The 17th annual Outside Lands Music Festival is set to return to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from August 8-10, 2025. This year’s lineup boasts an eclectic mix of artists, headlined by Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and Hozier. Additional performers include John Summit, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Vampire Weekend, Glass Animals, Gracie […]
The longstanding rivalry between hip-hop titans Kendrick Lamar and Drake has intensified over the past year, marked by a series of diss tracks and legal confrontations that have captivated the music industry. The discord traces back to March 2024, when Kendrick Lamar featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That,” delivering pointed lyrics aimed […]
In a remarkable achievement, hip-hop artists Travis Scott and Future have each surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify in 2025, joining the ranks of Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Travis Scott’s streaming success is bolstered by his recent single “4×4,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His collaborations on Playboi Carti’s […]
Playboi Carti’s latest release, ‘MUSIC,’ has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his second chart-topping album. The 30-track project showcases Carti’s signature experimental style and has resonated with a broad audience. This achievement follows the success of his previous albums: ‘Whole Lotta Red’ (2020), which also debuted at No. 1, […]
Lollapalooza, once synonymous with alternative rock, continues its evolution by embracing a broad spectrum of musical genres in its 2025 lineup. The festival, scheduled from July 31 to August 3 at Chicago’s Grant Park, showcases artists ranging from pop and hip-hop to K-pop and country, reflecting the dynamic nature of the contemporary music scene. This […]
Universal Music Group (UMG) has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s defamation lawsuit concerning Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.” In the motion, UMG characterizes Drake’s legal action as a “misguided attempt” to recover from losing a rap battle he initiated. The dispute traces back to March 2024, when Lamar released “Not Like […]
After a two-decade break from the music scene, Will Smith is set to release his new album, Based on a True Story, on March 28, 2025. This marks his first full-length project since 2005’s Lost and Found. The 14-track album showcases collaborations with notable artists, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, Jac Ross, and his […]
Rising star Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, joining the ranks of past honorees such as Taylor Swift, SZA, Lady Gaga, and last year’s recipient, Karol G. Doechii’s third mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, released in 2024, received critical acclaim for its versatile blend of smooth R&B and sharp flows. […]
Former Death Row Records CEO, Suge Knight, has publicly criticized several prominent figures in the hip-hop community, including Snoop Dogg, for their silence following the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex trafficking charges. Speaking from prison, where he is serving time for a fatal hit-and-run incident, Knight expressed disappointment in industry leaders who have […]
A woman who previously accused hip-hop moguls Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her as a teenager in 2000 has now admitted she fabricated her claims, alleging that her attorney pressured her to sue the billionaire rapper. In a shocking turn of events, ABC News obtained an audio recording in which the anonymous accuser, […]