Janelle Monáe Announces “Dirty Computer” Album With Stunning Video Trailer

More than four years removed from 2013’s The Electric Lady, singer/actress Janelle Monáe has announced a brand new LP titled Dirty Computer, as well as a video that she has dubbed “an emotion picture.”

The announcement includes an accompanying short film. The teaser, which was shared today, also features Thor: Ragnarok actress Tessa Thompson, among others. The clip is set to be shown in selected theaters before screenings of Marvel’s Black Panther, which officially opens Friday (February 16).

Monáe isn’t in the superhero movie, but attended the Hollywood premiere in January.

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The cinematic accompaniment is especially exciting as Monáe has been building an impressive filmography, appearing in the award-winning film Moonlight in 2016, and later that year Hidden Figures — which won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture.

There is no additional information about the album, and no release date has been set.

 

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Team Snoop Dogg Triumphs Over 2 Chainz’s Squad During 2018 Hip Hop All-Star Game

Los Angeles, CA – After Quavo swooped up the MVP trophy at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday (Friday 16) in Los Angeles, it was Snoop Dogg’s turn. During the 2018 Hip Hop All-Star Game — sponsored by adidas — Team Snoop Dogg walked away with the win after defeating Team 2 Chainz. 

The inimitable Doggfather was also named MVP for his 15 points, 25 rebounds and five blocks.

Representing Team 2 Chainz was Quavo, Wale, Jadakiss, Lil Bibby, Young Dolph, Short Dawg, Key Glock, Machine Gun Kelly, YFN Lucci, Mozzy, Skooly, Trinidad James, Young M.A and Lil Dicky.

Protect the west. ?✔️ I was on my @kevindurant 35

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On Team Snoop, Chris Brown, The Game, Kamaiyah, Snap Dogg, K Camp, Daylyt, Hitman Holla, Joe Moses, David Banner and TDot IllDude were on deck to shut the Tity Boi team down.

As he proclaimed on Instagram, the Long Beach O.G. was there to “protect the west.”

Check out more photos below .

Nuff said??

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10 pts. 5 blocks. 25 rebounds. 4 assist M. V. P. What a game. Thanks to. @hairweavekiller and all the players on both teams n @adidashoops

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Reverse layup to stay up ?????

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View from uptop. @hairweavekiller ????

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Nipsey Hussle’s “Victory Lap” Release Party Erupts In Gunfire

Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap release party erupted in gunfire late Saturday night (February 17). The event was being hosted at the iconic World On Wheels in Los Angeles, which Nipsey reportedly bought last August. At least one male was shot and taken to Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, according to police officers at the scene.

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A woman attending the party, who asked not to be identified, witnessed the melee.

“I was on my way to the ATM and I heard bullets start flying by,” the witness told HipHopDX. “I saw people falling down. It was like mass hysteria. I couldn’t see who got shot. We just started running and didn’t look back. I just kind of heard it happening. I couldn’t really tell how many people got shot because so many people were falling. Everyone scattered and were climbing over each other to get away.”

LA PULL UP ON US TONITE AT @worldonwheelsla TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF MY ALBUM #VictoryLap ?

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Prior to the incident, the Atlantic Records signee appeared to be in good spirits. The Los Angeles native posted several photos to his Instagram account highlighting his celebratory evening.

#VictoryLap Album Release Party ?

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#VictoryLap Album Release party ?

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A handful of people also referenced a shooting at World On Wheels on Twitter following the event.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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Offset Denies Cardi B Is Pregnant

Los Angeles, CA – Since Offset and Cardi B announced their engagement last October, the high profile couple has been subjected to seemingly endless chitter chatter about their love life. From cheating scandals to purported online sex, they’ve heard it all.

Most recently, Cardi was rumored to be pregnant but according to her fiancé, that’s simply not true.

TMZ caught up with the Migos rapper on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles as he was walking into Peter Marco Jewelers. When asked if he was “excited to be a father,” he was adamant there was no pregnancy.

“I’m only the father of three,” he replied. “I don’t know what the hell you talkin’ ’bout. My kids 2, 2, and 8, I don’t have no other possibilities.”

Offset, who is in town for All-Star Weekend, responded with a simple “no” when asked again if she was carrying his child.

Earlier this week, it was reported a member of Cardi’s team told a venue staff member the “Bodak Yellow” phenom was three to four months pregnant and wanted to be in a separate room away from the alcohol-filled V.I.P. area.

Prior to that, Cardi was asked on Instagram if she was hiding a “Kylie Jenner secret,” insinuating she was pregnant, to which the Bronx rapper replied, “no bitch I’m just getting fat. Let me fat in peace.” 

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Watch Eminem’s Innovative Lyric Video For “Untouchable”

After sharing the theatrical visual for “River” featuring Ed Sheeran on Valentine’s Day, Eminem has made a swift follow-up with a lyric video for “Untouchable.”

Produced by Mr. Porter, the sonically jarring Revival track broaches hot button topics like police brutality, systemic racism and white privilege. For the video, Shady cleverly shines a spotlight on social media reactions to various tragedies.

Throughout the visual, we see recorded livestream cameos from KXNG Crooked, the aforementioned Mr. Porter and fellow Revival producer Mark Batson.

Since its release last December, Revival bas garnered mixed reviews from fans and critics alike. HipHopDX Editor-In-Chief Trent Clark called Em’s ninth studio album, “a sober, middling effort from a weathered legend.”

However, it did hit the chart at #1 on the Billboard 200 and earned Em his eighth consecutive #1 album debut, which was the first time in Billboard history an artist had accomplished that feat. 

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