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Chance the Rapper is a study in redundancy … this according to none other than Dionne Warwick, and her words sent Chance into orbit!!! Dionne tweeted Saturday night, “If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.” Solid point, Dionne. Chance flipped

Exclusive Jeremih has beat COVID!!! He’s been released from the hospital and is at home recovering … TMZ has learned. Jeremih tells TMZ, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful.” The R&B

Music brings us together like nothing else can, and I think this was something on the mind of Francine Honey when she was sitting down to pen “Can’t Press Reset.” A powerful track that comes to us from the insularity of a mandatory quarantine, “Can’t Press Reset” doesn’t try to get political with its message

Casanova is now in federal custody following his indictment in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy case … TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the Brooklyn rapper surrendered at NYPD’s Midtown South Precinct Wednesday night at around 11:15 PM. We’re told his attorney was with him, and the FBI quickly swooped in to take

Breaking News Teyana Taylor‘s had it up to HERE with the music biz making her feel “super under appreciated as an artist” … so she’s announcing her retirement. Teyana made the surprise announcement Friday while touting Spotify’s year-round stats feature dubbed “2020 Artist Wrapped” … praising fans for playing her music all over the world

Boosie Badazz is taking his beef with Mark Zuckerberg to court … he says Instagram banned his account because he’s Black, so now he’s suing over it. The Louisiana rapper claims he was the victim of racial discrimination when IG put him in social media timeout back in August, and he says he’s suing the

Exclusive Sasha Obama already comes from a very influential family, but if she ever decides to break out on her own as an influencer … the sky’s the limit. That’s what the CEOs of 2 leading influencer-marketing agencies believe anyway, telling TMZ the former first daughter could amass 1-2 million followers on TikTok in her

Play video content @BoosienewIg/@chuckstarfilms Boosie Badazz is making the most of what is clearly a gruesome situation — using his leg injuries from last month’s shooting in Dallas to promote a new song. The rapper revealed the brutal aftermath of not only the shooting, but the multiple surgeries he’s needed … including a procedure to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Smokey Robinson‘s going to bat for the American Red Cross … with a moving new rendition of a classic he calls one of the best songs ever written. The Motown icon joined “TMZ Live” Thursday and, in true Smokey fashion, beautifully and meticulously explained why he and other stars joined

Wanna live like the King of Rock and Roll? It’s possible for whoever snatches up the home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley enjoyed their honeymoon … but it’ll cost a pretty penny. The so-called Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs has hit the market again for a cool $2.5 million. The crib’s famous because Elvis

Breaking News G Herbo and his associates perpetrated a massive fraud to go on fancy vacations, fly on private jets and even buy “designer puppies” … so claim the feds. According to a new federal complaint, G Herbo — along with his music promoter and other members of his crew — allegedly conspired to defraud

Christmas is a time for surprises, a time to witness the awe and wonder of every day people. It’s also a time to ponder and take emotional stock. And, in many cases, it’s just a chance to let loose and have some fun. I think all of wraps itself nicely together in a bow in

Breaking News 1:47 PM PT — Some eagle-eyed Taylor fans have spotted a potential hidden message in the video. In one scene, there’s a scooter next to a trash can with the number 6 spray-painted on a wall. Fans believe it signifies Braun and the 6 albums Taylor is re-recording … and given Taylor’s history

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Diddy battling Dr. Dre is the next epic “Verzuz” the people wanna see … the masterminds behind the battle show-turned-phenomenon know it too — and they’re not ruling it out. “Verzuz” creators, and producing icons, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz joined us on “TMZ Live” to talk about how to follow

Play video content @iamcardib / Instagram Cardi B‘s getting inspiration today from a little girl named Lyric … whose story, Cardi says, should remind all of us to be kind and appreciate everything we have. As Cardi says … Lyric is a “very strong girl” from Houston who is fighting brain cancer and has undergone

Breaking News BTS is so big, they just forced their government to give ’em a longer leash on when they’ll have to drop everything and enlist in the military … which is unprecedented. South Korea has long had a law called the Military Service Act — which requires every able-bodied male in the country to

Exclusive Pitbull is climbing on board the fitness equipment train just like Jay-Z … he’s investing in the same startup and hooking up students in the process. Here’s the deal … Pitbull is the latest celeb to invest and partner with CLMBR, and he’s helping some charter school students gain access to one of the

Play video content Exclusive 11/27/20 Famous Dex’s home became the site of a SWAT standoff when cops suspected he might have hurt his ex, and possibly barricaded himself inside with weapons. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … police were called Monday morning in regards to a potential domestic disturbance at Dex’s crib. The caller claimed

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Tichina Arnold believes there’s a real catch-22 with the Grammys right now … and it may signal the end of the music industry’s biggest award having any real significance. Fresh off co-hosting the 2020 Soul Train Awards, Tichina joined us Monday on “TMZ Live” to address the fallout of some

Exclusive Lil Wayne will NOT be performing at the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight after all — even though he signed a contract saying he would … TMZ has learned. Sources tell us … organizers for the mega event this weekend had a flight booked for Weezy so he could take the stage

Drake is in love … and it shows. Drizzy posted this super sweet pic of him, asleep on the shoulder of his son, 3-year-old Adonis, and it kinda melts your heart. Adonis lives with his mom, Sophie Brussaux, but Drake definitely spends time with his son. When Adonis turned 3 last month, Drake celebrated with

Exclusive Aaron Carter is ready to rumble … and he wants to beat the crap outta any boy band-type singer willing to step in the ring with him!!! The singer has inked a deal with Celebrity Boxing promoter Damon Feldman, who tells TMZ … Aaron’s planning to fight in April or May in Los Angeles,

Play video content Florida is experiencing enormous increases in COVID illnesses and deaths, but the State is still allowing big events, so the City Girls performance in Orlando on Thanksgiving Day was perfectly legal … and perfectly dangerous. The Girls packed Gilt Nightclub, and that’s fully in line with the State’s COVID plan. According to

Play video content Boosie Badazz is recovering from multiple surgeries after being shot in the leg … but that didn’t stop him from turning up at the club on Thanksgiving. The rapper hosted a “Thanksgiving Bash” Thursday night at the Exquis Event Center in Charleston, SC … despite being confined to a wheelchair with his

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com ‘Memba that concert full of fans enclosed in plastic bubbles — well, the Flaming Lips are bringing ’em back for the simplest, safest way to rock out … even before the coronavirus vaccines arrive. Lead singer Wayne Coyne took us inside the bubble, if you will, explaining how it all

Megan Thee Stallion has inspired untold numbers of people, so add a turkey to the list. Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post. This little gizzard couldn’t stay still for Megan’s “Body” challenge as it shook its rump and slightly spread its wings. Pretty hilarious, don’t ya think? The challenge is officially a thing.

Exclusive A$AP Rocky‘s not one to forget where he came from … which is why he personally delivered 120 meals to families at a homeless shelter where he and his mom once used to live. The rapper personally turned himself into a Postmates delivery guy on the eve of Thanksgiving Day to deliver 120 hot

Breaking News Jennifer Lopez‘s new single drops Friday, but she’s giving everyone still working before the holiday an early treat … a NSFW photo to promote it. J Lo shared the official cover art Wednesday for “In the Morning,” and it’s a pretty simple concept — an all-nude, provocative shot of the singer in a

Chris Brown is the proud new owner of a massive tank-like vehicle that could probably survive an apocalypse — and it’s all thanks to a generous Kanye West. Sources tell us Ye had a special delivery for CB Tuesday … sending over his manager, Bu Thiam, and other personnel to drop off a YEEZY Truck