Mixtape Mixup
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 […]
Cardi B‘s famous thigh tattoo got a revamp. The rapper took to Instagram on Monday (June 15) to share side-to-side before and after photos of her ink, with the refurbished tat looking a lot brighter, more detailed and overall way better. “So after ten years I gave my peacock tattoo a makeover.This whole week I […]
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Diaz virtually linked up with Run-DMC‘s Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Volbeat guitarist Rob Caggiano to perform a medley of rap and rock hits for a good cause. Benante praised McDaniels as the “KING of ROCK” in the video description of his highly anticipated six-minute jam session, which […]
This year, Black Music Month takes a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more, 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 will provide a playlist designed […]