Trina set the party vibe, with a red Solo cup in hand, for her Billboard Live At-Home concert on Wednesday (April 1) with an acoustic set that raised money for Plus 1, an organization that connects artists to millions of concertgoers for a $1 donation to raise funds for high-impact nonprofits addressing some of the planet’s greatest obstacles. It […]
As the live industry craters, artists who invested in the cannabis industry are happy to learn dispensaries are considered "essential services." When Cypress Hill’s B-Real opened his own marijuana dispensary in the San Fernando Valley two years ago, he considered it a bit of extra business. But in the midst of the coronavirus-related shutdowns blocking […]
But Troye Sivan is quick to welcome him back when rapper acknowledges he's "gay again." Lil Nas X trolled his Twitter followers earlier Wednesday (April 1) for an April Fools’ Day tease about actually being straight — which didn’t last long. The 20-year-old rapper claimed that his coming out on June 30 last year — the […]
Just when you thought Jeezy placed his jersey in the rafters with his swan song TM 104 last year, the trap master released his seven-track EP Twenty/20 Pyrex Vision on Friday (March 28). Not only is Jeezy back on the scene slinging grandeur street raps for his rabid fan base, but he’s doing it independently […]
“Here Comes the Sun” — and Tank and The Bangas — for their warm Billboard Live At-Home performance today (April 1) that raised money for the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, which provides medical care for local performing artists. Lead vocalist Tarriona “Tank” Ball and synth keyboardist Norman Spence represented their New Orleans-based soul group, as […]
The 2021 Grammy Awards may be nearly a year away, but it’s never too early to start speculating about who could win the big prizes at music’s biggest night! Now that 2020’s first wave of major releases by the likes of Selena Gomez, BTS, Post Malone and Dua Lipa have hit shelves, Billboard wants to […]
DaBaby has one of the most high-spirited personalities in the rap game, but he is now displaying a more somber side in the video for new single “Find My Way.” Directed by frequent collaborator Reel Goats, the 10-minute short film shows off the rapper’s acting chops as he goes full Bonnie & Clyde with his girlfriend, played […]
On the first anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s passing (March 31), his girlfriend, Lauren London, paid tribute to him with an endearing poem on Instagram. London explained how she continues to remain positive for her children and how she’s still deeply affected by his passing. “Time is deceptive. It’s been a year since you transitioned. The […]
The song also explodes into the Hot 100's top 20. Megan Thee Stallion becomes the latest winner of a social media sensation, as the #SavageChallenge generates a top 10 debut on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and top 20 showing on the Billboard Hot 100 for its namesake song. “Savage” enters at No. 9 on the Hot […]
Tory Lanez is becoming a massive draw on Instagram Live with his standout show Quarantine Radio. After reeling in the likes of Justin Bieber, Young Thug, and Chris Brown, Lanez pulled in the biggest fish of the pond when Drake stopped by on his show Thursday night (March 31). The two joked about Drake’s interaction […]