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Megan Thee Stallion & Hot Girl Summer Swimwear Line Returning To Miami Swim Week
Megan Thee Stallion and her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line will be back at Miami Swim Week to set the runway on fire.
Spotify Announces “Reserved” Ticket Program for Superfans
The initiative will give an artist's most dedicated fans access to concert tickets before public on-sales begin. Spotify Announces “Reserved” Ticket Program for Superfans Alex Krinsky
Everything We Can Discern From fakemink’s Elusive ‘Terrified’ Rollout
Last week, Drake dominated the music zeitgeist with one of the most anticipated mainstream hip hop projects – that would materialize as a trifecta of individual albums – of the year. Just seven days later, all eyes turn to the hip hop underground for the first post-ICEMAN (Habibti and Maid of Honour) New Music Friday, when fakemink will drop his latest studio album, Terrified. Marking the UK rapper/producer’s first longform release since his stateside skyrocket – and since he's changed his artistic moniker to fakemink – the album holds the power to not only put mink’s name on the map, but also propel the underground into the general cultural consciousnessWith a high potential for impact running parallel to the mainstream rap circuit, fakemink’s imminent opus boasts as high stakes as ICEMAN...
Bladee Is Back and We Hung Out with PlaqueBoyMax: Everything We Loved in Music This Week
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.Our Day With PlaqueBoyMaxBefore PlaqueBoyMax ventured down to Orlando for his debut Rolling Loud performance, he made a quick stop in New York City for a few days. One of those days, he pulled up to the Hypebeast office for a classic Chinatown afternoon by our office. We showed him some of our favorite spots, grabbed dim sum, and got him right with a manicure before he took the stage. Read the full story here.Bladee Drops Sulfur Surfer, First Solo Album Since Cold VisionsPreceded by boisterous yet introspective single "Blondie," Bladee has stepped back into the scene with his first solo studio record since Cold Visions in 2024. Sulfur Surfer spans 13 songs and runs a little over 45 minutes, with ...
Vybz Kartel Announces Highly Anticipated ‘God & Time’ Album
SummaryDancehall icon Vybz Kartel has officially announced his next studio album, God & Time, slated for release on June 5, 2026The 14-track project is being billed as his most personal and sonically expansive body of work since his release from prisonThe album boasts a star-studded feature list, including Puerto Rican superstar Farruko, Jamaica's Skillibeng, and Shenseea (who appears on the previously released single "Panic")The reign of the Worl' Boss continues. Coming off a historic 2025 run that saw him sell out iconic global venues like the Barclays Center and the O2 Arena, Vybz Kartel is ready to deliver his most profound musical statement yet. The undisputed king of dancehall has officially announced his forthcoming studio album, God & Time, arriving just in time to dominate...
Springsteen Salutes Colbert: He Lost His Show Because the President “Can’t Take a Joke”
The Boss also performed "Streets of Minneapolis" on The Late Show's penultimate episode. Springsteen Salutes Colbert: He Lost His Show Because the President “Can’t Take a Joke” Alex Young
Green Day Offshoot Pinhead Gunpowder Announce North American Tour Dates
The resurgence party continues with shows for October and November. Green Day Offshoot Pinhead Gunpowder Announce North American Tour Dates Chris Coplan
DOJ Gives Trump “Absolutely Insane” Pass From Tax Audits
On Tuesday (May 19), the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an order granting President Donald Trump immunity from ongoing investigations into his taxes, with the order also covering his family members and his trusts. The one-page document for the order, which states that the United States is “FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED from prosecuting or pursuing” […]
A Timeline Of Atlanta’s Sound In Hip-Hop
Atlanta's music evolution reflects city's constant reinvention, from bass to trap, shaping global Hip-Hop.
Kanye West Sued For $150K By Web Design Company
We think it’s pretty safe to say that Kanye West’s “Yeezy” brand isn’t what it was just a few years ago — before he proudly proclaimed his Nazism for all to witness. But the brand is still surprisingly around (kinda) and as you might’ve guessed, it’s not doing too well. According to TMZ, Ye’s “Yeezy” […]
Don Toliver’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets
The Houston rapper is taking his first solo No. 1 LP to some of America's biggest arenas. Learn how to get tickets. Don Toliver’s 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets Alex Krinsky
Mark Cuban, The Latest Billionaire To Capitulate To Donald Trump, Social Media Roasts Him
Welp, you can now add Mark Cuban to the list of billionaires who have capitulated to Donald Trump in some way. Mark Cuban, who proudly supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election, is now partnering with Orange Mussolini and joined the current occupant of the White House at a May 18 event to speak […]
