Quincy Jones, one of the most influential figures in music history, has passed away at the age of 91. A renowned producer, composer, and musician, Jones shaped the sound of jazz, pop, and R&B across decades. His collaborations with artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Jones' innovative approach to production and his ability to blend genres made him a towering figure whose legacy continues to inspire musicians today. His death marks the end of an era in music history.
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Doechii Talks ‘Industry Plant’ Rumors, Adin Ross + More In New Single ‘Girl, Get Up’
Ahead of the new year, Doechii set the tone with her latest track, “girl, get up (ft. SZA).” Coming in at over three minutes, the Florida native uses the track address all her naysayers, specifically, streamer Adin Ross, who’s been spearheading a recent hate campaign against the TDE rapper. Ross, who recently teased a diss track toward Doechii featuring 6ix9ine, has accused the rapper of being an industry plant. “All that industry plant sh*t whack/I see it on the blogs, I see you in the chats,”
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A$AP Rocky, teaming with Bilt, is leveraging his celebrity and personal history to address housing costs in Harlem, the neighborhood where he was raised. The rapper has partnered with Bilt to pay the January 2026 rent for tenants living in his childhood apartment building. According to details shared as part of a new promotional campaign tied to his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BILT (@bilt) The initiative places Harlem at the center of th
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