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Young Thug Addresses Leaked Prison Calls on New Song “Man I Miss My Dogs”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThroughout the last two weeks, recordings of phone calls made by Young Thug during his time in prison have been surfacing online. The rapper discussed the leaked conversations on X and in a three-hour podcast interview with fellow Atlantan Big Bank, and has now apologized to some of their
Veeze Shares Video for New Song “L.O.A.T”: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyVeeze is back with his first solo single since May 2024’s “Pop Yo Shit.” The new, Rocaine-produced song, “L.O.A.T,” comes with a music video directed by Lestyn Park and featuring cameos from Lil Baby, Lucki, Rylo Rodriguez, 42 Dugg, PlaqueBoyMax, and others. Watch it below.This year, Veeze has teamed
Sigur Rós Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue of Takk…, Share Rarities: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storySigur Rós have reissued their landmark album Takk... for its 20th anniversary. Today’s digital release precedes sets of 5x10" and 3x12" and a CD version, all coming on September 26, via Krunk. Takk... (20th Anniversary Remaster) comes with five rarities, two of which are officially out now for the
Drake Previews Collabs With Yeat & Cash Cobain During ‘Iceman’ Episode 3 Stream - HipHop Magz
Drake returned with episode three of Iceman on Thursday night (Sept. 4), which found the 6 God previewing a solo cut as well as collabs with YEAT and Cash Cobain. Cash, who initially worked with Drizzy on 2023’s For All the Dogs, returns to the Iceman fold for “Somebody Loves Me, Pt. 2,” a remix
Tame Impala Announce U.S. Tour - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyKevin Parker has plotted an imminent Tame Impala tour of the United States, kicking off at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on October 31 before dates in Chicago, Illinois; Austin, Texas; and a Californian run with stops in Inglewood, Oakland, and San Diego. Check out the itinerary below.The news follows the
Earl Sweatshirt Announces 2025 and 2026 Tour Dates - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyEarl Sweatshirt has announced the official tour in support of the new album Live Laugh Love. The rapper kicks off his 3LWorldTour on Halloween, with a special show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre that also features Denzel Curry, Freddie Gibbs, 2Dead Boyz, and Lexa Gates. The tour continues across
The 25 Most Impactful Hip-Hop Record Labels Of All Time: Staff Picks - HipHop Magz
In honor of Power Players week, Billboard's Hip-Hop team celebrates the legendary hip-hop labels that molded the superstars we love. 9/3/2025 As Hip-Hop shaped the sound of the streets and transformed the music industry, these legendary record labels brought the genre’s vision to life and helped it dominate the world. The iconic labels listed below
Blawan Announces New Album SickElixir, Shares New Song “NOS”: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyBlawan has announced his debut album for XL. Out October 10, SickElixir is the British producer’s follow-up to a string of EPs including Bouq, Dismantled Into Juice, and Woke Up Right Handed, as well as the 2018 LP Wet Will Always Dry. Listen to the lead single, “NOS,” below.Blawan
A Timeline of Young Thug and Gunna’s Tumultuous Relationship - HipHop Magz
The two former collaborators are now in the midst of a deep feud, Billboard breaks down how we got here. 9/2/2025 While Young Thug and Gunna used to be the closest of friends, there has been an insurmountable amount of tension brewing between the two Atlanta rappers in recent months. Since being released following his
Lady Gaga to Perform at VMAs 2025 - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyMTV has announced that Lady Gaga will perform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. She joins a lineup that currently includes Busta Rhymes, J Balvin, Ricky Martin, and Sabrina Carpenter, among others. Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award. The 2025 VMAs take place on Sunday, September
Tom Waits Stars in First Teaser Trailer for Jim Jarmusch’s New Film Father Mother Sister Brother: Watch - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyMubi has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the new Jim Jarmusch film Father Mother Sister Brother. The clip features a lot of Tom Waits, who stars alongside Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Luka Sabbat, and others. Watch the video below.Father Mother Sister Brother opens in
Billy Bragg Shares New Protest Song “Hundred Year Hunger” for Palestine: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyBilly Bragg, the British folk-rock singer and lifelong figure in protest music, has shared a new song for Palestine. The release coincides with the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail yesterday (August 31) to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Written and performed by Bragg, with additional
Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Battery Charges - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyLast week, Lil Nas X was arrested after allegedly charging at police officers in Los Angeles when they confronted him for walking naked down Ventura Boulevard. The rapper was arraigned today and formally charged with four felonies, and, per TMZ, he pleaded not guilty to the charges.Lil Nas X
Hüsker Dü to Release New Live Box Set 1985: The Miracle Year - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyNumero Group has announced a new live album from Hüsker Dü. 1985: The Miracle Year is a 4xLP box set that captures the Minneapolis punk band onstage at First Avenue during its fiery SST era. It’s out November 7, but several selections have already been released online. Below, listen
Vampire Weekend Call Out Victorious Festival Organizers After Mary Wallopers Set Cut Short - HipHop Magz
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyOn Friday, August 22, Irish folk band the Mary Wallopers had their set at Portsmouth, England’s Victorious Festival cut short after flying the Palestinian flag onstage and leading a chant of “free Palestine.” Several artists, including the Last Dinner Party, subsequently pulled out of their scheduled performances in protest,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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