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Mike WiLL Made-It and Hit-Boy to face off in upcoming Return of the Producers Verzuz

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

The next Verzuz battle will be a showdown between producers. Mike WiLL Made-It and Hit-Boy are set to go hit for hit on Jan. 30.The Return of the Producers battle will air live at 5 p.m. PT from the Apple... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says Oscar nomination is ‘beyond anything I ever allowed myself to fully believe was possible’

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor has another chance to win a major award for her role in One Battle After Another. She's been nominated for an Oscar in the category of best supporting actress."I fell asleep last night watching Pretty Woman, thinking about happy... Read More.

Lil Yachty reflects on relationships with late rappers XXXTentacion, Juice Wrld and Mac Miller

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Lil Yachty was a fan of some of the fallen soldiers in hip-hop, including Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion, who he said was the best rapper from his era."I wish X was still here," Yachty said during an appearance on the... Read More.

The Doors’ John Densmore teams with Chuck D for doPE Record Store Day release

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

The Doors drummer John Densmore has teamed with Public Enemy rapper Chuck D for a new album that will be released for Record Store Day on April 18.The album, no country for old men, is being released under the moniker doPE, a combination of... Read More.

Pharrell debuts songs by John Legend, Quavo, A$AP Rocky at Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2026 show

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

Pharrell not only designs menswear collections at the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, he creates music there. He debuted four tracks recorded and produced at LV's main office on Tuesday during his Men's Fall-Winter 2026 show, giving attendees a first listen to John Legend's... Read More.

Travis Scott reflects on 2021 Astroworld tragedy: ‘A time that was supposed to be so enjoyable just went wrong’

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

It's been more than four years since the devastation of Travis Scott's Astroworld festival, in which a stampede of concertgoers killed 10 people and injured many others. But it's something that's always on his mind.In his cover story for Rolling... Read More.

J. Cole details the ‘enjoyable’ process of recording ‘Disc 2 Track 2’

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

J. Cole raps about his life in reverse on his latest single, "Disc 2 Track 2" - an approach he admits was challenging for him. In a clip shared from an interview with Timmhotep Aku, he talks about the... Read More.

Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among 2026 Songwriters of Hall of Fame class

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

The latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Walter Afanasieff among the 2026 class.Tricky is credited for writing songs including Rihanna's "Umbrella," Mary J. Blige's "Just Fine," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," Mariah Carey's and "Break My... Read More.

Ty Dolla $ign to host pre-Grammys celebration

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

With a Grammy nomination in the best melodic rap performance category, Ty Dolla $ign has decided to celebrate. He's partnered with his EZMNY Records label to host a party ahead of the annual awards show.Ty Dolla $ign & Friends - The EZMNY Jamm Jam... Read More.

Mary J. Blige says she passed on Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’: ‘It wasn’t for me in the first place’

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

Mary J. Blige has racked up several hits over her career, but there are a few songs she chose to pass on. During an appearance on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony, she revealed that one of those... Read More.

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