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Kanye West Reportedly Getting Stadium Built For Albania Show
Kanye West might be gearing up for another headline-grabbing rollout, this time reportedly planning to have a stadium built for a show in Albania. The Chicago rapper has built a rep for over-the-top performances and unconventional rollouts. From taking over Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during his Donda listening events to hosting album experiences in random […]
Full Throttle Preshow: Don Toliver Is Lugging a 60-Foot Garage and a Porsche Dakar for His “Don’s Garage” VIP Experience
SummaryDon Toliver has announced the launch of "Don's Garage," a traveling VIP preshow experience for his North American OCTANE TourThe immersive 60-by-40-foot installation is heavily themed around car culture, sound, and precisionGuests will have access to a cinematic car photo installation featuring a full-scale Porsche Dakar fabrication and a vintage electronics wallHypebeast Magazine cover star Don Toliver has officially announced "Don's Garage," a first-of-its-kind VIP preshow experience set to accompany his upcoming OCTANE Tour.Designed as a fully immersive environment, the "Don's Garage" activation transforms traditional venue spaces into a massive 60-by-40-foot cinematic exhibition. The structural footprint is built entirely around the aesthetic language of his chart-topping OCTANE...
Max B Is Headlining MIKE’s Young World Festival 2026
SummaryNew York-based artist MIKE has officially announced the return of his annual Young World festival, set to take place at Herbert Von King ParkThe community-driven SummerStage concert will feature a highly anticipated headlining performance from legendary Harlem hip-hop figure Max BScheduled for July 11, the free event will also include a set from MIKE alongside a roster of to-be-announced special guestsNew York-based rapper and producer MIKE has officially announced the return of his annual "Young World" festival, featuring a headlining performance from both him and Max B.MIKE's Young World festival has steadily grown into a cornerstone of New York's summer music circuit since its inception. Anchored in Brooklyn's Herbert Von King Park, the free SummerStage concert series serves as a...
Fred again.. Released an Insane 108-Hour Continuous Mix of His “USB002” Tour
SummaryFred again.. has officially released USB002 EVERY SHOW 108 HOURS (3 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026), a massive continuous mix recorded across his recent tourThe drop features video imagery designed by Elijah that highlights the extensive list of global collaborators and b2b partners from the 21-show runTo coincide with the end of the tour era, the producer also delivered a seven-track USB002 REMIXES packageFred again.. has officially released USB002 EVERY SHOW 108 HOURS (3 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026), a colossal continuous mix chronicling his extensive global tour.The sheer scale of the 108-hour mix serves as an audio diary of the British producer's momentous USB002 era. Recorded continuously across 21 live shows, the sprawling set captures the raw, community-centric energy that has defined Fre...
North West Produced Every Song on Her Debut EP ‘N0rth4evr’
SummaryNorth West has officially launched her debut six-track EP titled N0rth4evr via gammaThe 12-year-old artist operates as the sole vocal performer and exclusive producer across the entire projectThe release arrives alongside a dedicated music video helmed by directors Ty Akimoto and Mack IshidaNorth West has released her debut EP N0rth4evr, delivering a six-track debut defined entirely by its self-produced mechanics.The architecture of the release centers strictly on West’s hands-on execution. Operating as both the sole vocal performer and a producer across the entire runtime, the 12-year-old artist utilizes the project to establish her distinct sonic framework. The EP arrives via gamma and spans six individual tracks — "H0w Sh0uld ! f33l," "D!e," "#N0rth4evr," "Th!s t!m3," "W0ah," and...
Sofar Sounds X Gotham’s NYC 420 Set Combined Music, Cannabis & Culture
On April 20 (420), Hip-Hop Wired visited Gotham's Chelsea location for a curated night of tunes via Sofar Sounds featuring rising vocalists.
Sagan Lockhart’s ‘Shangri-La’ Isn’t Only a Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Alfredo 2.’ It’s a Case Study in “Boundless Creativity”
The last time Sagan Lockhart sat down with Hypebeast was fresh off the release of his debut photobook, I Don't Play, back in October of 2024. He told us all about his creative process and his come-up alongside Odd Future on California's storied Fairfax Avenue.“As soon as they forgot about me, I’d pick up the camera," he said at the time, explaining his fly-on-the-wall approach to his candid way of capturing street photography.It was only right that Lockhart check back in with us about his latest major career milestone, his first film, which he feels revels in the same creative ideology. "I never wanted to interfere. I wanted to stay on the outside and let them do their thing and just capture it," he said over the phone after Shangri-La, his debut short, premiered in Los Angeles, in referen...
Vince Staples’ Return and North West’s Debut: Everything We Loved in Music This Week
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.The First Single From Experimental Rap Has LandedDubbed "babygirl," Peggy was quick to drop off the lead single from his imminent new project. The high-octane cut is a classic JPEG offering, fusing rap, rock, and punk, and paired with a cinematic music video.Little Simz Is Dropping an EP Next Week View this post on Instagram A post shared by simz (@littlesimz)Little Simz is staying booked and busy. Less than a year off her latest longform opus, Lotus, and fresh off a packed few months of fashion projects, the UK rapper has announced a new EP set to drop in just eight days. Due out May 8th is Simz's SUGAR GIRL , her first formal project of 2026. Other details – like a tracklist, fe...
Don Toliver’s Love for Cars Didn’t Start With ‘Octane’
This post is in support of our Don Toliver cover story from Hypebeast Magazine #37: The Architects Issue. To order a copy, visit HBX.Don Toliver loves cars. That much is obvious. But with Octane, that obsession becomes something more deliberate, even a guiding ethos surging through the entire project’s DNA. The album itself plays like a pedal-smashing love letter to Group B rally racing and high-performance fuel. It even opens with “E85,” an ode to high-octane fuel blend used in flex-fuel vehicles. From the start, it’s clear: where 2024’s Hardstone Psycho saw the Houston musician building a full musical and visual world around motorcycle culture, Octane finds Toliver making music for the velocity and adrenaline rush of rallying racing.“I got infatuated with watching racers race and fans li...
SOULJA BOY TAKES OVER HOT 107.9
Soulja Boy is taking over HOT 107.9 for an exclusive, can’t-miss experience leading into Birthday Bash XXX!
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Join Forces on New Song “Bring Your Love”
The collaborative effort arrives after Madonna and Carpenter debuted the track together during the latter's Coachella set. Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Join Forces on New Song “Bring Your Love”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2026
Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Ain Sof Aur, Astral Spectre, Devoid of Thought, Lynx, Nagött, Ordh, Scimitar, Ultha Langdon Hickman and Colin Dempsey
