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Conway The Machine Debuts “Stressed” Music Video
Conway The Machine has dropped off an accompanying music video for his Wallo267-assissted track, “Stressed.” Taken from his most recent and Shady Records major label debut album God Don’t Make Mistakes, the dramatic visual reflects the track’s overall tone of vulnerable and reflective. The cut hears the Buffalo rapper opening about a number of his struggles, ranging from his cousin’s suicide to childhood abuse, the loss of his infant son, addiction, trauma and the Bells Palsy diagnosis that he’s suffered from since being shot in the head — which also almost killed him. “It was tough opening up doors that I haven’t opened up in awhile. This is my story and sharing it all with the world is different for me, but I was happy to do it,” Conway The Machine shared in a statement. “I&nbs...
Megan Thee Stallion Speaks on Equality in Hip-Hop, Honors Missy Elliott, Eve and More for Paving the Way
Megan Thee Stallion opened up about the ongoing fight for equality in hip-hop, also giving flowers to the female rappers that came before her. Speaking to CR Fashion Book for the new issue, Thee Hot Girl shared that equality in hip-hop has “come a long way” but needs to further advance. “Women are killing the rap game, so there’s no debate about our staying power. There’s still work to be done in terms of equality in hip-hop, but it’s come a long way and we have to thank the queens that paved the way for my generation,” she said. “There is no Megan Thee Stallion without Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Trina, Gangsta Boo, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Eve, and so many others.” The rapper also briefly spoke about her upcoming album, which she called “the most emotional to make” so far. “I’m finally op...
Dave Shares Video for New Song “Starlight”: Watch
Dave has released a self-produced new song called “Starlight” that sees him rapping atop a hummed rendition of the 1954 staple “Fly Me to the Moon.” The single comes with a music video directed by directed by Dave and Nathan Tettey. Check it out below. Last year, Dave released his sophomore album We’re All Alone in This Together, featuring the Stormzy collaboration “Clash.” He’s currently on a lengthy tour in support of the record, which he kicked off last month with a flamethrower guitar solo at the BRIT Awards. Read about Dave’s “Screwface Capital” in Pitchfork’s “The Best Rap Songs of 2019.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Freddie Gibbs Says “Fuck Neil Young” on The Joe Rogan Experience
Freddie Gibbs and comedian Brian Moses were guests on a new episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that got published on March 1. (It was their second appearance on the podcast, having made their debut in February 2021.) At the start of the new episode, the three men discussed the recent controversies surrounding Joe Rogan. “You can’t say that shit, Joe, because you pissed n****s off when you did that compilation,” Gibbs said, referring to the video that documented Rogan’s repeated use of the N-word on episodes of his podcast. “It was funny as fuck, though, I can’t even lie.” Gibbs continued by telling Rogan, “I don’t think you’re a racist…. I never thought you was a racist.” (Rogan interjected, “I’m definitely not.”) Gibbs went on to say, “I just think you just saying some shit you shouldn’t...
PC Music Announces PC Music, Vol. 3 With A. G. Cook, Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, More
PC Music has announced another edition of its roster-spanning compilations. PC Music, Vol. 3 features appearances from Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo, A. G. Cook, and more. It’s out May 13. See most of the track list—minus three mystery titles—plus a trailer for the project below. Vol. 3 arrives nearly six years after the previous installment, 2016’s PC Music, Vol. 2. The label’s recent releases include a self-titled EP from Hyd, remixes from caro♡, and other tracks from Hannah Diamond, Ö, and umru. Charli XCX’s next album Crash is due on March 18, and “Baby” is the latest track from the project. Caroline Polachek released her new single “Billions” in February, following last summer’s “Bunny Is a Rider.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. PC Musi...
Prince Estate Addresses Morris Day’s Claim That It Barred Him From Using the Time Band Name
Morris Day, Minneapolis funk mainstay and Prince associate, shared an Instagram post today claiming that the Prince Estate has prohibited him from using the band name Morris Day and the Time in any capacity. The estate has since issued a denial, saying that it was “surprised and disappointed” in Day’s “not entirely accurate” account. “Given Prince’s longstanding history with Morris Day and what the Estate thought were amicable discussions, The Prince Estate was surprised and disappointed to see his recent post,” the Prince Estate’s statement reads. “The Estate is open to working proactively with Morris to resolve this matter. However, the information that he shared is not entirely accurate.” Day’s team have since shared the Prince Estate’s initial letter from December with ...
NIGO and Pusha T Join Forces for Kanye West Co-Produced Track “Hear Me Clearly”
NIGO and Pusha T have linked up to deliver the newest I KNOW NIGO single, “Hear Me Clearly.” Clocking in at just under two-and-a-half minutes, the track also features production from BoogzDaBeast, Luca Starz, ThaMyind and the artist formerly known as Kanye West. The chorus of ”Hear Me Clearly” interpolates JAY-Z‘s verse on Rick Ross‘ “Free Mason,” which was released in 2010. “Hear Me Clearly” follows the previously-released I KNOW NIGO singles “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi and “Arya” with A$AP Rocky. I KNOW NIGO marks the BAPE founder and KENZO creative director’s first album in almost 20 years, and is set to feature even more high-profile appearances from Pharrell, Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Famlay, Tyler, the Creator and the Teriyaki Boyz. Stream NIGO an...
Netflix Appoints Former Spotify Head of Music Marian Lee as CMO
Netflix has appointed Marian Lee as its chief marketing officer, the company confirmed to Billboard. Lee replaces former CMO Bozoma Saint John, who has departed the company. The news was first reported by Variety. Lee, the former co-head of music at Spotify, joined Netflix as its vp, U.S. and Canada last July. “Netflix is an incredible brand with the best content and creative teams in the world,” Lee said in a statement to Billboard.”I am confident our most exciting work is ahead of us and I am honored to lead this best-in-class global marketing team into the future, and continue to connect our incredible series and films with audiences around the globe.” “Marian is a strategic marketer with deep experience not just in entertainment but also more broadly having worked at fashion and media ...
Prince Estate Told Morris Day He Could Not Use ‘Time’ Band Name, Docs Show
Attorneys for the Prince estate sent a letter warning longtime collaborator Morris Day that he could not use the name of his band The Time “in any form,” according to documents obtained by Billboard — sparking a sharp response on Thursday (March 3) in which Day accused the estate of trying to “rewrite history.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Day, the lead singer for the Prince-affiliated funk band The Time, claimed in a social media post Thursday that the Prince estate had told him he could no longer use the name “Morris Day and The Time.” He said he had “spent 40 years of my life” building the name and that Prince had “no problem” with him using it. “Now that Prince is no longer with us, suddenly, the people who control his multi million doll...
How to Snag Karol G’s Red-Hot Billboard Women in Music Look for Less
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Karol G took the stage at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event on Wednesday night, where she performed a soft-yet-powerful rendition of “El Barco” backed by an all-female band. She then accepted the Rule Breaker Award — which honors female artists who use their music and platform to defy expectations — to venue-shaking cheers from the audience. “The world teaches us all the time to see bad things in each other and in ourselves, and what about if we just see the beautiful things in us? I try to do that every day,” she told the audience. Explore Explore Kar...
Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Wife of Music Legend Clarence Avant
A 30-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday (March 3) to the murder of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant. Aariel Maynor pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of Avant and the attempted murder of her security guard at her Beverly Hills home in December, Los Angeles County prosecutors said. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Maynor also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts of burglary. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 30 and could be sentenced to up to 170 years in prison, prosecutors said. “This crime continues to shock the conscience,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “Mrs. Avant’s death was a tragic loss felt by our entire community.” Gascón said Maynor will be ineligible fo...
Nike To Pull Its Kicks From Foot Locker & Other Major Retailers: Report
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: aqua / aqua For weeks now there’s been talk that Nike will eventually cut ties with Foot Locker and other stores and websites in order to sell their own products and get 100% of the revenue it garners. Not too long ago Nike sent letters to smaller mom and pop shops informing them that they’d no longer be getting product from Nike as they weren’t moving enough merchandise to justify continuing business with them, but now Nike plans on pulling it’s brand from the big boy franchises including Foot Locker, Foot Action and Shoe Palace. With word that Nike will be opening up more brick and mortar stores across the globe and making the SNKRS app more “fair,” they’ll need all the product they have in order to make both plans a huge success. At the same time that ...
