa” and “Njengemali,” the project revisits the sound that launched her career while showcasing her artistic growth. Standout track “Uthando” blends Afro-house rhythms with themes of love and togetherness.

Chris Brown is pushing back against efforts by his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, to collect nearly $13 million awarded to her in a lawsuit stemming from a 2020 dog attack. Brown has filed court documents objecting to Avila’s attempt to have his current and future income, including earnings from his tour with Usher and music royalties, assigned toward the judgment until the debt is paid.  Avila was awarded the multimillion-dollar judgment following a trial over an incident at Brown’s Los Angeles mansion. She alleged that Brown’s dog attacked her, leaving her with severe injuries. Brown denied wrongdoing and argued that Avila had provoked the animal, but a jury ultimately sided with her. Avila has since told the court that Brown has made no effort to satisfy the judgment, prompting her to pursue additional collection measures. In his latest filing, Brown argues that Avila’s attempt to claim all of his present and future income is overly broad and exceeds what she is legally entitled to collect. The dispute comes as Brown and Usher continue their nationwide stadium tour, which includes 33 scheduled performances between June and December. The tour’s proceeds and Brown’s other income streams could become a significant focus of the ongoing legal battle.

Rihanna could be preparing to end her decade-long album hiatus, according to her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. During an appearance on The Jason Lee Podcast on Wednesday, Rocky revealed that the Barbados-born singer is currently working in the studio. “She in the studio right now,” he said, later adding, “She cooking,” while offering few details about the project.  Rocky also addressed speculation that he and Rihanna could join forces for a collaborative double album, firmly denying that possibility. When host Jason Lee jokingly asked whether Rocky was responsible for the delay in Rihanna’s next album, pointing to the couple’s three children and busy travel schedules, the rapper rejected the idea and reiterated that Rihanna is actively making new music. Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Fenty, has not released a full-length album since 2016’s Anti, which became one of the defining projects of her career. Rocky appeared aware that his comments could spark major fan excitement, joking that he would “get in trouble” for revealing the studio update. While no release date or additional details have been announced, his comments offer the strongest recent indication that new Rihanna music could be on the way.

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Kandi Burruss is making it clear that there is no reconciliation on the horizon with Tamar Braxton. During a recent episode of her Speak On It podcast, the singer, songwriter, and television personality addressed an awkward encounter between the two at the Black Women in Music ceremony during Essence Festival in July. Burruss revealed that she intentionally declined Braxton's attempt to shake her hand, explaining that she had no interest in pretending to be friendly with someone she believes has repeatedly spoken negatively about her. Burruss did not hold back while discussing the incident, stating that she refuses to be fake for appearances. She also recalled another recent encounter at an event in Atlanta, alleging that Braxton walked past her and called her an insulting name without any provocation. According to Burruss, the exchange reinforced her belief that the tension between them remains unresolved. The latest comments add another chapter to the pair's long-running feud, which dates back to their early years in the music industry. While the two have exchanged public criticisms over the years, Burruss suggested she is no longer surprised by Braxton's behavior, claiming the singer often generates attention by speaking negatively about others. Based on her latest remarks, the longtime rivalry shows no signs of cooling down.

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