Music & Industry
The Killer Of Pop Smoke Says Sorry Before Getting His Sentence
Based on Rolling Stone, Corey Walker, the only adult charged with killing Pop Smoke, told the rapper's family and close friends that he was sorry in court on Friday (February 21). It took him 29 years to get out of prison in Los Angeles for the 2020 crime after he...
Rod Wave, Boosie, And Kodak Black Are All Going To The White House For A Black History Month Event
Kodak Black, Boosie, and Rod Wave are likely to be the next rappers to get in a lot of trouble for supporting the current White House government. They are said to be going to an event in the executive office for Black History Month, which is funny because U.S....
Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Have A Late-Night Meal At A Private Club To Commemorate Their Court Victory
Late Tuesday night, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated the rapper's court success with a chic meal at the exclusive Beverly Hills, California, social club Gravitas. After having a private dinner together, the "Diamonds" singer and her partner were seen departing the...
The 2025 Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival Is Led By Creed And Nickelback
Creed and fellow post-grunge heavyweights Nickelback will co-headline the 2025 Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival, according to the band's announcement. The Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin, will host this year's festival on July 18 and 19. Live,...
In Less Than Three Hours, Zach Bryan Sells Over 112,000 Tickets At Michigan Stadium
In just two and a half hours on Friday, country music icon Zach Bryan sold out Michigan Stadium, selling over 112,000 tickets. Bryan's achievement puts him in the running to surpass country music icon George Strait's record for the most ticketed concert by a single...
The First Rapper To Reach 100 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners Is Kendrick Lamar
After days of ecstatic anticipation, as of Monday morning (February 17), Kendrick Lamar is officially the first hip-hop artist to reach over 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. People have been anticipating this moment for some time because they saw how his...
Boyz II Men Present Capitol Hill Lawmakers With A Letter Signed By More Than 300 Prominent Recording Artists, Requesting The Enactment Of The American Music Fairness Act
With a letter signed by more than 300 music artists, Boyz II Men traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with influential senators over the American Music Fairness Act. Boyz II Men shared the letter with lawmakers today, and it has signatures from artists from a wide range...
Classic Rock Star Faces $10 Million Lawsuit Over Stolen Lyrics
Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles, and the band's longtime manager, Irving Azoff, are being sued for millions in a convoluted case involving stolen song lyrics. Glenn Horowitz, a controversial rare-books merchant, is suing the two for malicious prosecution,...
Streams Of Kendrick Lamar Hit New Heights After His Super Bowl Halftime Performance
According to reports, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX, which was more of a cultural event, has caused his streams to rise across several platforms. K. Dot's Drake diss song, "Not Like Us," saw an incredible 430% rise on the DSP in the hours...
A$AP Rocky’s Manager Claims Ownership Of Gun Ammunition Discovered During A Home Raid
A$AP Rocky's manager has claimed ownership of the ammunition discovered during a raid at his residence in 2022. On Monday (Feb. 10), A$AP Lou testified that he accidentally left the ammunition, designed for a Glock 43 magazine, in Rocky's house and failed to recover...
Chappell Roan’s Grammy Speech Was Heavily Criticized, And Now She And Other Artists Are “Putting Their Money where Their Mouth Is”
The Joe Budden Podcast recently shared their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Apple Music interview, praising and congratulating Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis for a well-run, compelling, interesting, and ultimately safe conversation. Ice and Parks claimed that...
Kid Rock Curses At Fans And Exits The Stage Mid-Song ” Y’all, I’m Leaving”
Over the weekend in Nashville, Kid Rock made a surprise cameo before disappearing within minutes. According to Taste of Country and a TikTok video by ZPierre509, the Detroit-area rocker was introduced as a special guest at Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan's birthday...
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Is The Weeknd’s Fourth Number-One Album In The UK
The 'last' album by US pop artist The Weeknd is on track to launch at number one in the UK this week. Hurry Up Tomorrow is Abel Tesfaye's sixth studio album and, if we believe him, his final record as The Weeknd. The self-described 'gothic' and 'operatic' LP concludes...
Rock Vocalist From The 1990s Claims That It’s “Terrifying” For Up-And-Coming Musicians And Wonders How They Get Compensated
Gavin Rossdale, the frontman for Bush, is speaking out about the difficult environment in the music business and how it affects up-and-coming musicians. The seasoned rock musician talked about how the streaming-focused environment has limited young bands' and...
Black Sabbath And Ozzy Osbourne Will Reconvene For The First Time In 20 Years
On Wednesday, organizers announced that Ozzy Osbourne and the rest of the original lineup of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath will perform reunited for the first time in 20 years for a one-off show on July 5 in Birmingham, England. Alongside the flamboyant leader...
Lil Wayne I’ll Be Missing You At The Super Bowl ‘Something Very Special’ Is Being Worked On Instead
Despite the fact that Super Bowl LIX will be held in his hometown of New Orleans, Lil Wayne will not be there. In a video message posted to his Instagram Stories, the rapper announced that he will not be attending Sunday's major game. He called out The Big Easy and...
In Her Grammy Acceptance Speech, Chappell Roan Takes Aim At The Music Industry, Saying, “Labels, we got you, but do you got us?”
At the 2025 Grammys, Chappell Roan won the much-anticipated best new artist prize. She utilized her victory to draw attention to how the music industry treats up-and-coming artists. The category's 2024 winner, Victoria Monet, made a comeback to the Grammy stage to...
On February 6, Apple Music Will Host A Press Conference Featuring Kendrick Lamar Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend
Apple Music is counting down the days before the Super Bowl Halftime Show with an interview with Kendrick Lamar, who recently won five Grammys for his song "Not Like Us." On February 6, the interview will be broadcast on Apple Music Radio. Following a successful year...
For “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar Wins Both Song Of The Year And Record Of The Year
"Not Like Us" is becoming more and more legendary every day. With his famous critique of Drake from their 2024 feud, "Not Like Us," Kendrick Lamar won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Lamar, who was already having a great run with the song, competed for...
Can AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted? A New Assessment From The US Copyright Office States…
The United States Copyright Office (USCO) has issued a study explaining its approach to assigning copyrights to content developed with generative AI. What's the verdict? A work made entirely by AI is not copyrightable; nevertheless, a work that blends human creativity...
Smokey Robinson And John Fogerty To Be Acknowledged At The American Music Honors
Smokey Robinson and John Fogerty are among the performers to be honored at the 2025 American Music Honors. On Tuesday, the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music revealed that the Cruisin' hitmaker and Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder would...
Tributes To Quincy Jones, L.A.’s Resilient Spirit Amidst Wildfires, To Highlight 2025 Grammys
On Sunday (Feb. 2), the 67th Annual Grammy Awards will feature a series of special performances, including a tribute to Grammy legend Quincy Jones' life and legacy. Tributes to the spirit of Los Angeles, which is starting the long process of rebuilding after...
Ozzy Osbourne ‘Shocked’ As Birmingham Votes To Honor Black Sabbath
The Freedom of Birmingham award "means a lot" to Ozzy Osbourne and the members of Black Sabbath, according to Sharon Osbourne, after the city council granted the distinction. Ozzy, together with original band members Tony Iommi, Terence "Geezer" Butler, and Bill Ward,...
Snoop Dogg Responds To Inauguration Performance Backlash: ‘Get Your Life Right’ And ‘I’m Still a Black Man’
Fans and the Hip-Hop community have been waiting for Snoop Dogg to comment on his performance at Donald Trump's inauguration, Crypto Ball. They eventually received their message. In an Instagram video post, Snoop stated, "Y'all can't hate me enough for me, I love too...