With “3 Steps,” AKTHEPROD delivers a tightly packed statement piece that wastes no time making its intent clear. Clocking in at just two minutes, the track feels deliberate and confident, a sharp burst of self-awareness wrapped in…
Fetty Wap has been released from federal prison after serving over three years. On Thursday (Jan. 8), video of the newly freed New Jersey rapper was shared by The Breakfast Club’s Loren Lorosa on social media. The…
The reggaeton Mexa revolution is upon us and El Malilla (real name: Fernando Hernández Flores) is leading the charge while also making his mark as a multi-hyphenate. “I’m in the best moment of my career,” El Malilla…
Today (January 8) is the five-year anniversary of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License,” which went on to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and launch Rodrigo’s career as one of music’s biggest stars. The tune…
Authorities have been ordered to return the money and property seized from Young Thug during the YSL RICO case. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), Judge Paige Reese Whitaker issued a final dismissal of the state’s appeal to keep…
We are officially entering Bruno Mars season. This week, he declared that a new album is coming. Now, we know more about it: Yesterday (January 8), Mars revealed the project is called The Romantic and it’s set…
Bruno Mars today announced The Romantic Tour, marking his first full headline tour in nearly a decade, following the 24K Magic World Tour in 2017. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will span nearly 40 shows across…
Hip-hop still lives for moments. Damn the trends. Screw the metrics. Moments — the kind you feel in your chest. In 2025, one of the most undeniable moments came from Chris Patrick, whose Kai Cenat freestyle didn’t…
Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial has reportedly been delayed until April. The Chicago rapper’s trial date, which was scheduled for Jan. 20, has been in limbo for the past few weeks. On Wednesday (Jan. 7), legal affairs journalist…
Dunkin’ has an impeccable track record over the past few years of working with music’s biggest stars. Ice Spice had a signature drink in 2023, Jack Harlow (and Ben Affleck) did a Super Bowl commercial in 2024,…
Some of Diddy’s employees are allegedly not getting paid while the music mogul is serving time in prison, but his team is denying the allegations. On Tuesday (Jan. 6), TMZ reported that sources tell them members of…
Robyn has popped up here and there with new music over the past few years, but it’s been a while since her latest album, 2018’s Honey (which itself was Robyn’s first album since 2010’s Body Talk). There…
The start of a new year tends to be a bit of a slow period in the music world; After a relaxing holiday season, it takes a moment for artists to wake up. Not multi-talented icon Bruno…
NBA star Kyrie Irving spent $11,001 for LaRussell’s new album as the rapper aims to sell 100,000 copies independently. On Jan. 1, Bay Area rapper announced he was selling his new album, Something’s in the Water, with…
6ix9ine has turned himself in to begin his three-month sentence for violating his supervised release. On Tuesday (Jan. 6), Tekashi surrendered to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he will spend the next roughly 90…