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Sexyy Red Just Dropped the Official Video for "If You Want It" — Spring Break's Wildest Anthem Yet!

Today, Sexyy Red drops the official music video for her new single, “If You Want It,” a lively Spring Break Anthem released through Rebel / gamma. This comes after the viral hit “Hang Wit a Bad Bitch” and just before her debut performances at Coachella this April. The track has already racked up 18.7 million streams worldwide, with 16 million coming from the U.S., averaging about 2 million streams each week. It’s climbing to #26 on Urban Radio, breaking into the Top 20, and hitting #10 on the Gainer Chart. It has inspired over 126,000 TikTok creations and achieved 20% gold certification in just two months, making it one of the hottest party tracks of the season.

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Justin Bieber Turns Up the Heat in Gym Shorts and Socks During Grammys 'Yukon' Set

A shirtless Justin Bieber graced the Grammy Awards stage for the first time since 2022 on Sunday, delivering a raw performance of his hit song "Yukon."

The artist donned only gym shorts and socks as he layered an electric guitar and drum sample, reminiscent of Ed Sheeran, while singing over it. The camera often shifted to his wife, Hailey Bieber, in the audience, who appeared very proud as he performed the song he dedicated to her.

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How Rihanna’s ANTI Quietly Changed Pop Forever — A 10-Year Reckoning

Amidst the overwhelming nostalgia for 2016 that has characterized the early weeks of 2026, there has been surprisingly little collective mourning for the reign of Rihanna.

Rihanna's most audacious album, "ANTI," according to HNHH, continues to represent a pivotal moment for her, R&B, and the way Black women navigate the Pop landscape. While some albums mark a specific era in an artist's journey, ANTI arrived and transformed the narrative.

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Fetty Wap Sparks Frenzy in First Show Since Prison Release!

Fetty Wap has previously stated that he prefers not to discuss his prison experience in his new music, and we will see when that music is released.

Since his release from prison, according to HNHH, Fetty Wap has faced some drama, including allegations from the mothers of his children. Nevertheless, he recently had the opportunity to perform again for the first time since his incarceration, which was a cathartic experience for him during a particularly busy period.

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A$AP Rocky's Mom encouraged Him To date Rihanna

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky appear to be a perfect couple ... but interestingly, it seems they were also brought together by the rapper's mother!

According to TMZ, A$AP was a guest on "NYT Popcast" Thursday and shared that his mom would frequently encourage him to pursue Rihanna when they were merely friends ... although he believed she didn't view him in that light. However, the "Fashion Killa" artist was honest about his feelings ... he admitted he was always interested in Rihanna -- and who could blame him?

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