The Weeknd Plots Worldwide After Hours Tour: See the Dates
The Weeknd last performed on the road in 2018. The Weeknd will be hitting the road this summer in support of his highly-anticipated After Hours album, set for March 20. Continue Reading
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Meet the Woo: 8 Songs to Remember Pop Smoke By
Quick-rising rapper Pop Smoke — born Bashar Jackson — was reportedly murdered in a home invasion at a Hollywood Hills residence early Wednesday (Feb. 19). The Brooklyn native was on Continue Reading
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Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Lil Jon & More Headlining Ridiculously Star-Studded Lovers & Friends Festival
Los Angeles, CA – Goldenvoice announced its first Lovers & Friends Festival on Tuesday (February 18) and the lineup is insane. The one-day concert features some industry icons along with Continue Reading
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Ludacris, Ms. Lauryn Hill, TLC & Usher to Headline Lovers & Friends Festival
If you're a fan of some emerging R&B artists, but still have an early 2000s soul, this is the festival for you. Goldenvoice revealed the full lineup for their Lovers Continue Reading
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Videographer Dru Major Talks Documenting Meek Mill & New Anti-Opioid Non-Profit
Philadelphia, PA – More than ever, it’s confounding to find artists not documenting every move they make — especially given the ability to pull out a phone and start shooting. Continue Reading
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Interview: Twista Talks ‘Lifetime’ EP, Chicago Music School & Future Of Rapid-Fire Rap
Twista serves up a reflective and enjoyable project with his five-track Lifetime EP. Featuring a guest appearance from Mad Lion, the rap veteran collaborated with Red Bull Songs’ team of producers and Continue Reading
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Returns With New Album ‘Artist 2.0’ With Roddy Ricch, DaBaby & More: Listen
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie returned Friday (Feb. 14) with his third album Artist 2.0, an ode to his debut 2016 project Artist, which dropped on Valentine's Day four years Continue Reading
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Interview: Lil Flip Affiliate EJ Carter Puts Spotlight On His RSF Crew With Group LP
St. Louis, MO – The early success of many notable teams and collectives in the industry was (more often than not) attributed to the breakout of one individual member who Continue Reading
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Black History Inspirations: SiR’s Playlist Features Laid-Back Jams
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Continue Reading
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Isn’t Ready to Call Himself King of New York Just Yet: ‘I Have the Stats, But I’m Not Finished’
After releasing his Billboard 200 chart-topper ‘Hoodie SZN’ in 2018, A Boogie returns with his new album ‘Artist 2.0’ today (Feb. 14). The thought of running New York City can Continue Reading
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Che Noir Shares ‘Juno’ Album
Buffalo’s Che Noir has dropped her new album Juno. The LP is the follow-up to her Thrill Of The Hunt 2 project, which was released last summer. Che’s latest work Continue Reading
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The Roots Picnic 2020 To Feature Meek Mill, DaBaby, Griselda, Ghostface, Raekwon & More
Philadelphia, PA – The Roots have booked another stacked lineup for their annual Roots Picnic. Meek Mill, DaBaby, the entire Griselda crew, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon are among the artists Continue Reading
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Summer Walker Says She’s ‘Deadass’ Done With Music After 2020
R&B singer Summer Walker has become infamous for canceling important commitments to her fans because of her severe social anxiety. Now, it appears the 23-year-old Atlanta native might be ready Continue Reading
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Interview: T-Boz On TLC’s Legacy, Touring With Chilli & Her CBD Company
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’ life has been one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of Continue Reading
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DaBaby, Meek Mill & Summer Walker to Headline 2020 Roots Picnic Festival: See the Lineup
The 2020 Roots Picnic festival is set to return to Philly's The Mann Center the final weekend in May (May 30-31). Questlove took to social media early Tuesday (Feb. 11) Continue Reading
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Post Malone to Headline BST Hyde Park Concert in London
He joins Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar in this summer’s series. Post Malone just booked a major summer gig. The "Circles" rapper has been added as the latest Continue Reading
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Ice Cube To Star In Upcoming Boxing Film ‘Flint Strong’
Ice Cube is slated to star in a film about the life of 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields titled Flint Strong, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Continue Reading
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Janet Jackson Announces New ‘Black Diamond’ Album & Tour
Janet Jackson is gearing up for her first album since 2015’s Unbreakable. The multi-platinum selling singer announced a new LP titled Black Diamond as well as a supporting tour of Continue Reading
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G-Eazy, Tory Lanez & Tyga Connect For FWB Anthem ‘Still Be Friends’
Certified hitmakers G-Eazy, Tory Lanez and Tyga have joined forces for a saucy record that could potentially send Halsey into another tizzy. For the Foreign Teck-produced “Still Be Friends,” G-Eazy Continue Reading
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Prince Paul Reveals He Scored Soundtrack For ‘Who Killed Malcolm X?’ Netflix Documentary
Prince Paul has been somewhat quiet on the music front since dropping a revamp of his 2003 project Politics Of The Business in 2017. Prior to that, he dropped the BROOKZILL! album, Continue Reading
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