Mixtape Mixup
T.I. is heading back to school. Billboard learned on Tuesday (June 23) that Tip will be teaching the business of trap music at Clark Atlanta University this fall alongside renowned hip-hop scholar Dr. Melva K. Williams. The innovative undergraduate course will mesh the history of trap music with the economics behind its meteoric rise to […]
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 […]
Doja Cat busted out all the filters on Monday (June 22) to congratulate Nicki Minaj on her second No. 1 single of 2020 after the rapper’s collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine, “Trollz,” hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100. (Minaj’s first No. 1, of course, was her Doja collab “Say So.”) “Congratulations to Nicki Minaj […]
Up-and-coming rapper Bris (born Christopher Treadwell) was shot and killed on Sunday (June 21) in his hometown of Sacramento. The 24-year-old MC was found by officers with a life-threatening gunshot would and pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from the Sacramento Police Department. Though the Sacramento PD didn’t name Treadwell, KCRA confirmed […]
Eminem and Royce Da 5’9” are joining forces again, this time in hopes of sparking change. On Sunday (June 21), Em announced that his partner-in-rhyme would serve as the director of community engagement and social justice initiatives for the Marshall Mathers Foundation. “I’m super excited about not just donating money but launching new initiatives. My […]
Polo G has signed with UTA for worldwide representation in all areas. The Columbia Records rapper continues to be managed by Stacia Mac and is represented by attorney Adam Zia. “Less than a year after the release of [debut studio album] Die a Legend, Polo G has already become one of the most acclaimed and […]
Eminem is offering fresh merch to celebrate a decade of Recovery. The rapper announced on Monday (June 22) that his official store will sell a pair of new items for a 24-hour sale in honor of his seventh studio album, which was released this week 10 years ago. Recovery features some of Marshall’s most beloved […]
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 […]
Arca and Rosalía have teamed up to release a new song, titled “KLK,” which will feature on the Venezuelan musician’s upcoming album, KiCk i. The two artists previously worked together last year when Rosalía used vocals by Arca during a performance at the Latin Grammy Awards. Fast forward to March 2020, and Arca hinted at […]
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 […]