50 Cent Appears To Troll Fans With Def Jam CEO Announcement
Paul Rosenberg recently stepped down as the CEO of Def Jam and now 50 Cent seems poised to take his spot. Def Jam is one of the most iconic labels in hip-hop although it has seen a…
Will Smith Launches "Bel-Air Miami" Apparel Collection
Will Smith’s Bel-Air Athletics launches Miami inspired collection, featuring hoodies, sweats, hats, socks and more. Will Smith’s Bel-Air Athletics has announced the launch of its newest, limited-edition collection, “Bel-Air Miami,” inspired by Smith’s longtime affinity for Miami. The unisex…
Mereba's Playlist for Black History Inspirations: Listen
Last year, as part of Billboard’s Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard‘s Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented their love for the culture…
Glass Animals Make NYC Return at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Oxford quartet Glass Animals are known for putting on an electrifying live show. With their underplay at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday (Feb. 26) as part of their Deja Vu Tour, they lived up to their…
Reddit CEO Calls TikTok "Fundamentally Parasitic"
While speaking on a panel called Social 2030, CEO Steve Huffman denounced TikTok as nothing more than “fundamentally parasitic” spyware. The term “parasite” has been in recent times associated with a critically-acclaimed foreign film that a few…
John Dolmayan Interview: System of a Down Drummer on 'These Grey Men'
John Dolmayan wanted to get back to work on music — and so he did. The System of a Down drummer says that lack of output from the band is what led him to record his new…
Doja Cat's 'Say So' Watch
A disco dream! Doja Cat unveiled the ’70s-inspired music video for her latest single “Say So” on Thursday (Feb. 27). In the golden-hued clip, the star rocks a variety of sparkly, retro mini-dresses while batting her eyelashes…
Offset’s Making His Acting Debut On "NCISLA" This Weekend
Offset’s getting his feet in the world of acting. While the have been teasing the arrival of Culture III, there appears to be even more for each one of the members individually. has been getting ready for Street…
Clipse’s Ex-Manager Claims 95% Of Their Coke Raps Were Based On His Life
Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez, the former manager of the Clipse, said he was really living the raps they were writing. The Clipse were far from the first to rap about cocaine but the way that they took the niche…
Eminem Vs Royce Da 5’9: Who Raps Better In 2020?
With both Royce Da 5’9″ and Eminem having dropped new albums in 2020, fans have debated whether Bad has surpassed Evil on the mic. While it’s not uncommon to see ranked rather highly in matters of lyrical pedigree,…
GOT7's Career Retrospective: A Look Back
K-pop syndrome is becoming as fierce as ever. From world tours to talk shows on American TV, and releasing albums through partnerships with U.S. record labels, K-pop is solidifying its presence as a force to be reckoned…
'NYT' Opinion Editor Finds Out Ex-Boyfriend is Dating Lady Gaga
It’s always weird finding out that an ex has moved on to someone new. Now, imagine scrolling through social media and seeing that your ex-boyfriend’s new someone special is Lady Gaga. That’s exactly what happened to New York…
Easy Life Honor Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar & More With ‘Modern Trailblazers’ Playlist
Since forming in 2017, British group Easy Life have been blazing their own trail with a sound that blends indie rock with hip-hop. But before they started making music themselves, the Easy Life guys (singer Murray Matravers,…
Gorillaz's 'Desole' Watch
The animated band take a chill boat cruise with the Grammy-nominated Malian superstar. Saying “sorry” is hard enough, but try pulling it off in three languages. That’s what animated rockers Gorillaz do on the second selection from…
Megan Thee Stallion Got In Trouble For Twerking In College
Megan Thee Stallion and her two best friends were once reprimanded by their college administrators for making twerking videos that went viral on campus. Before blew up as a rapper and became a certified Hot Girl, she…