Mýa stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about her upcoming album “Retrospect,” out May 15, and how the project was inspired by joy, nostalgia, live instrumentation, and the music she grew up around. She opened up about staying independent throughout her career, why she connected with artists like Too Short, Snoop Dogg, Joyner Lucas, and 21 Savage for the album, and how some of those collaborations unexpectedly started in the DMs. Mýa also reflected on the pressure of perfection early in her career, how social media changed the way artists connect with fans, and why she feels more confident and expressive now than ever before. Mýa also shared viral moments from her career, including getting a last-minute call to perform on Brandy and Monica’s tour with almost no prep, the advice Prince gave her after personally calling her over to meet him, and what it was like working alongside legends like Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, and Whitney Houston. She also revealed the music video she would redo today, the song she wishes got more love from fans, the hardest songs for her to perform live, and the wellness changes that completely transformed her lifestyle and mindset. Plus, she breaks down her “clatchet” personality, talks about giving up sugar and alcohol, and explains why peace and balance mean more to her now than charts and awards. Stream her new single “Just A Little Bit” featuring Too Short out now and get her new album “Retrospect” on May 15.

Drake’s recent burst of releases has already shifted the pace of conversation around his catalog. Three albums have arrived in close succession, and there is little sign, at least publicly, of a pause. Still, industry watchers and fans alike have begun looking ahead. This is prompted in part by a social media post from OVO Sound president Mr. Morgan that hinted at what might come next. Morgan used Instagram to acknowledge the scale of Drake’s latest rollout and pointed to strong early performance across ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR. The albums have remained in constant rotation online since release, driving streaming discussion and chart forecasts. In his caption, Morgan wrote, “Summers ours, winter too,” a line that quickly took on a life of its own across fan accounts and music commentary pages. The brief message has been read in different ways. Some listeners saw it as little more than a reflection of Drake’s sustained commercial presence across seasons. Others read it as a possible hint that new material could arrive later in the year. The post offered no further detail, and neither Drake nor representatives from OVO have expanded on its meaning. View this post on Instagram Drake’s Legal Battle and Album Run Fuel Fresh Label Speculation The timing of the speculation has added another layer of interest. Drake is currently involved in an ongoing legal appeal tied to his dismissed defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. That case stemmed from the release of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” As a result, the case has kept attention fixed on his relationship with the label even as the music cycle continues to move forward. At the same time, some observers have linked the rapid release of three albums to broader contract questions. They suggest the trilogy could reflect a transitional moment in his deal with UMG. Others view the pace simply as an extension of a particularly active creative period rather than anything contractual. For now, no additional project has been confirmed. Still, with the current trilogy already performing strongly across platforms, even a single line from an executive has been enough to set off another round of speculation about what Drake might do next.

Playboi Carti’s recent appearance at a Gucci fashion show with members of his Opium collective sparked an unexpected round of speculation online. However, the attention had less to do with fashion than with the music playing behind his social media posts. In several Instagram Story clips from the event, Carti used Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) songs, including “Flashing Lights” and “Bound 2.” These are two records closely tied to defining moments in the rapper’s career. The posts were later circulated by the hip-hop account Bars on Instagram. There, fans immediately began debating whether the song choices carried a deeper meaning. On their own, the tracks may not have raised much attention. Both songs remain among Ye’s most recognizable releases and are frequently used across social media. However, the context surrounding Carti and Ye has changed considerably over the past year. This shift has turned even routine gestures into material for scrutiny among fans closely following the relationship between the two artists. The fallout between Ye and Carti unfolded publicly during a turbulent stretch tied to Carti’s MUSIC rollout and a series of controversies surrounding the Chicago artist. Ye accused Carti of distancing himself personally and creatively. He also criticized his collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and referenced communication involving North West and Kim Kardashian. Tension appeared to deepen further after the release of “ALIVE,” featuring NBA YoungBoy. This was a song Carti suggested had originally belonged to him before it surfaced elsewhere. View this post on Instagram Carti and Kanye Spark Fresh Reunion Speculation Despite the public friction, signs of a possible thaw have surfaced in recent months. For example, Carti notably acknowledged Ye during a live performance earlier this year. This was a moment that reignited speculation about whether the former collaborators might eventually reconnect musically. The renewed conversation also arrives as both artists continue teasing future projects. Ye has hinted at additional material connected to BULLY, while anticipation surrounding Carti’s long-discussed BABY BOI remains high. Neither artist has publicly commented on the Instagram posts or the current state of their relationship. Still, for fans accustomed to decoding every online gesture, Carti’s soundtrack selections were enough to reopen the conversation.

Lauryn Hill opens up about why she never released a studio follow-up to her 1998 multi-platinum album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”. In a lengthy social media response shared this week, the legendary artist challenged public narratives regarding her hiatus from the recording industry. Responding to a post on the Instagram page FRAIM.World, which speculated that label politics, legal battles and perfectionism kept her away, Hill suggested the reality was deeper and more personal. “When you’re inspired and desire to be principled, what doesn’t get talked about enough is the drain,” Hill wrote in the comments section. She emphasized the difficulty of finding “safety” within the music industry to create with integrity, noting that the battle to produce her early classics was exhausting. Hill claimed that the industry’s desire to prioritize money over art often “denigrates the art for the money,” a cycle she has tried to avoid. Hill, who recently performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, also touched on the reception of her later work. “Systems fear what they can’t control” She mentioned the mixed reaction to her “MTV Unplugged No. 2.0” album and the challenges of presenting sociopolitical messages to an industry that prefers control. “Systems fear what they can’t control. Creativity is most potent when it’s free,” Hill said. She added that her primary goal was to introduce “standards and possibilities” to a younger generation of artists, proving they could operate at a high level of excellence outside traditional corporate structures. Her rare public appearances, such as a surprise performance at a SoFi Stadium event hosted by Kanye West earlier this year, continue to draw massive crowds. Though she did not confirm any plans for new music, Hill made it clear that her distance from the industry was a deliberate choice to protect her creative spirit. View this post on Instagram

Comedian Nick Cannon is ready to put fatherhood front and center with a new docuseries centering his twelve children with six mothers. Netflix has greenlit the untitled docuseries set to premiere in winter 2026. The streamer announced the news at its “upfronts,” where streamers and networks announced their upcoming slate of programming. “It’s about to get real,” Cannon posted on his Instagram. “Stay tuned…we cookin.” View this post on Instagram The official logline sets the stakes plainly: “Superstar Nick Cannon is ready to pull back the curtain on the complete chaos, headline-making drama, and heartfelt moments that come with raising twelve kids with six different moms, all while managing his booming career and complicated personal life,” according to Variety. The streaming service also strives to show both “million-dollar meetings” and “midnight diaper runs.” Producers of the series previously worked on Netflix dating series’ Age of Attraction and Love Island USA. Cannon’s children include twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey; Golden Sagon, Rise Messiah, and Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell; and twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa. Cannon admitted in an interview that having 12 children was a “trauma response.” He told The Breakfast Club‘s Loren LoRosa last year that things might have been different had he “done the work.” “I could have done things very differently,” he said. “It wasn’t I’m gonna go have 12 kids, it was more about I’m going to live life and have fun and whatever happens, happens. I can handle it. When it probably – I’m 45 now and can sit back and – if I would have thought [about] the process a little bit more and took time, to actually do the inner work, things might have been different in certain scenarios.” Throughout the years, Cannon’s ability to actively father 12 children has been a topic of conversation in entertainment news. A viral 2025 social post showed Cannon struggling to remember all of his children’s names.

Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie is set to be memorialized with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this September. The two-time WNBA champion, three-time MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist will be honored with a ceremony on Sept. 20 in the Star Plaza outside of the home of the Sparks and Lakers. She joins Lakers legends Kobe Bryant, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, coach Pat Riley, and broadcaster Chick Hearn, NHL stars Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, Dustin Brown, and broadcaster Bob Miller, and boxer Oscar De La Hoya. Congrats Lisa Leslie!She joins Sue Bird as the only WNBA players with a statue outside of a pro arena and the 8th basketball player outside of Crypto Between 1997-20082x Champion2x Finals MVP2x MVP (top 3 voting 7x)2x DPOY8x All-WNBA 1st Team1st WNBA dunk https://t.co/QoNgOxJn0V pic.twitter.com/WErf554nAE — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 14, 2026 She is just the second WNBA player in league history to receive a statue from her respective organization. “To be cemented in Los Angeles, the city that raised me, I couldn’t be more proud to be a role model forever!” Leslie said in a statement released Thursday. “God has blessed me and I have truly given my all to this sport and our community. “I am thankful to my coaches, teammates, incredible fans, and, most importantly, my family and friends. As the saying goes, ‘The wolf is only as strong as the pack,’ and I’ve been fortunate to have an amazing pack supporting me every step of the way.” Per ESPN, the multi-faceted star, “played all her 12 seasons with the Sparks and was a 12-time All-WNBA selection, eight-time All-Star, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and three-time All-Star MVP. She ranks No. 13 in league history in career points (6,263), No. 6 in rebounds (3,307) and No. 3 in blocks (822) and is the Sparks’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, field goals, free throws, minutes and games.” Leslie retired in 2009 and had her #9 jersey retired the next year. She was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. “More than an athlete, she is a pioneer, a cultural icon and a force who elevated women’s basketball to new heights,” Magic Johnson commented. “This statue celebrates her excellence, her leadership and the future she helped create, and it ensures her impact will forever be part of the fabric of this city.”

Drake has ignited social media conversations following the release of his new project “ICEMAN,” where he appears to poke fun at the long-standing rivalry between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. The reference occurs on the melodic track titled “Don’t Worry,” a standout song on the album known for its laid-back production. During the verse, the Toronto rapper addresses the social awkwardness that often arises when the two female rappers are mentioned in the same breath or played in the same venue. “Candy-pink paint job, she pull up like a Barbie / Ref1, he so drunk, he just played Nicki then some Cardi, I’m sorry,” Drake raps on the track. The feud between Minaj and Cardi B remains one of the most documented tensions in music. While the two have rarely engaged in direct lyrical “diss tracks,” their history is peppered with social media confrontations and subliminal shade that has divided fan bases for years. The release of “ICEMAN” is part of a massive rollout by the OVO mogul, who surprised fans by dropping three distinct albums simultaneously, including “HABIBTI” and “MAID OF HONOUR.” As listeners continue to digest the new material, “Don’t Worry” has quickly become a trending topic among the “Barbz”—Minaj’s dedicated fan base—many of whom believe the lyric is a harmless joke.

Kodak Black is once again navigating a widening legal situation in Florida. This now includes parallel cases involving the mother of his child. The Pompano Beach rapper was arrested Thursday in his hometown on allegations of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting an officer without violence. The booking marks his second arrest in a little over a week. This adds to an already active court docket. The latest arrest follows a May 6 case in which Kodak was charged with felony MDMA trafficking in connection with a November 2025 incident in Orlando. In that earlier investigation, authorities said they recovered a pink bag containing ecstasy, roughly $37,000 in cash, and documents allegedly linked to him during a vehicle search. Around the same period, Jammiah Catera Broomfield, his child’s mother, was arrested in a separate case in Broward County. Broomfield, 28, was taken into custody April 16 in Fort Lauderdale on methamphetamine trafficking charges. According to her arrest report, officers identified her vehicle as one that had previously fled from detectives. This prompted a traffic stop attempt. Police said she drove erratically, abandoned the car, and ran on foot before being detained near Dillard High School. She faces multiple charges, including meth trafficking, probation violation, driving on a suspended license, and resisting an officer without violence. Additionally, she was already out on bond in a prior grand theft case at the time. Parallel Cases Move Forward as Kodak and Broomfield Face Separate Court Battles The overlapping cases have drawn attention because of their timing and similarity. Both Kodak and Broomfield are facing drug-related allegations and accusations tied to evading law enforcement. Each case is now moving through the Florida court system separately. At a May 7 arraignment, Kodak pleaded not guilty to the MDMA charge and was released on a $75,000 bond, according to NBC Miami. Furthermore, his legal team is currently handling multiple active cases across jurisdictions. Broomfield remains in custody under a Palm Beach County hold. Kodak’s next court appearance is scheduled for late May. At that time, prosecutors are expected to present additional evidence related to the fleeing and eluding charge.

Rick Ross reacted publicly after being referenced on Drake’s latest release, ICEMAN, one of three albums issued on Friday, May 15. The response arrived quickly and unfolded largely on social media, where Ross engaged with commentary surrounding the track “Make Them Pay” and addressed podcasters Rory and Mal, both known for their longstanding support of Drake. The exchange added another layer to an already familiar back-and-forth between the two artists. Ross’s remarks appeared in the comments section of a Complex Instagram post discussing the album. “The glazer university,” he wrote. “Let’s all leave little mans alone now. He did it, he dropped three mid projects. It was fun while it lasted. You’re washed.” He later promoted his memoir before continuing his criticism, including pointed comments directed at Rory and Mal that circulated widely online. In a follow-up message, Ross escalated his language while addressing the pair more directly. “Rory and Mal, get off your knees,” Ross said. “Get the testicles out of your mouth now. I don’t know which one the white one or the Black one. Y’all both the same. Rory and Mal, the glazers. How y’all feel now? Drake just committed suicide. I’m sure he’ll retire next month. How is his lawsuit doing? I don’t know, guys. I didn’t listen to YouTube Man last night. I’m just going by what you guys say… We up again, baby. […] The throat goats are in the building, guys.” Rick Ross reacts to Iceman after Drake dissed him on Make Them Pay and says Rory and Mal are the throat goats: “What page is this ?? Complex, the glazer university come on guys let’s all leave lil man alone he did it he dropped 3 mid projects you’re washed” “Rory and Mal get… pic.twitter.com/k3z8bL5pvv — Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) May 15, 2026 Drake and Rick Ross Trade Shots as Rap Rivalry Spills Online On ICEMAN, Drake includes references to Ross that touch on shifting alliances and professional loyalty, themes that have surfaced repeatedly during recent disputes in hip-hop. The track also contains a line referencing streamer Adin Ross: “I was aiding Ross with streams before Adin Ross had ever streamed.” With both artists continuing to trade remarks publicly, the situation remains fluid. Neither has indicated a willingness to step back, and the exchange now sits within a broader pattern of ongoing rap industry rivalries being carried out in real time online.

With the release of ICEMAN now fueling conversation across hip-hop, several of the project’s most dissected lyrics appear aimed at A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and DJ Khaled. On “Burning Bridges,” Drake delivers lines many listeners interpreted as references to Rocky and Rihanna. This revives a tension that has lingered quietly in the background of rap for years. “Your baby momma ain’t even post a single, damn, where she at?” he raps before later adding, “You saw my brother, you was tryna fix it, now you drop your album and you back dissing.” Though the lyrics stop short of naming anyone directly, fans online quickly connected the dots. As a result, this continues a familiar cycle in which Drake’s personal grievances often become public through music first. The broader tone of ICEMAN leans heavily into confrontation, with multiple songs containing pointed remarks aimed at artists who have crossed paths with Drake in recent years. While Kendrick Lamar and Mustard receive indirect criticism throughout the project, one of the album’s most debated moments centers on DJ Khaled. Drake Reignites Tensions as Rocky Downplays the Feud On “Make Them Pay,” Drake appears to criticize the producer for remaining publicly quiet regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Khaled, who is Palestinian American, has faced criticism online since late 2023 from some observers who believed he should have spoken more openly during the conflict. Drake, meanwhile, previously signed a public ceasefire letter. He also participated in fundraising efforts tied to Lebanon through OVO-related merchandise campaigns. So far, Rocky has not responded publicly to the new lyrics. In earlier interviews, however, he suggested the friction between himself and Drake had been exaggerated by audiences eager to turn rap rivalries into spectacle. “I think hip-hop tactics and beefs is like WWF. It’s like wrestling all the way,” Rocky said. “This thing between us, it’s not real smoke, but I just don’t f*ck with him. We was once friends, I feel like it’s over females. I feel like he wasn’t happy, and he expressed that. I think at some certain point when everybody getting older, it’s just like you’re supposed to be moving on. For you to still be picking at a female and all that, that’s soft to me.”