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Image Image Credit Allen J. Schaben / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler, The Creator Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Tyler, The Creator previously said he would ban podcasts if he were president, calling most shows “gross” in a new interview with The Cut. The rapper critiqued the spread of misinformation by unqualified voices in podcasting. He praised two podcasts he respects: “Grits & Eggs” and “The Cutting Room Floor.” Tyler, The Creator is doubling down on his belief that podcast microphones need to be taken away, but there’s a short list of people he thinks deserve to keep…
Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug at 2021 Lollapalooza Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Young Thug’s set featured surprise guests and unreleased tracks that energized the Summer Smash 2025 crowd. He previewed new music from his upcoming album ‘UY SCUTI’ and addressed his time away. The performance marked a symbolic comeback after his RICO trial and time in prison. After making it through Georgia’s longest-ever criminal trial last year, Young Thug finally made his live comeback on Sunday (June 22). Closing out night three of Lyrical Lemonade’s 2025 Summer Smash, the Atlanta…
Image Image Credit Johnny Nunez / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake Image Size landscape-medium Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR are responsible for some of the most hypnotic hits to come out of the 6ix. Since the latter joined OVO Sound — and the two released their first track together, titled “Over Here” — the Canadian artists have practically become a dream team in R&B. While Drake’s name might carry more weight on the charts, there’s no denying the way in which PND has helped shape some of the Grammy Award winner’s most interesting sonic detours. The pair solidified…
Image Image Credit Screenshot from GloRilla’s “RAIN DOWN ON ME” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways GloRilla’s “RAIN DOWN ON ME” music video showcases a genre-blending moment that fuses gospel and trap. The Kirk Franklin–assisted track won Best Gospel/Inspirational Song at the 2025 BET Awards, marking the Memphis rapper’s first BET Award win. Despite some backlash, the collaboration highlights a bold crossover moment between faith and Hip Hop. Nothing can block GloRilla’s blessings. On Monday (June 23), the Memphis rapper shared the video for “RAIN DOWN ON ME,” her star-studded collaboration with Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard…
Image Image Credit Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images and Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 BET Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Def Jam Recordings reportedly blocked Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Clipse’s “Chains & Whips” due to a “Trump card” lyric. Clipse responded by buying out their contract and leaving the label. Pusha T says Def Jam had been censoring his lyrics since 2018, well before the Lamar collaboration. On Monday (June 23), Clipse previewed “Chains & Whips,” a track from their upcoming album, Let God Sort…
Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images and Peacock / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Chloe at the 2024 BET Awards and Olandria Carthen Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Chlöe called out the men of “Love Island USA” for not showing more love to Olandria Carthen. Though she didn’t mention any names, the “Have Mercy” hitmaker seemingly referred to contestant Taylor Williams. Despite her early connection with Williams, Carthen has not received the attention many fans expected. Chlöe has some questions for the guys — well, specifically one guy — on Season 7 of “Love Island…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Latto and Brooklyn Nikole Image Size landscape-medium Latto and Brooklyn Nikole are sisters who show up for each other in music, business and life. As the “Sunday Service” rapper’s profile in Hip Hop has grown with charting singles and standout performances, her little sister is there offering creative input, working behind the scenes and even getting behind the camera to direct the “Somebody” music video. One moment that stands out: Latto gifting Nikole a chain at the club for her birthday and tweeting, “My sister forever straight long…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Gelo, Samara Cyn and Loe Shimmy Image Size landscape-medium The 2025 XXL Freshman Class has officially landed. Every summer, this list gets the culture talking, and after 18 years, it’s still one of the few co-signs in Hip Hop that means something. In today’s streaming era, which is full of fleeting moments and fast fame, XXL’s stamp remains a marker of who has next — or at least who’s in the room. The 2025 XXL Freshman Class features: 1. Ray Vaughn 2. BabyChiefDoit 3. Eem Triplin 4. 1900Rugrat…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Keyshia Cole, GloRilla Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: GloRilla’s fearless energy sparked a connection with Keyshia Cole rooted in shared ambition. The two artists shared the stage for a surprise duet of “Love” during Cole’s anniversary celebration. Cole’s upcoming tour honors her legacy while spotlighting the next generation of women in Hip Hop and R&B. Keyshia Cole watched GloRilla take over Coachella this spring, and when she recognized that same raw drive, the soulful singer knew she was witnessing her own early spark. “She reminded me so much…
Image Image Credit John Nacion / Contributor via Getty Images and Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2023 VMAs and Megan Thee Stallion at the 2024 VMAs Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “WAP” re-entered the iTunes Top 10 after being confirmed for Cardi B’s upcoming album, AM I THE DRAMA? The 23-track project also includes “Up” and “Outside,” and is already eligible for platinum certification. Its rollout features bold visuals and teaser clips that have fans hyped for its Sept. 19 release. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” is seeing a massive…