Hip-Hop
Yeti Keeps Cool After ‘Masked Singer’ Exit: ‘I Really Appreciate Being Able to Be Felt Rather Than Seen’
The icy beast is a self-proclaimed quadruple threat, and rightfully so, as he was unmasked as Omarion. The multitalented R&B singer-songwriter and actor has his hands full as he gears up for the release of Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, a documentary produced by LeBron James’ SpringHill Company. For the film, Omarion performs the song “We Will Never Forget” alongside Lalah Hathaway and Kierra Sheard. Billboard caught up with Omarion to discuss his signature dance moves, Corn Pops and how The Masked Singer allowed him to be felt rather than seen. You entered the show as a wild card. How were you recruited? My team got the call and I really didn’t know what to expect as a performer. The process kind of just happened fast. Shoutout to my agent and...
DJ Khaled Invites Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby & Roddy Ricch to Epic Yacht Party in ‘Body in Motion’ Video
He’s been supporting his 12th album Khaled Khaled, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 earlier this month, by consistently dropping music videos for each song, including “Thankful,” “Every Chance I Get” (which also stars Lil Baby), “We Going Crazy,” “Let It Go,” “Popstar” and “Sorry Not Sorry.” Khaled tweeted that he plans to drop the accompanying visual for “I Did It,” featuring Post Malone, DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion, on May 27. The Recording Industry Association of America announced Monday that Khaled Khaled was certified gold and was only one of three albums released this year to move 500,000 units. DJ Khaled, H.E.R. and Migos will perform “We Going Crazy” at the 2021 ...
Smino Uncorks New Single “Rice & Gravy”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-18T18:40:16+00:00“>May 18, 2021 | 2:40pm ET On Monday Smino teased a “new journey” on Twitter, and on Tuesday he took the first step with “Rice & Gravy”, his latest single with producer Monte Booker. The pair worked together as recently as last summer, when they dropped “Backstage Pass” featuring The Drums. Their chemistry is obvious, with Booker’s soulful production providing a rich backdrop for Smino’s smooth singing and cracked raps. “Rice & Gravy” keeps a woodwind riff bubbling on the stove, sprinkling in hand claps and stuttering drums for texture. “That’s what made me,” Smino croons, “Momma baby (Uh, uh), only son in her house/ She had to blame me, an...
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...
