Run The Jewels & More New Music Poll
In a week when the heart of the country is heavy with protests, police violence and the fight for racial justice, artists from Run the Jewels to Kane Brown and Continue Reading
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Reason Seeks Change in Hiring Process For Cops
With Black Music Month in full effect this year, African American artists are looking for ways to stay active, motivated, and committed on the fight for social change within their Continue Reading
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Trey Songz's '2020 Riots: How Many Times'
Trey Songz unveiled his new single “2020 Riots: How Many Times” on Friday (June 5) in honor of the Black Lives Matter protests currently erupting across the country. The fiery Continue Reading
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Flatbush Zombies Release ‘now, more than ever’ EP Stream
The Flatbush Zombies have returned to their group dynamic after dropping the Escape From New York album with the Beast Coast collective in 2019. The trio has released a new Continue Reading
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Kanye West Is the Highest-Paid Musician in the World
On Thursday (June 4), Forbes announced the 2020 edition of its annual Celebrity 100 list and revealed Kanye West as the world’s highest-paid musician. Clocking in with 2020 earnings of Continue Reading
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N.W.A’s ‘Fuck Tha Police’ Streams Nearly Quadruple Amid Nationwide Protests
N.W.A has been shouting “Fuck Tha Police” for over 30 years. Written by Ice Cube, MC Ren and The D.O.C., the track took aim at police brutality and the racial Continue Reading
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D Smoke Black Music Month 2020 Playlist
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 Continue Reading
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Artists Join Call for Labels to Donate to Racial Justice Efforts
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 Continue Reading
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Kelis Challenges Labels & Streaming Services To Do More
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 Continue Reading
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YG's New Protest Song 'FTP': Listen
As nationwide protests continue to grow, demanding justice for George Floyd and the black community as a whole, YG has shared a new protest song titled “FTP (F— the Police).” Continue Reading
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The Weeknd Donated $500K to Racial Justice Initiatives
The R&B star also challenged major labels and streaming services to "go big and public" with their donations. The Weeknd is urging his nearly 23 million followers to follow his Continue Reading
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Saint Jhn Donates 'Roses' Remix Video Budet to Bail Out Protesters, Black Businesses
Tuesday was designated as #TheShowMustBePaused by the music industry in order to give people a chance to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community.” Guyanese-American singer SAINt JHN broke Continue Reading
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The Message… from HipHopDX
Los Angeles, CA – We here at GroovyTracks are in solidarity with the organizers and protesters in the streets, who are demanding equal law enforcement protection for the Black men Continue Reading
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Eminem Unveils Shady Records’ Support For George Floyd
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the music industry is holding “Black Out Tuesday” on Tuesday (June 2), meaning it will basically stop everyday operations to protest police violence against Continue Reading
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Gunna Turns 'Wunna' Livestream Into George Floyd Benefit: Watch
After announcing a Los Angeles rooftop livestream to support his recently released Wunna album, rapper Gunna shared on Saturday morning (May 30) that that’s night show would shift its focus Continue Reading
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Hacktivist Group Anonymous Bug Chicago Police Scanners To Play N.W.A’s ‘Fuck Tha Police’
Chicago, IL – Protest music from 1988 still rings true today. After announcing their return to social media on Saturday (May 30), hacktivist group Anonymous set their targets on the Continue Reading
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Dr. Dre Speaks About George Floyd's Death With Lil Wayne
Dr. Dre joined Lil Wayne to speak about the “extremely painful” death of George Floyd, the unarmed Minneapolis resident killed by a police officer who kneeled on his neck for more Continue Reading
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Trippie Redd Calls Off Boxing Match With YK Osiris: ‘Sorry, Ruined It’
After YK Osiris went viral with his boxing match against Lil Tjay, he had plans to hop back in the ring again. On Thursday (May 28), the “Worth It” singer Continue Reading
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Lil Wayne Books Dr. Dre & Dr. Anthony Facui For Young Money Radio
Lil Wayne, who sparked controversy for his comments about the police killing of George Floyd, has announced his next episode of Young Money Radio. Dr. Dre and White House coronavirus Continue Reading
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Mozzy’s Hometown Hero Status Is Envisioned In ‘Beyond Bulletproof: The Documentary’
Mozzy has released a mini-documentary highlighting his efforts to give back to his hometown of Sacramento and the people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The short film shows the Continue Reading
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