Mixtape Mixup
Warner Chappell Music has entered a global co-publishing agreement with the estate of Pop Smoke, the beloved Brooklyn rapper and face of the New York drill movement who was fatally shot in February at age 20. The deal covers all work written by the late artist, including breakthrough hit “Welcome to the Party” and his […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj unveiled the lyric video for their new collaboration “Trollz” on Monday (June 15). The animated clip features rainbow-haired cartoons of the two rappers sharing a candy-coated lollipop as the track’s lyrics flash across the screen. “Dolla dolla bill, come get her/ Even ya man know Nickis do it better/ I […]
The event will stream on YouTube on June 27. The Roots are taking their Roots Picnic online this year, and they’re teaming up with former First Lady Michelle Obama to give the event an extra boost. The 13th annual Roots Picnic will go virtual on June 27 on YouTube in partnership with Obama’s national, nonpartisan […]
Is it possible to still have the song of the summer even though we might not have a real summer at all? That’s the challenge facing Kim Petras, whose undeniable bop “Malibu” is an infectious tune that aligns a little too well with aspirational trips to the beach and fizzy tropical drinks that leave you […]
The song makes for historic turnover atop the summery summary. DaBaby‘s “Rockstar,” featuring Roddy Ricch, hits No. 1 on Billboard‘s Songs of the Summer chart, dated June 20. The 20-position Songs of the Summer running tally tracks the most popular titles based on cumulative performance on the weekly streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Billboard Hot 100 […]
As the music world remembers Tupac Shakur on what would have been his 49th birthday today (June 16), Billboard revisits the artist’s legacy that he left behind on the Billboard Hot 100. Tupac debuted on the chart in 1993 with “I Get Around,” which eventually peaked at No. 11, and went on to chart 20 additional songs on the list. […]
Pusha T took to Instagram last night to announce the birth of his son, Nigel Brixx Thornton, who was born on June 11. His wife, the actress Virginia Williams, also shared a picture of their newborn baby. View this post on Instagram NIGEL BRIXX THORNTON ? JUNE 11 2020 A post shared by Pusha T (@kingpush) on Jun […]
Artist: Teyana Taylor Album: The Album Drop Date: June 19— Juneteenth. Taylor had initially promised the album would drop on December 6. ???????? fuck you ahkayyy?!!! Lol my album dropping dec.6th! I promise ????????? https://t.co/32kVg1y4u4 — TEYANA M.J. SHUMPERT (@TEYANATAYLOR) October 15, 2019 Tracklist: Back in August, she shared the track “How You Want It?” alongside a video featuring Diddy’s […]
While some have criticized HBO Max’s removal of Gone With the Wind from its streaming service — including those who wonder if it hurts the legacy of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Academy Award — Oscar nominee Queen Latifah says good riddance. “Let ‘Gone with the Wind’ be gone with the […]
Pusha T is a dad! The rapper announced on Monday (June 15) that he and wife Virginia’s first child together, Nigel Brixx Thornton, was born on June 11. He shared a adorable photos of his baby boy on Instagram with his name, birth date and a rocket emoji for the caption. View this post on […]