Mixtape Mixup
Legendary New York lyricists Jadakiss and Fabolous will go head-to-head in the next installment of the wildly popular Instagram Live battle series, Verzuz. Swizz Beatz broke the news on Instagram yesterday, confirming that the battle is set to go down this coming Monday. View this post on Instagram Back in the Zone this Monday @jadakiss vs @myfabolouslife @verzuztv […]
REVOLT isn’t ready to back down after Eminem charged at the media company in his alternate verse on Conway The Machine’s “Bang” earlier this week. In a statement sent to Billboard, REVOLT attempts to thrash the 8 Mile MC about his decision to war with them. “Why does Eminem, someone who is a guest in […]
Jack Harlow is looking to continue his successful 2020 run with the blistering remix to his Hot 100 hit “WHATS POPPIN.” For the Louisville slugger, the song is punchline galore, as Harlow, DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne engage in fiery lyrical warfare. Harlow sets the tempo with basketball references by mentioning renowned scorer Gilbert […]
Lil Yachty totaled his red 2020 Ferrari 488 yesterday (June 22) in his Atlanta hometown after spinning out of control on the freeway amid heavy rainfall. According to local news outlet WSB-TV Atlanta, the hydroplaning accident took place on Interstate 75/85, where Yachty’s sports car hit the left median wall before spinning out across seven lanes and eventually […]
As of June 21, summer is officially upon us — though at Billboard, it’s already been going on for four weeks now, with the introduction of our official Songs of the Summer listing. This year, we’ve already had three different No. 1s: Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me,” Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé’s “Savage,” […]
Fortnite has announced its next Party Royale concert, pairing Diplo with Young Thug and Noah Cyrus. The event, officially dubbed “Diplo Presents: Thomas Wesley With Special Guests Noah Cyrus and Young Thug,” is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 9 p.m. EST. The concert by Diplo, Young Thug, and Noah Cyrus will serve as the […]
Beyonce is back with another serving of “Black Parade,” but this time, she slings out the a capella version to her celebratory anthem. On Friday (June 19), in honor of Juneteenth, Queen Bey released the original song with hopes of honoring small Black-owned businesses. “Happy Juneteenth Weekend! I hope we continue to share joy and […]
Walmart is selling a replica of Lil Baby‘s signature 4PF pendant with a starting price of $24.99, and the rapper is not impressed. When the knock-off piece was first listed, it was reportedly titled “Hip Hop Celebrity Style Fashion Silver Plated LIL BABY 4PF Pendant with Silver-Tone Plated 16″ Cuban Chain” and even named the rapper and […]
This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist […]
This year, father’s day offered a rare opportunity (in 2020, at least) for optimism and celebration. Yesterday, celebs took the opportunity to offer some positivity by sharing their most adorable and heartfelt messages to their children, their father figures, and to the fathers who have passed away. Will Smith shared a heartwarming story about becoming a dad, Kim […]