Hip-Hop
Irv Gotti Issues Apology for Comments About DMX’s Death: ‘I Apologize for Talking Out of Turn’
DMX, born Earl Simmons, died on April 9 after experiencing a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose. He was 50. Further details about the rapper’s death have not yet been released. Gotti’s interview drew backlash from prominent figures in the hip-hop community, including 50 Cent and Swizz Beatz. “This guy is a idiot,” 50 on Instagram. “did he just say DMX died from smoking crack and fentanyl! why would he say that?” Swizz agreed, commenting on the post, “Bozo moves can’t lie.” On Saturday (May 1), Gotti, who was responsible for signing DMX to Def Jam in the late 1990s, shared a lengthy apology on Instagram. “1st off. Let me say again. How much I love my n—- X,” Gotti began the post, which included an older photo of himself standing alongsid...
Chloe Bailey’s ‘Be Careful’ Cover Has Cardi B Blushing
Get ready to hit replay on Chloe Bailey’s (of Chloe x Halle) spellbinding cover of Cardi B‘s “Be Careful.” Bailey pours out her whole heart in her vocal take on Cardi B’s 2018 single, which she posted on social media on Saturday (May 1). “This is soo beautiful got me smiling from ear to ear and blushing maa hard …..You see this how I thought I sounded on the track,” Cardi, who shared the clip on her own account, humbly wrote on Twitter. 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 rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of...
Angie Stone, Ramsey Lewis & More to Receive 2021 Black Music Honors
Stone will receive the soul music icon award; Ginuwine, the urban music icon award; Sapp, the gospel music icon award; and Lewis, the legends award. The National Museum of African American Music in Nashville will be honored with the Legacy Award. The museum, established in 2019, showcases the musical genres inspired, created or influenced by African Americans. Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the show. This year marks the first time that the program, now in its sixth year, will air in June. Don Jackson, the show’s founder and executive producer, said in a statement: “In addition to the amazing honorees and exciting performances this year, we are also announcing that the Black Music Honors will now be held in the month of June. This is an imp...
Travis Scott Announces Dates for Astroworld Festival 2021
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-01T02:36:51+00:00“>April 30, 2021 | 10:36pm ET Travis Scott knows how to throw a celebration, and in honor of his 29th birthday today the rapper has announced the return of his Astroworld Festival. The event will take place November 5th and 6th at Houston’s NRG Arena. After selling out both the inaugural 2018 event and 2019 edition before even releasing a lineup, Scott has expanded the fest to two days this year to keep up with overwhelming demand. With a creative theme of “Open Your Eyes To a Whole New Universe”, Astroworld 2021 promises a “larger-than-life multi-stage music festival experience,” according to a press release. Though the rapper is the only confirmed act...
What’s Your Favorite Travis Scott Hit? Vote!
La Flame is lighting 29 candles on Friday (April 30), so to honor his birthday, Billboard wants to know: What is your favorite Travis Scott hit? He’s earned four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the last three years: “Sicko Mode” in December 2018, “Highest in the Room” in October 2019, “The Scotts” with Kid Cudi in May 2020, and “Franchise,” featuring Young Thug and M.I.A., in October 2020. The last three songs debuted atop the tally, making the rapper the first artist ever to pack three No. 1 debuts into a span of less than a year. But the Houston MC also fares well as a featured artist, linking up with two out of three Migos members. Scott and his Huncho Jack partner Quavo paired up on “Portla...
21 Savage Reworks the Saw Theme Song with “Spiral”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-30T04:00:59+00:00“>April 30, 2021 | 12:00am ET Lionsgate is going for a full fresh start with the upcoming Spiral: From the Book of Saw. That means a jump in time, an unexpected new cast (Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson), and a complete shift in sound from metal to hip-hop. 21 Savage has been brought on to executive produce the film’s soundtrack, including contributing a new theme song called “Spiral”. Saw fans will no doubt recognize the beat on the track: It’s the horror franchise’s classic theme “Hello Zepp” by composer Charlie Clouser. 21 Savage puts his own dangerous edge on the song, giving it some razor-slick production as he drops bars like, “I’ma let ‘еm spin like a spi...
DJ Khaled’s ‘Khaled Khaled’ Is Here: Stream It Now
Another one! DJ Khaled is embracing his name to the fullest extent on his latest LP. He dropped his 12th album Khaled Khaled on Friday (April 30) via We the Best Music, Epic and Roc Nation. His real name, Khaled Khaled, translates from Arabic to “immortal.” “I always wanted to make an album called Khaled Khaled,” the famed record producer told Billboard in an interview. It was an idea that geminated long before he released his first LP in 2006, Listennn… the Album. “But I knew it had to come at a certain time. I figured I had to get past 10 albums. … But now, it’s time for the new chapter, the evolving of Khaled Khaled.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...
Saweetie Drops Some Spicy Rhymes on Little Mix’s ‘Confetti’ Remix: Listen
When it’s time to party, you can never have too much confetti. Little Mix return with a new cut of their hit “Confetti,” this time featuring Saweetie. The trans-Atlantic pop-meets-hip-hop remix sees Saweetie drop a fresh verse. On it, she lets fly with some spicy rhymes: “So my girl hit me up about a f***-boy dude/ I said ‘hold on, hold on, what he said he did to you’?/ Caught him sending d*** pics and a couple of nudes/ Shit, we could chop it off and I’ma body this dude.” 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 rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their ...
DJ Khaled Releases Star-Studded New Album Khaled Khaled: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-30T04:12:08+00:00“>April 30, 2021 | 12:12am ET After nearly a year of silence, DJ Khaled has finally released his new album Khaled Khaled. The star-studded record features cameos from some of the biggest names in the music, including Drake, Justin Timberlake, JAY-Z, and Megan Thee Stallion. Stream it below via Spotify. DJ Khaled started teasing his follow-up to 2019’s Father of Asahd last summer, but then he vanished out of nowhere. It looked like he was hyped on wrangling a number of high-profile artists into the studio to record before realizing that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic wouldn’t end anytime soon. It’s fitting, then, that the hit-making producer would want to releas...
Baby Keem Teams with Travis Scott on New Track “durag activity”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-30T04:28:24+00:00“>April 30, 2021 | 12:28am ET Rising California MC Baby Keem has teamed with Houston’s finest Travis Scott for the new single “durag activity”. The song is a major step forward for Keem, as it marks the first major collaboration from the young rapper. While he’s worked on projects like his cousin Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther: The Album and Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift, “durag activity” is his first official joint track. After being teased last week, the cut has now dropped alongside an accompanying music video. Over a clicking, slinking beat Baby Keem and Scott drop braggadocios bars about the money, influence, and women in their lives — in other words, th...
Gucci Mane Announces New Album ‘Ice Daddy’: Exclusive
Gucci’s last album, Delusions of the Grandeur, debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in July 2019 — becoming his 7th top 10 release. The project boasted features from Justin Bieber, Anuel AA, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, and more. The two-year layover between albums has allowed Gucci to polish his resume as an executive with his label 1017 Records. Anchored by the success of rising star and February R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month honoree, Pooh Shiesty, Gucci’s label who once housed the likes of Waka Flocka and OJ The Juiceman is now ripe with youthful, spirited energy. Gucci’s other signee, Big Scarr, made his debut this week on the Billboard 200 with his project Big Grim Reaper, landing at No. 25. Fans can pre-order Gucci’s upcoming I...
DJ Khaled Details New Album Khaled Khaled Featuring Drake, Justin Timberlake, and JAY-Z
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-28T20:57:37+00:00“>April 28, 2021 | 4:57pm ET Jump in the hot tub and shout your own name, DJ Khaled is back. After teasing a new album called Khaled Khaled last summer, the hit-making producer went uncharacteristically quiet, but he’s now emerged to announce that his 12th studio album will arrive this Friday, April 30th. The man with the name so nice he said it twice has also shared the album artwork and an absolutely stacked tracklist that includes some of the biggest artists in music today. Drake will be well-represented on Khaled Khaled, appearing on the previously-released singles “Popstar” and “Greece”. Besides that, DJ Khaled has secured the talents of legac...
