New Music Friday: Benny the Butcher, Polo G, DaBaby and more
DaBaby dropped two new songs for fans: "Paper Low" + "Out Ya Business." In announcing the songs, he shared that he has a "new album loading."Kali Uchis released the song "Read More.
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Snoop Dogg reveals who’s joining him for ‘Holiday Halftime Party’
Snoop Dogg is giving fans a tease of what to expect on Netflix's Holiday Halftime Party, his halftime performance during the Vikings vs. Lions game on Christmas Day. While he'll be bringing his signature hip-hop vibes, he's announced the Christmas celebration will also cater... Read More.
SZA stuns fans with surprise Kendrick Lamar appearance
Residents of Los Angeles were treated to a live performance of one of the biggest songs of the year on Thursday. While at Top Dawg Entertainment's 12th annual Christmas Concert and Toy Drive, SZA brought out surprise guest Kendrick Lamar to join her for... Read More.
Recording Academy names Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan among 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipients
Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan have been named recipients of the Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award. They'll be honored at the 2026 Special Merit Awards, taking place Jan. 31 in Los Angeles.Afrobeat artist Fela Kuti, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and Cher are also set... Read More.
Barack Obama’s favorite music of 2025 includes songs from Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Gunna, Drake
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" has landed on yet another year-end roundup, recently earning a spot on former President Barack Obama's Favorite Music of 2025 list.The song appears on his latest annual playlist, which also includes Olivia Dean's "Nice to... Read More.
Music Notes: Queen Naija, Tank and Travis Scott
Queen Naija sang the national anthem at the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game Wednesday, which saw the Knicks take the win against the the San Antonio Spurs. She said in a post on Instagram that the moment brought her back... Read More.
Brandy and Monica to perform on CNN’s New Year’s Eve special
Brandy and Monica are following their just-finished The Boy Is Mine Tour with a New Year's Eve performance. They're among the stars who are on the lineup for CNN's New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.Others tapped as musical acts are... Read More.
Stevie Wonder cancels 2026 House Full of Toys benefit event
Stevie Wonder's plan to expand his House Full of Toys holiday benefit concert into a four-day event has fallen through due to time constraints. In a statement shared to his Facebook, he announced that he's decided to cancel the shows."A... Read More.
Pharrell, Brandy and Kirk Franklin to be celebrated at Recording Academy Honors
Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin will be recognized for their musical contributions at the 2026 Black Music Collective's Recording Academy Honors, taking place on Jan. 29.Pharrell will be honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his achievements in music, his influence... Read More.
Music Notes: Tyler, The Creator, 21 Savage and more
Tyler, The Creator has announced a new collection in honor of his upcoming film, Marty Supreme. The line of the same name features button-up tops, varsity jackets and more, inspired by the 1950s. It will be Read More.
