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Bilal has released a new album that he recorded in partnership with Brooklyn-based recording studio and music channel HighBreedMusic. The album, VOYAGE-19, was written and recorded over the span of three days in August, with the musicians contributing remotely from their home studios. For the album, Bilal recruited Erykah Badu, Cory Henry, Madison McFerrin, Robert

Exclusive Someone wants the home where Pop Smoke was gunned down … because we found out it’s about to be sold, just six months after the rapper was killed on the property. The Hollywood Hills home was listed for $2,950,000 in July, and the house is now in escrow … meaning the seller has accepted

ENOC is an album that means a lot to me, as it is a reflection of the musical essence that marked the beginning of my career; but also includes what I have learned in my career as I’ve been able to travel the world with my previous albums Odisea, Aura, and Nibiru…. My team and

Exclusive Kodak Black is praying for more than just his release from prison … because he says he can’t get access to a rabbi to practice his Jewish faith behind bars. Kodak’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, tells TMZ he’s ramping up to file a lawsuit if his client doesn’t get what he says he’s been requesting

Washing over me pulling me I wait for the click in my head longing for things to make sense… a time will come… when? Everything on hold, I waited, don’t know for what… should I pull or push? Locked in, locked out, locked down, knocked down…. A police man sat on a man’s neck until

Kanye West‘s bid to appear on the ballot for president in Kentucky and Mississippi is in the works … but he’s not reached the finish line just yet. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office says Kanye submitted petitions Friday to get on the ballot as an independent candidate for prez. State elections officials say they’re

Arca has released the latest installment in her Mutants Mixtape series, compiling tracks by producers who are part of the Mutants1000000 Discord community. In addition to dozens of other tracks, MUTANTS VOL. 2: RIOT features a new song from Alejandra Ghersi called “Mallorca.” All proceeds from the collaborative release will “be donated to over fifty

R. Kelly‘s alleged attacker just ID’d himself in court docs, claiming he’s the one who beat up Kelly behind bars … and he has gang ties and murders on his record. Jeremiah Shane Farmer filed legal docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming he’s the pissed off inmate who went on the attack and jumped Kelly in

Perfume Genius has announced a live virtual performance from the Palace Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The concert will take place on Saturday, September 19, kicking off at 3 p.m. Eastern. The stream will be available for viewing through Sunday, September 20 at 3 a.m. Eastern. Tickets are available in advance here for $15 ($20

Play video content @kawaiitlyn / Twitter A chemistry class expecting instructions from their professor instead got a very special message from his T.A. instead … the one and only Snoop Dogg. Dr. Benny is the sharply-dressed teacher of Chem 60 at Los Angeles Pierce College, and on the first day of visual learning he enlisted

Teyana Taylor has shared a new music video for her single “Still.” The self-directed visual includes archival footage and stills from the ongoing protests over racial injustice and police brutality, as well as speeches by Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., and video and audio clips of police brutality. Throughout the clip, Taylor dresses

Exclusive Charli XCX isn’t taking any chances with an allegedly obsessed fan … she just got court-ordered protection from the guy she says broke into her home and then got naked … all over the place. The “Boom Clap” singer claims the man tried to visit her at her L.A. area home twice last week

Wilco have announced a reissue of their 1999 album Summerteeth. The four-disc set features previously unreleased studio recordings—including outtakes, demos, and alternate versions—along with a 1999 concert at Colorado’s Boulder Theatre. The limited edition deluxe set includes an additional vinyl LP with an in-store performance at Tower Records, recorded two days after the album’s release.

Exclusive DJ Erick Morillo — best known for his 1993 hit “I Like to Move It” — has died … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us the DJ and music producer’s body was found this morning in Miami Beach … the circumstances surrounding his death are currently unclear. Best known for his work

In 2006, J Dilla released his classic album Donuts days before his death. The LP featured a song called “Workinonit,” which samples 10cc’s 1974 song “The Worst Band in the World.” Now, Music Sales Corporation and Man-Ken Music, Ltd. (the latter of which owns the 10cc composition) are suing Universal Polygram International Publishing Inc. and

Singer Charli XCX is giving up her 1920s English Tudor-style crib … and someone can scoop it up for a pretty good deal in the Hollywood Hills. The “Boom Clap” singer — who also collaborated with Iggy Azalea on “Fancy” — put her place on the market for a cool $3,650,000. The tri-level crib has

Brandy and Monica were the latest stars to challenge each other on Verzuz. Tonight (August 31), the singers faced off in a hit-for-hit battle. Monica also shared a new song called “Trenches” featuring Lil Baby. It ended, of course, with “The Boy Is Mine” and the promise of an upcoming tour. See how each round

Breaking News Niecy Nash is trying her hand at marriage again … and this time it’s with a woman. The “Claws” star recently tied the knot with singer Jessica Betts and Niecy is taking her partner’s name. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Niecy just announced the marriage on social media and

The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our

The Weeknd hit the stage multiple times at the MTV VMAs, but his message remained the same … demanding justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor. The Weeknd demands justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor after winning ‘Best R&B’ at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/3aNexwkVWL — HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) August 31, 2020 @HipHopDX The singer took home

The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are broadcasting live tonight, August 30 from various locations around New York City. Below, check out a list of all of tonight’s award winners. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga were this year’s most-nominated artists. They’re set to debut the live performance of Chromatica’s “Rain on Me” at the ceremony,

Exclusive Kanye West‘s looking to expand his empire in the Cowboy State … so his family’s horsies have more room to roam. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the rapper and presidential candidate has visited the Double Doc Ranch in Cody, Wyoming and expressed interest in buying the property. The ranch — which serves

Megan Thee Stallion performed a virtual concert tonight (August 29), a production facilitated by Live Nation and with creative direction by choreographer Jaquel Knight, who worked on Beyoncé’s Coachella performances. See the full set list below. Calling the livestream her “first day back,” the rapper performed an energetic hour-long set that covered her catalog and

A British street singer made an elderly woman’s day by crooning an oldie but goodie by none other than The King — and both of their performances are an absolute treat to watch. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The guy’s name is Jason Allan — an independent artist and judge on

Arenas across the United States—including Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Forum in Los Angeles—will be converted into polling places for the November 3 general election. Every city in which the NBA has a franchise will feature an arena-sized polling place—all of which have remained closed for months to sports, concerts, and

Breaking News Welp, it’s finally over for Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez — they will not be buying the NY Mets. The couple was in a serious battle with hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen to buy the team from the Wilpon family, but they officially dropped out of the running Friday night. “Alex and I

Kendrick Lamar has been named a defendant in a copyright lawsuit concerning his 2017 song “Loyalty,” featuring Rihanna, as Music Business Worldwide points out. The lawsuit was filed on Friday, August 21 in a California federal court by the music producer Terrance Hayes. Hayes alleged that the production of “LOYALTY.” was lifted from his own

Exclusive New mom Katy Perry‘s got sushi-on-the-brain now, but she effectively booted it from her diet during her pregnancy by adding a few new faves to her takeout orders. KP called on the good folks at Postmates 25 times while she was carrying Daisy Dove and almost half of those orders included some sort of

Smashing Pumpkins have shared two new songs. “Cyr” and “The Colour of Love” are out now via Sumerian. Listen to both tracks below, and scroll down for a performance video of “Cyr,” directed by Linda Strawberry. In addition to the new singles, the Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed that a new album is on the way,

Play video content Breaking News Barstool Sports – The Corp Jennifer Lopez says owning the NY Mets would not only be “amazing” for her … but extremely beneficial for MLB to have a strong woman in a position of power. Both J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez have been laser-focused on trying to buy the team from