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Missy Elliott: What Makes a Superstar?
Almost three decades since her trailblazing Supa Dupa Fly (1997) debut, Missy Elliott continues to prove the power of her pen and the impact of her distinct artistic vision. Her first headlining tour, which kicked off in 2024, saw her become the third rapper ever to earn over $2 million USD from a single concert. That groundbreaking Washington D.C. show last fall was a full-circle moment, held just miles from Virginia, the state she has always called home.Less than a year later, Missy Elliott celebrates another full-circle milestone, reuniting with adidas for its "Superstar, The Original" campaign. The new collaboration comes more than 20 years after she first launched her collaborative line, Respect M.E in 2004. As one of seven cultural icons in the campaign, Missy represents the sneaker'...
Good Charlotte’s Second Act Is About More Than the Music
Joel and Benji Madden discuss their new album, Motel Du Cap, as they approach their debut's 25th anniversary. Good Charlotte’s Second Act Is About More Than the Music Ben Kaye
Hypeart Visits: For Diana Sinclair, the Medium Is the Message
In the tradition of artists whose work outlives its maker, Diana Sinclair creates with an eternity in mind. Her works, each their own act of communion, connect her with those who came before, those still yet to come and hold space for the too-many stories erased and left behind.Born and based in New Jersey, Sinclair came onto the scene with refreshing velocity, with a sold-out Christie’s auction already under her belt. It’s the kind of attention that might have anchored another young artist to familiar ground. Yet for her, evolution was still imminent, and with it came a new artistic language that captured the world as she truly saw it.Last year, she landed a spot at the World Trade Center’s coveted Silver Art Project residency, trading her Web3 beginnings for the alchemy of cyanotypes. Dr...
Things We Loved in Music This Week: August 9
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.A$AP Rocky's A24 DebutWith his role in Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest's premiere on the horizon, A$AP Rocky is set to star in another film set to release this fall. Produced by A24, the film is entitled If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and Rocky stars as supporting character James, alongside other A-list actors Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien.Doechii Announces Her Largest Tour Yet View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hypetrak (@hypetrak) Fresh off her show-stopping Lollapalooza performance, Doechii announced her largest headlining tour to date. Live From The Swamp kicks off on Oct...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week August 2nd – August 8th
Plus, other great tunes from Saturdays at Your Place, Total Wife, Victor Jones, and Sam Gellaitry. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week August 2nd – August 8th Jonah Krueger and Paolo Ragusa
Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss
AFI offer a contemplative gothic rock sound on their new single. Heavy Song of the Week: AFI’s “Behind the Clock” Is Goth-Rock Bliss Jon Hadusek
Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds Is a Special Kind of Stupid
The 2025 H.G. Wells adaptation, co-starring Eva Longoria and Clark Gregg, feels like it barely exists — for good reason. Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds Is a Special Kind of Stupid Liz Shannon Miller
Is the Temerario the Ultimate “Starter” Lambo?
There are Lamborghinis, and then there’s the Temerario. More than just the successor to the Huracán, this is a redefinition of the modern supercar and one that's meant to be an entry-level offering into the Italian automaker's supercar lineup.It’s a plug-in hybrid with three electric motors. It’s got a twin-turbo V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm. It’s loaded with tech and aerodynamic features. But more than that, it’s a love letter to performance, written in the unmistakable language of Sant’Agata. From the moment we saw it, heard it and then felt its straight-line fury, it was clear the Temerario isn’t just a marketing ploy but rather a thoughtfully designed piece of Italian machinery.We flew to Estoril Circuit in Portugal, a track where Ayrton Senna carved his name into history, to Test Drive ...
ALLDAY PROJECT: Five Explosive Universes Without Boundaries
The K-pop scene has long been defined by a formula of perfection: meticulously crafted storylines, flawless choreography and pitch-perfect vocals. Now, a new co-ed group from THEBLACKLABEL, ALLDAY PROJECT, is challenging that model by asking a compelling question: "What kind of synergy is created when already accomplished artists come together?"This group is a departure from the typical K-pop training system. It's a collaboration of five seasoned professionals, each with a unique background — from a top choreographer, a contemporary dancer, a rapper from Show Me the Money to a finalist from a major audition program, and even a student from Columbia University. They are like mismatched puzzle pieces, unconventional and jagged, yet together they hint at immense potential.How did these five i...
Best Albums of July 2025: Staff Picks
Our favorite albums of July 2025 include new releases from Tyler, the Creator, Wet Leg, Clipse, and others. Staff Picks: Favorite Albums of July 2025 Paolo Ragusa
Lelo: From Local to Global
At just 25 years old, Lelo’s creative vision is incredibly zeroed in. So much so that the Detroiter, who continues to assert himself as a fiery force to be reckoned with in the contemporary rap scene, has locked in his singular ethos to just two words.“New Detroit” is informed by all the pioneering figures, genres, and movements that preceded Lelo, rooted in history but reengineered for the future. He calls it a “Renaissance,” a culmination of fresh, new ideas that, most importantly, build on the city’s sonic groundwork.On his debut studio album, also entitled New Detroit, Lelo draws heavily from his hometown’s myriad of musical influences, harkening back to the sounds of his childhood to hone his own artistic vision. The city’s electronic Ghettotech scene (what he recalls his mom listenin...
Spencer Lewis Brings ‘La Noche De Día’ to Fundación La Nave Salinas in Ibiza
On view through August 8, Fundación La Nave Salinas presents La Noche De Día, a solo exhibition by American artist Spencer Lewis. Known for his bold, textured paintings, Lewis brings a new series of large-scale works to the historic space, a former 1940s salt warehouse in Ibiza. The show marks the tenth anniversary of the foundation and reflects its ongoing mission to present challenging, physical and emotionally charged work.Curated by La Nave’s founder Lio Malca, the exhibition has been four years in the making. Malca was immediately drawn to Lewis’ raw energy and saw how the artist’s work could create a powerful dialogue with the stone walls of the building. “Spencer’s work doesn’t just hang on the walls,” Malca said. “It becomes part of the building’s heartbeat.” The space’s height, te...
