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U.K. Government Boosts Music Growth Package to $60 Million

The U.K. government has increased its Music Growth Package funding to $60 million, aiming to back over 2,000 music projects over the next three years.

9h ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

The Record Industry Wants Spotify and Apple Music to Label AI Tracks

Major music organizations are pushing streaming services to adopt standardized "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" labels on tracks.

9h ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

hemlocke springs Earns the Wooster Co-Sign

We are officially stamping hemlocke springs with the Wooster Co-Sign as her rising wave of left-of-center pop takes over the airwaves.

9h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Mark Lux Earns The Wooster Co-Sign Badge

With major playlist placements and rising industry conviction, Mark Lux officially earns the Wooster Co-Sign.

9h ago · By GQ · Music

Jeezy Explains the Massive Life Changes That Saved Him From Losing It All

The Atlanta pioneer sat down with The Pivot Podcast to detail the jarring reality check that forced him to change his lifestyle.

10h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Masego Is Reportedly Dropping A Surprise Album This Friday

The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist is reportedly dropping his new album 'Fix Your Face' this week ahead of his massive 2026 world tour.

10h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

HYBE Launches Legal Crackdown on Bootleg BTS Merch Ahead of MetLife Stadium Shows

HYBE has filed a federal lawsuit in New Jersey to seize counterfeit BTS merchandise around the group's upcoming MetLife Stadium concerts.

12h ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

Major Labels Propose AI Warning System While Suno Plays Nice Under Legal Fire

The music industry's biggest organizations are pushing for "AI-Generated" labels on streaming platforms, and embattled AI firm Suno is trying to play along.

14h ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

Rx Papi Gets Introspective On New Single "Blame"

Rx Papi returns with a melodic, introspective new track produced by Whosdynasty.

14h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Montreal's Myles Lloyd Drops New R&B Single "One Sided"

Montreal R&B singer Myles Lloyd delivers a mature, melodic performance on his latest independent single "One Sided."

16h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Midwxst Preps New Album With Melodic Single "FOR REAL"

Midwxst gears up for his upcoming album Solitude In Silence with his latest melodic single, "FOR REAL."

16h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

HoodTrophy Bino Channels the Chaos on New Single "Drama Kid"

Following a string of viral internet drama, HoodTrophy Bino returns with a somber, reflective new single.

16h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

FattMack Prepares His Next Move With "Done With Xans"

FattMack returns with a raw new single, "Done With Xans," teasing his upcoming project MR. Did It By Hisself 3.

16h ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

July 12

Jay-Z Brings Out Eminem, Pharrell, and Slick Rick for 'The Blueprint' 25th Anniversary at Yankee Stadium

Hov celebrated 25 years of his classic album "The Blueprint" at Yankee Stadium with rare guest appearances from Eminem, Pharrell, and Slick Rick.

1d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Hardware Trade Secrets Theft

Apple has filed a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI of a systematic campaign to steal hardware trade secrets through former engineers.

1d ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

July 11

Jermaine Dupri Breaks Down Discovering Kris Kross on The Waterboyz Show

The So So Def legend sits down with The Waterboyz Show to detail how a chance meeting at an Atlanta mall birthed a nineties rap phenomenon.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Other Media

JAŸ-Z Finally Puts 2012 Tribute Track "Glory" On All Streaming Services

Fourteen years after its original drop, Hov's heartfelt tribute to Blue Ivy is finally available on all major streaming platforms.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Joe Budden Gives Coco Jones Her Flowers After Live Stream Performance

Joe Budden paused the jokes on the latest episode of his podcast to urge his audience to tap into Coco Jones' recent live stream performance.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Other Media

JAŸ-Z Fires Back At Critics With New Yankee Stadium Freestyle

Hov used his Reasonable Doubt 30th-anniversary show at Yankee Stadium to address the Target boycott, the NFL, and his billionaire status.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Coco Jones Drops Summer Anthem "Body So Tea"

Coco Jones delivers a summer-ready self-love anthem with her infectious new single "Body So Tea."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Juicy J & Project Pat Link Up For New Album 'Dem Goats'

Memphis legends Juicy J and Project Pat return with a massive 20-track collaborative album featuring Snoop Dogg, Karrahboo, and That Mexican OT.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Meta Pulls Instagram AI Feature Following Backlash From Creators and Talent Agencies

Meta has shut down its new Instagram AI image-generator after creators and talent agencies fought back over likeness rights.

2d ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

H3adband Recruits Boosie Badazz For The "Dat Sound" Remix

H3adband gears up for his upcoming album 'Bandboy' by tapping Louisiana veteran Boosie Badazz for the official remix of his viral hit "Dat Sound."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Rob49 Links With YTB Fatt & Fox BD For "300 Blackout"

New Orleans rapper Rob49 recruits YTB Fatt and Fox BD for his thunderous new single, "300 Blackout."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Memphis Bleek Links Up With Cool & Dre For New Single "No More"

Marcy Projects icon Memphis Bleek joins forces with legendary production duo Cool & Dre for his sharp new single, "No More."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Masego Returns With Smooth New Single "Recommend"

Masego delivers another masterclass in smooth R&B with his latest single and visual, "Recommend."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Fatt Smaxk Explains Name Change on 2 Chainz's 'Me & Halo' Podcast

Rising Atlanta rapper Fatt Smaxk sat down with 2 Chainz and Halo to discuss his transition from his original rap moniker, HardNard.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Other Media

Hurricane Wisdom Recruits Kodak Black for the "Drugs Callin (Remix)"

Havana, Florida's own Hurricane Wisdom links up with Kodak Black for the official remix and video for "Drugs Callin."

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Vince Staples Salutes Future’s Longevity on Debut Apple Music Show

Vince Staples used the debut episode of his Apple Music radio show, 5 On Fridays, to explain why Future belongs at the center of the hip-hop longevity conversation.

2d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

July 10

Grace Sorensen Drops Cinematic Visuals For "VIDEO GIRL"

Austin R&B artist Grace Sorensen delivers sleek, intentional imagery in her new music video for "VIDEO GIRL."

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

La Reezy Drops the Official Video for "Gold Chains"

La Reezy keeps the momentum moving forward with the official visual for "Gold Chains."

3d ago · By GQ · Music

Lil Wayne No-Shows His Own Tour Date, Leaving Joe Budden Stunned

On the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe and the crew react to Lil Wayne reportedly skipping out on his own headlining tour date.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Other Media

That Girl Lay Lay & Star Bandz Link Up For "Heart Attack" On From The Block

Teen rap stars That Girl Lay Lay and Star Bandz team up for a raw "Heart Attack" performance on From The Block.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Lil’ Kim Drops Bars on French Montana & Max B’s “Ever Since U Left Me”

The Queen Bee joins forces with French Montana and Max B, delivering a sharp new freestyle over their buzzing collaboration.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Turk Breaks Down Jermaine Dupri’s $18 Million Sony Lawsuit and Rick Ross’ Latest Move

Former Hot Boy Turk joins B High Atl to analyze Jermaine Dupri's massive $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music and Rick Ross' newest business play.

3d ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

Rylo Rodriguez Drops New Visuals for "Eliza (Bless Me Up)"

The Alabama rapper returns with a reflective new visual for a standout track off his latest album, S.K.A.T.E.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Kalan.FrFr & Wallie The Sensei Drop New Video "What’s Your Info"

Compton's Kalan.FrFr links up with Wallie the Sensei for their smooth new summer single and music video, "What’s Your Info."

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Inside the Numbers: Spotify's Bundle Pivot Slashes Songwriter Pay Rates by 51 Percent

A new Billboard analysis reveals Spotify's bundle plans have cut mechanical per-stream royalty rates by over half.

3d ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

Baby Rose Finds Her Sweet Spot On 'YEARNALISM'

The singular singer's third studio album embraces vintage soul to explore the beautiful agony of desire.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Yatta Bandz Drops New Single "Out Of Time" Ahead of Upcoming Album

Bay Area standout Yatta Bandz delivers a vulnerable new single, "Out Of Time," ahead of his upcoming EMPIRE album *One & The Same*.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Future Drops Solo 10th Studio Album 'The Real Me'

Future returns with his tenth studio album, 'The Real Me,' a massive 22-track solo effort with zero guest features.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Lance Skiiiwalker Drops Experimental New Album '#invite,sessions,only!!'

TDE's Lance Skiiiwalker returns with an 18-track experimental ride featuring Pink Siifu, ScHoolboy Q, and DJ Spinn.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Rylo Rodriguez Drops 'Eliza (Bless Me Up)' From New Album 'S.K.A.T.E.'

The Mobile, Alabama rapper returns after three years with a soul-sampled standout from his new album S.K.A.T.E.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

Nas Pulls Together His Favorite JAŸ-Z Tracks For New TIDAL Playlist

Ahead of Hov's massive Yankee Stadium run, Nas partners with TIDAL to curate "Curated By God’s Son: Hov," featuring classic cuts and the track that started their historic beef.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

iHeartMedia Settles FCC 'Showola' Investigation, Agrees to New Compliance Measures

iHeartMedia has settled an FCC probe into "showola," the industry practice of pressuring artists to play station events for airplay.

3d ago · By Lora · 1 min read · Business

Atlantic City's Mayor Calls Into The Joe Budden Podcast

Atlantic City's mayor dialed directly into the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast to address Joe live on the air.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Other Media

Future Revives His Most Polarizing Flow On "2018"

Future just dropped his new album, 'The Real Me,' and the track "2018" is already polarizing fans with a wild throwback flow.

3d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music

July 9

La Reezy Earns the Wooster Co-Sign Badge

Fresh off his debut album Skiddle Bandana and a spot in the 2026 XXL Freshman Class, New Orleans rapper La Reezy secures the Wooster Co-Sign.

4d ago · By GQ · 1 min read · Music