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Krash Out Kash Patel Labeled “Public Concern” After Senate Hearing
On Tuesday (May 12), FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, where he was called out about reports of his misconduct detailed in an explosive article by The Atlantic, which included bouts of heavy drinking.
Christian Hip-Hop Artist, Aaron Cole Gets Usher’s Approval To Sample “You Make Me Wanna”
Christian Hip-Hop and R&B artist Aaron Cole has struck gold with his new record, “Usher In The Spirit.” The Virginia singer spoke with Hip-Hop Wired about how the song has brought a new spotlight to his career. Sampling Usher’s classic, “You Make Me Wanna,” Cole created his own gospel-inspired flip, which quickly went viral online. […]
Gene Announce First North American Tour in 24 Years
The Britpop vets will play select dates in the US and Canada this November. Gene Announce First North American Tour in 24 Years Chris Coplan
Billie Eilish Makes the Case for Phones at Concerts
"It's an important part of the culture that we are all on our goddamn phones and it keeps us connected." Billie Eilish Makes the Case for Phones at Concerts Wren Graves
Courtney Barnett on Creature of Habit, Musical Callbacks, and Lost Songs: Podcast
The songwriter also talks about working with Flea and Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield Courtney Barnett on Creature of Habit, Musical Callbacks, and Lost Songs: Podcast Kyle Meredith
T.I. Said ‘Let ‘Em Know,’ And His 2026 Run Is Doing Exactly That
T.I.'s comeback single 'Let 'Em Know' signals his relevance, sparking a high-profile beef and a triumphant hometown performance.
Queen Latifah To Join ‘The Voice’ For Its 30th Season
The talented Queen Latifah will lend her eyes and ears to the upcoming 30th season of The Voice as one of the judges for the show.
mgk and Wiz Khalifa Team up for Breezy Summer Anthem “girl next door”
Summarymgk and Wiz Khalifa have officially reunited for their first collaboration in over a decade with the release of their new joint single, "girl next door"Produced by SlimXX, BazeXX, and No Love For The Middle Child, the track flips a sample from indie electronic duo Sweet Trip for a hazy, dream-pop hip-hop vibeThe release is accompanied by a comedic music video where the two artists play roommates who hilariously fail to woo their new female neighborsMove over, 2016: it’s starting to feel like 2011 again. More than a decade after they linked up on the 2013 fan-favorite "Mind of a Stoner," mgk and Wiz Khalifa are officially back together. The superstars have joined forces to drop "girl next door," a breezy, nostalgia-soaked joint single that perfectly recaptures the easy creative chemi...
The “Spotify 20 ‘Party of the Year(s)” Experience Will Show You Your Lifetime Streaming Stats
SummarySpotify has launched "Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)," a personalized retrospective that allows users to review their entire listening history to celebrate the platform's 20th anniversaryThe mobile-optimized experience features previously unshared lifetime statistics, including the user's first streamed song, their exact account creation date, and total minutes spent listening to their top artistUsers receive a custom "All-Time Top Songs" playlist featuring their 120 most-played tracks, alongside highly shareable digital cards built for social mediaTo commemorate two decades of dominating the audio streaming landscape, Spotify has unleashed "Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)." This comprehensive data recap grants long-term subscribers a hyper-personalized window into thei...
Drake Becomes the First Artist in History To Have Three Albums Chart for 10 Years
SummaryDrake has officially surpassed Michael Jackson to become the artist with the most albums spending at least ten total years on the Billboard 200 chartHe becomes the first artist in history to have three separate albums achieve this incredible 10-year charting milestoneThe three record-breaking projects that reached the mark are Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, and ViewsDrake’s unprecedented run of commercial dominance continues to shatter industry records. Further solidifying his status as one of the most successful artists in music history, the 6God has officially surpassed the King of Pop for a massive chart milestone. According to Chart Data, Drake is now the artist with the most albums to spend at least ten total years on the Billboard 200 chart, pushing him past Michael Jackson'...
Clipse and J.I.D Are Taking Their Hip-Hop Reckoning to Red Rocks This November
SummaryClipse and J.I.D have announced a joint headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on November 12, with rising artist Samara Cyn openingThe show marks Clipse's largest Colorado performance since their Grammy-winning comeback with Let God Sort Em Out and J.I.D's biggest headline date in the state off the back of his Grammy-nominated God Does Like UglyArtist presale opens May 13, promoter and venue presales run May 14, and the public on-sale goes live May 15Clipse and J.I.D have announced a joint headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on November 12 — their largest Colorado performance to date and one of the most compelling hip-hop bookings the iconic venue has seen in years. Rising rapper, singer, and songwriter Samara Cyn joins the bill as opening support, adding one of th...
Japan’s Biggest Stars Are Heading to California for Zipangu 2026
Cloud Nine has officially announced Zipangu 2026, produced in partnership with Goldenvoice, bringing a massive one-day celebration of Japanese music and culture to the United States for the first time. Set to take place on May 16 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the event is designed as an immersive experience that extends far beyond the main stage.Zipangu marks a groundbreaking moment in the global expansion of Japan's contemporary music scene, blending high-impact performances with the country's rich culinary traditions. Anchoring the Japanese music event is a stellar roster of internationally ascendant artists, led by the boundary-breaking utaite Ado, who will deliver a rare 60-minute performance. She is joined by heavy hitters such as ATARASHII GAKKO!, CHANMINA, HANA, MAN WIT...
