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Cardi B says her album is almost ready and our long overdue review of “A Tale of Two Dirties”.

A review of Alex Isley's EP “When”, Elizabeth Holmes is in the news again and date crashers on TikTok.

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, Michael Ealy will play Malcolm X in the upcoming Muhammad Ali series, and Victoria Monet wants to perform at Breezy Bowl.

Shannon Sharpe is stepping away from his duties at ESPN, the Oscars' voting system has new rules and Young Thug and Future have released a new song.

American Music Awards nominations and Ari Lennox reportedly leaves Dreamville.

SPOILER ALERT. The episode is all about “Sinners” and we hold nothing back. If you've seen it, please proceed. If you haven't, bookmark it for when you do.

Ryan Coogler's “ Sinners” deal and opening weekend, Kendrick Lamar is still trolling Drake and the “Him” trailer.

Chaka Khan and Prince may have an album coming out, Lil Wayne speaks about what really happened with the Super Bowl, and T-Pain does Coachella

Mass Appeal “Legend Has It” album series is coming soon, Bobby Brown hates when people sample him and Serena Williams tells Time she was not thinking about Drake when she performed at the Super Bowl.

A review of Mary J. Blige's MSG tour stop, celebrities in space and thoughts on the male r&b Mt Rushmore

Keke Palmers pulls her interview with Jonathan Majors and Keri Hilson talks about the diss that changed her career.

Marlon Wayans and Jordan Peele are teaming up for a sports horror film, Redman addresses speculation about him and Method Man and Cardi B is the second richest female rapper.

Amerie has a new single out, that leads to a conversation about songwriting…plus Dreamville Fest is sort of over.

LeBron James is a Kenbassador for Barbie, NBA courts may be getting a makeover and Melanie Fiona released an EP.

Hollywood hip hop fans, TikTok gets another extension and No Jumper is broke, according to Adam22.

Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson movie release is delayed, Cardi B is working on a beauty and apparel line, and a review of CNN's "Kobe Bryant: The Making of a Legend".

Netflix released a teaser trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, H.E..R. has taken on her first directing gig, Apple reportedly losing over $1B a year on their streaming service.

Loren LoRosa has a new podcast on the way, DJ Mustard is collaborating with Heinz and AMC is bringing 4DX to its theaters.

The Avengers Doomsday cast has been announced and Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James are (still) beefing.

Dolly Parton earns her first digital #1 on the Billboard charts, Elizabeth Olsen says she's moving on from her Scarlet Witch character, and Netflix is working on a Willy Wonka inspired reality show.

George Clooney doesn't want to do rom-coms, Lizzo is playing Rosetta Tharpe and “The Luckiest Man in America” trailer.

Jonathan Majors is "living life" while damaging audio of him makes its way across the internet and Erykah Badu is releasing her first studio project in 15 years.

Mariah Carey's iheartradio music awards tribute causes controversy, Miley Cyrus's “Flowers” is still on the chopping block and UMG moves to dismiss Drake's lawsuit.

Tory Lanez wants us to separate the man from the music and Mo'Nique wants Tyler Perry to apologize.

Usher forgets the words to his own song, Zendaya is the highest paid black woman in TV and Will Smith is releasing an album.

Discussing a question on everyone's mind, is Doechii an industry plant?

Doechii's Billbooard's Woman of the Year and Jamie Foxx is continuing his partnership with Fox with a new deal.

Rapsody does a post Grammy win freestyle, Mara Brock Akil reimagines Judy Blume's “Forever”, and Tyler Perry partners with A&E Global.

Wu Tang's "Mandingo", Guy Ritchie's "Mobland" and Dash's trouble with audiobooks.

Lenny Williams is messing with us again, Tyla and Sean Paul linked up for a remix and Jamie Foxx and Kevin Hart produced a doc about black actors.

Serena Williams is co-owner of an WNBA team, Drake and iHeart media settle their dispute and Blacc Sam opens Marathon Burger in LA.

Dash and J.D. discuss Oscar wins, Conan O'Brien's Kendrick Lamar joke and Queen Latifah's Quincy Jones tribute.

Shrek 5's teaser, Dash's story time and Ne-Yo talks about his lifestyle choices and his kids on a podcast.

Ayo Edebiri is tapped to write the screenplay for A24's live action Barney movie, The Game and Ye are making a song about Tina Knowles plus Beyonce's Levi's ad.

Dash and J.D. discuss J. Cole's “Clouds”, A$ap Rocky's new jobs and acquittal, and they Captain America: Brave New World

Discussing the Luther Vandross CNN documentary and Lil Wayne's SNL 50 performance.

A review of Drake and Party Next Door's "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U".

Buzzbee drops the lawsuit against Jay-Z and a recap of both documentaries about Diddy.

TikTok is back in Google and Apple app stores, a conversation about Hall of Fame honors and a woman gets uninvited to a wedding—but her man doesn't.

Will Smith is working on a “Hitch” sequel and Michael B. Jordan wants Jonathan Majors back for Creed IV.

Dash and J.D. talk about “Thunderbolts*” and Ye's latest rant.

J.D. and Dash talk about Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl.

Sad news about Irv Gotti, Rihanna is Smurfette, a Jurassic Park trailer and Lil Wayne's album announcement.

Marvel's Fantastic Four teaser trailer was released, Killer Mike is seeking trial and damages for last year's arrest at the Grammy's, and Doechii dropped a new song after her Grammy win.

Dash and J.D. discuss the 2025 Grammy Awards, including Beyoncé's long anticipated Album Of The Year award, Kendrick Lamar's sweep and Doechii's performance.

Dash and J.D. discuss the “Magazine Dreams” trailer and the users complaining of changes to the app after the TikTok shutdown.

A review of “Fat Juicy & Wet” by Bruno Mars & Sexxy Red, Will Smith and Big Sean's new collab and horror/thriller films take over Valentine's Day.

A review of “One of them Days”, Netflix subscription prices are going up again and Mattel's Aaliyah Barbie.

Nelly receives backlash for inauguration ball performance and SZA is joining Kendrick at the Super Bowl.

Dave Chappelle and GloRilla do SNL, Tubi is streaming the Super Bowl and Chris Brown is suing WB for defamation.

The TikTok ban lasts 11 hours and there's a Jerry Springer doc on Netflix.