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A Teenager, Her Ukulele and a Bedroom Pop Empire-in-the-Making
OAKLAND, Calif. — Like many of today’s post-Y2K teenagers, Maia, a preternaturally composed and thoughtful young woman from the San Francisco Bay Area, can rattle off her old screen names and social media accounts as easily as her birth date.
Lil Peep's Mother Sues Managers Over His Death
Before the rising emo-rapper Lil Peep was pronounced dead from an overdose on a tour bus in Tucson, Arizona, almost two years ago, he was “stressed, overwhelmed, burnt out, exhausted and physically unwell,” according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Can This Rapper Settle Into Stardom?
LOS ANGELES — Earlier this year, just as the North Carolina rapper DaBaby was hurtling into the hip-hop stratosphere with his hit single “Suge,” he was resting for a rare minute at home in Charlotte when he was awakened by a stream of calls and messages.
Fiery Songs, Released at Just the Right Time
Lana Del Rey was never supposed to make it this far.
Lana Del Rey on Trump, Kanye and the Right Time for a Protest Song
Lana Del Rey was never supposed to make it this far.
Meek Mill Granted New Trial and New Judge in 2008 Conviction
Meek Mill, the platinum-selling Philadelphia rapper, was granted a new trial and a new judge by a Pennsylvania appeals court Wednesday, after fighting a 2008 drug and gun conviction that his lawyers have argued should be overturned.Tay-K, Rapper Who Went Viral With 'The Race,' Is Found Guilty of Murder
Taymor McIntyre, a Texas teenager best known as rapper Tay-K (or Tay-K 47), was found guilty of murder Friday for his role in a 2016 armed robbery that left one man dead and, in a controversial series of events, helped to kick-start Tay-K’s brief, viral rise in hip-hop.
Prince's Unfinished Memoir Will Be Released After All
“The Beautiful Ones,” a memoir that Prince started not long before his death in 2016, will be released in October as a “newly envisioned” book featuring rare photographs and handwritten lyrics, publisher Random House announced Monday.Beyoncé Surprises With a Live Album to Go With Her Netflix Documentary
When it comes to Beyoncé releases, there is usually an element of surprise.Donald Glover's 'Guava Island' Debuts After Coachella Set as Childish Gambino
“Guava Island,” a new 55-minute film starring Donald Glover and Rihanna, was released as a limited-time free stream on Amazon overnight Saturday, during Glover’s headlining set as Childish Gambino at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.Tayla Parx Helped Ariana Grande Evolve, and Now It's Her Turn
For 15 weeks since fall, the top spot on the Billboard singles chart was occupied by one of two Ariana Grande mega-smashes — “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings” — that drip with the mettle and coquettish swagger of a pop diva, while borrowing from hip-hop beats and cadences.
Beyoncé's 'Homecoming' Documentary on Netflix Showcases Coachella Performance
A year after one of the most critically lauded festival performances in recent pop history, Beychella is coming to Netflix.Billie Eilish Has Huge Billboard Debut as Nipsey Hussle Climbs Chart After Death
The mainstream arrival of a new 17-year-old pop star reached its final stage this week as Billie Eilish’s first album put up big numbers and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart.For Nipsey Hussle and Rap's Thriving Middle Class, Staying Close to Home Can Have a Price
Though far from a struggling musician, Nipsey Hussle, the Los Angeles rapper who was shot and killed Sunday, was not living the luxury fantasy of hip-hop superstardom.
With No Major New Releases, Juice WRLD Repeats at No. 1
Juice WRLD, the 20-year-old singing rapper of the moment, is spending a second straight week atop the Billboard 200 chart with his new album, “Death Race for Love,” thanks to a slow period for major music releases.2 Women Living With R. Kelly Denounce Their Parents and Deny Being Brainwashed
Two women whose parents say they are being held in emotional and sexual captivity by the R&B; singer R. Kelly vociferously defended the musician in an interview that aired Thursday, claiming that their parents are blackmailing him and just out for money.
2 Women Living With R. Kelly Denounce Their Parents and Deny Being Brainwashed
Two women whose parents say they are being held in emotional and sexual captivity by the R&B; singer R. Kelly vociferously defended the musician in an interview that aired Thursday, claiming that their parents are blackmailing him and just out for money.2 Women Living With R. Kelly Denounce Their Parents and Deny Being Brainwashed
Two women whose parents say they are being held in emotional and sexual captivity by the R&B; singer R. Kelly vociferously defended the musician in an interview that aired Thursday, claiming that their parents are blackmailing him and just out for money.Michael Jackson Fans Are Tenacious. 'Leaving Neverland' Has Them Poised for Battle.
Beyoncé has the BeyHive and Nicki Minaj the Barbz, fan groups who swarm online against anyone who disparages their idols. The Deadheads may have provided a blueprint, though these days they are more likely to bicker among themselves.Ryan Adams Album Release Canceled Amid Report of FBI Inquiry
The release of a new album by the singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has been canceled amid a report that the FBI is looking into his communications with an underage fan.
