For more than two decades, Rico Love has quietly become one of the most influential songwriters, producers, executives, and artists in modern music. While many fans may not immediately recognize his face, they’ve almost certainly heard his work.

St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red is reportedly taking legal action against a former security guard after alleging that more than $500,000 worth of jewelry, designer handbags, and luxury items went missing during a family getaway celebrating her mother’s birthday.

The music world is mourning the loss of legendary record executive and industry icon Clive Davis, who passed away today at the age of 94. According to reports, Davis died at his home in New York after recently dealing with respiratory health complications. His family described him as a visionary whose influence helped shape the soundtrack of multiple generations.  

Hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z is once again at the center of a cultural debate after renewed discussions around his business relationship with Target. Some fans applaud Jay-Z for continuing to build corporate partnerships and expanding Black ownership in mainstream retail spaces. Others question whether artists and entrepreneurs should continue partnering with companies that have faced criticism over changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Few artists have been able to balance vulnerability, independence, and mainstream success quite like Kehlani. Her latest work continues to push the boundaries of contemporary R&B while staying connected to the emotional storytelling that made fans fall in love with her music in the first place.