Kaytranada has something sinister up his sleeve. The DJ and producer released a music video Wednesday for “Witchy” featuring Childish Gambino, the 16th track off his latest album Timeless. The nearly four minute video show Kaytranada and Gambino grooving in a cool-toned studio when a phantom-like figure begins to mirror …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Announces 'Guts World Tour' Concert Special
If you didn’t get a chance to catch Olivia Rodrigo‘s massive Guts World Tour — or just want a chance to re-live it — Netflix just announced a new concert special. The Guts film will premiere on the streaming giant on October 29th. “I am so excited to share the …
Read More »Tuareg Guitar Virtuoso Mdou Moctar Unplugs for 'Tears of Injustice'
Five months ago, Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar released a new album called Funeral for Justice, a furious, frenetic fusion of psychedelia, hard rock, and West African desert blues that left critics across the globe stunned. “It’s hard to miss the sound of righteous fury in its opening guitar chords,” wrote …
Read More »Ms. Lauryn Hill Sued by Fugees' Pras Michél for Fraud, Breach of Contract
Pras Michél is suing Ms. Lauryn Hill over the Fugees‘ cut-short and canceled tours over the last two years, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract. The Fugees founding member filed the lawsuit Tuesday, per Variety and Billboard, which alleges that Hill mismanaged the reunion tour, with his attorneys …
Read More »See Bartees Strange's Emotional Performance in 'Sober' Video
On the self-reflective rocker “Sober,” Bartees Strange learns something about himself: “Guess I’ve never had a guiding light/That’s why it’s hard to be sober.” His guitar whines with tension behind his voice. And by the bridge he acknowledges, “Sometimes I miss the boat, sometimes I make mistakes.” The song, which …
Read More »Travis Scott Named 2024 I Am Hip Hop Honoree at BET Hip Hop Awards
The BET Hip Hop Awards will present Travis Scott with the annual I Am Hip Hop Award. The honor is presented to artists who have made significant cultural and creative impacts on the genre. The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards will premiere on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “Travis Scott is a …
Read More »Jack Antonoff Wants to Open Recording Studios at LGBTQ+ Youth Shelters
Not everyone who makes music has access to recording studios, and Jack Antonoff wants that to change. In an Instagram message, the Bleachers singer-songwriter, who has collaborated with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and countless others, said that after learning how best to build studios, he was launching a …
Read More »Lauryn Hill Slams Pras Michél Lawsuit as 'Baseless,' Claims Tour Included Fugees to 'Aid' His Legal Fees
Ms. Lauryn Hill is slamming Pras Michél’s lawsuit against her, in which he claims she mismanaged Fugees‘ tour and that it was a “devious attempt to make a big score for herself.” In a statement Tuesday, Hill called the suit “baseless,” claiming that she decided to incorporate the Fugees to …
Read More »Sean Combs Accused of Sexually Abusing 120 People, Including 25 Minors
A prominent Texas lawyer says he’s now working with 120 people with a range of sexual abuse claims against Sean “Diddy” Combs that have gone through a “stringent” process of vetting and corroboration. The lawyer, Tony Buzbee, claims 25 of the new clients were minors at the time of their …
Read More »Young Thug's YSL Trial Judge Blasts Prosecutors, Questions Whether They 'Hide the Ball'
Young Thug’s long and troubled racketeering trial appeared on the verge of dramatic mistrial yet again Monday as an Atlanta-based judge accused a chief prosecutor of either “purposefully” misleading the court or causing chaos through apparent disorganization. “It is baffling to me that somebody with the number of years of …
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