Machine Gun Kelly & Trippie Redd Bring the Emo-Raps for ‘Genre : Sadboy’ Project: Stream It Now
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by Michael Saponara
1h ago
Machine Gun Kelly and Trippie Redd have teamed up for their Genre : Sadboy EP, which hit streaming services on Friday (March 29). The EP is free of guest features outside of the Ohio duo and boasts 10 tracks in total including their pensive “lost boys” single. If Drake made For All the Dogs, this one’s for all the sad boys. Trippie and MGK have had no issue opening up about their struggles and relationship tribulations in the past and they’ve joined forces to deliver piercing emo-raps. Diplo was hyped to hear that MGK and Trippie were connecting as he chimed in with an Instagram comment last ..read more
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Ye Claims He ‘Washed’ Kendrick Lamar & Drake: ‘There Is Only One GOAT’
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by Michael Saponara
7h ago
Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — took to Instagram on Thursday (March 28) with an explosive post claiming he got the best of Kendrick Lamar on their The Life of Pablo collaboration “No More Parties in L.A.” And he had smoke for Drake too, saying he “washed” him during their 2021 Larry Hoover Benefit concert at Los Angeles’ Coliseum. Related J. Cole or Drake: Who Needs to Respond More to Kendrick Lamar’s Verse? The Cases for Both 03/28/2024 “Everyone knows I washed Kendrick on No More Parties in LA,” West started the post, mentioning the 2016 bar-filled collab. Though ..read more
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Tyla Explains Dropping Out of Coachella: ‘It’s the Right Decision’
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by Hannah Dailey
9h ago
Just a couple weeks before Tyla‘s hard work culminated in the release of her self-titled debut studio album, the 22-year-old artist announced that she’d hit a roadblock: an undisclosed, worsening injury that would force her to pull out of all of her upcoming live shows, including a career milestone set at this year’s Coachella. Related After 'Water,' Tyla Reveals Her Global Takeover Strategy: 'You're Going to See Me Everywhere' 03/28/2024 In her Billboard cover story published Thursday (March 28), the “Water” singer opened up to Billboard about making the final call to cancel her perfor ..read more
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Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Teams Up With Mitchell & Ness for College-Inspired Collection
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by Michael Saponara
10h ago
Travis Scott is going back to college — sort of. La Flame’s Cactus Jack company has teamed up with Fanatics, Lids and Mitchell & Ness to design the Jack Goes Back to School collection. The NCAA-inspired capsule will feature collegiate merchandise from 28 different schools and is set to arrive at campus bookstores as well as Travis Scott’s shop and Fanatics’ website on April 4. La Flame brings his unique creative vision to combine the tribalism of collegiate sports with streetwear for a full merchandise run of apparel including snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewneck ..read more
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Ice Spice Burns Out Before ‘Hot Ones’ Finish Line: ‘I’m Not Gonna Do That to Myself’ 
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by Michael Saponara
12h ago
Ice Spice might be on a hot streak when it comes to her scorching music career, but she couldn’t handle the spice that came with the wings on Hot Ones. Related Ice Spice Shares What She Learned From Taylor Swift – And How She Defines a Hit 03/28/2024 The Bronx native boasted about “always eating” spicy food, but called it quits with a pair of wings left during her Hot Ones appearance on Thursday (March 28). “This is so bad,” she said minutes before throwing in the towel. “It looks like I’m crying, but I’m not.” The 24-year-old — who was honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2024 Hi ..read more
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Beyoncé Sends Nicki Minaj a Heartfelt Card Thanking Her for Pink Friday Nail Set: See It
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by Michael Saponara
12h ago
While Beyoncé is busy gearing up to deliver her Act II: Cowboy Carter album this week, Bey made some time to show Nicki Minaj appreciation for her thoughtful gift. Related Nicki Minaj Launches Her Press-On Nail Brand & We Tried It: Here’s What to Know About Pink… 03/28/2024 Queen Bey sent her “Flawless (Remix)” collaborator a heartfelt handwritten card thanking Minaj for gifting her some Pink Friday Nails. “Onika, I just received your nail collection and I love them. Thank you so much for thinking of me and congratulations on your launch and the tour. Love, Beyoncé,” the card read ..read more
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Joyner Lucas Is Growing in Reverse & Leaving Those Who Hurt Him Behind
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by Michael Saponara
12h ago
While some people mature with age and the added experiences that come with life, Joyner Lucas believes he’s growing in reverse. Lucas spells out exactly that on the self-titled Not Now I’m Busy outro, which features a harrowing voice message admitting to killing his older self and calling out those who stabbed him in the back as the 35-year-old rapper, is moving on without the people who took his kindness for weakness. “On the album, it’s pretty much — you know when people try to shed their old skin and become a better person? Well this is me shedding my old skin as a good person and becoming ..read more
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After ‘Water,’ Tyla Reveals Her Global Takeover Strategy: ‘You’re Going to See Me Everywhere’
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by Josh Glicksman
15h ago
When South African singer-songwriter Tyla turned 22 years old in late January, she was on top of the world — literally. Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and fans to Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood, Calif., for her birthday bash. The party was a dual celebration: Tyla had also recently scored her first Grammy Award nomination, for best African music performance — one of three new categories the Recording Academy introduced this year — with her 2023 breakthrough hit, “Water.” Waiters surprised Tyla — who had transformed a corner of the rooftop bar int ..read more
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Tyla: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot
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by Michael Calcagno
15h ago
When South African singer-songwriter Tyla turned 22 years old in late January, she was on top of the world — literally. Her label, Epic Records, invited a few hundred music executives, artists and fans to Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood, Calif., for her birthday bash. The party was a dual celebration: Tyla had also recently scored her first Grammy Award nomination, for best African music performance — one of three new categories the Recording Academy introduced this year — with her 2023 breakthrough hit, “Water.” Waiters surprised Tyla — who had transformed a corner of the rooftop bar int ..read more
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Blxst Taps Feid for His First Multilingual Collaboration With ‘Rewind’: Listen
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by Heran Mamo
1d ago
Blxst and Feid linked up for the vibrant cross-cultural collaboration “Rewind,” which dropped Thursday (March 28) via Evgle and Red Bull Records. “Rewind” is the kind of song you want to dance with your significant other to at the club on a warm summer night you wish to relive over and over again. It marks Blxst’s first multilingual collaboration and his first foray into the Latin music space. His West Coast hip-hop flow meets Feid’s signature reggaetón style, as “Rewind” brings out the best of both of their words. “Come take a shot with me tonight/ Dance till we can’t beneath the light/ Like ..read more
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