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7 Best Moments From Clipse’s Commanding NYC Tour Stop - HipHop Magz
Pusha T and Malice are true MCs. Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out Tour is in full swing, and the first of two stops in New York City was last night (Aug. 7) at Terminal 5. As annoying as that venue could be, the energy in the building more than made up for it. The
Watch Amaarae’s Video for New Song “Fineshyt” - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyAmaarae’s new album Black Star is out today. To accompany the release, she’s shared a video for the album track “Fineshyt.” The clip, shot in Ghana, follows a young woman from being eyed up by Amaarae at the club to the morning after. Watch it below.“1998 had “Blue” by
Bobby Whitlock, Derek & the Dominos Co-Founder and Storied Session Musician, Dies at 77 - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyBobby Whitlock, the singer-keyboardist and co-founder of ‘70s blues-rock band Derek & the Dominos alongside Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager Carol Kaye. In a statement to Variety, Kaye shared that Whitlock died earlier this morning following a cancer diagnosis. He was 77.Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on
Kid Cudi Reflects on Near-Fatal Drug Overdose & Suicidal Thoughts: ‘I Was Not Planning to Live’ - HipHop Magz
Kid Cudi hasn’t been shy about his dependency on drugs or suicidal thoughts at various stages of his life in his music. His vulnerabilities endeared him to millions across the globe, helping fans who had similar experiences feel less alone. The Cleveland rapper completely takes the mask off and pulls back the curtain on his
Outside Lands 2025: Amazon Music Livestream Schedule & Details - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyOutside Lands 2025 takes place this weekend (August 8-10) at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The lineup includes headliners Tyler, the Creator, Hozier, and Doja Cat, as well as performances from Vampire Weekend, Doechii, Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals, Gracie Abrams, Mannequin Pussy, and more. The festival’s livestream
Phil Elverum and Arrington de Dionyso Announce New Album, Share Video: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyPhil Elverum and his longtime friend and collaborator Arrington de Dionyso are releasing a new album. The Washington artists will share Giant Opening Mouth on the Ground on August 8 via P.W. Elverum & Sun. Watch a video for the new song “Sand Made From the Old Bank” and
Robert Wilson, Boundary-Pushing Playwright and Director Who Collaborated with Philip Glass, Tom Waits, and Lady Gaga, Dies at 83 - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyRobert Wilson, the pioneering avant-garde playwright and theater director who collaborated with Philip Glass, Tom Waits, Lady Gaga, and more, has died. Chris Green, the executor of Wilson’s estate and the president of the Robert Wilson Arts Foundation confirmed the news to The New York Times, stating that the
Metro Boomin Turns Up the Temperature With ‘A Futuristic Summa’ Mixtape: Stream It Now - HipHop Magz
Metro Boomin dropped some heat on Friday (Aug. 1) with his A Futuristic Summa mixtape. He released the first single, “Slide” with Roscoe Dash, on YouTube on the Fourth of July. The hip-hop superproducer’s MySpace-themed website revealed 23 tracks would be featured on A Futuristic Summa, which is hosted by renowned Atlanta DJ/producer DJ Spinz. Outside of
Watch MexikoDro’s Video for New Song “Marta” - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyMexikoDro has shared “Marta,” the follow-up to his hype-stirring single “No Date.” As with its predecessor, the veteran Atlanta artist enlisted producer BapeBrazy for the track and J Woods to shoot and edit the video. Check it out below.Named after Atlanta’s transit system, “Marta” is the producer-turned-rapper’s first release
Saweetie Applies ‘Hella Pressure’ With Her New EP: Stream It Now - HipHop Magz
Saweetie Summer is in full effect with her new EP Hella Pressure out Friday (Aug. 1) via Warner Records. The five-track project includes the J White Did It-produced single “Boffum” and four new tracks: “Pressure,” “Twinz,” “I Need Some Inspo” and “Superstars” with the K-pop girl group TWICE. “They say pressure makes diamonds. Baby, I
Chance the Rapper to Release New Album Star Line in August - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyFor years, Chance the Rapper has teased the new album Star Line (often also called Star Line Gallery). Now, he’s made it official: The follow-up to 2019’s The Big Day is out August 15. Chance has also revealed the album’s artwork, made by Brandon Breaux. See that below.Star Line
8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: The Armed, Reneé Rapp, and More - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWith so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from the Armed, Reneé Rapp, Ali Sethi, Demahjiae,
Joey Bada$$ Blames His Record Label for Album Delay: ‘All They Do Is Get in My Way’ - HipHop Magz
Joey Bada$$‘s upcoming album Lonely at the Top was supposed to arrive on Friday (Aug. 1), but the Brooklyn rhymer explained that the project has been delayed, and placed the blame on Columbia Records. The 30-year-old took to Instagram Live on Tuesday (July 29) with a message letting his fans know that his album had
Che Announces Rest in Bass Tour - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyChe is bringing his new album, Rest in Bass, on the road. The Atlanta rapper’s Rest in Bass Tour begins in Houston, on September 3, and wraps up in the Georgia capital a month later. Along the way, Che will perform in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and
10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tyler, the Creator, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, and More - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWith so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Tyler, the Creator; Ryan Davis & the
Watch Alex G Perform “Afterlife” on Colbert - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyAlex G was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. He gave the Headlights single “Afterlife” its late-night debut, backed by his four-piece band. Watch it go down below.Alex G released Headlights, his God Save the Animals follow-up and major-label debut, a
Anti-Flag’s Justin Sane Ordered to Pay Nearly $2 Million in Damages in Sexual Assault Lawsuit - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyFormer Anti-Flag frontman Justin Sane has been ordered to pay nearly $2 million in damages to a woman who alleged that he raped her in 2010, Rolling Stone reports and Pitchfork can confirm. The woman, Kristina Sarhadi, filed a lawsuit against Justin Sane, whose legal name is Justin Cathal
Watch My Chemical Romance Debut New Song “War Beneath the Rain” - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyMy Chemical Romance gave “War Beneath the Rain,” a song written before their breakup, its live debut on Saturday night (July 26), as Stereogum notes. Performing at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, Gerard Way said they had laid down the track at a studio in North Hollywood for “a record
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Cancel Final Concert Due to Illness - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveJeff Lynne’s ELO—the reformed version of Lynne’s ’70s and ’80s prog-pop outfit Electric Light Orchestra—have cancelled what was slated to be their final show ever. The performance had been scheduled for tonight, July 13, to close out BST Hyde Park’s 2025 summer concert series. A statement shared with Pitchfork explains that
Two Shell Surprise-Release New Album IIcons: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveTwo Shell have released a new album that marks “the end of a chapter” for the mysterious electronic music duo. The project, IIcons, collects previously unreleased music from the group, including a song featuring vocals from Dorian Electra (“Doom Culture”), and one with contributions from the Tokyo-based musician Daigos (“As the
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Jane Handcock, Syd, Cash Cobain, Lil Yachty & More - HipHop Magz
Between Drake touching down in Lodown for a three-night takeover at Wireless Festival and Clipse successfully restoring that classic hip-hop feeling with their excellent new Let God Sort Em Out album, hip-hop enjoyed quite a jam-packed weekend. As Drizzy reacted to “F—k Kendrick” chants at Wireless, Kung Fu Kenny played “Not Like Us” just a
David Kaff, Who Played Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, Dies at 79 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveDavid Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, has died. His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom shared the news to Facebook yesterday (July 13), writing “David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand.
Travis Scott & Cactus Jack Present ‘JACKBOYS 2’ Compilation Album: Stream It Now - HipHop Magz
With Sunday (July 13) serving as 713 day, it’s only right that Travis Scott and Cactus Jack dropped off the JACKBOYS 2 compilation album in an homage to La Flame’s hometown of Houston. The anticipated sequel hit streaming services on Sunday and JB2 finds fellow H-Town rap dignitary Bun B onboard as host, while the
Rochelle Jordan Announces New Album Through the Wall, Shares New Song - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveThe British Canadian singer Rochelle Jordan has announced her first album since 2021. The new album, Through the Wall, is out September 26 via Empire. Jordan’s follow-up to Play With the Changes includes the recent single “Crave” and a new song that’s out today, “TTW.” Find the latter track below; scroll
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Announce Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySavePino Palladino and Blake Mills have announced their second collaborative album. The new album, That Wasn’t a Dream, lands on August 22 (via New Deal/Impulse!). Check out the artists’ new song “Taka” below.Palladino and Mills recorded That Wasn’t a Dream over two months at Los Angeles’ Sound City Studios. The new
Watch the Trailer for Hulu’s New King of the Hill Revival - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveThe long-in-the-works King of the Hill revival is nearly here, and now fans can get a better look at what to expect with an official trailer. The video reintroduces the Hill family in the context of the modern day, where Zoom meetings, rideshare apps, craft beer, and all-gender bathroom signs throw
New David Bowie Box Set Compiles Output From 2002 to 2016: Listen to a Rarity - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveDavid Bowie’s final albums have been compiled with rarities and live recordings from the era for a new box set, I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016). Released in 18xLP and 13xCD sets, as well as digitally, the collection includes remastered versions of Heathen, Reality, The Next Day, and The Next Day
Blackpink Share New Song “Jump” Amid Deadline World Tour: Watch the Video - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveBlackpink have officially released “Jump,” a new song that they debuted at the opening night of their Deadline World Tour. Diplo co-wrote and co-produced the track and Dave Meyers directed the accompanying music video. Watch it below.“Jump” is the first new song from Blackpink since August 2023’s “The Girls (Blackpink the
Jay Som Announces First Album in Six Years, Shares Video for New Song “Float”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveJay Som is back with her first new album in six years. Belong is out October 10 via Polyvinyl. For the follow-up to 2019’s Anak Ko, Melina Duterte tapped Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Mini Trees’ Lexi Vega, and Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins to contribute guest vocal turns.Today, Duterte has shared two
Jaleel White Breaks Down LeBron James’ Falling Out With Drake: ‘Some Celebrities … Are Drawn to What’s Hot’ - HipHop Magz
Actor Jaleel White discussed LeBron James’ fractured relationship with Drake on a recent episode of his Everybody Lurks podcast, which found him alluding to the possibility that the NBA phenom will align with “what’s hot” in society regardless of his connections to the opposition. The discussion comes as the musician addressed the betrayal he’s seen
Kai Cenat Reveals on ‘Hot Ones’ Which Rappers He’d Draft If He Had a Record Label - HipHop Magz
Kai Cenat isn’t one too fond of spicy food, but he made an exception for an appearance on a fiery episode of Hot Ones on Thursday (July 10). Around the eight-minute mark, host Sean Evans gave the viral streamer his flowers as a tastemaker in the rap game while lending his platform to uplift various
Syd Returns With New Song “Die for This”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveSyd has returned. The singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and leader of the Internet has shared her first solo song in three years, “Die for This,” ahead of her imminent tour supporting Billie Eilish in North America. Check out the single below.Later in the year, Syd will head out on another run
4 Killed in Shooting Outside Mello Buckzz Record Release Party in Chicago - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveA drive-by shooting outside a Mello Buckzz EP release party in Chicago last night (July 2) has left four people dead and 14 wounded, CBS News reports. Three people fired from a vehicle into a crowd outside the Artis Lounge nightclub, in the River North neighborhood, at about 11 p.m., Chicago
Mark Lipsitz, Bar/None Records Label Manager, Dies at 62 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveMark Lipsitz, the longtime label manager of Bar/None Records, died yesterday (July 5), according to the label. “Mark was a fierce artist advocate and championed the music he discovered, pushing everyone he knew to be the best musician and the best person they could be,” Bar/None Records wrote in a statement
50 Cent Launches His Own Action Channel on Pluto TV: ‘This Is the Next Big Step’ - HipHop Magz
50 Cent adds another victory for the green light gang and a birthday gift in the form of another lucrative deal. Coinciding with the G-Unit head’s 50th birthday on Sunday (July 6), the 50 Cent Action channel has officially launched on Pluto TV. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts
Drake Reflects on Kendrick Lamar Beef Fallout on New Song “What Did I Miss?”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveDrake has released a new song called “What Did I Miss?” On the track—co-produced by DJ Lewis, Elyas, FNZ, Gyz, London Cyr, O Lil Angel, Oz, Patron, and Tay Keith—the Toronto musician reflects on his beef with Kendrick Lamar and the people who did and did not stand by him in
Charley Crockett Shares Song From New Album Dollar a Day: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveCharley Crockett recently announced a new album, Dollar a Day, that comes out on August 8 via Island. The Texas country musician has now shared the lead single, “Crucified Son,” which you can check out below, along with the new album’s trailer.The 15-track Dollar a Day is Crockett’s second album of
Oasis Kick Off Reunion Tour in Wales: Setlist and Photos - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveTonight, July 4, Oasis kicked off their long-anticipated reunion tour at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Taking the stage together for the first time since their bitter breakup in 2009, Liam and Noel Gallagher ran through a set of hits and fan-favorites from across their discography, beginning with (What’s the Story)
Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, and Smino Link Up for New Song and Video “Tree”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveChance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, and Smino have come together for the new song “Tree.” The new single extols the virtues of smoking weed. Chance the Rapper directed its accompanying music video, which partly takes place in a marijuana nursery and shop. Check that out below.Back in 2016, Lil Wayne featured