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Update: Drake's attorney, Michael J. Gottlieb, shared a statement:“UMG wants to pretend that this is about a rap battle in order to distract its shareholders, artists and the public from a simple truth: a greedy company is finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation that has already resulted in multiple acts of violence. This motion is a desperate ploy by UMG to avoid accountability, but we have every confidence that this case will proceed and continue to uncover UMG’s long history of endangering and abusing its artists.”Original Story: Universal Music Group (UMG) has officially responded to Drake's lawsuit involving Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track, accusing Drake of "attempt[ing] to save face" in the wake of losing a rap beef to Dot.Billboard repor...

J. Cole has officially dropped the lineup for Dreamville Festival 2025, taking place on April 5 to April 6.The fifth and final installment of Cole's annual festival will be headlined by Lil Wayne with Hot Boys and Big Tymers, as well as 21 Savage on day one. Meanwhile, day two will see J. Cole and Erykah Badu close out their respective stages. Other performers on the lineup include PARTYNEXTDOOR, Chief Keef, Young Nudy, Ab-Soul, Ludacris and Keyshia Cole, who will also commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Way It Is. To top it off, Cole's Dreamville roster — J.I.D, Ari Lennox, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute and Omen — will all be present.“Our team looks forward to welcoming fans from around the world to Dreamville Festival this spring for our fifth anniversary celebration. The first weekend ...

Kendrick Lamar is setting a new career Billboard Hot 100 record as his and SZA's "luther" logs its fourth week at No. 1."luther" now serves as Dot's longest-reigning chart-topper on the Hot 100, overtaking his "Not Like Us" and "Like That" records of three nonconsecutive week each. He previously led the chart for a week each with "squabble up," "HUMBLE." and "Bad Blood" with Taylor Swift.Meanwhile, SZA continues to extend her record for her longest No. 1 reign after topping the Hot 100 with Drake on "Slime You Out" and her own "Kill Bill.""luther" earned a total of 55.6 million radio airplay audience impressions, 31.3 million official streams and sold 3,000 in the week of March 7 to March 13. GNX, the album "luther" is on, moved down a spot this week to No. 2 to make way for Lady Gaga's MA...

Lollapalooza is back for 2025 this summer in Chicago with a star-studded lineup. The festival announced that it would be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Doechii, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Rüfüs Du Sol, Gracie Abrams, Korn, Twice and Luke Combs. Twice is set to make history as the first female K-Pop group to perform in a headlining slot. Other performers include Dom Dolla, Martin Garrix, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Young Miko, Finneas, Remi Wolf, just to name a few. The four-day music festival returns to Grant Park from July 31 to August 4. The pre-sale for the four-day tickets begins at 10 a.m. EST on March 20 online. The four-day general admission tickets start at $385 USD and the four-day GA+ tickets includes access to two GA+ lounges, a full-service bar and expedited ent...

Lil Tecca has been a significant name in the hip-hop world since his 2019 breakout hit “Ransom.” His latest single, “Dark Thoughts,” reveals a fresh side of the artist. The track seamlessly blends introspective lyricism with an infectious beat, showcasing Tecca's growth and versatility.While the song has an upbeat and bouncy melody, the lyrical content offers a stark contrast, providing emotional depth that's rare for a track with such a lively vibe. This juxtaposition gives “Dark Thoughts” a unique appeal, balancing lighthearted production with introspective themes.The track samples Pharrell and Jay-Z's iconic “Frontin'” from the early 2000s, adding an old-school, nostalgic touch to the song. This is especially evident in the four-count opening beat, which transports listeners to the smoo...

If heaven is Chicago, then Saba and No ID are surely a match made on-site. The powerhouse rapper/producer duo has promised a proper joint project for months now, and on this mid-March Tuesday, the pair has decided to officially unveil From The Private Collection of Saba and No ID, a holistic homage to the Chicago hip-hop scene."Every Painting Has A Price," opens the 15-track delivery on a high note, hearing features from BJ The Chicago Kid and Eryn Allen Kane. "Some of my clothes designer / some of them b*tches thrifted," Saba spits on the bouncy first verse, bolstered by a BJ-led bridge. "Breakdown" is another cut rooted in growth and healing – prominent themes throughout the entirety of the diverse tracklist which lifts inspiration from all pockets of Chicago culture.Other features come ...