Run-DMC's 'My Adidas' Was Inspired By Russell Simmons 'Smoking Dust,' DMC Reveals

Run-DMC's 1986 classic hit 'My Adidas' was apparently inspired by Def Jam co-founder 'smoking dust,' according to rap veteran DMC.

Future's Baby Mother Addresses Lil Tjay Dating Rumors: 'Let Me Clear This Up Immediately'

Future's baby mother Brittni Mealy has set the record straight regarding online rumors of her being romantically involved with Lil Tjay.

Sexyy Red Fans Shocked By Pre-Fame Photo: 'Shawty Was Fine!'

Sexyy Red has shocked fans by sharing a photo of what she looked like before she was a rap superstar, leading some people to reflect on her pre-fame looks.

Randy Travis Lost Most of His Speech in 2013. How Is He Releasing a New Song?

The Country Music Hall of Fame member will debut "Where That Came From" this week, raising questions about how the song was recorded

Cam'ron & Ma$e Respond To Backlash Over Kendrick Lamar 'Euphoria' Criticism

Cam'ron and Ma$e have been very critical of Kendrick Lamar's 'Euphoria,' which hasn't made fans very happy. Now, they're responding to the fan backlash.

It’s Hard to Care About a Rap War in the Middle of a Real One

Drake and Kendrick Lamar trade predictable shots. Can't we do better?

Nas, André 3000 & More To Perform At London's All Points East Festival

Nas, André 3000 and many more have been enlisted to perform at the annual All Points East festival in London's Victoria Park later this year.

Carin León Made Country Music History at Stagecoach. He’s Just Getting Started

"It was nearly impossible for this moment not to come," León tells Rolling Stone of the música mexicana and country crossover. "It was almost intuitive"

Cardi B & Offset Fuel Reconciliation Rumors With Courtside Date At Knicks Game

Cardi B and Offset have had a turbulent relationship, but they might be back together as they were spotted sitting together courtside at a New York Knicks game.

David Gilmour Is Touring. Just Don’t Ask for Pink Floyd Classics

In a new interview, the Pink Floyd guitarist reveals he no longer wants to perform songs from the Roger Waters era of the band

John Fogerty Remembers Duane Eddy: ‘Unlike Any Guitar I’d Ever Heard’

The Creedence Clearwater Revival founder recalls the late guitar innovator's influence and that time Fogerty helped induct him into the Rock Hall, by phone

Young Guru Breaks Down Kendrick Lamar's Hidden Drake Shots For Younger Fans

Young Guru has broken down some of the hidden shots on Kendrick Lamar's 'Euphoria' for younger fans, explaining some of the subliminal digs at Drake.

Beyoncé’s Name Has Been Defined in New French Encyclopedic Dictionary Entry

The dictionary defines Beyoncé as: “American singer of R&B and pop.” Her name appears among a list of 40 international personalities, including Cate Blanchett, LeBron James, and Christopher Nolan

Thomas Powers – “Empty Voices” (Feat. Julien Baker)

Julien Baker collaborated with Thomas Powers (of the New Zealand indie-pop band the Naked And Famous) on his debut solo album A Tyrant Crying In Private , which is out later this month. One track that Baker sings on, “Empty Voices,” is out today.

Watch Waxahatchee Bring Out Lucinda Williams, Wynonna, & MJ Lenderman In Nashville

Waxahatchee’s Tigers Blood made its way to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Wednesday night, and Katie Crutchfield brought out a few special guests for the occasion.

Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – “Good 4 U” (Olivia Rodrigo Cover)

The long-running punk cover band Me First & The Gimme Gimmes are releasing a new album, ¡Blow It … At Madison’s Quinceañera! , in June. As a press release lays out, the album was recorded at a quinceañera of a San Diego girl who won a radio contest for a band to play her

King Princess – “Dirty Work” (Steely Dan Cover)

King Princess has released a cover of Steely Dan’s “Dirty Work,” which appears on their 1972 debut Can’t Buy A Thrill . She recorded it for the third season of Hacks , which premiered on Max today. Her cover appears at the end of this season’s second episode. “ Hacks is

Why Bonnie – “Dotted Line”

Why Bonnie’s last material was last year’s “ Apple Tree ,” which followed their 2022 album 90 In November . That LP landed them on our list of Best New Bands of that year, and today the project of New York’s Blair Howerton is back with “Dotted Line” and the announcement of

SZA Says She's Only Considered An R&B Artist Because She's Black: 'It’s A Little Reductive'

SZA believes that her style of music is categorized as R&B because she is Black, which prevents her full artistic range from being recognized by her audience.

Ian Sweet Covers Broken Social Scene, Says Their Music Feels Like ‘The Equivalent of a Hug’

Jilian Medford is currently on tour promoting the excellent Sucker

Premature Evaluation: Amen Dunes Death Jokes

Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & More Returning To TikTok As UMG Dispute Comes To An End

Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & more are back on TikTok as the social-media platform settles its dispute with Universal Music Group.

Vampire Weekend And Sabrina Carpenter Are SNL’s Last Two Musical Guests Of The Season

Saturday Night Live has Dua Lipa pulling double duty this Saturday as host and musical guest in the wake of new album Radical Optimism , and today they revealed the hosts and musical guests for two more episodes to close out Season 49.

Illuminati Hotties Return With New Single ‘Can’t Be Still,’ Preps Tour

“I find that something I have in common with most people that I talk to lately is the immense fear of and inability to be alone with ourselves," Sarah Tudzin says

Nicki Minaj Brings Out Cyndi Lauper for ‘Pink Friday Girls’ During Brooklyn Show

"I never in a million years thought I'd be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper," Minaj told the crowd about her idol

Juice WRLD Collaborator DJ Scheme Goes Off On Andrew Tate For Disrespecting Late Rapper

DJ Scheme, a frequent collaborator of the late Juice WRLD, has gone after Andrew Tate after the former kickboxer insulted the influential Chicago MC.

Margaux – “Picture It”

Last month, Margaux announced her debut album Inside The Marble . So far we’ve heard “ DNA ” and “ I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way ,” and today the Brooklyn singer-songwriter is releasing “Picture It.”

Unto Others – “Butterfly”

In 2021, Unto Others — formerly known as Idle Hands — shared their sophomore album Strength . The Portland goth metal band is back today with a new song called “Butterfly.”

Moneybagg Yo Announces New Album 'Speak Now': 'This For My Day 1 Core Fan Base'

Moneybagg Yo has announced his highly anticipated new album, ‘Speak Now,’ and has also shared that it's dedicated to his 'day 1 core fan base.'

Deerhunter‘s Moses Archuleta Announces New Moon Diagrams Album Cemetery Classics Feat. Patrick Flegel (Cindy Lee), Josh Diamond (Gang Gang Dance), & Anastasia Coope

It’s been more than five years since Deerhunter released their most recent album Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? , and the band appears to be dormant now. Frontman Bradford Cox played a noise set at an Athens, Georgia vintage market last year, and it was his first

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Reach Divorce Settlement

Ex-couple's lawyers hammer out "uncontested" agreement to officially end 14-month marriage

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s UK Concert Aborted Just Minutes After Doors Open

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's concert in Manchester, England was cancelled just minutes after doors were opened with the venue blaming technical problems.

Watch The Trailer For New HBO Docuseries Stax: Soulsville, USA

In the ’60s and ’70s, the Memphis-based label Stax Records thrived as a relatively raw and funky alternative to Motown. In its time, Stax put out iconic records from legends like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and Booker T. & The M.G.’s,

Billy Idol Decided ‘Not to be a Drug Addict Anymore’ and Became California Sober

The 68-year-old says his sobriety journey took a while, but he eventually fell into a routine and surrounds himself with other (mostly) sober people

Boldy James Called Out By Amanda Seales Over Past Relationship: 'You Owe Me Money'

Boldy James was name-dropped by actress Amanda Seales on a new podcast episode, claiming they once dated and that he owes her money.

DOVE (aka Bicep) – “Bi83”

All this year, the Belfast duo Bicep are rolling out a new project called CHROMA, a sort-of combination record label / event series that will encompass a bunch of new music. So far, they’ve shared the tracks “ CHROMA 001 HELIUM ” and “ L.A.V.A. ,” a collab with Benjamin Damage

Everything Dua Lipa Has Told Us About ‘Radical Optimism’

In her February cover story, Dua Lipa sat down with Rolling Stone and spilled the details about her new album. Here’s what we know

IAN SWEET – “Anthems For A Seventeen Year Old Girl” (Broken Social Scene Cover)

Last year, IAN SWEET shared the great album SUCKER . Today, the indie-pop project of New York’s Jilian Medford is releasing a cover of Broken Social Scene’s 2002 classic “Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl.”

Dylan Gossett Had a TikTok Hit With ‘Coal.’ He’s Determined to Leave Viral Fame Behind

"Being able to separate from social media is massive to me," says the Texas songwriter, who signed to Miranda Lambert's Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records imprint last year

Xzibit Sparks Fan Excitement By Teasing 'Pimp My Ride' Reboot

Xzibit has gotten fans all excited after he appeared to tease a reboot of MTV classic 'Pimp My Ride' which he hosted from 2004 to 2007.

Bandmanrill – “Antisocial”

In 2022, Bandmanrill’s released Club Godfather , which landed him on our list of Best Rap Albums of that year and earned him an Artist To Watch feature. Today, the Newark club rapper is back with “Antisocial.”

Fuming Mouth – “Daylight Again”

The return of Fuming Mouth is one of the best things to happen to the heavy music underground in recent years. That’s not just because the band kicks ass, though they do. It’s also because frontman Mark Whelan was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago. He’s been through

Cardi B Accused Of Ordering Beatdown Of Akbar V, GloRilla Pokes Fun At Footage

Cardi B has been accused of ordering a beatdown of 'Love & Hip-Hop' star Akbar V, and once footage of the event emerged, GloRilla couldn't help but poke fun.

We’ve Got A File On You: Kamasi Washington

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc.

XXXTENTACION Wilds Out In Unseen Footage Of 2016 Police Interrogation

XXXTENTACION can be seen acting erratically in newly leaked footage stemming from a 2016 police interrogation after he was arrested for domestic abuse.

Prefuse 73 – “Lion Chorus”

In March, Guillermo Scott Herren, the veteran producer and multi-instrumentalist known as Prefuse 73, released his album New Strategies For Modern Crime Vol. 1 . You didn’t think he was kidding with that Vol. 1 business, did you? He wasn’t. Next month, Prefuse will follow that

Watch Doja Cat Talk About Her Dance-Battle Past & Perform “Acknowledge Me” On Fallon

Doja Cat might not be for the children , but she’s apparently safe for the viewers of Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show . Last month, Doja headlined Coachella and released seven new songs on the deluxe version of her Scarlet album. Last night, she was on Fallon , where she performed

Illuminati Hotties – “Can’t Be Still”

Though Illuminati Hotties’ last album was 2021’s Let Me Do One More (which was our Album Of The Week ), Sarah Tudzin has been busy. Among other commitments, the LA musician was heavily involved in the boygenius album (winning a Grammy for her efforts), mixed Cloud Nothings’ new

J.D. Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Campus Protests and Jan. 6

Republicans who have defended the Capitol rioters are upset about pro-Palestine protesters on college campuses across the nation.

Washed Out Shares New Song “The Hardest Part” And Video Made With OpenAI’s Sora

Washed Out’s last album was 2020’s Purple Noon . Today, the chillwave polymath is announcing its follow-up, Notes From A Quiet Life , and releasing the lead single, “The Hardest Part,” which comes with a video made with the text-to-video AI tool Sora.