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The Oscar-winning entertainer is returning to stand-up with a deeply personal new special premiering October 7. Jamie Foxx is going back to where it all started. The award-winning comedian, actor, singer and producer is returning to his stand-up roots with “Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself,” a new comedy special set to premiere October 7 on Hulu. Hulu announced the project Thursday, unveiling the title, release date and first-look image for Foxx’s latest comedy offering. U.S. viewers will be able to stream the special on Hulu, while eligible bundle subscribers can also watch it through Hulu on Disney+. Jamie Foxx…

The City Girls star says she sometimes cried alone in bed while dealing with criticism and the pressure of launching her solo career. Yung Miami is opening up about one of the darkest periods of her career, revealing that she experienced a “deep depression” while trying to establish herself as a solo artist. The rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, discussed the emotional toll of stepping away from the City Girls dynamic during a recent interview with Complex. Miami said the transition, combined with criticism surrounding her early solo releases, left her struggling with isolation and difficult emotions. “I…

The comedian says his loyalty to Drake is personal, not strategic, and insists he never intentionally avoided Kendrick Lamar. Druski is setting the record straight about where he stood during the explosive Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, making it clear that his loyalty to Drake was never about choosing sides in hip-hop. In a new cover story with GQ, the Atlanta-born comedian addressed the speculation surrounding his friendship with Drake and the viral moments that led fans to question whether he deliberately distanced himself from Kendrick Lamar. “That’s my brother. I don’t care about what’s hot at the moment or what’s going…

Lil Wayne’s daughter says she’s grown, independent and capable of making her own choices after critics questioned her pole-dancing workout. Reginae Carter is making one thing clear to her social media followers: she’s an adult and doesn’t need her famous father’s permission to live her life. The 27-year-old media personality recently responded to criticism after sharing a video of herself taking part in a pole-dancing class for recreation. Carter, who hosts the popular “Heir Time” podcast, appeared to be enjoying the workout when some followers began criticizing the video and joking that they would tell her father, rap icon Lil…

“The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable” explores the secretive creation of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin and the unusual story behind its $2 million sale. Netflix is taking viewers inside one of the most unconventional chapters in Wu-Tang Clan history with “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable,” a new documentary centered on the making of the group’s mysterious album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Joanna Natasegara, the film explores the ambitious concept behind the project and the people who helped bring it to life. At the center of the story is a radical idea: only one…

The Game’s Drake collaboration reignites questions about his position in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake saga, prompting a cryptic response from TDE president Punch. The Game and Drake have reunited for a new collaboration, “No Brakes,” and the track is already stirring conversation about where the Compton rapper stands in hip-hop’s ongoing Drake-Kendrick Lamar divide. Released Thursday, August 20, the song appears on The Game’s upcoming album, The Documentary 3, and marks another major collaboration between the two longtime associates. Drake handles the repetitive hook, while The Game delivers the verses with the West Coast energy that has defined much of his…

The Game’s new Drake collaboration sparked fresh West Coast beef theories, but Kendrick Lamar’s inner circle says fans may be reading too much into the lyrics. Kendrick Lamar’s inner circle is pushing back on speculation that The Game’s new Drake collaboration signals another brewing conflict between the Compton rappers. The controversy began after The Game released The Documentary 3 on Friday, Aug. 21. Several lyrics across the album immediately caught fans’ attention because of references to Kendrick, Drake and the complicated history surrounding West Coast rap. On “LA Monster,” The Game references the “boogeyman,” a description many listeners interpreted as…

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is heading to Russia this fall for two sold-out concerts in St. Petersburg — but the planned performances are already attracting political controversy because of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The rapper is scheduled to perform October 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena, with tickets reportedly selling quickly. Prices ranged from roughly $105 for the least expensive seats to more than $1,850 for premium tickets, according to the supplied reports. If the shows go ahead, Ye would become the biggest Western artist to perform in Russia since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began…

Joe came into the latest Verzuz matchup with a deep R&B catalog. He left with the night’s biggest moment after bringing 50 Cent to the stage. The nostalgia-heavy battle pitted Joe against fellow R&B veteran Donell Jones, with both artists revisiting songs that helped define the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although the event was framed as a celebration of their careers rather than a strict competition, Joe ultimately emerged as the night’s standout. The evening opened with a warm-up performance from Estelle before the two headliners began trading their signature records. Jones got an early boost by bringing 702…

Pierre “P” Thomas, the influential cofounder of Quality Control Music, is hospitalized in Las Vegas after suffering a heart attack, with his family at his side as he receives medical care. Quality Control Music confirmed Tuesday that Thomas is alive and currently being treated, pushing back against false reports that had circulated about his condition. “P is alive and currently receiving medical care,” the label said in a statement, while asking the public to keep Thomas and his family in their thoughts and prayers and to respect their privacy. Sources with direct knowledge previously told TMZ that Thomas was being…