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Usher is the latest artist to perform for NPR’s popular ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series, in honor of celebrating Black Music Month.

The gang member who shot and killed rapper Nipsey Hussle to death in 2019 has been convicted of first-degree murder in a Los Angeles court.  Eric Holder Jr. was also convicted of several other charges, including attempted voluntary manslaughter and assault for shooting two other men who survived the shootings. Holder faces a possible life sentence; sentencing will take place at a later date to be determined.

Nav is back with the announcement of the follow-up to his May 2020 project Good Intentions, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The Toronto rapper and producer unveiled his new album is called Demons Protected By Angels, set to drop on July 29th.

Travis Scott paused his surprise Coney Island concert on July 4th to ensure fans’ safety.  The 31-year-old rapper was performing at the Coney Art Walls with Meek Mill when fans scaled a lighting truss for a better view of the show.

Roddy Ricch recently dropped his new EP, The Big 3, where he reunited with Mustard for the track “Real Talk”.