Why Ice-T & Body Count's 'Cop Killer' Isn't on Streaming
Other than buying a used 1992 CD on eBay, the only place to legally listen to Body Count’s anti-police-brutality classic “Cop Killer” is on a YouTube page posted by a Continue Reading
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Dave Chappelle Announces Social Distanced Event: ‘A Talk With Punchlines’
Yellow Springs, OH – Dave Chappelle is finding innovative ways to bypass the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. According to Dayton.com, the illustrious comedian held a private pop-up event at the Wirrig Continue Reading
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Poll: Your Favorite Song From Billboard's Top 10 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far)
We’re just about halfway through 2020, and while it’s been a year like no other, we’ve had plenty of music to soundtrack these unprecedented times. Earlier this week, Billboard ranked Continue Reading
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YG, Mozzy, Freddie Gibbs, Mary J. Blige & More — What Black Lives Matters L.A. Protesters Are Listening To
Los Angeles, CA – Amid the third consecutive week of nationwide protests combating systemic racism, police brutality, and demanding justice for George Floyd, Los Angeles native YG utilized his platform Continue Reading
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Killer Mike Calls Ice Cube His ‘Idol’ During Selena Gomez Instagram Takeover
Pop singer Selena Gomez asked Killer Mike to take over her Instagram account to educate her roughly 179.5 million followers on issues plaguing the black community. In one of Mike’s Continue Reading
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Kanye West Interviews Pharrell
As music fans continue to champion a potential Verzuz battle between Kanye West and Pharrell, on Thursday (June 11), they received endless gems in a new interview between the two Continue Reading
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Masta Killa Discusses Being Marvin Gaye’s Cousin, Loss Of Popa Wu & RZA’s Verzuz Battle
Masta Killa is quite possibly the most dedicated member of the Wu-Tang Clan. While the likes of RZA, Ghostface Killah and Method Man may get the lion’s share of the Continue Reading
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21 Savage Gives Fan Permission To Middle Finger Twitch DMCA Rules
Record labels have gotten extremely strict with social media in recent years and are quick to have people’s videos removed if they feature even a snippet of music from an Continue Reading
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Popular Rap Jeweler Joe Avianne Charged With Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder As A Hate Crime
Queens, NY – Popular celebrity jeweler Joe Anne of Anne & Co. is facing some serious criminal charges. According to a press release from the Queens County District Attorney, Anne Continue Reading
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The Recording Academy Cuts ‘Urban’ Grammy Months After Tyler, The Creator Called Them Out
In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, the music industry is jumping to make some changes in the name of racial equality. On Wednesday (June 10), the Continue Reading
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Lizzo Tells Her Fat Shamers To Worry About Their ‘Own God Damn Bodies’
No matter how much Lizzo accomplishes or how many Grammy Awards line her shelves, her weight will always be scrutinized. Why? Her body type doesn’t squeeze into the mold of Continue Reading
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Who Should Nicki Minaj Collaborate With Next? Vote!
Nicki Minaj confirmed on Wednesday (June 10) that she is reuniting with former collaborator Tekashi 6ix9ine to drop their surprise track “Trollz” June 12. Having previously worked together on the 2018 Continue Reading
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Cozz's Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Listen
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 Continue Reading
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Will Smith Uses His Mighty Social Media Platforms To Tackle Racial Injustice
Will Smith is sharing messages about the ongoing fight against racial injustice with his massive social media following (45.8 million users on Instagram, to be exact). The movie superstar posted Continue Reading
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What Is Your Song of the Summer 2020? Vote!
Summer’s here and the time is right for getting “Savage” in the streets. Or maybe you’re ready for a break from the heat and you want it to “Rain on Continue Reading
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Kim Kardashian's Kanye West Birthday Post
Kim Kardashian took to social media on Monday (June 9) to celebrate Kanye West‘s birthday with a sweet post. “Happy Birthday to my King,” the star captioned a pair of snaps Continue Reading
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Janet Jackson Makes Rare Political Statement In Support Of Black Lives Matter
Janet Jackson is among the many celebrities speaking out in the name of George Floyd and the many other black men and women who have lost their lives at the Continue Reading
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J. Cole Reacts To Minneapolis City Council’s Intent To Disband The Police Department
Minneapolis, MN – A majority of the Minneapolis City Council has announced plans to defund and disband the city’s police department. J. Cole, who participated in protests sparked by the Continue Reading
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Guapdad 4000's 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 empower African Continue Reading
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Snoop Dogg Wants Lil Wayne To Participate In A Verzuz Battle
The popularity of Verzuz, the Instagram Live “battles” founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland has caused fans to create fantasy matchups of their favorite stars. One rapper many have deemed Continue Reading
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