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Kendrick Lamar and SZA are teaming up for a massive 2025 North American stadium tour. Announced on Tuesday morning, the Grand National Tour will feature stops at 19 stadiums across the U.S. and Canada next spring and summer. The collaboration follows the release of Lamar’s latest album, GNX, which includes two tracks featuring SZA: “Luther” […]
James Monroe Iglehart, the Tony-winning Broadway star, takes center stage in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, capturing the jazz icon’s signature growly voice. To perfect the role, Iglehart leaned on his theater connections, including Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice), for advice on sustaining such a demanding vocal performance eight shows a week. Brightman recommended a […]
St. Louis rapper Sexyy Red delivers her boldest visuals yet with the release of her new video, “Fake Jammin’.” Premiered during Kai Cenat’s Twitch livestream on November 26, the video showcases Sexyy’s signature unapologetic style as she takes over her hometown. Dressed in a rhinestone pink tracksuit and bunny ears, Sexyy transforms a Wendy’s into […]
Shaboozey, whose hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 17 weeks, will headline the Thanksgiving Day halftime show during the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game. The announcement comes just days after the artist was snubbed at the 58th Annual CMA Awards, losing in both the New Artist of the […]
Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform with over 626 million users, generates most of its revenue from ads and subscription fees. But how does this money reach artists? Spotify doesn’t pay artists directly. Instead, roughly two-thirds of its revenue goes to rights holders, including record labels, publishers, and distributors. These entities then pay artists […]
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX hits with the intensity of a turbocharged engine, showcasing his signature blend of pride, anger, and introspection. Collaborating with Los Angeles newcomers like AzChike and Peysoh, Lamar raps over bold West Coast beats crafted by producers Sounwave and Jack Antonoff. Packed with references to legends like 2Pac and Nas, GNX […]
This week’s New Music Friday offers a diverse lineup of releases heating up the winter music scene. Ice Cube returns with his first self-released album, Man Down, exploring modern manhood with star collaborations like Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. Miguel captivates with the single “Always Time,” showcasing his progressive R&B style, while Lil Nas X […]
Kendrick Lamar is riding high in 2024, and Apple Music just made it official by naming him Rap Artist of the Year. Without dropping an album, Kendrick has still managed to dominate the game, keeping his foot on the neck of rap with Not Like Us, one of the hottest songs of the year. His win isn’t just about […]
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
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