Fabolous vs. Jadakiss: Verzuz Recap & Scorecard
It was Freddy versus Jason once again. Fabolous and Jadakiss served as the latest battle as part of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz series, as the New York veteran duo Continue Reading
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Gervonta Davis Responds After Moneybagg Yo Seemingly Shades Him Over Ari Fletcher
Gervonta Davis refuses to believe Moneybagg Yo may have reignited their beef. On Monday (June 29), Yo sent out a tweet covered in shade, but missing any direct names. When Continue Reading
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Bring It Back: Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh Play With Release Date For Joint Album
Lil Wayne’s Young Money Radio show has boasted a handful of notable guests, including Drake, Eminem and DJ Khaled. On Episode 8, Wayne welcomed his longtime collaborator Mannie Fresh and Continue Reading
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Master P’s ‘No Limit Chronicles’ Documentary Series Coming To BET In July
The story of Master P and No Limit Records will be told on BET’s airwaves. No Limit Chronicles, a five-part documentary series about the Hip Hop mogul and his label, Continue Reading
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6LACK '6pc Hot' Interview: New EP, Kobe & More
All eyes on 6LACK. In an industry where many project rollouts can feel formulaic, 6LACK’s innovative approach to unveiling his appetizing 6pc Hot EP features his very own 600 Degrees Continue Reading
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Dave East Fans & Haters Go To War Over His Beat-Picking Skills
An older preview of a Dave East song went viral over the weekend and didn’t exactly receive a standing ovation. Subsequently, East became a trending Twitter topic on Monday morning Continue Reading
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Benny Mardones, 'Into the Night' Singer, Dies
Benny Mardones, rock and soul singer-songwriter behind the ’80s smash and radio perennial “Into the Night,” died today at his home in Menifee, California. His passing was confirmed to Billboard by Continue Reading
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Bankrol Hayden Is The Next-Gen Post Malone
Modesto, CA – There is something to be said for a combination of infectious music and a great story. California native Bankrol Hayden possesses both. The 18-year-old musical firecracker first Continue Reading
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Tory Lanez Shows Off Self-Driving Bentley
Tory Lanez has been a busy man during quarantine. The New Toronto 3 artist has not only evolved as an entertainer since the beginning of the global pandemic, but he’s Continue Reading
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Roots Picnic 2020: SZA Performs 'Normal Girl'
SZA took “Normal Girl” out to nature for this year’s Roots Picnic. The singer delivered a fresh, soothing vocal performance of the CTRL track outdoors for Saturday night’s (June 27) event. Continue Reading
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First Beat: Lil Mosey, 6LACK, Tinashe
For today’s edition of First Beat, we see Lil Mosey and Lil Baby team up for a new collaboration, the return of August Alsina and a fresh remix from Tinashe. Continue Reading
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Kanye West & Kid Cudi Tease ‘Kids See Ghosts’ Animated Show Set To ‘4th Dimension’
Kanye West and Kid Cudi have revisited their 2018 Kids See Ghosts collaboration for a new animated show. On Friday (June 26), Def Jam Recordings released a preview of the show, Continue Reading
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Dion Celebrates the Blues on New Album
What made Dion DiMucci not just an early-’60s crooner but a rock n’ roll pioneer worthy of an April 2021 Broadway musical was the snarl in his voice. He rolled Continue Reading
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls His Haters After ‘GOOBA’ Goes Platinum
Tekashi 6ix9ine isn’t being humble about his success. After basking in the glory of his “TROLLZ” single’s No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100, the controversial rapper continued to Continue Reading
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Troy Ave Says Meek Mill Should Kill 6ix9ine & Nipsey Hussle’s Murderer — Or Cut The Talk
Troy Ave is seemingly all about adhering to a strict street code — even though he’s previously been accused of being in violation himself. Not long after the Brownsville native Continue Reading
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Bris Dead: Sacramento Rapper Dies At 24
Up-and-coming rapper Bris (born Christopher Treadwell) was shot and killed on Sunday (June 21) in his hometown of Sacramento. The 24-year-old MC was found by officers with a life-threatening gunshot Continue Reading
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Doja Cat Reacts To Nicki Minaj's 'Trollz' No 1
Doja Cat busted out all the filters on Monday (June 22) to congratulate Nicki Minaj on her second No. 1 single of 2020 after the rapper’s collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine, Continue Reading
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50 Cent Trashes Ja Rule’s Low Budget Greek Grill Ad — Despite Its Charitable Cause
Los Angeles, CA – The long-running feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule will likely go down in rap history as one of the pettiest. The social media back-and-forth between Continue Reading
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Black Music Month 2020: Boogie 'Perfect Timing' Playlist
This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope Continue Reading
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Inside Haim's Most Daring and Raw Album Yet
Since the Haim sisters went into self-quarantine in mid-March — in their separate but very close Los Angeles homes — the youngest, Alana, has been craving the bar and bat Continue Reading
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