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Cardi B has settled her two-year legal battle with former manager Klenord “Shaft” Raphael, Pitchfork can confirm. According to court documents viewed by Pitchfork, the lawsuit, including all claims and counterclaims, is “hereby dismissed in its entirety with prejudice against all parties.” The documents, which were filed December 24 in New York’s Southern District Court,

Cardi B‘s legal beef with her ex-manager is finally over — and she seems to be pretty dang pleased with the results. The rapper settled the dispute between her and Shaft, her ex-manager, who sued her for $10 mil in 2018 … claiming he discovered her, and that she left him out in the cold

Bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, who was recognized as one of the all-time greats of the genre, has died. He was 69 and passed suddenly on December 25, his former label Rounder Records noted. As a solo performer, collaborator, and leader of the Tony Rice Unit, Rice was known for his inimitable skill as a flatpicker,

Play video content Ace Hood — one of DJ Khaled‘s former artists — was given an awesome Christmas gift to celebrate his success since going fully independent … and it comes courtesy of his wife, who’s got the perfect way to explain it. The Florida-based rapper was greeted with custom commemorative plaques from his wife,

Aero Flynn—the Minneapolis band fronted by Josh Scott—have released a new album that was written, recorded, and produced with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. A number of other artists such as Rob Moose, Brad Cook, and many more contributed to Madeline, which you can hear in full below. “This album has been years in the making

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are joined at the hand … having a super romantic holiday in Barbados. RiRi and A$AP took a Catamaran cruise in Rihanna’s homeland, partying with friends on Xmas Eve. It’s unclear how long they’ve been together, but they already started wearing matching outfits — a cautionary tale for sure — but

Exactly one year after the release of Jesus Is Born, Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir have returned with an EP called Emmanuel. The five-song project was composed and executive produced by West. Listen to Emmanuel below. According to press materials, Emmanuel means “God is with us” and the music featured on the EP is composed

Breaking News Taylor Swift‘s status in Nashville just took a hit … she’s been bumped from one of Music City’s landmark attractions, and replaced by Brad Paisley. Taylor’s held court for a while now with some of country’s biggest superstars on the iconic mural at Legends Corner on Lower Broadway in Nashville. The mural features

In September, SZA and Ty Dolla $ign released “Hit Different,” marking SZA’s first new music as lead artist since she released Ctrl in 2017. Now she’s shared another track called “Good Days.” Hear it below. “Good Days” was originally teased in the last portion of SZA’s video for “Hit Different.” Following the release of that

Exclusive Rowdy Rebel‘s glowing since his release from prison, and we’re not just talking bout his mood — the diamonds hanging around his neck glow in the dark!!! The Brooklyn rapper — one of Bobby Shmurda‘s homies — was released from prison last week and, as a gift to himself, purchased this INSANE diamond-encrusted demon

Four Tet is releasing a pair of new albums tonight: Parallel and 871 will be released on December 25. The two albums follow Kieran Hebden’s most recent full-length Sixteen Oceans, released earlier this year. Check out the announcement below. Hebden recently revealed that he and Madlib had finished work on the reclusive producer’s solo album

Mountain guitarist and co-founder Leslie West has died. The band dropped the sad news … “With a heavy heart, we are saddened to hear about the passing of #Dean Artist and part of the Dean family, Leslie West. [He was] legendary and one of a kind. Rest In Peace.” Leslie went into cardiac arrest at

Lil Durk has released his new album The Voice. The 16-track project includes songs featuring 6LACK and Young Thug (“Stay Down”), the late King Von (“Still Trappin’”), YNW Melly (“Free Jamell”), and more. Lil Durk announced his new album in an Instagram post yesterday (December 23). “The voice dropping midnight,” he wrote. “Tell the trenches

Breaking News John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, who co-founded the legendary hip-hop group Whodini and was known for rocking a Zorro hat like no other, has died. John’s death was announced Wednesday by Questlove, who remembers Fletcher as a “legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip-hop.” John was living in

Pitchfork is happy to announce the launch of a new video series called “How to Create.” In the new series, artists and producers explain their creative process while they demonstrate how to develop a song live on camera. They’ll explore the recurring elements and techniques that have been a part of their past work, going

Travis Scott is making sure kids in his old neighborhood have a safe and happy holiday … hooking them up with toys, Christmas trees, food and more. His Travis Scott x Cactus Jack Foundation held a holiday toy drive Tuesday at Sunnyside Park in Houston — where Travis grew up — giving away 2,000 toys

The Village Voice has come under new ownership, and will relaunch starting next month, The New York Times reports. According to the Times, the publication has been purchased by Brian Calle, current owner of LA Weekly and chief executive of Street Media. Calle plans to relaunch The Village Voice digitally in January 2021, with quarterly

Exclusive How does Blueface prepare for a lunch date with singer Coi Leray? He wings it!!! (Ba-dum-tss). The “Respect My Cryppin'” rapper and “Slide” singer hit up Harold’s Chicken in Hollywood last weekend and appeared to be digging each other’s company on this lunch date. We’re told no one else was at the chicken joint,

Hayley Williams performed a cover of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop,” from their 1998 album Mezzanine, as part of The Ally Coalition’s 7th Annual Talent Show. Williams performed the song in what appears to be a bedroom, in a bathrobe with her hair wrapped in a towel. Check it out below.  The event was livestreamed for free

Play video content Exclusive Adam Glyn Shaquille O’Neal says everyone needs to chill about his “booty” comment to Megan Thee Stallion — saying he was just showing love, not trying to smash. People went crazy recently over a comment Shaq left while watching Megan Thee Stallion twerk it out during an Instagram Live. The comment?

Iggy Pop has shared a new song about the novel coronavirus. The song, called “Dirty Little Virus,” begins, “COVID-19 is on the scene.” Other lyrics include, “Grandfather’s dead/Got Trump instead,” and “She’s only 19, but she can kill ya.” In a video about the song, Iggy Pop explained, “I was moved to write a direct

Play video content Verzuz / Apple Music Too Short and E-40 played their classic tracks, put down some classic dancing and told classic stories — so yeah, the last “Verzuz” of 2020 was a West Coast classic. The Bay Area rap legends acknowledged their longstanding friendship from “BR” — before rap, as 40 puts it

Dua Lipa was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night (December 19), where she performed “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating.” This week’s episode of SNL was hosted by former cast member Kristen Wiig; Dua Lipa joined her and Bowen Yang in a sketch about Christmas Eve entertainment during World War II. Watch Dua

Exclusive Dionne Warwick is getting her wish … Teyana Taylor wants to play the iconic singer on the small screen in a potential series!!! Here’s the deal … Dionne’s latest Twitter fun involved pitching Netflix on a series about her life and career, and she made clear she would only want to see Teyana cast

Former President Barack Obama has shared his 2020 “Songs of the Year” playlist. This year’s selections includes tracks from Phoebe Bridgers, Bad Bunny, Waxahatchee, Megan Thee Stallion, Jeff Tweedy, Lil Baby, Lido Pimienta, WizKid, Faye Webster, Gunna, Jessie Ware, J Hus, and more. Check out the full list below.  Like last year’s playlist, the 2020

Exclusive “Verzuz” is pulling out all the stops for its 2020 finale, and when Too Short and E-40 hit the stage it’ll look like a full-fledged arena concert … proving how much of a cash cow the show’s become. The Bay Area icons will face off on a soundstage in NorCal that will reflect the

London’s black midi have shared two new holiday covers, as Stereogum points out. The quartet played “Jingle Bell Rock” and “What Christmas Means to Me” (famously performed by Stevie Wonder). Proceeds from the tracks, which are available at Bandcamp, benefit the London music venue Windmill Brixton. Listen below. Last year, black midi released their debut

Play video content TMZ.com Mulatto‘s encouraging voter turnout in Georgia by doing what she does best … grabbing a mic. The “Muwop” rapper hit up a polling place Friday in DeKalb County where she gave people waiting in line to vote an impromptu concert while riding on the bed of a huge truck. She had