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Source: Emma McIntyre / GettyKendrick Lamar has been dealing with a few technical issues with his catalog lately, and yeah, it’s been a mess. Kicking things off, his knockout record, “Not Like Us,” was temporarily removed from his YouTube channel before being re-uploaded shortly after. Not exactly the kind of disruption you want when a record is still making noise.It didn’t stop there. Kenny’s album GNX was briefly taken down from Apple Music, and the video for his track with SZA, “Luther,” also disappeared from platforms. No clear reason has been given for why the project and visuals were pulled from…

Source: RL MAG / RL MAGRalph Lauren has spent decades turning American style into a language of its own, so it only makes sense that the United States Postal Service is putting some respect on his name. As spotted on High Snobiety, the legendary designer has been tapped by the USPS to curate a new stamp collection in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The collection, titled American Icons, features 13 stamps built around images that speak to the country’s history, culture and visual identity. Of course, one of them includes a Ralph Lauren signature that longtime Polo heads will recognize immediately.The standout…

Maryland’s PACE Act becomes law, finally stopping prosecutors from using rap lyrics as criminal evidence against artists who created them. Willie “Prophet” Stiggers and the Black Music Action Coalition just delivered a message that’s been decades in the making. Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the PACE Act into law, and the timing couldn’t be more pointed. Just weeks after James Broadnax was executed in Texas with 40 pages of his handwritten rap lyrics used against him during sentencing, Maryland’s new legislation stands as the strongest state-level protection for artistic freedom in America. The PACE Act doesn’t ban lyrics from evidence…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Tyler, The Creator’s “SAG HARBOR” music video Image Alt Screenshot from Tyler, The Creator’s “SAG HARBOR” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator dropped “SAG HARBOR” on Christmas Day, closing out a massive 2025 with a surprise freestyle and music video. The track includes lyrical nods to his latest album’s success and tour dominance. The release builds on Tyler’s current Grammy momentum. As if releasing an album and finishing one of the highest-grossing rap tours of the year wan’t enough, Tyler, The Creator surprised fans with new music over the holidays. On…

Donald Trump called the White House a ‘s### house’ before his renovations while addressing law enforcement leaders during his second term. Donald Trump took a jab at the White House’s condition before his renovations while speaking to law enforcement leaders, calling the historic building a “s### house” in its previous state. The president’s blunt assessment came as he lauded the changes he’s making to the residence during his second term. Trump has been aggressive about reshaping the White House and Washington D.C. more broadly, with projects ranging from a $400 million ballroom to a 250-foot Independence Arch. Trump’s renovation efforts…

Anadolu / eBay / GameStopAfter considering GameStop’s offer, eBay flat out said N A H! When news first broke that GameStop was making a legit, unsolicited bid to purchase eBay, financial analysts and everyone who knows GameStop is no longer the company it used to be were baffled by the decision. Well, based on the New York Times reporting, while the company did acknowledge GameStop’s bid, they never took it seriously. They officially rejected the cash-and-stock deal reportedly worth about $55 billion, adding that they found the offer to be “neither credible nor attractive.”Damn.The announcement comes after GameStop’s CEO, Ryan…

Chrisean Rock and Blueface may be back together, but fans worry. Chrisean has us in absolute shambles – again. Blueface might be back in her life. Just when people thought she was fully tapped into a spiritual glow up, this happens. Just when we though it was all prayer circles and boxing drills, this happens! She recently pops up looking cozy with the very man we thought was in the rearview mirror forever. From what I see, fans are frustrated. Nevaeh reportedly isn’t feeling it either, since they have a baby together. We have watched this relationship spin through toxicity, public…

Midway through our interview, Khris Riddick-Tynes’ eyes cut to his phone after receiving a notification from FedEx. “The Grammys are getting delivered today,” he grins, with triumph lighting his eyes. The songwriter and producer just so happens to be reflecting on his creative history with Kehlani, as his statuette is delivered. He co-produced and co-wrote her No. 1 hit “Folded,” crowned Best R&B Song at the 68th Grammy Awards. The heartfelt ballad is lifted from Kehlani’s self-titled fifth album, in which he also serves as executive producer. “I wanted to sign Kehlani when we were kids,” says Riddick-Tynes, who discovered…

The energy at Rolling Loud reached a fever pitch this past Sunday, and it wasn’t just because of the performances. St. Louis sensation Sexyy Red made a high-profile appearance backstage at the True Religion VIP gifting suite, where she traded her microphone for a stylist’s touch. Dressed in True Religion’s eye-catching Cherry Shrunken Zip set, the “Get It Sexyy” rapper spent the afternoon styling fans in curated, festival-ready looks, proving that her influence on culture extends well beyond the recording booth. True Spotlight: The Journey Continues The backstage moment serves as a key highlight for True Spotlight, True Religion’s new…

Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images and Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards and Malice and Pusha T of Clipse attend the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year party Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Comeback albums in Hip Hop take many forms, from post-hiatus returns to post-controversy rebounds. Albums like JAY-Z’s 4:44 and Gunna’s a Gift & a Curse reveal how artists channel personal growth into powerful statements. From unexpected reunions to solo reinventions, these projects show how resilience shapes rap legacies.…