Young Thug has released a seven-minute apology song, “Man I Miss My Dogs,” with verses addressed to Drake, Mariah the Scientist, Future, and more. The song arrives as Thugger contends with a wave of controversy over leaked recordings of jailhouse calls he made while incarcerated during the YSL trial. On …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Called Liim's Music a Cross Between Stereolab and Max B. That's Not Even Half of It
For 21-year-old rapper Liim Lasalle, clarity is key. During his live shows, the Harlem-raised, Brooklyn-based rapper is keen on offering the audience a few words describing the origins of each track he performs. “I definitely think that a song hits harder when you know what it means,” he says over …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Celebrates 'Play' With Live Tiny Desk Concert
To celebrate the release of his album Play, Ed Sheeran stopped by NPR on Friday afternoon for a live-broadcast edition of their Tiny Desk series, which also served as a fundraiser for the public broadcasting company. Before starting his set, Sheeran — dressed simply in a pink T-shirt promoting his …
Read More »Taylor Swift Has Not Agreed to Deposition in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Case — But She May Be 'Forced'
No, Taylor Swift has not “agreed” to sit for a deposition with Justin Baldoni‘s lawyers as Blake Lively‘s It Ends With Us lawsuit moves closer to trial — but if the court allows a late notice of subpoena, she may have no choice, her lawyer said Friday. In a letter …
Read More »Farm Aid 40 Considering Relocating or Cancelling in Solidarity With University of Minnesota Strike
Farm Aid 40 has been in the works for months. The anniversary celebration is scheduled to take place on Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and more are scheduled to make appearances. But …
Read More »Man Who Killed John Lennon Denied Parole for 14th Time
The man who murdered John Lennon wasdenied parolefor the 14th time, according to the decisionposted onlineby the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Mark David Chapman, 70, first became eligible for parole in 2000, 20 years after fatally shooting the former Beatle outside of his Upper West Side apartment. …
Read More »The S1Ws Were the Militant Might Behind Public Enemy. After Decades, They're Finally Opening Up
From the time he first met Chuck D at a Public Enemy concert nearly 40 years ago, director Janol Ture was on his way to befriending and working with the members of the groundbreaking hip-hop collective, including a stint as president of Chuck D’s SLAMJamz label. But when he saw …
Read More »'Put Rhinestones on My Tombstone': Kesha Sings to the Afterlife on 'Tennessee'
When Kesha gets to heaven, St. Peter should check her name on Dolly Parton’s list. And, duh, he’ll let her in. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere “Tennessee,” Kesha‘s new song with Orville Peck, in which she sings about her hopes for how she will be remembered after her death. “When …
Read More »Mobb Deep Releases Their First Posthumous Single 'Against The World'
Today, Mobb Deep dropped “Against The World,” the group’s first release since the death of Prodigy, who died at age 42 in 2017. The single is the first offering from their upcoming album Infinite, set to release on October 10 as the latest project in Mass Appeal Records’ Legend Has …
Read More »Nathaniel Rateliff, Sierra Ferrell Triumph at 2025 Americana Honors
The roots music world celebrated its notable artists, albums, and songs of the year when the 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards were held Wednesday night at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Sierra Ferrell, the Grammy-winning West Virginia songwriter, repeated as Artist of the Year, while Nathaniel Rateliff and the …
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