We need genre-specific shows because an all-genre show like the Grammy Awards simply can't cover everything. Like many other R&B-loving music fans, I look forward to the BET Awards each year. The 20th edition of the awards show is set for June 28 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Of course, the event may […]
Sada Baby is as bored as the rest of us. Just like everyone else, the recent chart-topper of Billboard’s Heatseekers tally and architect of Skuba Sada 2 ― a recently released odds-and-ends collection better than most commercial hip-hop releases―is locked down too. When Billboard calls the Detroit-based MC, he’s in the middle of playing Call of […]
Los Angeles-based artist Lil Benny knows good “Company” is hard to come by these days, so he’s keeping all unwanted visitors at a safe distance in the video for his latest single, available exclusively on Billboard today (April 14). The Soundcloud upstart hailing from Lawrence, New York puts out an open call for companionship with […]
Doja Cat became embroiled in a feud with Nicki Minaj’s Twitter following this weekend after a fan uploaded an illustration of a speculative Rolling Stone magazine cover, featuring Minaj, Doja, and Megan Thee Stallion. The artist wrote, “I came up with this idea bcs they’re currently the female rappers shaping rap music!!” ?New drawing? for @NICKIMINAJ @DojaCat @theestallion […]
Ciara and Russell Wilson took to social media on Tuesday (April 14) to reveal the sex of their third baby with an adorable video. “Gender Reveal Time! @Ciara Prince or Princess???” Wilson captioned a Twitter clip of the couple shooting off tannerite smoke and confetti for the big surprise with kids Future — Ciara’s son […]
The Kid is back, and he’s a proper grown up. Kid Cudi returns with “Leader of the Delinquents,” lifted from his forthcoming seventh studio album Entergalactic. It’s the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist’s first solo music since his 2018 collaboration with Kanye West, Kids See Ghosts, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums […]
R&B singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller is back with his first solo drop of the year, sharing a new tune titled “Slept on You.” Tiller took to Twitter to announce the release of the song, revealing that he decided to share it because someone leaked an incomplete version on YouTube. “Saw someone post this on youtube, here’s […]
“Toosie Slide” is Drake’s 20th leader on the list, tying Aretha Franklin & Stevie Wonder. Drake‘s “Toosie Slide” soars in with a No. 1 debut on Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated April 18, granting the prolific hitmaker his 20th leader on the list and a share of a historic mark, as he ties Aretha […]
Gucci Mane is currently under fire for an insensitive tweet he made yesterday, April 12. The Atlanta rapper started his Easter morning by addressing his haters, tweeting “I pray my haters die of corona virus.” Shortly thereafter, Gucci’s Twitter feed was flooded with backlash surrounding the coronavirus-related tweet. “But the real hater is the one […]
Looking for some Monday motivation to help power you through the start of another week? We’re right there with you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered. These 10 tracks from artists like Ava Max, Pink Sweat$, The Aces and Sam Fischer will get you energized to take on the week. […]