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Last night (July 24), Florida rapper 9lokknine was arrested in Orlando last night on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, as Pitchfork can confirm via Orange County government records. The artist born Jacquavius Dennard Smith was also charged with shooting into an occupied structure and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Exclusive Bobby Shmurda‘s plan for life after prison includes dropping new music and talking to at-risk youths about leading a better life …. but these plans all hinge on how well his parole hearing goes. The rapper’s mother, Leslie Pollard, tells TMZ … Bobby plans to tell the parole board next month if they release

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith has curated a new compilation album called Breathing Instruments, featuring new songs from Emily A. Sprague, Julianna Barwick, Mary Lattimore, and more. Each artist was directed to create a song that “accentuate the ways in which instruments sound like they are breathing.” The compilation is due out August 14 via Smith’s label

Play video content MEGA Kanye West‘s new album didn’t drop today, like he said it would, but he’s still busy shooting music videos for it instead. The rapper’s directing a small cast on crew Friday on his massive Wyoming ranch in what looks like production for a short vid. The cameras were mostly focused on

Chicago artist Sen Morimoto was scheduled to have a performance featured in the city’s “Millennium Park at Home” virtual concert series on Thursday (July 23), but the event was canceled at the last minute, as the Chicago Tribune notes. On social media, Morimoto wrote that his performance was “pulled from the lineup because of a

Exclusive Kanye West‘s making it a struggle for Kim Kardashian to reach him — he’s ducking some calls and rejecting her pleas to join him in Wyoming. Sources close to the couple tell TMZ … there’s been very little communication between husband and wife since he jetted off for his South Carolina rally last weekend,

Hudson Mohawke has shared a new EP called Heart of the Night. It’s a “little EP of classic R&B bootlegs” that the Glasgow producer has made “over the years.” Check it out below via Bandcamp. Following the release of TNGHT’s comeback album II, HudMo has released a collaboration with techno producer Tiga (“Love Minus Zero”)

Drake‘s plans over the last several days of his not-so-quarantined life have been consistent — ball, beach and boat … and it looks to be working out wonderfully. As he slides into his second week of vacation with his entourage down in Barbados … the rapper and friends were living it up Wednesday onboard a

Gunna has released the deluxe edition of his latest album WUNNA. The deluxe WUNNA has eight additional tracks, including “RELENTLESS,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. Check out the track below. Other guests on the deluxe version of WUNNA include Future, NAV, and Young Thug. The album followed Gunna’s 2019 record Drip or Drown 2. Lil Uzi

Exclusive A status hearing on Britney Spears‘ conservatorship never went down this week … because a group of people who had nothing to do with the case refused to get off the Zoom call so the judge could conduct a confidential hearing. The plan was routine — every 3 months or so, the judge calls

Nobunny, the masked garage rock artist whose real name is Justin Champlin, released a statement today admitting to a history of sexual misconduct. He’s also announced that “Nobunny is over.” Find the full statement below. Champlin opened his note alluding to the swarm of anonymous allegations facing Burger Records’ staff and artists which ultimately led

Play video content @ddlovato / Instagram Demi Lovato said “yes” to her boyfriend’s romantic beach proposal, and she’s gushing that she’s finally found a “partner.” The “I Love Me” singer’s BF, actor Max Ehrich, is now her fiance … about 4 months after we all found out they were dating. Max popped the question on

Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf has shared two new songs. “Judy” and “Jeremy’s Wedding” are B-sides from Shauf’s recent album The Neon Skyline.. Listen to both tracks below. The Neon Skyline is a concept album, and its songs all take place on the same night at the same bar. “‘Judy’ and ‘Jeremy’s Wedding’ were outliers to

Kanye West has a steady stream of close friends showing up in Wyoming — the latest being Damon Dash, who he took for an essential items shopping trip. It appears Dame arrived at Ranch West sometime Wednesday, and the duo hit up the Walmart in nearby Cody … wearing face masks to enter, as required.

DMX and Snoop Dogg went head-to-head in the latest Verzuz battle tonight (July 22). During the match, both men ran through their hits, praising each other and jumping on each other’s songs the entire time. DMX said he was inspired by Snoop to write “Get at Me Dog,” and later, sang along to Nate Dogg’s

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Tinashe says diving headfirst into the fight for social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement helped her cope with the pandemic … and gives her hope for a better future. The R&B singer joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” and told us how she found her purpose in the

Annie Ross, the jazz singer who acted as one-third of the popular vocal group Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross, died in her Manhattan home on Tuesday (July 21), according to The New York Times. She was 89 years old. A cause of death has not been announced. Ross is best known for “Twisted”—a song sung from

Jennifer Lopez said love don’t cost a thing, but getting her dune buggies out of the tow yard’s another story … as she quickly learned when her trip to the beach got cut short. So, here’s what happened … J Lo and her crew were dressed and ready for some fun in the sun Tuesday

Play video content Clayton Gardner / Facebook An alleged fan had the audacity to get on stage and apparently cough on country singer Clayton Gardner … who recoiled, and then shamed her into getting the hell away from him. The incident went down during Clayton’s weekend gig at Texican Court in Irving, TX … where

Nilüfer Yanya performed a live set for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) series. She played three songs from 2019’s Miss Universe—including the live debut of “Paralysed”—along with a new song called “Day 7.” Early in her performance, Yanya said, “One of the things that’s been on my mind a lot is the racism and violence and

Tim Smith, the singer of cult British group Cardiacs, died Tuesday night (July 22), The Guardian reports, citing Smith’s bandmates and label. He was 59. Although no cause of death has been provided, Smith had experienced health problems since suffering a heart attack and stroke in 2008. “We are comforted by the fact that he

Breaking News Russell Wilson says there’s a chance he won’t be allowed in the hospital room when Ciara gives birth to the couple’s child later this summer … saying COVID-19 might force him to sit out. “That’s what we don’t know,” the NFL superstar told fill-in host Joel McHale on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week.

Tomorrow night (July 22), J. Cole is releasing the new songs “The Climb Back” and “Lion King on Ice.” They’re the first two tracks being released from Cole’s long-teased next album The Fall Off. J. Cole produced “The Climb Back” and co-produced “Lion King on Ice” with jetsonmade and “MIDDLE CHILD” collaborator T-Minus and. Check

Breaking News Nicki Minaj‘s intent to become a mom has finally come to fruition, ’cause she’s confirming what a lot of her fans have suspected … she’s PREGNANT!!! Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The rapper made the surprise announcement Monday morning on Instagram, posting a photo of herself looking at least

Phoebe Bridgers was the musical guest on the most recent remote edition of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Bridgers played her Punisher track “Kyoto.” She wore the traditional skeleton costume. Watch her performance below. Punisher—Bridgers’ sophomore studio album—arrived last month. It was preceded by the singles “Kyoto” and “I See You.” In June, Bridgers

Britney Spears‘ old digs — the home that served as the backdrop when the singer went into free fall, shaved her head and ended up being involuntarily committed — is back on the market, and anyone who still has millions of bucks can now get it for a steal. The pop singer’s former Beverly Hills

Sylvan Esso have announced their third album. It’s called Free Love and it arrives September 25 via Loma Vista. The announcement comes with a new single called “Ferris Wheel.” Check out the “Ferris Wheel” music video below. Free Love marks the first full-length from the North Carolina duo since 2017’s What Now. Sylvan Esso said,

Breaking News Kanye West is already switching up his campaign — saying he wants Jay-Z to get on the ticket with him as his VEEP … despite having already named a running mate. Ye made the revelation Sunday before his attention-grabbing rally in South Carolina, telling a local blogger how he realized Jay should be

Drake has hopped on a new song by London rapper Headie One. “Only You Freestyle” was produced by M1 on the Beat. “I had to go hard, especially on a track with one of the best drill artists in the world,” Drake said in a press release. “Scratch that—the best drill artist in the world.”

Exclusive Kanye West‘s off-the-rails campaign stop Sunday in North Charleston, South Carolina may not only hurt Ye politically, he has concerned, upset and alarmed many of his friends and the Kardashians … sources connected to Kanye tell TMZ. Our sources say the Kardashians believe Kanye is in desperate need of professional help and is in