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Image Image Credit Lyvans Boolaky / Contributor via Getty Images, Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images, and Arnold Jerocki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Pharrell Williams walks the runway for the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 at Paris Fashion Week, Quavo attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show at Paris Fashion Week, and ASAP Rocky walks the runway for the AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams premiered new music from A$AP Rocky, Quavo, John Legend and others at the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 show. The event…

Budda Mack, the Bay Area rising force signed to Bay Musik Records, returns with “Raised,” a new single featuring Sacramento stalwart Mozzy and Los Angeles’ own Chef Boy. The track arrives as another vivid entry in Budda Mack’s steadily expanding discography, underscoring both his roots and his vision for what he is becoming in the pantheon of California Hip Hop.Budda Mack’s journey in music began early. He first stepped onto a stage as a hype man for his brother at age 6, penning his first full 16-bars when he was just 8. Influenced by legends like Tupac, Big Daddy Kane,…

Source: Romain Maurice / Getty French Montana takes home a win against Rick Ross in the latest Verzuz battle. When the battle was first announced, fans gave it an underwhelming response, with many claiming it would turn into a snooze fest centered around who had the better Drake feature. Once the battle got underway, the culture was quickly reminded just how many hits both French and Rozay have delivered over the years. French held his own with records like “Unforgettable,” “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’,” and “Shot Caller.” Meanwhile, Ross countered with anthems including “Aston Martin Music,” “Stay Schemin’,” and “Hustlin’.” …

50 Cent’s bringing his G-Unit empire to the UK with Fightland, a gritty boxing crime drama premiering July 31 on Starz. 50 Cent is bringing his G-Unit empire to the UK with a brand new crime drama that’s about to shake up Starz. The network just announced that Fightland, a gritty boxing series executive-produced by the Queens legend, will premiere on July 31 with new episodes dropping every Friday. This marks Starz’s first wholly owned original since splitting from Lionsgate, and it signals the network’s commitment to building its own content pipeline. The show follows Duke Kilroy, a disgraced former…

After a four-year delay, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V has finally arrived. We’re looking at our favorite samples that are found on it.The production on the album is stellar, with veteran hitmakers Swizz Beatz, Mannie Fresh, Cool & Dre and others giving Wayne some infectious beats. Two songs specifically, “Uproar” and “Dope N—-z,” have two notable song samples from former Bad Records artist G. Dep (who is now incarcerated) and hip-hop icon Dr. Dre, respectively. Elsewhere, you’ll find samples of Tupac Shakur, Kanye West and even President Barack Obama.Tha Carter V was first expected in October 2014, after Lil Wayne had first…

6LACK and Young Thug are getting all in their feelings this Friday with the release of their latest single, “Ashin’ the Blunt.” The song, which was released today along with a companion visual ahead of 6LACK’s upcoming album Love Is The New Gangsta, which is set to drop May 22 via LVRN and Interscope Records. Produced by Oz (who has worked on projects for Drake, Future, Travis Scot, Kendrick Lamar) and Reske (who has worked with Vince Staples, Joji, and others), the track blends introspective lyricism with layered production, showcasing both artists reflecting on love and personal growth. With lyrics…

Image Image Credit Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kai Cenat attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week 2026 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kai Cenat’s Vivet journal reflects his creative process and wellness journey. He was seen at the Louis Vuitton and 424 shows, observing and connecting with fashion icons like Pharrell Williams and Guillermo Andrade. The content creator’s Paris Fashion Week appearance marks a crossover from streaming to fashion with clear intent. Kai Cenat is taking his decision to become a full-fledged fashion designer seriously. The famed streamer…

Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal and is heading to trial Monday for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from her choreographer’s car in Atlanta. Beyoncé is about to see her unreleased music theft case go to trial, and the man accused of the crime just made a bold move that could cost him years in prison. Kelvin Evans rejected a plea deal that would’ve given him five years behind bars, telling the judge on Wednesday he’s ready to face trial starting Monday. Now prosecutors are coming for the maximum sentence of six years, and Evans is facing charges including felony…

Two-time Grammy Award winner Chris Brown has officially released his 12th solo studio album, titled BROWN, via Chris Brown Entertainment and RCA Records. The title, which refers to the artist’s surname, also serves as an acronym for “break rules only when necessary”. The album features several previously released singles, including the Grammy-nominated track “It Depends” featuring Bryson Tiller, and “Fallin’” featuring Leon Thomas. Other notable tracks included on the project are “Obvious” and “Holy Blindfold”. To support the new release, Brown and Usher recently announced a collaborative North American stadium trek, The R&B Tour (Raymond & Brown), via social media.…

Image Image Credit Campbell Dunn / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Drake during Game One of the 2025 World Series presented between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays on Oct. 24, 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The appeal argues that diss track lyrics can be defamatory if presented as fact. Drake’s legal team claims Universal Music Group promoted the track in a damaging way. The case could set a precedent for how rap lyrics are treated in court when reputations are on the line. Drake is attempting to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s…