The Chronicles of Doom review – unmasking hip-hop’s peerless prankster
SH Fernando Jr’s exhaustive biography of MF Doom takes us on the underground rapper’s strange musical journey from New York suburb to Yorkshire social club Hip-hop has no shortage of larger-than-l...

Laurie Anderson: Ark: United States V review – a long and winding bid to make sense of America
The world premiere of Laurie Anderson’s new three-hour multimedia extravaganza begins with a sparkling globe spinning on a big screen like a Christmas tree bauble. Its surroundings are less jolly: a...

Best Christmas songs 2024: 30 favorites for your holiday playlist
5 of the most popular Christmas songs of all time | Discover the timeless classics that make the holiday season magical. From Mariah Carey's hit to Bing Crosby's classic, explore some of the most belo...

Usher credits roller skating with 'keeping him young'
Usher has credited roller skating with "keeping him young". | The 46-year-old R&B star has revealed that he regularly roller skates to maintain his physique and keep his energy levels high. | In a rec...

From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season
Considering that the weather outside isn't exactly frightful during the winter months in SoCal, our concert calendar manages to keep our social lives plenty warm in between all the extra meals and fam...

Ripple Effect Band: the all-female rock group singing in a language spoken by about 50 people
In Arnhem Land, 500km east of Darwin, you’ll find Maningrida, population 2,518. It is a place rich with history and culture, with dozens of languages spoken. The name Maningrida means “the place w...

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise album, GNX
Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise album called GNX. | The Pulitzer prize-winning rapper teased the release with a one-minute video before the 12-track album was then released. | Lamar’s sixth s...

J. Cole’s 2009 mixtape ‘The Warm Up’ released to streaming services for first time
J. Cole has offered his long-term fans a treat by making his second mixtape ‘The Warm Up’ available on streaming services for the first time. READ MORE: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the ful...

Lil Nas X – “Need Dat Boy”
Last week, Lil Nas X gave an official release to the Thomas Bangalter-produced single “Light Again!” after leaking it on Soundcloud months prior. Now, the rapper is back with “Need Dat Boy.&...

Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, & Nas Respond To Kendrick Lamar’s “Wacced Out Murals” Namechecks
Everyone’s recovering from Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album drop from Friday (Nov. 22). GNX has some namechecks, and Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Nas have responded to theirs. | On “Wac...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick. Keeping the same energy of his landmark Pop Out concert five months ago, he surrounds ...

Lil Wayne responds to being namechecked on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Wacced Out Murals’: “Wtf I do?!”
Lil Wayne has appeared to respond to being namechecked on ‘Wacced Out Murals’ from Kendrick Lamar’s new album ‘GNX’. READ MORE: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timeline | Yester...

Father John Misty Responds To Kendrick Lamar Catalog Synchronicity With “God’s Trash”
On Friday (Nov. 22), Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped the new album GNX. It also happened to be release day for Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana, and many are discussing the similarities of the ...

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise new album | Kuwait Times Newspaper
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar surprised fans on Friday with the unannounced release of a 12-track album. “GNX,” the performer’s sixth studio album, appear... ...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar’s pride, anger and confidence drive ‘GNX’
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode th...

Snoop Dogg responds to Kendrick Lamar lyric about him supporting Drake on new album
Snoop Dogg has responded to a new Kendrick Lamar lyric about his support of Drake during the two rappers’ public feud this summer. Read More: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud: the full timelin...

DaBaby Unveils Hilarious “PHAT” Music Video, Reimagining Eddie Murphy’s The Nutty Professor
8x Grammy-nominated artist DaBaby has dropped the highly anticipated music video for his single “PHAT” from his latest project HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE. Following a viral teaser with comed...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick. Keeping the same energy of his landmark Pop Out concert five months ago, he surrounds ...

Who to see at Wireless Festival Middle East as headliner Playboi Carti drops out
After several line-up changes, the curtain will finally rise on Wireless Festival Middle East on Saturday. The global hip-hop festival returns to Abu Dhabi’s | ......

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick. Keeping the same energy of his landmark Pop Out concert five months ago, he surrounds ...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick. Keeping the same energy of his landmark Pop Out concert five months ago, he surrounds ...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode th...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode th...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'
With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode th...

The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves
When BTS ended Justin Bieber’s reign by winning the Billboard Awards’ Top Social Artist in 2017, a year that also marked “the first big moment for K-pop on American television,' K-pop fans dared...

Film and music pairings at Northrop reflect on imagination and resilience
Dreams, imagination and resilience marked an evening of film and music pairings at Northrop on Thursday, part of a co-presentation with Liquid Music called “Sun Dogs.” | Liquid Music’s artistic ...

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'
LOS ANGELES — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. | The Grammy winner’s 12-track “GNX” is his first relea...

BLXST, Miguel, Odeal, And More New R&B For The Quiet Storm
Sorry to everyone else, but Kendrick Lamar's "luther" is taking the throne this week. | By Mya Abraham Plus Icon Mya Abraham | R&B Reporter | Plus Icon myabriabe | Follow | More Stories by Mya | B...

Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube Pull A West Coast Takeover With New ...
J. Cole, Playboi Carti, Boldy James and Harry Fraud, Bossman Dlow, Lil Tjay, Jack Harlow and more also unleash new heat. By  Preezy Brown, Armon Sadler | November 22, 2024 6:14pm | Share this arti...

Here’s Everyone Featured On Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise ‘GNX’ Album
The Compton rapper continues his 2024 dominance. | By DeMicia Inman Plus Icon DeMicia Inman | Staff Writer, News | Plus Icon DeMiciaValon | Follow | More Stories by DeMicia | Tony Buzbee, Lawyer Repre...

Charli XCX, dance-pop star of lime-green ‘Brat’ album fame, to play Target Center in April
Charli XCX is, finally, bringing her club classics to the Twin Cities in 2025, after Minnesota did not make the initial cut for this year’s tour stops in support of her mega-popular 2024 album “Br...