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10 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: billy woods; Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke; and More - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveWith 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 billy woods; Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke; PinkPantheress; MIKE
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour Setlist: Every Song From the First Show - HipHop Magz
It was a 00XO party in the desert. The Weeknd kicked off his 2025 After Hours Til Dawn Tour on a balmy Friday night (May 9) with Playboi Carti at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The “Timeless” collaborators, alongside Mike Dean, are set to invade stadiums across North America throughout the summer, and it
Ye Slammed By Jewish Human Rights Organization For ‘Despicable’ ‘Heil Hitler’ Song - HipHop Magz
Ye (formerly Kanye West) continues to be in hot water after attempting to release his highly controversial song “Heil Hitler.” After being yanked down by streaming services and DSPs on Thursday (May 8), CEO of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Jim Berk, shared a statement to Billboard, voicing his dismay and disappointment in the mercurial MC. “Kanye
Oklou Joins Malibu for New Episode of United in Flames NTS Show: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveEarlier this week, French electronic pop musician Oklou joined ambient producer Malibu for a new episode of her monthly NTS show, United in Flames. During their hourlong set, they played tracks by Oklou (including a “Blade Bird” remix), d’Eon, Linda Perhacs, Chvrches, and more. Listen to the full session below.Previous guests
From Suplexes to Sixteens: John Cena’s ‘You Can’t See Me Album,’ 20 Years Later - HipHop Magz
When John Cena dropped his 2005 debut album, You Can’t See Me, critics wondered if the wrestling powerhouse had more brawn than bars. What began as a perceived gimmick evolved into a two-decade-long run, marked by unfiltered charisma, sharp wit and unshakeable confidence. Sure, his popularity and in-ring dominance made him box office gold, but
Kuru Announces New Mixtape Stay True Forever, Shares “2Door” Video: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveNew York–based digicore producer and rapper Kuru has announced a new mixtape called Stay True Forever. The follow-up to 2024’s Re:Wired is out May 23, via DeadAir, and includes the recent singles “I Saw It Coming” and “Somewhere Going Home,” along with a new song that’s out today, “2Door.” Watch the
Kendrick Lamar Shows Love to Lefty Gunplay and JasonMartin for New Album: ‘Y’all Did That’ - HipHop Magz
Kendrick Lamar gave Lefty Gunplay and JasonMartin their flowers after the release of their new album Can’t Get Right. On Friday (May 9), Gunplay and the rapper formerly known as Problem released their joint LP Can’t Get Right. Both artists had appeared on K-Dot’s latest release GNX, with JasonMartin showing up on the title track
Toro y Moi Covers Broken Social Scene’s “Stars and Sons”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveArts & Crafts has released two more songs from the forthcoming Broken Social Scene tribute album Anthems: A Celebration of Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot It in People. Below, listen to Toro y Moi’s take on “Stars and Sons” and Miya Folick and Hand Habits’ cover of “Almost Crimes.”Anthems: A Celebration
Turnstile Announce Never Enough Companion Film - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveTurnstile have announced a new visual album to accompany their upcoming studio LP, Never Enough. The companion film, titled Turnstile: Never Enough, will debut at Tribeca Festival 2025. Directed by singer Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory, the 50-minute visual includes all 14 songs from the record. Watch a trailer for
Miley Cyrus Shares Video for New Song “More to Lose”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveMiley Cyrus’ ninth studio album Something Beautiful arrives at the end of the month. Now, she’s shared another single from the record; “More to Lose” follows “Prelude,” “Something Beautiful” and “End of the World.” Cyrus wrote the song alongside Autumn Rowe and Michael Pollack, and directed the accompanying music video with
PinkPantheress Says Hitting Pause on Music Last Year Was ‘For My Own Good’ - HipHop Magz
PinkPantheress is ready to step back into the spotlight after taking a few months to herself. You might recall that last August the 24-year-old British singer born Victoria Walker canceled all of her remaining 2024 tour dates — including festival shows and slots opening for Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay — to focus on her physical
Usher Jokingly Apologizes to Sabrina Carpenter’s Dad After Viral Met Gala Cherry Photo - HipHop Magz
Usher has jokingly apologized to Sabrina Carpenter’s dad following a viral photo from the 2025 Met Gala that showed the R&B star feeding the “Espresso” singer a cherry during his performance. “Apologies Mr Carpenter,” Usher commented Wednesday (May 7) on Carpenter’s Instagram post in apparent tongue-in-cheek fashion alongside sweating and cherry emojis. The apology was
Doechii Joins The Weeknd & Playboi Carti for Braggadocios ‘Timeless’ Remix: Stream It Now - HipHop Magz
2025 could be Doechii’s year. The TDE rapper continued her winning streak on Friday (May 9) with her surprise guest appearance on The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s “Timeless (Remix).” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Days after rumors ran rampant on social media of Doechii hopping on the
Watch Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky in Teaser for New Spike Lee Movie Highest 2 Lowest - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveA24 and Apple Original Films have released a new teaser video for Spike Lee’s new movie Highest 2 Lowest. The clip offers a look at Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Jeffrey Wright’s roles in the film. Watch it below.Highest 2 Lowest is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High to Low, now
Travis Scott Drops ‘Jackboys 2’ Trailer & Launches Merchandise Collection - HipHop Magz
The countdown to Jackboys 2 is on. Travis Scott released a trailer for the Cactus Jack label compilation’s film on Wednesday night (April 30), featuring unreleased music from La Flame. Directed by Harmony Korine, the two-minute clip finds Scott heading to the countryside as he flexes his purple Lamborghini Aventador in the fields next to
The Notorious B.I.G. Apologized for Xscape Diss Minutes Before His Death, Says Tiny - HipHop Magz
The Notorious B.I.G. dissed Xscape’s looks on his 1994 single “Just Playing (Dreams),” but group member Tiny Harris said that Biggie apologized for insulting their beauty just minutes before he would be shot and killed in March 1997. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Xscape’s Harris and Kandi
Two Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bomb Threat at Lady Gaga’s Rio de Janeiro Concert - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveLast night, May 3, Lady Gaga played a massive free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now, Rio’s state police have shared that, just hours prior to her performance, a man in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul was arrested for illegal firearm possession and a
R.E.M. Remix Debut Single to Benefit Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveR.E.M. have shared a new benefit EP titled Radio Free Europe 2025. The five-track project includes a new remix of the band’s 1981 debut single, “Radio Free Europe,” reworked by producer and longtime R.E.M. collaborator Jacknife Lee. The EP is out now digitally, and a vinyl edition is out on September
Neil Young Announces First Album With Chrome Hearts, Derides Elon Musk in New Song: Watch the Video - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveNeil Young has announced a new album—his first with his recently assembled touring band, the Chrome Hearts. He leads Talkin to the Trees with a reliably on-the-nose protest song, “Lets Roll Again,” rallying the American car industry to “protect our children” by manufacturing electric vehicles at a rate to match China,
2 Chainz to Premiere New Film ‘Red Clay’ Co-Written With Omar Epps at Atlanta Film Festival - HipHop Magz
2 Chainz is set to premiere a new short film he made with Omar Epps at the Atlanta Film Festival on Saturday. In an interview with Variety on Friday (May 2), 2 Chainz said his new film Red Clay felt like a fitting extension of his music. “I tell stories through my music, always hoping
Yeat Drops New Cover of Drake’s “Feel No Ways”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveYeat has released a new cover of Drake’s “Feel No Ways.” The Portland, Oregon, rapper and singer recently performed his take on the Views song during his debut performance at Coachella. Listen to the studio version—titled “Feël No Wayz (Yeat Mix)”—below.Yeat and Drake collaborated on For All the Dogs’ “IDGAF,” and
Lorde Announces New Album Virgin - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveLorde has announced a new album. Her fourth studio album is titled Virgin, and it arrives on June 27 via Republic. See the new album’s cover below.The announcement of Virgin follows last week’s release of the comeback single “What Was That.” Lorde made the song with Jim-E Stack, Daniel Nigro, and
Original Koffee Returns With Video for New Song “Koffee”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveKoffee, who now goes by Original Koffee, is back with her first single since her debut album, Gifted. The comeback track, “Koffee,” is released via Promised Land Recordings and features production from Ghanaian beatmaker GuiltyBeatz. Watch the Joshua Valle–directed video below.“Koffee” follows a quiet spell for the Jamaican singjay and guitarist,
Ye Says $3 Million Dispute With Producers Could Lead to ‘Donda 2’ Streaming Removal - HipHop Magz
Ye’s Donda 2 streaming debut could be short-lived. Mere hours after the lost 2022 project hit streamers on Tuesday night, Ye (formerly Kanye West)revealed that he received threats of legal action from managers of producers who contributed to the album over financial compensation. “Free Maiden tried to charge me 3 million dollars for these beats
OsamaSon Shares New Video for “Ref”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveOsamaSon has shared a new music video for his Jump Out song “Ref.” The album highlight now gets a surrealist action visual courtesy of director Walker Andrews. In it, the SoundCloud rapper brings his song, and album cover, to life with red-lit women crawling towards him on a bed, and other
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, and the White Stripes Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveCyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes will all be inducted into the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2025. Rounding out the slate of this year’s performer inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, and Joe Cocker. The announcement aired on live TV
Lana Del Rey Performs at Stagecoach Festival 2025: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveLana Del Rey is among the marquee performers at the 2025 Stagecoach country music festival. The festival is streaming via Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app, so tune in to catch her set on the stream, beginning at 11:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.Lana Del Rey headlined the 2024 Coachella
Young Thug and Future Share Video for New Song “Money on Money”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveYoung Thug and Future have teamed up, once again, for a new song. The Super Slimey partners’ latest collaboration, “Money on Money,” is the first taste of a new Young Thug album. It’s accompanied by a music video directed by Kaito and Brendan O’Connor, which begins with a shot of a
PinkPantheress Shares New Song “Stateside”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySavePinkPantheress has released the new song “Stateside.” It’s the second single from the British musician’s forthcoming second mixtape, Fancy That. Listen to the track—co-produced by PinkPantheress and the Dare—below.In a statement, PinkPantheress called “Stateside” her favorite song from Fancy That. “It explores my growth as an artist,” she explained, “and I
Lorde Releases Video for New Song “What Was That”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveLorde has shared “What Was That,” her first original solo track since releasing Solar Power in 2021. The single was teased through a series of cryptic social media posts, voice notes, and audio snippets, and Talia Chetrit shot the cover art. Watch the new song’s video below.“What Was That” got its
Wiz Khalifa Lists Dr. Dre as His Dream Collaborator While Being Interviewed With Puppies - HipHop Magz
Wiz Khalifa was surrounded by puppies when he pulled up to the Buzzfeed offices earlier this week. The Taylor Gang honcho is on the road in support of his Kush + Orange Juice 2 sequel album, which arrived on Friday (April 18). Khalifa was feeling the puppy love during his interview with Buzzfeed Celeb as
Asher White Signs to Joyful Noise, Shares New Song “Kratom Headache Girls Night”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAsher White, the New York–via–Providence singer-songwriter, has signed to Joyful Noise Recordings. To ring in the big news, she’s shared the new song “Kratom Headache Girls Night,” which showcases her skills as a musician, arranger, and producer alike. Give it a listen below.Although her new single is about hanging with friends,
For Against Vocalist Jeffrey Runnings Dies at 61 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveJeffrey Runnings, the vocalist and bassist with Nebraska post-punk band For Against, died on March 3 due to stage 4 cancer, Independent Project Records has confirmed. “Jeffrey Runnings was not only a good friend and an outstanding musician and songwriter, but someone whose life revolved around music,” Independent Project Records founder
MGK Reacts to Being Excluded From Viral ‘White Rapper Mount Rushmore’: ‘Blasphemy’ - HipHop Magz
If a Mount Rushmore-like attraction commemorating white rappers is ever built, Machine Gun Kelly thinks his face should definitely be carved into the rock — despite what a recent viral mockup of the concept dictates. Days after a seemingly AI-generated image of a fake “White Rapper Mt. Rushmore” started going viral on social media, the
Tay-K, “The Race” Rapper, Found Guilty of Murder for the Second Time - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveA jury in Bexar County, Texas, has found Tay-K guilty of murder, News 4 San Antonio reports. It is the second time that the rapper behind the viral song “The Race” has been found guilty of murder.Tay-K was accused by Bexar County prosecutors of shooting and killing a 23-year-old photographer named
Max Romeo, Star of Reggae Rebellion, Dies at 80 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveMax Romeo, the celebrated roots reggae vocalist whose political anthems soundtracked a period of upheaval in his native Jamaica, died on Friday, April 11, of complications relating to a heart condition, The Guardian reports, citing his lawyer, Errol Michael Henry. He was 80 years old.Born Maxwell Livingston Smith in the northern
Watch Travis Scott’s Headlining Set at Coachella 2025 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveTravis Scott is tonight’s second headliner at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, following Green Day, His set, which Scott has teased as the unveiling of a “new chapter,” will mark the Houston rapper’s first performance at the festival since 2017. The official Coachella 2025 poster not only unveiled
Watch Charli XCX Bring Out Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Troye Sivan at Coachella 2025 - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveThough not a headliner at Coachella this year, Charli XCX pulled out all the stops during her set last night (Saturday, April 12) as if she was one. The Brat star drew a massive crowd and brought out a number of collaborators from her remix album, including Billie Eilish for “Guess,”
Ester Dean Pens Open Letter After Keri Hilson Shares Regret Over Beyoncé Diss Verse: ‘I Believe in Telling the Truth’ - HipHop Magz
Ester Dean is responding after Keri Hilson expressed regret over her Dean-co-written “Turnin Me On (Remix)” aimed at Beyoncé. The songwriter hopped on Instagram Thursday to clear the air after Hilson said during an interview with The Breakfast Club that the decision to shade Queen Bey on “Turnin’ Me On” negatively impacted her career. “It’s
Green Day Performs at Coachella 2025 Weekend One: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveGreen Day is one of tonight’s headliners at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The set marks the punk trio’s debut performance at the Indio, California festival, despite frontman Billie Joe Armstrong joining the Replacements on stage in 2014. During their set, Green Day are expected to perform performed