The arrest of Young Thug, Gunna, and other YSL associates in last May’s RICO (short for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) indictment elicited a unified response from within the rap world. Fans and other musicians resoundingly proclaimed “Free Gunna.” But after his release in December, following an Alford plea …
Read More »Flo Rida Wins $82.6 Million Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Company Celsius
Flo Rida has emerged victorious in his $82.6 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against the energy drink company Celsius. A jury in Broward County, Florida sided with the rapper — real name Tramar Lacel Dillard — who accused Celsius of not paying him the stock options and bonuses he was allegedly owed …
Read More »Snail Mail Plots Spring U.S. Tour
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Snail Mail, aka Lindsey Jordan, has announced a new spring tour in support of 2021’s Valentine. The 24-date trek follows a five-night residency dubbed “Valentine Fest” in her …
Read More »Adi Oasis Channels High Fashion and Euphoria in Video for Ovulation Anthem 'Multiply'
French-Caribbean musician Adi Oasis has penned musical entries that mine the human experience. On her latest single, “Multiply,” she even makes the topic of ovulating simmer with romance, embedding it with a sense of control that it doesn’t usually carry. In the accompanying video for the record, which will appear …
Read More »Soccer Mommy Performs Career-Spanning Show for NPR's 'Tiny Desk'
Soccer Mommy is celebrating her trio of albums with a new performance. On Wednesday, the indie rock singer performed a medley of her songs for NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. The artist born, Sophie Allison, was joined for the performance by guitarist Julian Powell, keyboardist Rodrigo Avendano, bassist Nickolas Widener, …
Read More »A$AP Rocky Wonders How to Break Violent Cycles in Hip-Hop on Tribute Single 'Same Problems'
It’s no secret that generations of hip-hop artists have fallen victim to gun violence and drug abuse, with what feels like an unsettling uptick in deaths throughout the genre over the past decade. On his latest single, “Same Problems,” A$AP Rocky reflects on the cycle of life and death in …
Read More »Rare Fugazi Live Footage Stitched Into New Movie to Screen One Night Only in Washington D.C.
A 90-minute movie comprising rare, crowd-sourced live footage of Fugazi will screen in Washington D.C. next month to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s final show. We Are Fugazi From Washington, DC will screen one night only on Feb. 11 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in …
Read More »Fall Out Boy Announce First Album in 5 Years, Share 'Love From The Other Side' Video
Fall Out Boy becomes a cast of characters in Pete Wentz’s twisted storybook tale in the video for “Love From the Other Side,” the first single from the band’s newly-announced eighth studio album So Much (For) Stardust, set for release on March 24. The new album will be the band’s …
Read More »Dolly Parton Says Her Rock Album Will Feature Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pink, and More Legends
Dolly Parton is wasting no time putting together a rock album with a group of A-list guest stars. On Tuesday, the dual Country and Rock Hall of Famer told The View that she’s already recruited Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty, Paul McCartney, Steve Perry, and Steven Tyler to be part of …
Read More »Rebecca Black Talks Creative Reintroduction Behind the Scenes at 'Sick to My Stomach' Video Shoot
Glitz and glamour aren’t usually Rebecca Black‘s go-to when building a visual world for her music. But taking Rolling Stone behind the scenes of the video shoot for her latest single, “Sick to my Stomach,” the singer strategically wields charming Eighties and Nineties aesthetics to frame a tale of jealousy …
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