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If Stevie Wonder doesn't sing at your birthday party, did you even have a birthday??? That's what some folks in an L.A. hot spot might be thinking after an impromptu performance.

This video's about as cool as it gets ... the legend was having dinner Thursday night with his son and some other family members at Teleferic in Brentwood, when he busted out his version of "Happy Birthday" -- y'know, the cool one.

We're told everyone in the joint stopped what they were doing to watch and listen to Stevie. You'll notice very few people sang along with him ... it's not like anyone was gonna do it better.

Yung Bleu is fully immersed in the Valentine's Day spirit ... he's got a new R&B album for lovers and is clarifying he's never been a hater!!!

The "Moon Boy" artist chopped it up with TMZ Hip Hop in NYC earlier this week ... congratulating his frequent collaborator Chris Brown on his recent Best R&B Album Grammy and tells us Breezy's career has been inspiring his own.

It's never too late to make an impact on the game, even after you've done it several times over!!!

The Hip Hop world is currently hovering around Drake's subliminal shots toward Kendrick Lamar and others from his new R&B album, "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" but let DJ Akademiks spoke to Drake and concludes the project his Drizzy putting the beef in the rearview mirror!!!

Big Ak joined TMZ Live on Friday to give his breakdown of Drake's new joint project with PartyNextDoor and tells us he chatting with Drake ahead of the album's release ... The Boy never planned to make the LP a Kendrick response record.

There are a few digs, Drake mocked the thought of strippers dancing to dictionaries to decipher Kendrick's lyrics on the song "Gimme a Hug" and referenced the diss of the moment on the track "Celibacy" ... "F***, I guess it's up and it's stuck/We'rе not like them, baby, and they're not like us, either one."

A$AP Rocky's trial is winding down ... but, tension between Rocky's team and prosecutors keeps heating up -- 'cause in the middle of closing arguments, A$AP's lawyer and the state engaged in a war of words.

Joe Tacopina -- the defense counsel for Rocky -- delivered more of his ending remarks Friday morning ... during which he repeatedly claimed A$AP Relli, Rocky's former friend turned assault accuser, perjured himself.

Prosecutors took issue with the terminology ... and, prosecutors objected to the language during the argument -- though the judge ultimately allowed it.

Gene Allen -- a rapper and actor who appeared in a few well-known flicks in the 1990s including "House Party" and "What's Love Got to Do with It?" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

One of Gene's family members tells TMZ ... Gene, known by his nickname "Groove," passed away suddenly Wednesday at his home in Maryland. We're told this was a result of a medical emergency

We're told Groove's passing came as a complete shock to the family ... though we're told no foul play is suspected.

Drake cooked up an R&B beef on his new album with PartyNextDoor -- as he finally addressed the Kendrick Lamar aftermath while going back to treating Joe Budden like a punching bag!!!

After several tracks for the ladies, Drake saved the 2024 Rap Wars topic for the end of the track "Gimme a Hug" but still scoffed hard at the thought of Kendrick filling his shoes if Lamar's lyrics had actually leveled him.

Drake coldly raps ... "Funny how it's only bitch n****s that are waiting on the boy's obituary/'Cause if I die, it's these n****s that become the sole beneficiary/And what the f**k are they gon' do with it? Head of girls up at twenty-nine, on stage twerkin' with a dictionary" --  a clear knock of K. Dot's witty lyrics in a strip club setting.

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder was rushed offstage after suffering a medical emergency in the middle of a song ... and it's all on video.

Don was performing the classic Eagles hit "Tequila Sunrise" when he suddenly stopped strumming his guitar and appeared to lose his balance ... a crew member quickly rushed over and Don was escorted backstage.

The legendary rocker was performing Thursday night on the Rock Legends Cruise ... and he seemed to be fine, until he wasn't. Footage shows him talking about the origins of "Tequila Sunrise" before starting the song, and then a few moments later everything changes.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson's feud with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is still raging on ... he's currently out firing more shots at the duo with his wardrobe at the Eagles' Super Bowl parade.

Check out the Philadelphia star's 'fit Friday ... he's got on a black and green hoodie that reads, "Swifties Can LIX My Balls."

He's proudly showing it off, too, broadcasting it live on his IG page ... while flashing it to fans who are lining Philadelphia streets to cheer on the new NFL champs.

The latest Diddy lawsuit comes from a model who claims he drugged her, and offered her a safe place to rest ... but then held her against her will and sexually assaulted her for hours.

The lawsuit, filed anonymously, claims Diddy and the woman met at a VIP party in 1999 which he was hosting in NYC. The first part of her allegation fits the bill of dozens of other lawsuits ... she claims he handed her a drink during the event, and she felt "extreme drowsiness" and could barely stand.

However, what allegedly happened next is slightly different ... the plaintiff claims she told him she needed to leave because she was feeling woozy, and Diddy suggested she sleep at his house, and assured her nothing would happen. She says she also told him she was married, and did not want to hook up with him.

Danielle Haim hitting the big 3-5, and you bet her A-list crew -- plus her equally famous sisters -- showed up to celebrate in style.

The singer, whose actual birthday is Sunday, kicked off the festivities Thursday night -- joining sisters/bandmates Alana and Este Haim for a glam night out at NYC's Joyface, effortlessly serving looks despite chilly temps!

Others braved the cold in style, including Ice Spice, who turned up the heat in a sleek, stomach-baring black ensemble.

The guest list was stacked with models Cara Delevingne and Emily Ratajkowski ... along with social media star Addison Rae.

Danielle’s got friends in high places -- Hollywood stars Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Ayo Edebiri, and more also showed up to celebrate in style.

Corey Feldman says one of his drummers Duke Gadd has died of a fentanyl overdose in Nevada.

Gadd passed away this week in Las Vegas, says Feldman who announced the overdose death on Instagram along with a short clip of Duke sitting behind his drums onstage.

Corey says that Gadd was the son of legendary percussionist Steve Gadd -- and, like his father, Duke was super talented with a big heart.

Ron Isley -- part of the famed group The Isley Brothers -- knows what he likes between the sheets ... a sex playlist with his biggest hits!!!

We got the R&B legend in New Orleans and our photog asked him for musical suggestions on how to set the mood on Valentine's Day.

Ron says Sade and Beyoncé are a couple good choices ... but what really gets him and his wife off is the sound of his own voice!!!

Kanye West needs a new muse ... because his relationship with Bianca Censori is donezo.

Ye and Bianca have split and are heading hurtling towards a divorce ... according to the Daily Mail, citing a source close to the rapper. A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ  both sides have reached out to divorce attorneys.

The split comes on the heels of Kanye and Bianca's controversial appearance at the Grammys and Ye's antisemitic, hateful and misogynistic social media rant, where he declared himself a Nazi and praised Adolf Hitler.

Kandi Burruss is using her R&B expertise as a member of Xscape to help the next generation of singers blossom, and it's paying off ... her artists Psiryn just became the first girl group to top a Billboard R&B chart in two decades!!!

Kandi tells TMZ Hip Hop she heavily stressed to Psiryn the importance of building strong relationships when doing radio promo ... being friendly, engaged, and bringing great energy to the stations goes a long way!!!

The three-woman outfit clearly understood the assignment and made an impression ... their debut single "Sober" is the first hit from a girl group to top the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart since Floetry told the world to “Say Yes” back in 2003!!!

Kandi signed Psiryn to the Kandi Koated Entertainment imprint last year and says the consistent radio play is responsible for the song's meteoric boost to No. 1.

Up-and-coming artists take notes, and not a load off ... Kandi tells us she pushed Psiryn to put on their pro faces, even when they were worn out.

Kandi says ... "Even when you’re exhausted, you have to push through because this is what you asked for. Staying professional, present, and making a lasting impression is key, and I’ve seen them really take that to heart. It makes a difference.”

Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum are still communicating clearly ... 'cause they've finally been spotted out in public for the first time since Dave revealed he had a baby with another woman -- though Dave and Jordyn aren't gettin' all lovey-dovey.

The singer-songwriter and his better half were photographed driving around Los Angeles in a car together on Super Bowl Sunday ... Grohl's hair is pulled back in a ponytail, and he's got a cap on ... and Jordyn -- who is driving -- has her blonde locks tied back too.

The two seem clearly engaged in an intense conversation -- no happy-go-lucky smiling and joking in these snaps. It's an all-business convo in these rare public pics.

Rihanna knows exactly what her audience came for ... 'cause she's promoting Fenty hair products in her most recent post -- but, a whole bunch of people online are going to be captivated by a totally different part of her look.

The singer-songwriter shared a clip to social media which gave fans a look at her brown locks ... turning around to show how her hair looks from the back -- especially when you don't have much on at all.

Check out the clip for yourself ... Rihanna's wearing skimpy thong-style lingerie which covered none of her backside -- so, fans who are interested in a luscious new hair care product got a little strip show to boot.