Hip-Hop
T.I. and Wife Tiny Respond to Fresh Allegations of Sexual Assault
A second woman, identified as Rachelle Jenks, stepped forward earlier this month to file a police report alleging similar incidents took place in Las Vegas in 2010, and waived the right to anonymity, the report continues. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department would not confirm or deny if the investigation was active, according to the Daily Beast, whose journalists claim to have observed a copy of the report. Legal reps for T.I. say the rapper and his wife Tiny haven’t been contacted by police and they’re being kept in the dark on specifics. “The Harrises have not spoken to or been contacted by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) or, indeed, any member of law enforcement from any other jurisdiction in the country,” comments attorney Steve ...
J. Cole Drops New Video for “a m a r i”: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-17T18:45:36+00:00“>May 17, 2021 | 2:45pm ET J. Cole has shared a new music video for “a m a r i”, off of Friday’s The Off-Season. Watch it below. The Mez-directed clip opens with a shot of a Dreamville helicopter flying overhead as Cole performs the song. He dons a mafia suit and hat before revisiting his college years at St. John’s University. During a scene, the North Carolina native eats ramen noodles in his dorm room while the camera zooms over his collection of Platinum plaques. Named after the nephew of Dreamville rapper BAS, “a m a r i” is the second track off the new album. Co-produced by Cole with Timbaland, T-Minus, and Sucuki, the song finds Cole reflecting on his come...
Moneybagg Yo’s ‘A Gangsta’s Pain’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
A Gangsta’s Pain’s 61,000 units earned are nearly all from streaming activity, as SEA units comprise 60,000 of its total for the week. Further, the album’s 61,000 units is the second-lowest total for a weekly No. 1 album in 2021. Only Taylor Swift’s Evermore has posted a smaller week at No. 1 this year, when it returned to the top for a third nonconsecutive week on the chart dated Jan. 16 with 56,000 units (earned in the week ending Jan. 7). Zero albums debut in the top 10 on the new Billboard 200 — the first time that’s happened since the March 13-dated chart. Morgan Wallen’s former No. 1 Dangerous: The Double Album rises 3-2 with 52,000 equivalent album units earned (down 3%), DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled dips 1-3 in its second week with 46,000 units (down 51%), and Justin Bieber’s fo...
Fans Choose Nicki Minaj’s ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ Mixtape as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Spanning 23 songs and almost 80 minutes from start to finish, Scotty features new tracks “Seeing Green” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, “Fractions,” and “Crocodile Tears (Remix)” with Skillibeng. Minaj also goes full-retro for the compilation’s revamped Star Trek-themed artwork. The Trinidad-born star’s last studio album was 2018’s Queen, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Placing a close second on the past week’s tally with 31% of the vote was Rodrigo’s new pop-punk single “Good 4 U,” which will be featured on her highly anticipated debut album, Sour, due out on May 21 through Geffen Records. The 18-year-old singer, who is featured on Billboard‘s latest cover, broke through earlier this year with her hit breakup ballad “Drivers ...
Nicki Minaj Didn’t Expect to Spark a Crocs Craze
“Did you expect Crocs sales to soar after posting your picture?” one fan asked Minaj in a tweet on Saturday (May 15). “Absolutely TF NOT. LOL,” Minaj replied. While answering some questions from her Barbz, Minaj also offered a fun fact about her verse on her team-up with Lil Wayne and Drake, “Seeing Green.” “Honestly I kept coming back to it for like a week. I have like 7 diff versions of my verse on that song,” she revealed, “and no I’m not gonna upload them.” See some of her Saturday afternoon tweets below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewa...
Lil Reese Hospitalized After Being Shot in Chicago: Report
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-15T18:23:47+00:00“>May 15, 2021 | 2:23pm ET Rapper Lil Reese and two other men were shot at a parking garage in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on Saturday morning, according to Chicago police (via CWB Chicago). Two of the victims were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while the third man was transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. Lil Reese’s exact condition was not immediately clear. Police responded to calls of shots fired shortly before 10:00 a.m. ET, and found three men with gunshot wounds. A stolen Dodge Durango with bullet holes was also found at the scene. Related Video Video capturing the aftermath of the incident was posted ...
DMX’s Posthumous Album ‘Exodus’ to Feature Jay-Z, Nas & Bono: Full Tracklist Revealed
Exodus, which features all-original material and themes of redemption, is scheduled for release on May 28 through Def Jam Recordings. The album, X’s first Def Jam release since 2003’s Grand Champ, shares its name with one of the rapper’s sons, Exodus Simmons. “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met,” Swizz Beatz said in a statement when announcing the album. “He lived his life dedicated to his family and music. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally.” DMX, born Earl Simmons, died on April 9 after experiencing a heart at...
Song of the Week: St. Vincent Brings ‘70s New York Glam With “Down”
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J. Cole, Rap’s Middle Child, Comes of Age on The Off-Season
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-14T18:39:31+00:00“>May 14, 2021 | 2:39pm ET As with most middle children, one tends to forget about them in favor of their older or younger sibling. The Off-Season, out today (May 14th), sees J. Cole — aka hip-hop’s self-proclaimed middle child — finally accepting and embracing his place, and letting everyone know that though he may exist between generations, he still has plenty to offer. A typical middle child is constantly seeking approval from either or both of their parents, only to find themselves ignored (and therefore disappointed). Cole has garnered similar scorn from a large sector of rap fans — look no further than his shots at Kanye West on “False Prophets” or his cont...
Danny Brown and Bruiser Brigade Records Drop New Album TV62: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-14T21:11:43+00:00“>May 14, 2021 | 5:11pm ET Danny Brown and Bruiser Brigade Records have dropped the new compilation album TV62. Stream it below via Bandcamp. Bruiser Brigade began as the title to one of Brown’s solo EPs, then morphed into a Detroit hip-hop collective and, now, a proper record label. So far this year it’s put out J.U.S.’ GOD GOKU JAY-Z, Fat Ray’s Santa Barbara, and Bruiser Wolf’s Dope Game Stupid. You’ll want to remember the names, because all three MCs shine on TV62. Brown himself lords over four of the 16 songs, but his presence as executive producer is felt on every track in the impeccable selection of beats. Most of the production comes fr...
Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, Taylor Swift & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (May 14)
Happiest Music News: Olivia Rodrigo is Billboard‘s latest cover star The “Drivers License” hitmaker is on Billboard‘s cover, where writer Andrew Unterberger recalls Rodrigo’s fast track to superstardom, bypassing the usual route of past Disney stars, picking up the pace at the resurgent Geffen Records, and wondering if she’ll be stuck as “the heartbreak girl.” Read her cover story interview here, and see the photos from the cover shoot here. Funniest Music News: T-Pain goes on an apology tour on Instagram Live What happens when T-Pain doesn’t check his Instagram DMs for years? He invites the same high-profile artists who tried contacting him, including Lil Jon, Kehlani, Zedd and Lauren Jauregui, up on Instagram Live to of...
Every Feature on J. Cole’s ‘The Off-Season’ Broken Down
After three years, a few singles and a documentary, J. Cole gifted fans with his highly anticipated album, The Off-Season. The album’s tracklist, revealed less than 24 hours before the album dropped, appeared to be devoid of features. Seconds into the opening track, it’s proven to be quite the contrary. For the first time since his 2013 album, Born Sinner, the Fayetteville, NC emcee recruits a roster of hip-hop favorites including Lil Baby, Cam’ron and 21 Savage, bringing together iconic artists from the ’90s to present day. Here’s a breakdown of every voice heard on The Off-Season, aside from Cole himself. Track 1: “95.south” (featuring Cam’ron & Lil Jon) You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we re...
