Mixtape Mixup
Nicki Minaj confirmed on Wednesday (June 10) that she is reuniting with former collaborator Tekashi 6ix9ine to drop their surprise track “Trollz” June 12. Having previously worked together on the 2018 track “FEFE” alongside Murda Beats, the new song marks Tekashi’s second release — following “Gooba” — since his early release from a federal correctional facility […]
Lil Peep‘s estate has released a new music video for the late rapper’s 2016 track, “crybaby,” taken from the mixtape of the same name. The clip opens up as Peep speaks about the tattoo on his forehead saying, “The ‘crybaby’ [tattoo] on my forehead — it was kind of a push to almost force myself […]
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 […]
Iggy Azalea has been pretty quiet lately, and now we know one tiny reason why. In an Instagram Story, the rapper revealed on Wednesday (June 10) that she is now a mother. “I have a son,” she wrote in a message to fans. “I kept waiting for the right time to say something but if […]
The song debuts at No. 83. Tierra Whack scores her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated June 13), as her collaboration with Lil Yachty, “T.D,” featuring A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator, debuts at No. 83. The track opens with 6.2 million U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads sold in the week ending […]
With selflessness at an all-time high in light of the racial injustice plaguing America, Universal Music Group senior vice president of A&R Steven Victor has pledged $1 million to launch his Victor Victor Foundation. “The injustices against the black community that persists in our country, fueled by systemic racism and prejudice that lies within the […]
6ix9ine will release his second comeback track, “Trollz” featuring Nicki Minaj, on Friday (June 12). Early Wednesday morning (June 10), Minaj confirmed the collaboration on Instagram. Along with her announcement, she revealed her and 6ix9ine’s plans to aid in the bailing process. “A portion of the proceeds from #Trollz including merch items, will be going directly to The […]
Takashi Murakami will release six limited-edition screen prints to raise funds for the Black Lives Matter movement. The exact pricing and launch details are to be announced in the following weeks, however, the total raised is expected to exceed $1 million in charitable contributions. Eschewing his signature palette of vibrant pop colors, Murakami instead depicts his classic […]
Three songwriters are suing Travis Scott and the other credited authors and producers on his hit song “Highest In the Room,” claiming that the song ripped off their distinctive guitar melody. According to Billboard, the suit accuses Scott and his collaborators of “pretending to be interested in a collaboration,” only to “intentionally [break] the rules by exploiting plaintiffs work […]
Damian Lillard, the 5-time NBA All-Star who retires his government name when he spits bars under the moniker Dame D.O.L.L.A., spoke openly about the unlawful murders of George Floyd and 99 other Black people due to police brutality in his new track “Blacklist.” He released the nearly three-minute spoken word recital on his SoundCloud today […]