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City Girl Got Time: Yung Miami Calls DJ Akademiks A B*tch Ass N*gga, Goes To War On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Prince Williams / Getty Another day, another struggle involving DJ Akademiks. This time (Dec. 12), the influential troll is waging a Twitter battle with Yung Miami, and it’s mostly stemming from Diddy. Actually, the cause is Akademiks finding the need to comment on Diddy announcing that he had a new baby daughter, and what the implications are for YM, born Caresha Romeka Brownlee, Brother Love’s alleged significant other. Apparently, the new bundle of joy is not YM’s leading to plenty of questions and tea-sipping slander. Enter Akademiks. Clearly, YM was none too pleased with the perpetual most hated’s commentary that included calling her the side chick. “I’M NOBODY SIDE BITCH LETS JUST MAKE THIS CLEAR ON THIS GOOD MONDAY! I don’t come 2nd to no bit...
‘Wu-Tang: Legacy’ Showcases Never-Before-Seen Photographs of the Groundbreaking Hip-Hop Crew
A new, limited-edition coffee table book aims to offer a deep dive into one of the most influential hip-hop groups in music history. Wu-Tang: Legacy charts the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan, from their first recording sessions to the enduring impact in the present-day. The large format coffee table book brings together decades of photographs of the group’s members, plastered across over 300 pages. Hailing from legendary photographers such as Danny Hastings, PROTIM PHOTO, Kyle Christy and Andy Cantillon, along with Wu-Tang’s personal friends and family, many of the images included are rare or have never been printed before. The book’s debut arrives on nearly the thirtieth anniversary of the Wu-Tang’s acclaimed 1993 album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Only 36 copies of Legacy will be publishe...
Taylor Swift to Release Additional Eras Tour Tickets for Verified Fans
Taylor Swift gave some Swifties an early Christmas present on Monday morning (Dec. 12) when some fans who signed up for the Verified Fan presale for her Eras Tour last month who were unable to land tickets were notified that they were getting a second chance. An unknown number of fans who signed up for the Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale who were locked out when shows went on sale last month due to a crush of demand were notified that they will have an opportunity to participate in an upcoming sale. Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster Over Tour Presale Debacle: ‘Massive Disaster’ 12/12/2022 “Congratulations, you have been selected to participate in a limited-time opportunity to request to purchase 2 tickets to Taylor Swift The Eras Tour,’ read the note. “You were selected for this opport...
Selena Gomez, Zendaya & More Nominated for 2023 Golden Globes: Complete List of Nominees
Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino), Amanda Seyfried and Sheryl Lee Ralph are among the stars with ties to the music world who are nominated for 2023 Golden Globes. Gomez is nominated for best actress in a television series – musical or comedy for Only Murders in the Building; Zendaya for best actress in a television series – drama for Euphoria; Glover for best actor in a television series – musical or comedy for Atlanta; Seyfried for best actress in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television for The Dropout; and Ralph for best supporting actress in a television series for Abbott Elementary. In addition, Elvis, the hit biopic about Elvis Presley, is nominated for best motion picture drama, while its star Austin Butler is up for best d...
Little Simz Ends Her 2022 With Surprise Album ‘NO THANK YOU’
While Little Simz continues to reap the rewards of her critically-acclaimed record Sometimes I Might Be Introvert — including a Mercury Prize, MOBO, and BRIT Award — she’s already back with more content that dives into topics of vulnerability, Black excellence, setting boundaries, and nonconformity on her surprise new album, NO THANK YOU. This new record from Simz is smaller in scale in comparison to the movie-like Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, however this new project — which has been exclusively produced by Inflo — still incorporates similar sonics such as live orchestra elements, and a full choir for added substance. Additionally, Simz has also enlisted the silky-smooth vocals of Cleo Sol who adds an extra layer of soulful energy to the package. Spanning across 10 tracks, NO THAN...
How Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Bad Bunny All Found Space to Thrive In 2022
When the 2023 Grammy Award nominations were announced in mid-November, the Big Four categories included a slew of household names: Beyoncé, Adele, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, Lizzo. None of them were surprises. The Grammy noms were star-studded to reflect the past year in popular music: Following a pandemic-stricken period in which pop’s upper tier mostly held off on releasing new projects, 2022 was dominated by the A-listers, many of whom made good on the commercial promise of their returns and added new hits to their impressive résumés. “We’ve had almost every global superstar release music within a 12- to 18-month span,” says Joe Hadley, Spotify global head of artist partnerships and audience. Some of that overabundance of big names can sur...
Selena Gomez Subtly Responds to a TikTok About Her Weight When She Dated Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez‘s 2019 breakup ballad “Lose You to Love Me” may now have a new layer of meaning for some fans. The 30-year-old pop star on Sunday (Dec. 11) responded to a TikToker’s claim that she was “always skinny” when she dated on-again, off-again ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, who fans already believe her hit song is about. The TikTok, posted Nov. 29, features a reel of throwback photographs of Gomez, several of them showing her in athletic wear, appearing to have just hit the gym. It ends with a screenshot of what is allegedly an old Instagram comment left by the Only Murders in the Building actress in response to a fan who’d said “Jelena forever” and “love you both.” “No love,” the comment allegedly left by Gomez reads. “He’s rather models. I’m just too normal.” In addition to thousands o...
PnB Rock Makes a Posthumous Appearance on A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Needed That”
On Friday, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie shared his fourth studio album, Me vs. Myself. The album arrived following an initial delay in its release, bringing together 22 tracks across approximately one hour. The Bronx-born rapper has now added on to the project with a single featuring the late PnB Rock. “Needed That” has been tacked onto the LP as a bonus track. Rock, whose real name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, was tragically shot and killed in September during a robbery at a restaurant in Los Angeles. He was 30-years-old. The lovesick track features bars that Rock recorded prior to his death, centered on themes of heartbreak and infidelity. “Tryna drown my pain out with this Styrofoam / And on days when you see me I be all alone,” Rock raps. “Birthday in December, she left me in the winter / Everyth...
Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga Nominated for Best Original Song at Golden Globes 2023
The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. Among the nominees are Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. In addition, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis got three nods: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (Austin Butler as Elvis Presley), and Best Director – Motion Picture. Check out the full list of nominees here. Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga will go head-to-head in the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category. Swift was recognized for Where the Crawdads Sing’s “Carolina”; Rihanna got nominated for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song “Lift Me Up,” which she made with Ludwig Göransson and Tems; and Lady Gaga’s nomination is for Top Gun: Maverick’s “Hold My Hand,” made with BloodPop® and Benjamin Rice. The other nominees...
Manuel Göttsching, German Electronic Innovator, Dies at 70
Manuel Göttsching, the Ash Ra Tempel bandleader who went on to compose the electronic cornerstone E2-E4, died last Sunday (December 4), Göttsching’s website and German media report. A representative confirmed the news to Pitchfork. “The void he leaves behind, we want to fill with his music and loving memories,” reads a statement on the website. Though no cause of death was given, the statement says he died peacefully while surrounded by his family. Göttsching made his name in the West Berlin underground scene in the late 1960s and early ’70s. He was a core member of Ash Ra Tempel, a krautrock linchpin with revolving members including Tangerine Dream’s Klaus Schulze. The loose, shapeshifting outfit released five influential albums between 1971 and 1973. Göttsching’s solo debut, 1975’s Inven...
SZA, Lana Del Rey, Kate NV, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend. This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features SZA, Kate NV, Billy Lemos, and more. Listen below and follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Pitchfork Sel...
Janet Jackson Announces 2023 Tour
Janet Jackson has announced a 2023 tour of North America. The Together Again Tour begins in April and stretches into June. It’ll be the singer’s first concert tour since 2019 when she played shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Rhythm Nation 1814. (Jackson had been scheduled to go on tour in 2020, but the concerts were canceled due to the pandemic.) Find Janet Jackson’s upcoming tour dates below. Jackson’s latest album, Unbreakable, arrived in 2015. She reissued The Velvet Rope earlier this year. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Janet Jackson: Together Again Tour Janet Jackson: 04-14 Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena *04-19 Orlando, FL &...
