The family of late rapper Juice WRLD has released his first posthumous single and music video, “Righteous.” Juice WRLD’s mother, Carmela Wallace, Juice’s family, and his Grade A label made the announcement via his official Instagram, writing, “Choosing how to share his upcoming music with the world has been no easy feat. Honoring the love Juice felt for his fans while […]
Music can be one of the world’s natural healers. On Wednesday night (April 22), a slew of artists used their platforms to give back when taking part in BET’s Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort special, which was hosted by Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J and Regina Hall. From the comfort of their homes, artists such as […]
Teyana Taylor has come together with virtual influencer and musician Miquela to release a new single titled “Machine.” The song arrives as Miquela’s material has already been streamed over 25 million times on Spotify. “Working with Teyana has been on my vision board for a MINUTE,” said Miquela. “The stars aligned once I found out […]
Though millions of people are camped inside their homes longing for freedom, Tory Lanez already quenched his thirst for escape when he released his mixtape New Toronto 3 earlier this month. Lanez’s 16-track collection not only fulfilled his contractual obligations with Interscope Records, but debuted at No. 2 this week on the Billboard 200 with 64,000 equivalent […]
Megan Thee Stallion misses her hot girl antics and “going to cool sh–” with friends during quarantine — especially Billie Eilish. The “Savage” rapper posted a throwback video via Instagram on Wednesday (April 22) from Billboard‘s 2019 Women in Music gala, held Dec. 12 at the Hollywood Palladium, where Meg won the Powerhouse Award and performed “Cash […]
Plus, Joe Bonamassa’s new group The Sleep Eazys and pop prankster Oliver Tree debut. Brooklyn rapper Saint Jhn rises to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Emerging Artists chart (dated April 25), becoming the top emerging act in the U.S. for the first time thanks to his breakthrough single “Roses (Imanbek Remix).” The track takes over at […]
In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, Akon has curated a playlist for Billboard with some Latin hits that he’s currently jamming to. “COV19 has helped us see the real beauty and importance of the basic things in life,” the St. Louis-born artist says of this quarantine music list, which includes hits from Maluma, […]
On March 25th, friends and fellow superproducers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz decided to have a friendly producer battle to entertain fans, and accidentally created an IG Live series — now called Verzuz. Over the last month, the impromptu battle has taken the form of a brand, adopting a title and logo; establishing rules of play; […]
Junior M.A.F.I.A. member and close friend of The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Cease revealed this week that Biggie thought JAY-Z was a better rapper than he was. Cease recalled one conversation in particular while participating in an Instagram Live session with Smoke DZA on Monday. “Like, we really fuck with them,” Cease stated. “Like, once Big […]
It’s been four years since Youngboy Never Broke Again delivered his breakout project, 38 Baby, in 2016. The rapper announced on Monday (April 20) that he will be releasing the sequel…very, very soon. 38 Baby 2 is dropping on Friday (April 24), which Youngboy revealed in a brief teaser showing the high-paced, superstar lifestyle he’s been […]