Apple Music Launches ‘Rap Life’ Playlist, Beats 1 Show
Apple Music has launched Rap Life, a new global playlist and Beats One radio show spotlighting the best new hip-hop. The move comes in direct response to Spotify top-rated Rap. Continue reading
If An Artist Doesn’t Get A #1 Hit, Should They Sue? DJ Khaled Thinks So
Recently, DJ Khaled and Billboard entered into a dispute of sorts after Billboard disqualified a number of the artist's most recent album sales owing to the fact that they were. Continue reading
Beatstars Has Paid Out $50 Million To Producers
BeatStars has paid out more than $50 million to the producers who license and sell their work on the marketplace, the startup announced today. The site boasts has more than. Continue reading
Rapper Spent $4M On Company Credit Card To Boost Career
Rapper Chad Arrington, aka Chad Focus, may not have been all that he was cracked up to be. Arrington promoted his alter-ego with a giant billboard in Times Square, showing. Continue reading
Roc Nation Fires 5 Executives [REPORT]
Roc Nation Records has reportedly at least five senior-level executives, according to Billboard. Those let go include senior vp promotion Azim Rashid, senior vp A&R Orlando McGhee, executive vp marketing. Continue reading
1 Dead, 3 Wounded During Nipsey Hussle Funeral Procession, As ‘Senseless’ Violence Continues
One person died and three others were wounded during the 25 mile funeral procession for beloved LA rapper and activist Nipsey Hustle, as it wound its way through Los Angeles. Continue reading
Lil Nas X And The Question: Who Defines What A Genre Sounds Like
Lil Nas X's breakout smash "Old Town Road" was recently yanked from Billboard's country charts, despite the songs massive success, owing to the song's alleged failure to sufficiently embrace the. Continue reading
