Playboi Carti has released his long-awaited new album Whole Lotta Red. The follow-up to 2018’s Die Lit features contributions from Kanye West, Future, and Kid Cudi. Producers listed on Whole Lotta Red include Pi’erre Bourne, Art Dealer, F1lthy, Juberlee, Richie Souf, Wheezy, and more. “F33l Lik3 Dyin,” the final song on the 24-track record, samples
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Play video content Sir Elton John‘s showing Santa how it’s done … slipping into an over-the-top version of St. Nick’s suit to spread some holiday cheer by reminding fans he’ll be back in 2021. The Rocket Man went all out, adding a cape and mini Christmas wreath glasses to the typical jolly man’s getup —
Kelsey Lu and Yves Tumor have teamed up for a new song. The track, titled “let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out,” also features Kelly Moran and Moses Boyd. Check it out below. In a statement, Kelsey Lu said: “let all the poisons that lurk in the mud seep out” is
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are joined at the hand … having a super romantic holiday in Barbados. RiRi and A$AP took a Catamaran cruise in Rihanna’s homeland, partying with friends on Xmas Eve. It’s unclear how long they’ve been together, but they already started wearing matching outfits — a cautionary tale for sure — but
Bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, who was recognized as one of the all-time greats of the genre, has died. He was 69 and passed suddenly on December 25, his former label Rounder Records noted. As a solo performer, collaborator, and leader of the Tony Rice Unit, Rice was known for his inimitable skill as a flatpicker,
Play video content Ace Hood — one of DJ Khaled‘s former artists — was given an awesome Christmas gift to celebrate his success since going fully independent … and it comes courtesy of his wife, who’s got the perfect way to explain it. The Florida-based rapper was greeted with custom commemorative plaques from his wife,
Last month, Eddie Vedder released the new songs “Matter of Time” and “Say Hi” after performing them at a virtual benefit event for the EB Research Partnership. He’s now released a bundle that includes those tracks, as well as acoustic versions of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe,” “Future Days,” and “Porch.” The bundle also includes an
Exclusive Tekashi 6ix9ine spent another Christmas without his daughter … and this time he can’t blame it on being locked up, his baby mama says it was all his fault. Sara Molina, Tekashi’s baby mama, tells TMZ … she chose not to allow Tekashi to see their child this Christmas because he’s been completely out
Aero Flynn—the Minneapolis band fronted by Josh Scott—have released a new album that was written, recorded, and produced with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. A number of other artists such as Rob Moose, Brad Cook, and many more contributed to Madeline, which you can hear in full below. “This album has been years in the making
George Michael (R) and Fadi Fawaz. (JJ/ROCHAS/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) George Michael’s ex, who four years ago rung the emergency services upon finding the pop star dead Christmas Day, was found by authorities Tuesday morning (22 December) breaking into his home. Local law enforcement discovered Fadi Fawaz, 47, entering the £5 million townhouse, reportedly screaming as police
Breaking News Taylor Swift‘s status in Nashville just took a hit … she’s been bumped from one of Music City’s landmark attractions, and replaced by Brad Paisley. Taylor’s held court for a while now with some of country’s biggest superstars on the iconic mural at Legends Corner on Lower Broadway in Nashville. The mural features
Exactly one year after the release of Jesus Is Born, Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir have returned with an EP called Emmanuel. The five-song project was composed and executive produced by West. Listen to Emmanuel below. According to press materials, Emmanuel means “God is with us” and the music featured on the EP is composed
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Wack 100 says good Americans better be ready to throw down at all times … because ya never know when the bad apples are gonna pop up and try to knock you out. We got The Game and Blueface‘s manager leaving Chanel in Los Angeles Wednesday and asked him about
Caroline Polachek has teamed up with singer-songwriter Lauren Auder to cover a song written by Virginia Astley and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Listen to their version of “Some Small Hope,” produced by Polachek’s frequent collaborator Danny L Harle, below. One hundred percent of the proceeds from “Some Small Hope” will go to Shelter Partnership Los Angeles, Mermaids
Exclusive Rowdy Rebel‘s glowing since his release from prison, and we’re not just talking bout his mood — the diamonds hanging around his neck glow in the dark!!! The Brooklyn rapper — one of Bobby Shmurda‘s homies — was released from prison last week and, as a gift to himself, purchased this INSANE diamond-encrusted demon
In September, SZA and Ty Dolla $ign released “Hit Different,” marking SZA’s first new music as lead artist since she released Ctrl in 2017. Now she’s shared another track called “Good Days.” Hear it below. “Good Days” was originally teased in the last portion of SZA’s video for “Hit Different.” Following the release of that
Ariana Grande‘s spreading the Xmas joy at home and abroad … by surprising kids who are spending the holiday at children’s hospitals in L.A. and the UK. The singer, along with her fiance, Dalton Gomez, sent gifts from wish lists at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. Over in the UK … Ariana dished out $135 Amazon
Gorillaz and Leee John have shared the video for their Song Machine collaboration “The Lost Chord.” According to a press release, it’s the final visual from Song Machine Season One. Watch it below. Gorillaz launched their Song Machine project in January, and the series has included collaborations with slowthai, Elton John, the late Tony Allen,
Mountain guitarist and co-founder Leslie West has died. The band dropped the sad news … “With a heavy heart, we are saddened to hear about the passing of #Dean Artist and part of the Dean family, Leslie West. [He was] legendary and one of a kind. Rest In Peace.” Leslie went into cardiac arrest at
Four Tet is releasing a pair of new albums tonight: Parallel and 871 will be released on December 25. The two albums follow Kieran Hebden’s most recent full-length Sixteen Oceans, released earlier this year. Check out the announcement below. Hebden recently revealed that he and Madlib had finished work on the reclusive producer’s solo album
Exclusive Britney Spears‘ got a jump on gift giving this year as she got in some quality time with her kids before Christmas Day … TMZ has learned. The singer spent a few hours on both Monday and Tuesday with Jayden and Sean … according to our sources. No word on how their gift exchange
Lil Durk has released his new album The Voice. The 16-track project includes songs featuring 6LACK and Young Thug (“Stay Down”), the late King Von (“Still Trappin’”), YNW Melly (“Free Jamell”), and more. Lil Durk announced his new album in an Instagram post yesterday (December 23). “The voice dropping midnight,” he wrote. “Tell the trenches
Breaking News John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, who co-founded the legendary hip-hop group Whodini and was known for rocking a Zorro hat like no other, has died. John’s death was announced Wednesday by Questlove, who remembers Fletcher as a “legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip-hop.” John was living in
“Blue” Gene Tyranny, the pianist and composer who played with Iggy and the Stooges during their Raw Power tour, has died, The New York Times reports and Pitchfork can confirm. Tyranny died December 12 in hospice care in New York from diabetes complications. He was 75 years old. “Blue was a shining enigma of generosity
New York rapper and producer Sage Elsesser has released a new Navy Blue album. The 18-track Song of Sage: Post Panic! has guest spots from Yasiin Bey, billy woods, L.A. rapper Maxo, and Zeroh. There’s also production from Navy Blue, Animoss, Chuck Strangers, Evidence, and others. Listen to Song of Sage: Post Panic! below. Plus,
Exclusive King Khan does have s*** on Rihanna, allegedly … an artist by that name is suing her over a song he says she used to promote her cosmetics line. Rihanna’s being dragged to court by a German father-daughter musical duo — King Khan and Saba Lou — who claim she used one of their
R. Kelly’s federal trial for child pornography and obstruction charges has been moved to September 13, 2021, The New York Times reports. The trial was originally scheduled to begin April 27, 2020 in Chicago, and given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. District Judge Harry D. Leinenweber acknowledged that the new date could change again. Kelly
Travis Scott is making sure kids in his old neighborhood have a safe and happy holiday … hooking them up with toys, Christmas trees, food and more. His Travis Scott x Cactus Jack Foundation held a holiday toy drive Tuesday at Sunnyside Park in Houston — where Travis grew up — giving away 2,000 toys
The Village Voice has come under new ownership, and will relaunch starting next month, The New York Times reports. According to the Times, the publication has been purchased by Brian Calle, current owner of LA Weekly and chief executive of Street Media. Calle plans to relaunch The Village Voice digitally in January 2021, with quarterly
Exclusive 21 Savage surprised a bunch of kids and their families when he played secret Santa … giving them exactly what they wanted from their Christmas wish lists. The rapper and his Leading By Example Foundation hooked up over 30 kids from the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA in DeKalb County, GA for some much-needed