Jay-Z Made In America Festival To Stay In Philadelphia

Days after it threatened to relocate Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival from its longtime home at the heart of Philadelphia, the city reversed course.  Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration sparked. Continue reading

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Chance The Rapper Buys ‘Chicagoist’ Entertainment and Local News Site

In a pretty rad business move, Chance The Rapper purchased local news, culture and entertainment website Chicagoist, and announced the news earlier this week in his new song “I Might. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Streaming Wars Intensify • Label Denies Childish Lawsuit • Diddy Plots Future • More

WEDNESDAY 7.11.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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MON. BRIEF: Sony Relaunches Arista • Tencent Confirms IPO • XXXTentacion Signed $10M Deal • More

MONDAY 7.9.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Cardi B Countersues Former Manager For $15 Million

Rapper Cardi B has responded to a lawsuit filed by her former manager, Klenord Raphael, who claims the rapper reneged on their contract, with a $15 million counterclaim and a. Continue reading

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XXXTentacion Dominates Spotify, Global Charts As Murder Suspect Arrested

[UPDATED] 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion, who was shot and killed Monday in an apparent armed robbery, just broke Taylor Swift’s one-day global streaming record on Spotify.

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XXXTentacion Shot Dead, Spotify Re-Adds Tracks To RapCavier, Other Playlists

XXXTentacion was pronounced dead following a robbery and shooting in south Florida. As news of his death spread, Spotify, which just weeks before had banned the controversial 20 year old. Continue reading

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z New Joint Release Now On Spotify, Amazon, Pandora [LISTEN]

"Everything Is Love" by The Carters, the first joint release by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, is now available to stream on Spotify, Pandora and Amazon Music. The roll out to other. Continue reading

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z Release Surprise Joint Album As Tidal Exclusive [VIDEO]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z  surprised fans and the industry with the release of their first joint album on Saturday afternoon. The announcement came at the end of the duo’s London show. Continue reading

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Kendrick Lamar Accepts ‘Beautiful’ Puliizer Prize At Colombia University Ceremony

At a ceremony at New York City's Columbia University on Wednesday, Kendrick Lamar accepted his Pulitzer Prize for music for his album "DAMN."  He is the first rapper to receive the award.

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Share A Toke With Snoop Dogg In New Hulu VR Experience

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to smoke with Snoop Dogg, you’re about to get your chance.  Hulu is today launching a brand new choose-your-own adventure live-action. Continue reading

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