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Karol G has gained a similar level of success as Shakira, but she’s done so without needing to record her albums in English. That alone speaks volumes to how far Latin music has come in the United States. With Karol gracing the cover of the latest issue of Complex, we compared and contrasted the rise of Karol and Shakira to highlight how the Spanish-language landscape has changed in America and what that has meant for these two unique artists. Shakira found success early on with Spanish-language albums like Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están los Ladrones? but she was releasing songs…
Diddy allegedly ran his inner circle with military-style discipline and demanded unwavering loyalty from his assistants, according to testimony Friday (June 20) from former aide Brendan Paul in the federal racketeering and sex trafficking case against the Hip-Hop mogul. Paul, who worked for Diddy from 2022 until March 2023, described a job that consumed his personal life and pushed him into drug use to keep up with the demands. He told the court that he was instructed to sever ties with his girlfriend and family before accepting the position, which paid $75,000 annually and later increased to $100,000 per year.…
A federal judge has rejected R. Kelly’s emergency request to be let out of prison due to an alleged jailhouse murder plot against the disgraced R&B star, who’s serving more than 30 years for multiple sex crime convictions. Kelly’s attorney, Beau Brindley, has been petitioning a Chicago court for Kelly’s release since last week, saying prison guards are trying to have the singer (Robert Sylvester Kelly) killed to stop him from uncovering prosecutorial misconduct in his case. Brindley claims jail officials attempted to solicit a fellow inmate to carry out the hit, and that when that didn’t work, they fed…
Karol G walked into a party hosted by soccer stars Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi, watching as people danced to the cumbia styles of Uruguay and Argentina. She noticed how alive the room felt when surrounded by their culture. In Karol’s new Complex cover story, In Her Skin, she described this moment and remembered thinking, “Everyone was super happy because it represented those places. So I was like, Maybe I’ll do a song for every single genre that represents our Latina community.”That moment, full of cultural pride, movement, and music, is what planted the seed for Tropicoqueta. For Karol, it’s…
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including Karol G’s Tropicoqueta, Xavi’s “El Malo” and Yami Safdie and Emilia’s “+ Te Vale.” In their strikingly vulnerable ballad, Safdie and Emilia narrate the POV of a heartbroken woman who is watching her ex move on, and she has some advice for him. “I wanted another woman to sing it with me, another female voice that could sustain this emotion from a different place,” Safdie said in a press statement about collaborating with fellow Argentine powerhouse. “We sent it to Emilia, honestly, without…
Cardi B has marked her return just in time for summer, dropping her new song “Outside” on Friday (June 20). The Bronx rapper declares that she’s ready to be back outside and appears to take aim at her soon-to-be ex-husband, Offset.“Good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dogs, I’m convinced / Next time you see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch,” she raps, later adding, “I been cuffed up too long, let me remind n***as.”The lyrics also look to be a reference to her Invasion of Privacy album cut, “Thru the Phone,” which is about infidelity and trust issues. “I just…
Cardi B fired back at critics as she teased a major reveal while warning haters their prayers won’t bring her down. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Cardi B unleashed a stern message for critics who were “praying” on her “downfall” during a livestream on Thursday night (June 19) while teasing a major announcement. The Bronx rapper didn’t hold back as she addressed the pressure she’s…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Solange has shared the secret to her flawless makeup routine with ILIA, and it’s only five steps. The “Cranes in the Sky” singer cultivated a small collection of products from ILIA titled The Eldorado Ballroom Edit. The edit consists of top products from the brand, including its Super Serum Skin Tint, Limitless Lash Mascara and In Frame Brow Gel. “When I’m on the curatorial side of…
In her new Complex cover story, Karol G opened up about the exact moment she found inspiration for her new album, Tropicoqueta. Her goal for the project was ambitious, creating “the greatest Latina album in history.” What began as a spark on the dance floor grew into Karol G’s most ambitious project yet.Tropicoqueta is a 20-track journey through Latin America’s stories and rhythms. But her cover story doesn’t just touch on the music. She talks about the importance of symbolism that reclaims power, her goals for Tropicoqueta, and more. Here are 10 takeaways from the cover story that show how…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Tyler, the Creator took a closer look at Converse‘s shoe archives, unearthing two styles that he just needed to upgrade. Paying homage to the cultural zeitgeist of the past and present, the 1908 collection centers around two shoe silhouettes — the Naut-1 and Coach Jogger. Both footwear silhouettes marry both old and new, keeping true to their original models, but with a Tyler twist. Converse launched…