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fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

After breaking Georgia's legal system, Young Thug takes a Coachella victory lap

Young Thug's Coachella performance showcased his influence and celebrated his decade-long career with hits and special guest appearances.
#gucci-mane
fromFast Company
1 week ago
US news

Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?

US news
fromVulture
1 week ago

Gucci Mane Reportedly Robbed and Kidnapped By Pooh Shiesty, Big30

Gucci Mane was reportedly robbed and kidnapped by Pooh Shiesty and others during a meeting about his contract.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Gucci Mane was held at gunpoint by Pooh Shiesty over a music recording contract. What happens to it now?

A rapper signed to Gucci Mane's label attempted to escape his contract by robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint.
#usher
London music
fromVulture
3 days ago

Chris Brown and Usher Are Going on Tour Together

Usher and Chris Brown are launching the R&B Tour together, coinciding with Brown's upcoming album release on May 8.
Podcast
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Usher 'Doesn't Have Anything Negative to Say' About Diddy

Usher expresses unwavering support for Diddy, emphasizing his legacy and contributions to the music industry despite ongoing controversies and legal issues.
#offset
Miami
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Migos' Offset Shot at Florida Casino

Offset was shot in the leg at a Florida casino and is currently stable in the hospital.
Miami
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Migos' Offset Shot at Florida Casino

Offset was shot in the leg at a Florida casino and is currently stable in the hospital.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

DJ Texas Trill / Phonfrm2nine / GFL Trenxhbaby / Mo Money: "Do the Ratchet"

In that pre-pandemic era, one of my favorite duos was Nuk and Mo Money, who had the livewire hustlenomics on lock.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

DJ Khaled, Future, and Lil Baby Reunite for New "One of Them" Video

The Kid Art-directed video chronicles an action-packed night of hand-to-hand combat, crashing through ceilings, and time-honored Khaled-isms including: 'We the best.'
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Isaiah Rashad Teases Return With It's Been Awful

In a teaser video, a bloodied Isaiah Rashad stumbles across an open field before collapsing, with the words 'It's Been Awful 5/1/26' appearing on screen.
London music
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

smokedope2016: THE COMEDOWN

Yung Lean's last cloud rap album marked a significant transition in his music, reflecting personal struggles and the genre's evolution.
Los Angeles
fromVulture
1 month ago

Lil Nas X Wants a Diversion

Lil Nas X requested a diversion program for his felony police-battery case in court, with a hearing scheduled for April 6 to determine if charges can be dismissed through rehabilitation instead of criminal prosecution.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Listen to Cash Cobain's New Song "Wish"

Cash Cobain released his first single of the year, 'Wish,' which samples Three 6 Mafia and includes a music video from a ski trip, preceding his upcoming album Party With Slizzy.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

CyHi Tackles G.O.O.D. Music Fallout on New Song

CyHi releases 'The G.O.O.D. Ole Days,' a six-minute song addressing his grievances with Kanye West's label and conflicts with Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
LGBT
fromHuffPost
8 years ago

This Former Christian Singer Came Out And Dropped A Rap Video... About Math

Lindsey Leaverton lost her Christian music career after coming out, rebuilt her life, and released a new album blending multiple genres.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Luci4 Unleashed a Generation of Glitchy Underground Rap

Luci4, an underground rapper who died at 23, pioneered a distinctive nightcore-influenced sound that shaped the underground music landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sk8star: "Yeannn" [ft. Teezus]

Atlanta's ØWay collective channels chameleonic, Auto-Tuned YSL-style rap led by Sk8star, Tezzus, and collaborators, blending Southern slang innovation with trap production.
#lil-poppa
US news
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Lil Jon's Son Found Dead at 27

Nathan Smith, 27, son of Lil Jon and NYU graduate known as DJ Young Slade, was found dead in a pond in Milton, Georgia.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rapper Lil Poppa's cause of death revealed

The 25-year-old performer, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was involved in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday on Interstate 85 south in Hapeville, Hapeville Chief of Police Bruce Hedley told TMZ. Then, he called his manager asking for advice. He explained to her that the car was still drivable, so she told Wheeler to meet her in a nearby parking lot at a Hilton hotel, the report said.
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#baby-keem
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Maxo Kream and JPEGMAFIA Link Up with Denzel Curry on New Song "Fake Jeezy"

Three of hip-hop's most unique voices come together on "Fake Jeezy," Maxo Kream and JPEGMAFIA's new banger featuring Denzel Curry. Stream it below. Get Denzel Curry Tickets Here True to its title, the song features early 2000s trap production from JPEGMAFIA, as Maxo and Curry try to outdo each other's lyrics. Maxo raps about keeping "three Ks" like "Kim, Kourtney, Khloe," and "corporate thuggin' like Young Jeezy," while Denzel drops a Kardashian reference of his own.
Music
#knocked-loose
fromKqed
2 months ago

LaRussell Signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation | KQED

Last month, LaRussell announced his signing of a "project deal" with San Francisco label EMPIRE, one of the music industry's largest and most powerful independent labels and distributors. In 2023, he announced a deal with Live Nation for select concert dates. Both deals, LaRussell indicated, allowed him to make decisions on his own terms. The Roc Nation announcement comes after images of a late January meeting between LaRussell and Jay-Z were shared online.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

Kid Cudi announces tour w/ M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak & more

Kid Cudi had cancelled his 2024 tour after breaking his heel at Coachella, and while he's done some shows since then, he hadn't embarked on any major outings. He's now announced the "Rebel Ragers Tour," which will have M.I.A. Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü, and Dot Da Genius presents GLKPRTY w/ Powers Pleasanton each opening select shows. See all dates below.
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Bby Kell: "SPLURGINBAGS"

Chances are, if the Atlanta rapper sounds like they have a loogie stuck in their throat, I'll probably like them. B5 and Zeeball? Yep-"Heist" might be the biggest omission from our Best Rap Songs of 2025 list. Rroxket? I still listen to his zooted-out regularly. Before I get carried away, let's add Bby Kell to that list. Her new tape, Straight Pop, is cool as hell-it reminds me of Glokk40Spaz back when his bread and butter was belligerent dark plugg.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kane West: western beats

What does Comic Sans sound like? What does it feel like? And is it actually kinda good? These were the questions ever-present in the minds of early PC Music acts like Kero Kero Bonito's Gus Bonito, who, to this day, performs DJ sets in front of a strobing projection of his moniker Kane West in the notorious font.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

10 Songs You Should Listen to Now

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we're sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff's favorite new music.
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Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver's new album, 'Octane'

Don Toliver's album Octane channels Mount Wilson Observatory astronomy, a 'black hole' creative process, and lifelong car obsession into an instinct-led, vehicle-themed sonic exploration.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

Ying Yang Twins in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Atlanta's Ying Yang Twins helped define the crunk era by turning late-night club energy into a national language all its own. Their catalog relies on deep bass, playful braggadocio, and hooks designed for shouted choruses more than quiet contemplation. Songs such as "Salt Shaker" and "Wait (The Whisper Song)" turned clubs into shared sing-along zones that felt as much ritual as entertainment.
Music
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, A$AP Ferg, Bktherula, and Key Nyata Form Supergroup the Scythe

Denzel Curry formed supergroup The Scythe and released a collaborative eight-track debut album Strictly 4 the Scythe on March 6 via Loma Vista.
Music
fromFortune
2 months ago

Meet Bad Bunny: Super Bowl headliner who used to work at a grocery store. The son of a truck driver and English teacher turned SoundCloud superstar | Fortune

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, with Green Day also slated to perform.
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