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 […]
For music fans celebrating the stoner holiday Monday (April 20), Billboard wants to pass along these 25 classic weed anthems. But which one is your favorite? Snoop Dogg packs in a double feature on our 2015 list, from his joint with fellow smoker Wiz Khalifa and Bruno Mars for “Young, Wild and Free” from 2011 to Dr. Dre‘s famed 2000 […]
Offset is mourning the loss of a relative who has died from complications of COVID-19. “Smfh this corona shit done killed my great uncle,” he wrote in an Instagram story Sunday (April 19). “Rip uncle Jerry damn man.” “Pray for my family,” the rapper added in a second story update. Offset’s wife, Cardi B, spoke […]
Vote in Billboard's poll below and let your voice be heard! Artists from across the world rallied together from the comfort of their homes on Saturday night (April 18) for One World: Together at Home, an all-star event to aid healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19. Organized by the World Health Organization and Global […]
It was supposed to be a battle for the grown folks Saturday night (Apr. 18) on Instagram Live, as two of the most renowned figures in modern R&B — Teddy Riley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds — were to take turns spinning their respective classics, to the delight of music fans across social media. However, the […]
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Snoop Dogg Is Releasing His Own Wine
Snoop Dogg is taking his culinary journey to the next level. The iconic rapper has announced his very own wine called “Snoop Cali Red” in collaboration with Australian wine company 19 Crimes. Snoop Cali Red is the debut wine release of Snoop’s multi-year partnership with the Australian wine brand, and 19 Crimes’ first-ever Californian wine. The collaborative beverage […]