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There’s been a lot of talk lately about how pop stars are shifting to dance music and songs that provide escape. And—although some of these verses and songs host that energy, if you still want to stay at home, put on a pair of headphones, and dissect bars, don’t worry; this year gifted us a lot […]

Jay-Z released his year-end playlist for Tidal, featuring 40 songs from artists such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and, of course, BeyoncĂ©. Jay’s Year End Picks 2022 playlist includes a photo of a plastic-covered sofa, a likely homage to Bey’s “Plastic Off the Sofa,” which is included in the set. According to Genius, the standout Renaissance track details “the longevity of BeyoncĂ© and Jay-Z’s relationship,” […]

Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of unveiling his summer playlist on Tuesday, as the former President took to Twitter to drop a curated Spotify playlist made up of 44 tracks he’s enjoyed throughout the summer months. “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies,” he wrote. “It’s an […]

Vince Staples just added two more projects to his filmography. According to Deadline, the Long Beach rapper has landed a starring role in the much-anticipated White Men Can’t Jump movie. Directed by Charles Kidd II—aka Calmatic—the 20th Century Fox reboot will offer a new take on the classic 1992 sports comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes as Billy Hoyle and Sidney […]

There are more ways to find out about new music than ever. The traditional methods—radio, magazines, billboards, record stores, word of mouth—are still here, and they’ve been joined by new innovations like TikTok and playlists. Meanwhile, technology has also made it easier to make and distribute music than ever, and over 60,000 songs are uploaded […]

Vince Staples went viral earlier this month when he told Complex that he doesn’t invite friends, romantic interests, or anyone else to his home. With a laugh, he explained to Speedy Morman that only his loved ones (and court) know where he even lives. “Why would [anyone else] know where I live at?” he incredulously […]

Long Beach rapper Vince Staples has shared his new album, Ramona Park Broke My Heart. Serving as the follow-up to his 2021 self-titled effort, Ramona Park Broke My Heart includes features from Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Baby, and Mustard. The 16-track outing comes after Staples penned a thoughtful message on the project following his cover art reveal last month. “I am […]

As Tyler, the Creator begins to wrap up his massive North American Call Me If You Get Lost Tour, the celebrated rapper is bringing his theatrical performance back to the familiar stomping grounds of Los Angeles with a special concert livestream from Crypto.com Arena for fans to enjoy. Prime Video will broadcast Tyler’s show in more than 240 countries worldwide […]

Ahead of the release of his forthcoming album Ramona Park Broke My Heart, Vince Staples has shared his latest single “Rose Street.” In tandem with the new song, which is accompanied by a short visual that features the Long Beach rapper gazing at the Pacific Ocean while sitting atop a bed of rocks, Staples has shared the artwork […]

Ice Cube is here to shut down any rumors of a Friday reboot before they can even get off the ground. The rap legend seemingly fell for an unsubstantiated report that a Friday reboot starring Druski and Vince Staples was in the works. “This is blasphemy,” Cube quote-tweeted. The original user later retweeted one of their older tweets that […]