Most people can’t avoid serious tax evasion charges by signing a $1 million record deal, but then again, most people aren’t Lauryn Hill. The former Fugees star has reportedly inked a new deal with Sony Music, which may help in avoiding prison time for three years’ worth of shrugged-off tax returns. Last year, Hill pleaded guilty […]
Alicia Keys has finally dropped the visuals for ‘Fire We Make’ , her duet with Maxwell. You’ve been hearing this one on the station for a while and the video is sultry and steamy, just like the song. Check it out below.. Alicia Keys’ latest album, ‘Girl On Fire’ is in stores now… We dig it and […]
Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Monday, June 10 during its annual spring gala concert. So far, Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige are confirmed to give tributes to the iconic star. This year marks Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. “I […]
The YBF spoke to Chrisette Michele in D.C. recently! We’re getting ready for the ‘WOMAN TO WOMAN TOUR’ here in Naptown and wanted to give you a taste of what to expect on Sunday at The Murat! Recently, Chrisette chatted exclusively with TheYBF.com at her D.C. stop about her upcoming project and revealed to us that she […]
Keyshia Cole has been cut off from one of the music industry’s top producers/songwriters! Grammy winner The-Dream says he will no longer work with the Oakland native after she dissed Beyonce during a crazy azz Twitter rant. “Because of what happened, I can’t and I think she would respect why I can’t. That’s [Beyonce] my […]
Forget about being sexy on Magazine covers, Jill Scott is being real! The mommy of one is the cover girl for the May issue of Ebony Magazine and she brought her darling son along for the shoot. In the cover story titled “Saving our sons” Jill and her adorable little man Jett pose with their matching heads of curly […]
Luke James is a real crooner! He is a vocal star in the making and had the studio very excited for him and his career! We got a great interview here with Luke James and our own “Loverman” Jerry Wade. We got to Luke to talk about Beyonce videos, who he has written for, advice […]
Erykah Badu took to Twitter a few days ago to blast Papoose for using her voice without her official permission–or anything else. “This Papoose song Cure,” she said. “I sang those vocals 10 years ago. That’s 2 babies ago. Sheeeit. So mcs just throwing out old material- no paperwork..” Papoose’s continuously delayed upcoming album The Nacimera Dream apparently contains unauthorized […]
We’re celebrating the Queen Of Soul’s 71st birthday! Check out this classic clip from ‘The Blues Brothers’ of Aretha performing ‘Think’. She ALWAYS turns it out…and that’s why she is and will forever be, ‘The Queen Of Soul’! See the video below… WE LOVE YOU, ARETHA!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
They’ve been teasing fans for years with leaked tracks, promotional appearances and their Shirts Off web videos, and now, TGT (Tyrese, Tank & Ginuwine) have finally dropped their official first single, “Sex Never Felt Better.” And in the tradition of great quiet storm music, it’s perfectly suited for love making. The single will appear on the group’s Atlantic debut, […]
Keyshia Cole jumped right onto Twitter after Beyonce’s new song dropped last night. The outspoken songstress has put Beyoncé’s new song “Bow Down” on blast. “Can’t stand when people all self righteous when it’s convenient it makes them look good. Lmao! But can still talk shit when convenient 2 FOH,” tweeted Keyshia, who quickly became a trending topic […]
If there wasn’t a Donald Byrd, there would be no Will Downing. Plain and simple. The legendary trumpeter may have passed away in February, but his influence flows alive and well in Downing, who clearly remembers how Byrd’s appearance with his 125th Street band at a music class he took at Virginia Union University put him on the […]
