Maseo and Posdnuos, the remaining members of De La Soul, paid tribute to their bandmate David “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur on Wednesday. Taking to social media, Maseo and Posdnuos posted letters addressed to Trugoy, who died at the age of 54 on Feb. 12 from causes not immediately revealed. Trugoy, …
Read More »La Sista, One of Reggaeton's Black Female Pioneers, Is Back and Stronger Than Ever
From the time she began making heartbreak anthems and sexy ballads that dominated the mid-2000s, La Sista — a proud bombera and one of the first Black female reggaeton pioneers — was ahead of her time. The artist always showed off her lyrical dexterity, even when she was rapping about …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The National released their new track “New Order T-Shirt” on Thursday. The song is the second pre-release track from their ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, …
Read More »Rapper Kay Flock Indicted on Federal Racketeering, Murder Charges
Bronx rapper Kay Flock was among the eight alleged gang members indicted on federal racketeering charges Thursday, with the rapper also accused of murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy. Kay Flock, born Kevin Perez, faces a mandatory life in prison sentence if convicted on all charges. Perez is …
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GloRilla had a surprise guest in store for the Memphis rapper’s Wednesday night concert in New York as Cardi B came out for their hit collaboration “Tomorrow 2.” Performing at Irving Plaza, GloRilla launched into the 2022 remix and delivered her verse beforeCardi B sauntered out onstage unannounced for her …
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Ashley Morgan Smithline, who previously sued Marilyn Manson for sexual assault, recanted her previous allegations and now claims that actress Evan Rachel Wood and others “manipulated” her into speaking out against the singer. The about-face comes in a declaration submitted by Manson’s lawyer, Howard King, in a suit the musician, …
Read More »Backseat Revivals and PJ Harvey: Wednesday Talk Surreal Southern Rock Saga 'Bath County'
“Bath County,” the latest single from Asheville, North Carolina indie rock outfit Wednesday, drifts along a strange stream of consciousness. Biblical allusions and Dollywood, kids drinking “piss colored bright yellow Fanta,” a morbid scene in a Planet Fitness parking lot, and a sudden revival with Narcan. Over ragged guitar riffs, …
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Iggy Azalea‘s 2015 collaboration with Britney Spears, “Pretty Girls,” wasn’t the hit she expected it to be, thanks to the restrictions put in place by way of her collaborator’s strict conservatorship. But now that Spears has been released from the conservatorship, the pair have been in touch – and Azalea …
Read More »Barbra Streisand to Receive 2023 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award
Barbra Streisand will receive the 2023 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award at the Library of Congress on April 22, making the singer just the fourth recipient — and first-ever musical artist — to accept the honor. “I am deeply honored to receive this award named after one …
Read More »Kane Brown to Return as CMT Music Awards Co-Host
The CMT Music Awards is moving to a new location this year, but some familiar faces will be along for the ride. Kane Brown announced on Thursday that he would be returning as the fan-voted event’s co-host alongside Kelsea Ballerini when the show airs live on April 2 from Austin’s …
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