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There was once a time when Playboi Carti made Ye’s (formerly Kanye West) list of rappers who never crossed him, but that doesn’t appear to be the case any longer. The embattled rapper went on an extended X tirade targeting Carti and many of his collaborators and superstar peers throughout hip-hop early Tuesday (March 18). He initially voiced his issue with Carti (born Jordan Carter) allegedly taking him off his […]

Team Kelsea’s Alanna Lynise and Brook Wood turned The Voice stage into a spectacle with their rendition of Miley Cyrus’ “Angels Like You.” The two singers, who had formed a genuine bond, delivered a heartfelt performance that showcased their unique strengths, making for one of the most riveting battles of the season. From the start, their chemistry was undeniable. Brook’s powerful, crystal-clear vocals seemed tailor-made for country star Kelsea Ballerini’s […]

Ahead of the launch of its inaugural A2IM Indie Week Australian Edition, A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) have launched early bird tickets for the upcoming event. Held in the South Australian capital of Adelaide, the A2IM Indie Week Australian Edition will be hosted by AIR (Australian Independent Record Labels Association) at their annual 2025 Indie-Con Australia Conference, with all festivities running from July 30 until Aug. 1. Described […]

AEG Presents is finally planting its flag in Austin. While the city has long been the home of Messina Touring Group — AEG Presents’ highly successful global touring outfit — the live music giant hasn’t held any real estate in the fast-growing metroplex. That changes now that AEG has announced plans to open a 4,000-capacity indoor venue in the so-called “live music capital of the world.” The 65,000-square-foot, yet-to-be-named venue […]

The rapper Plies has dropped a copyright lawsuit he filed against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B and Souja Boy over accusations that that the 2024 song “Wanna Be” featured an uncleared sample. Filed in federal court last year, the case claimed that Megan and GloRilla stole Plies’ material indirectly by legally sampling a Soulja Boy song – a track that the lawsuit alleged had itself illegally used material from […]

Iggy Azalea has accused Universal Music Group (UMG) of withholding millions of dollars in unpaid royalties, taking to social media to demand what she claims is rightfully hers. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Australian rapper, known for her 2014 smash hit “Fancy,” claimed in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, claiming that UMG has failed to […]

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard will be absent from the group’s upcoming tour plans, citing a “health issue” as the reason for his newly-announced leave of absence. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Texas trio announced the news on Saturday (March 15), explaining that Beard would be absent from the group’s current Elevation tour due to the need to undergo an […]

The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Vive Latino festival turned into a big party on Saturday (March 15), with rhythms like rock and cumbia taking center stage through the voices of some of their greatest exponents, including Mexican bands Caifanes, Los Ángeles Azules, and El Gran Silencio. On its first day of activities, the musical gathering, which returned after a year to its original venue at Estadio GNP Seguros […]

With support from Jordan Miller and Nala, the producer closed out Billboard's trio of shows at SXSW 2025. John Summit photographed by Ysa Pérez on February 4, 2025 at Riverset Studios in Miami. Styling by Brianna Dooley. Grooming by Natasha Smee at Creative Management. On-Site Production by Daniela Molina at Out of Service. CUBEL x The Room jacket, Lost ‘N Found tee, Tercero Jewelry rings. John Summit closed out a […]