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Following teasers and leaked images of Pharrell Williams’ collaborative adidas Superstar, we now get our closest look at the sneaker via YouTube sneaker unboxer, Seth Fowler. Fowler was seeded an early pair, which suggests an official release date could be coming up soon. The adidas Originals Superstar is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and, after […]
As Londoners gathered in their thousands yesterday to protest the killing of George Floyd, British actor John Boyega delivered an extremely emotional and powerful speech to the crowd. Speaking to fellow protesters, Boyega detailed his experience of racism in the UK, and doubled-down on the importance of community love, power, and togetherness. After stating that he […]
Just two days before it was to begin streaming, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, a documentary about the hip-hop improv group with Lin-Manuel Miranda and friends, has postponed its release out of solidarity with protesters. The group announced the postponement Wednesday, citing that our “collective attention” is turned toward more pressing concerns. The film had […]
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 […]
The reporter has since offered a public apology to the rapper. Cardi B had some harsh words Tuesday (June 2) for a reporter who took her words out of context in regards to the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests. The drama all started when KTLA reporter Doug Kolk ran a segment using part of the […]
Artists from all corners of the music industry are calling on labels, streaming services and other corporate entities to contribute to the cause of racial justice. In the midst of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, The Weeknd issued a challenge on Tuesday (June 2) directly to Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music Group, […]
Run the Jewels anticipated album RTJ 4 has arrived earlier than expected. Originally slated for Friday (June 5), the 11-track collection features appearances from Pharrell, 2 Chainz, DJ Premier, and more. “F–k it, why wait? The world is invested with bullsh-t, so here’s something raw to listen to while you deal with it all,” the group said […]
While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help end racism and bring about accountability. We at Billboard — like the many artists, companies, […]
Kelis took to social media on Tuesday (June 2) to call for widespread structural change in the music industry’s treatment of Black artists. “If the music industry wants to support Black lives, labels and platforms can start with amending contracts, distributing royalties, diversifying boardrooms, and retroactively paying back all the Black artists, and their families, […]
Protesters in New York broke out into a chant on Tuesday night (June 2) in an effort to get the NYPD to to unblock the Manhattan Bridge, where marchers had gathered in the latest night of protests in memory of George Floyd. And in classic New York fashion, they picked a solidly profane anthem for […]