The Grammy Award winner has announced the release date of her debut album Why Not More. Set to drop on April 25, the album features her newly released lead single “Taste.”

Produced by Stargate and Jasper Harris, “Taste” is described “as being about infatuation and attraction, and setting the tone for the remainder of the year.” Another bop for sure, the hot track samples Brittany Spears’ 2003 classic track “Toxic” but Coco makes it all her own.

During an appearance on the Red Carpet at the 2025 Grammy Awards, she detailed her highly anticipated project.

“I’m so excited. My bucket list is coming to fruition,” Jones said “It’s been a really long process because I’m really strict with myself.”

“I think my fans are in store for, of course, what they love from me. Those ballads, those vocally challenging moments,” she continued. “But I’m really trying to push the narrative of R&B. I love to perform. I love high energy. I love choreo. I want a world where they can both coexist. And I feel like R&B, to me, can be so flexible, and that’s what I’m trying to showcase and teach my audience.”

Jones also announced she’ll be going on tour in support of the project with special guest Lady London. Taking to Instagram, she shared her excitement about hitting the road.

“I’m going on tour y’all so excited to announce the Why Not More? Tour! Coming to a city near youuuu,” she wrote. “Pre-sale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 26 at 10 am local time. Click the link in my bio to sign up for the pre-sale titled “Tour Pre-Sale”. General on-sale begins on Friday, Feb 28, 10 am local time.”

Along with the album and tour, she is starring Hilary Banks in Bel-Air, Peacock’s reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In December 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season.

“Music has been a constant in my life and the motivation that has anchored me since the very beginning,” the “ICU” singer said in a press release. “Discovering a team at Warner Chappell that shares that same passion and understands my voice and vision is very special to me.”

“Coco Jones has one of the most unique voices out there, and it’s great to see her having her moment as both a songwriter and artist,” WCM North America president Ryan Press added. “She’s helping pave an entirely new era of R&B, and her hustle and work ethic have led to a year of breakthroughs. Now let’s go win some Grammys.”

While interviewing Coco Jones on his Club Shay Shay podcast, Sharpe asked the R&B songstress if she would ever consider getting a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift). Although Jones did not mention her by name, SZA made sure to set the record straight with the former NFL star by commenting on the post.

“Lmaooo now why would this be a question for coco. Poor baby she handled it well now Shay Shay,” SZA wrote.

“Incredibly tacky.. I wanted to come here too dah well,” SZA added in a second comment.

After her procedure, SZA has gone public with her regrets about the surgery. In an interview with British Vogue, SZA expressed her feelings behind getting a BBL.

“I gained all this weight from being immobile while recovering and trying to preserve the fat,” she said. “It was just so stupid. But who gives a f**k? You got a BBL, you realize you didn’t need the shit.”

While she may have had some regrets, she also shared that she loves her body and said she can do with it whatever she wants.

“I need to get my f**king mental health together,” she continued. “Not to say you can’t do those things simultaneously, just, for me, I realize wherever you go, there you’ll be. But I love my butt. Don’t get me wrong. My booty looks nice. And I’m grateful that it looks pretty much… I don’t know, sometimes it’s natural, but I don’t even care. It’s something that I wanted. I’m enjoying it. I love shaking it.”

Outside of BBL discussions, SZA is gearing up to join Kendrick Lamar on his Grand National Tour. Beginning in April, the tour will hit stadiums across the country until August.

The 1991 classic was honored as “the best summer song of all time” by Rolling Stone. It won a Grammy 1992 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The summer anthem appears on DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s fourth album, Homebase, released in July 1991 on Jive Records. 

At the BBQ, Smith joined others in the Bel-Air cast to perform trendy antics. Bel-Air, a revamp to the 90s classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, and Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks. Fresh Prince cast members to appear in this season’s Bel-Air include Joesph Marcell, who played Geoffrey, and Tatyana Ali, who played the original Ashley Banks.

This month, Will returned to music with two new songs, including a collaboration with Russ and Jaden Smith called “Work Of Art.” He delivered a stunning performance of the new song, “You Can Make It,” featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir at the BET Awards. The new tracks are part of Smith’s upcoming album, his first in a new independent deal with SLANG. 

Smith has been on a redemption road since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars over remarks about his wife Jada Pickett-Smith. The Oscars banned Smith from attending for 10 years.

Will and his wife’s relationship has been in the headlines for years. Jada told Drew Barrymore in November 2023 that she and Will Smith are staying together forever.

Bel-Air season 3 begins on Peacock on August 15.

S!mone opened up about her personal life, sharing how her song “Circles” was inspired by a past relationship and the lessons she learned about honesty and growth. She also shared how hesitant she was to join the reboot of Fresh Prince of Bel Air and reflected on the advice she received from Will Smith about timing and momentum. S!mone also spoke about the support she’s received from her castmates, including Coco Jones, and how her journey as an artist is shaped by storytelling in both acting and music.

She also talked about self-care, her love for LA, and her aspirations to travel to Italy. With gratitude for her parents’ unwavering support, she reflected on how they’ve helped her pursue her dreams. You can stream her debut album Magnet out now!

S!mone opened up about her personal life, sharing how her song “Circles” was inspired by a past relationship and the lessons she learned about honesty and growth. She also shared how hesitant she was to join the reboot of Fresh Prince of Bel Air and reflected on the advice she received from Will Smith about timing and momentum. S!mone also spoke about the support she’s received from her castmates, including Coco Jones, and how her journey as an artist is shaped by storytelling in both acting and music.

She also talked about self-care, her love for LA, and her aspirations to travel to Italy. With gratitude for her parents’ unwavering support, she reflected on how they’ve helped her pursue her dreams.

You can stream her debut album Magnet out now!

“My background at BET Networks gave me a foundation in understanding how culture and entertainment intersect. Working with artists like Coco Jones, Pooh Shiesty, and Kevin Gates taught me that authentic storytelling transcends traditional marketing boundaries” Jaide shares on her journey. “The New Edition Story campaign was a turning point that showcased our ability to bridge generational and cultural divides.”

On Her Journey & Leadership: 

“We’re reimagining how labels approach cultural marketing by bringing data-driven insights to creative execution. Our campaigns consistently outperform industry benchmarks because we understand the nuanced cultural conversations happening across platforms. When you have a seat at all three major label tables, you can drive industry-wide change rather than isolated success stories.”

On Her Future Vision:

“This is just the beginning of transforming how the industry approaches marketing. We’re already developing new campaign frameworks that leverage our unique position across all three major label groups” Jaide says of her future. “The next phase includes building a pipeline for diverse talent in music marketing and executive leadership.”

The Tennessee native also broke down what a day in her life looks like, what she’s looking like in the dating pool, working on Bel-Air, playing basketball back in the day, getting emotional during a recent performance in Washington D.C., and what she wants to accomplish in the future.

Coco Jones project most recent project, What I Didn’t Tell You is available now!

Coco Jones talks about her first experiences with Hip Hop, including how Slick Rick’s “Children Story” gave her and her family a memory she can remember. She also spoke about how 2Pac influenced her life while she was younger with the inspirational lyrics in some of his music, and rebellious nature.

The Bel-Air star also discussed seeing her first live performance at the club as Future came out and performed her favorite song of the time “March Madness.”

Can you imagine Coco Jones spitting Eminem’s verse in the “Forever (Remix)”?

Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, “My First” details your favorite celebrities’ relationship with the biggest culture in the world. The conversation will revolve around questions such as the first time they fell in love with Hip Hop, first song they heard on the radio, one of their biggest experiences with the culture, and more!

Coco Jones talks about her first experiences with Hip Hop, including how Slick Rick’s “Children Story” gave her and her family a memory she can remember.

She also spoke about how 2Pac influenced her life while she was younger with the inspirational lyrics in some of his music, and rebellious nature.

The Bel-Air star also discussed seeing her first live performance at the club as Future came out and performed her favorite song of the time “March Madness.”

Can you imagine r&b songstress Coco Jones spitting Eminem’s verse in the “Forever (Remix)”?

Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, “My First” details your favorite celebrities’ relationship with the biggest culture in the world. The conversation will revolve around questions such as the first time they fell in love with Hip Hop, first song they heard on the radio, one of their biggest experiences with the culture, and more!