Kodak Black is stepping into the future of fan‑engagement and music distribution with the launch of his own artist token, $YAK, in collaboration with the decentralized music platform Audius. This move is poised to blur the lines between rapper, community and blockchain‑driven innovation. The project locks in fan loyalty by letting token holders access exclusive […]
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Finally Over It: Summer Walker’s Triumphant Close to Her Trilogy
Summer Walker is set to close the “Over It” chapter in emphatic fashion. With her upcoming album Finally Over It scheduled for release on November 14, 2025, the Atlanta‑based singer is delivering not just a project, but a statement of self‑evolution and artistic culmination. This album marks the third and final installment of her “Over It” trilogy — […]
Hip‑Hop Meets Grunge: Inside the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
This year’s 40th‑anniversary class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offered a striking survey of music’s breadth. On a star‑lined evening in Los Angeles, the Peacock Theater hosted the induction ceremony that celebrated artists whose influence continues to resonate across generations. Life‑long fans of funk, hip‑hop, grunge, pop and rock all found something […]
2026 GRAMMYs Launch with New Honors and a Star-Studded Nominee List
The stage is officially set for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, with the Recording Academy unveiling its full list of nominees and ushering in another vibrant chapter of music history. Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, the ceremony will unfold live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, promising a dazzling […]
Rap Royalty to Football Stake? Snoop Dogg Signals Interest in Celtic
Rap icon Snoop Dogg is turning one of his longtime passions into a potential investment play, and his sights are set on Glasgow’s Celtic F.C. The American MC – whose engagement extends far beyond the music studio – already holds a minority stake in Swansea City A.F.C. in Wales and now says he would be “down for” a similar […]
Latin GRAMMYs 2025: Bad Bunny, KAROL G & More Set to Heat Las Vegas Stage
The 26th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards are gearing up to deliver one of the most dynamic line‑ups in recent memory, with big names and bold category changes marking what promises to be a memorable night for Latin music. On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will host this year’s ceremony, bringing major performers and fresh […]
PinkPantheress Gets an Unusual Gift on Stage — and Her DJ Consumes It Live
On a recent stop of her U.S. tour, rising pop sensation PinkPantheress found herself on stage in Chicago in the midst of a moment that was unexpected, humorous and quintessentially one‐of‐a‐kind. Mid‑performance at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, a fan handed the singer what turned out to be a bag containing a full rotisserie chicken. The moment paused […]
Streaming Fraud Lawsuit Puts Spotify and Drake in the Spotlight
The major streaming service Spotify now faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging it allowed fake or bot‑generated streams to inflate artist numbers, resulting in a distorted royalty model and harm to legitimate artists. Filed on November 2, 2025 in a California federal court, the complaint names Spotify as the defendant and claims that one of the world’s top […]
Ty Dolla $ign Turns Up at David Dobrik’s High‑Roller Halloween Bash
Influencer‑turned‑host David Dobrik transformed his home into a full‑scale Halloween playground and tapped Ty Dolla $ign to bring the musical heat. Guests arrived to a scene doused in orange and purple, radio‑grade lighting and a candy‑bar highlight from IT’SUGAR paired with Dobrik’s own snack line, Wavers. As Ty took the stage, he ripped through crowd‑favorites such as “Don’t […]
The Countdown Begins: 2026 Grammy Nominations Reveal Hosted by Pop’s New Guard
The upcoming reveal of the 2026 Grammy nominations is shaping up to be a bold moment for pop music, anchored by pop‑powerhouse stars taking the virtual stage. On November 7, 2025, at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET, the Recording Academy will livestream the official nominations announcement for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with two front‑and‑center presenters: Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. For Sabrina Carpenter, […]