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Play video content TMZ.com R&B mainstay Tank recently said he was retiring his recording career, but after soaking up Babyface’s star-studded album release party … he’s beginning to rethink that decision!!! TMZ Hip Hop pressed Tank about throwing in the towel during ‘Face’s “Girls Night Out” shindig, and he sheepishly admitted seeing the legend pull

“Variations on ‘Estate’,” the opening track in Mumex Duo’s new record Heat the Silent, begins in a haze of melodic clouds that churn into a solid harmony by the time we hit a textured mark in the track. The music drones forward with confident ease, unraveling one note at a time until we’re met with a

Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated new album hit a glitch on Spotify Thursday night when the streaming giant literally crashed as her record dropped, causing mass confusion online. The Grammy-award-winning artist released her 10th album, “Midnights,” right at the stroke of midnight and, not coincidentally, that’s when Spotify went down. But, things got right back on

Jay-Z famously sips on D’Ussé, but he no longer wants to own the liquor brand — TMZ Hip Hop‘s learned he’s selling it to his partners at Bacardi, but he suspects the company’s playing a high stakes “shell game.” As we first reported … Jay’s filed docs demanding Bacardi open up the books on its

Play video content Instagram / @fatjoe Zion Williamson‘s NBA return was one for the books … but before the Pelicans star hit the court at Barclays Center, he received a custom “Terror Squad” chain from Joey Crack himself, Fat Joe! TMZ Sports has learned Joe wanted to hook up the NBA superstar with something nice,

Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce all have one very significant life experience in common, and it’s not just being super talented and famous … they’re all recent divorcees and will be hitting the stage together for the first time to sing about lousy men. Production sources from the upcoming Country Music Association Awards

Play video content TalkTv Kanye West is ripping President Biden for not picking Elon Musk‘s brain, and using some offensive language — claiming the Prez is “f**king ret***ed.” Ye went off on POTUS in his interview with Piers Morgan, claiming he could use the r-word, and anything other words, due to the fact he’s been

Waka Flocka Flame is jumping to Russell Wilson‘s defense after the latest round of public Russ bashing, courtesy of Charlamagne Tha God and “The Pivot” podcast. “The Breakfast Club” co-host was discussing his daughters’ dating future with Channing Crowder when Russ’ name came up in a backhanded compliment. The whole group felt Russ was square,

Kanye West hopes to turn his online trolling into a money-making business move … filing to trademark phrases he’s used in social media bashings against former friends. Ye recently filed to trademark the phrases, “Good to hear from you bitch” and “Tremendez.” Both were used in his fiery back and forth with his former friend

Fugees rapper Pras is getting ready to defend himself against allegations he was part of an international finance conspiracy … and he wants to call some familiar names to the witness stand, including a couple of former U.S. presidents. TMZ Hip Hop obtained the decorated witness list Pras submitted, and it includes Barack Obama and

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis‘ ex-nanny isn’t backing down from her toxic claims, despite the estranged couple teaming up to call her a liar … spilling another bunch of alleged details from their past relationship. The nanny, who we’re told is a woman named Erika Genaro, tells the DailyMail Olivia was stringing Jason along even

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker returned one year later to the site where he had a trick up his sleeve and she got a treat … a big, fat engagement ring — and this time around they got into full Halloween mode. Decked out in matching black skeleton tracksuits, they made a spooky return Monday

Jay-Z wants to know just how much money his famous cognac line is making, and he’s filed a lawsuit against his partners at Bacardi to get that information. In docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Jay-Z’s company, SC Liquor, is demanding total financial clarity from Bacardi when it comes to D’Usse … the top shelf

Play video content YK Osiris isn’t denying he broke down over no longer being in communication with Drake and Lil Baby — but the “Worth It” singer says there’s more to those tears than meets the eye. YK clarified his emotions Monday … saying he was actually crying for the fans and onlookers who also

Kanye West is following in the digital footsteps of Elon Musk and Donald Trump — buying his own social media company to speak his mind … one that leans in his direction, politically. The rapper/producer just agreed to buy Parler — a one-time defunct conservative platform similar to Twitter, which got yanked offline early last

Shawn Mendes is stopping to smell the roses lately — which seems to be paying dividends, ’cause the dude’s looking swole and refreshed as he continues to focus on his mental health. The singer was out Sunday at a farmers market in L.A., where he stopped off for a little greenery. Looks like he sampled

Play video content REVOLT UPDATE 2:05 PM PT — Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt just said the Floyd family is considering suing Kanye for his statements on his death — saying it’s slap in the face. He calls Kanye’s remarks false — but also notes, they can’t technically be defamatory since GF has passed. Kanye

Megan Thee Stallion is gonna take a break … because she says she’s both physically and emotionally spent. Megan pulled double duty on ‘SNL’ Saturday night as host and musical guest, but before the show went live she told her fans, “Hotties im really sorry but after SNL I really gotta take a break I’m

Play video content @dredog1911 Does Usher like surprise birthday parties? F*** Yeah! The superstar crooner was surprised Friday night when a bunch of his closest star pals came out to say HBD to Mr. Raymond at Nomad Library in Vegas hosted by Amazon Music. Usher has a residency at MGM, and during his show, Chris

Tsu Surf is looking at a different fight at the moment … the renowned battle rapper was arrested in Jersey City by U.S. Marshals on Thursday after the feds indicted him over his alleged involvement with a criminal gang enterprise under the Rollin’ 60s Crips umbrella. TMZ Hip Hop has obtained the 52-page indictment in

Megan Thee Stallion‘s L.A. home was ransacked by a pair of thieves who made their way into her bedroom — taking hundreds of thousands in goods. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ two men, wearing hoodies and gloves smashed a glass door at the back of Meg’s pad Thursday night … giving them access inside. We’re

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West aren’t talking, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share the same space for their kids. Ye and Kim K both showed up for North’s game Friday. North arrived with a teammate, Kim with Saint, Psalm and Chicago … Kanye showed up on his own. It’s the second time in a

Lil Baby has no love for DJ Akademiks, and he let it be known a couple of times on his new album “There’s Only Me.” The controversial journalist first gets mentioned in the song “From Now On,” featuring Future … where Baby goes into Ak’s pockets, quipping “Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me!!!”

Kim Kardashian has been through the ups and downs of Kanye West‘s mental health episodes over the years, and while she’s stepped in to help in the past … this time is different. Sources familiar with the situation tell us Kim has totally removed herself from the situation with Kanye … and hasn’t spoken directly

50 Cent is crushing his son Marquise Jackson‘s hopes at a reconciliation … and what makes his latest diss even more cold-blooded is the fact it comes on his son’s 26th birthday!!! The legendary rapper responded to Marquise’s on-camera olive branch Thursday with a very personalized dig buried in a promo for his ongoing European

While many people assumed JPMorgan Chase Bank cut ties with Kanye West after his recent anti-Semitic attacks, the decision was actually made weeks ago after Ye voiced his displeasure with the bank. In a letter circulated by Candace Owens Wednesday night — which had the date cropped out — Chase announced it was ending the

Turns out Kanye West and Candace Owens didn’t just decide to wear their “White Lives Matter” shirts on a whim — the two have been planning it for weeks — with some of Kanye’s former friends telling us she’s acting as his chief advisor in his day-to-day life. Sources close to Kanye tell us …

Play video content planet mcnair LLC Roddy Ricch found the perfect way to fill his downtime ahead of his performance for Post Malone‘s Twelve Carat Tour stop at Madison Square Garden tonight … bringing inspiration to kids through a surprise appearance at their school!!! Roddy made a notable detour Wednesday to the Middle School of

Cher‘s massive Malibu mansion, a place she’s called home for decades, is hitting the market … at a price fitting for one of music’s all-timers. The Wall Street Journal reports the pop icon listed the stunning home for a whopping $85M, an incredible bump from the $2.95M she bought the place for back in 1989.