Playboi Carti shares new song “EvilJ0rdan”

Offset has announced his first-ever solo headline North American tour in support of his latest record, ‘Set It Off’.The Migos rapper released his highly-anticipated second album last year, featuring verses from his estranged wife Cardi B as well as Travis Scott, Future, Latto and more. Now, Offset has announced his upcoming tour by posting a video teaser to his Instagram.The video was a doctored scene from the 1996 cult classic film Set It Off, in which Queen Latifah‘s character robs a car.

TV presenter Jonnie Irwin has shared a new update with fans after he was admitted to hospital following a health scare earlier this week.

On the heels of his latest single/troll “J Christ,” Lil Nas X has shared the earnest country-pop track “Where Do We Go Now?…” The track’s full title, “Where Do We Go Now? (Music From Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero)” refers to a new documentary on the rapper/singer/agitator, set to debut on HBO Saturday night (January 27) at 8 p.m. after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September despite a short delay due to a bomb threat.

After releasing the EP All In in 2021, Skepta shifted his focus away from rap and towards his burgeoning career in house music, both as a DJ and owner of the label Más Tiempo. He still popped up with the occasional indication that he hadn’t left rap behind entirely, though: last spring, a snippet of a new song went viral, and today you can hear the full version, titled “Gas Me Up.” Produced by Cardo, the single is a glossy celebration of success boosted by Skepta’s oaky, blunt delivery.

Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion‘s feud is quickly escalating following the release of two new diss tracks.

Ice Spice has dropped her first single of 2024. "Think U the Shit (Fart)" is an amusingly titled dismissal of a munch who thinks they are something special.

Thania Garcia Billy Joel has been added to the lineup of performers for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy announced on Wednesday. Joel, who made his Grammy stage debut in 1988 when he sang “New York State Of Mind,” will return as a performer for the ceremony on Feb. 4, joining a lineup that includes Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo.

Grimes has shared a teaser clip of her working in a recording studio, hinting that new music is on the way.The singer – whose real name is Claire Boucher – took to her official Instagram account yesterday (January 23) to share a video clip of her sitting down in her studio while vocalising into a microphone. The caption of the post read: “Sorry I’ve been gone so long.

André 3000 has announced his first tour behind his 2023 flute album New Blue Sun. Like the record, the shows are scheduled for just a few days after their announcement, kicking off at Brooklyn, New York’s Crown Hill Theatre on Monday, January 29.

Nadine Shah began a run of UK and European support slots with Depeche Mode last night (January 22), and has shared a new single called ‘Greatest Dancer’ – listen below.The singer-songwriter opened for the synth-pop duo at The O2 in London, which marked the first date of their ‘Memento Mori’ 2024 UK and Ireland tour.Per Setlist.FM, Shah treated the arena crowd to a six-track set that began with ‘Ladies For Babies (Goats For Love)’ from her 2020 album ‘Kitchen Sink’. She also played her 2023 single ‘Topless Mother’, which will appear on her upcoming fifth record ‘Filthy Underneath’.Shah performed ‘Trad’, ‘Fool’ and an unknown song too.

Nicole Kidman is talking Big Little Lies!

Nell Mescal has announced her debut EP ‘Can I Miss It For A Minute?’ – listen to new single ‘Killing Time’ below.The Irish singer-songwriter is due to release the collection on May 3 via LAB Records. You can pre-save/pre-add it here.Arriving today (January 19), ‘Killing Time’ finds Mescal ruminating over a past relationship.

Shygirl has shared the details of an upcoming EP. Titled Club Shy, the six-track EP will be released on February 9 via Because Music and features production and appearances from Kingdom, Empress Of, Boys Noize, Cosha, Lolo Zouaï, SG Lewis, Karma Kid, and Sega Bodega.

Playboi Carti and other major music artists, has been arrested for alleged wire fraud and identity theft.The 19-year-old – whose real name is Noah Michael Urban – was arrested last Tuesday (January 9), according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.He was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, eight counts of wire fraud and five counts of aggravated identity theft.Urban – who is said to have gained notoriety online under his ‘King Bob’ moniker, an alias included the attorney office press release – is also reported to have leaked music by artists including Playboi Carti, Ariana Grande and Lil Uzi Vert.He does not currently face any charges related to song leaks.If convicted, Urban – who also went by ‘Sosa’, ‘Elijah’, and ‘Anthony Ramirez’ – faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each wire fraud charge, alongside a minimum mandatory penalty of two years’ imprisonment for the aggravated identity offences which will run consecutive to any other prison sentence.He is alleged to have stolen more than $800,000 (£630,800) from five different people.According to jail logs (per HipHopDX), Urban was handed an additional charge of being a fugitive from justice when he was picked up by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Part of his charges relate to alleged fraudulent cryptocurrency use.Bitcoin was at the centre of an alleged leak of Playboi Carti’s music in 2020 when his producer, Jetsonmade, was accused of leaking the artist’s music for money.Playboi Carti’s last album came out on Christmas day 2020, described by NME in a three-star review as a “disappointing follow-up” that “boasts moments of brilliance”.

Kid Cudi has found a novel way to promote his new album – by erecting giant statues of himself in cities around the world.The rapper’s new album ‘Insano’ came out last Friday (January 12), and it includes appearances from ASAP Rocky, Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, Lil Yachty, Lil Wayne, Young Thug and a posthumous guest feature from XXXTentacion.Since its release, a giant, 33-foot statue of the rapper popped up in Long Beach, California, after a similar one had done so last week in Paris.A post shared by Willis (@kidcudi)The appearance of the statue prompted the City of Long Beach’s official X/Twitter account to post: “Earlier today, the City of Long Beach learned that a 33-foot statue of musical artist Kid Cudi arrived in Alamitos Bay.

Ariana Grande is minding her own business. The fan-favorite singer is seemingly defending her relationship with Ethan Slater in her latest song, following the backlash she received after news about her romance with ‘Wicked’ co-star Ethan Slater was revealed.ARIANA GRANDE AND ETHAN SLATER SPOTTED IN NYC WITH HER DAD: SEE PICSARIANA GRANDE AND ETHAN SLATER ARE LIVING TOGETHER IN NEW YORKARIANA GRANDE WILL REPORTEDLY CUT A CHECK TO DALTON GOMEZThe 30-year-old musician is making her music comeback, with her new song ‘Yes, And?’ accompanied by a new music video.

A vicious debate rages across the internet this month, with manifestos etched into comment sections and forum threads. Picking the best Playboi Carti single out of the past four weeks is less an objective critical exercise than a musical Rorschach.

In 2021, a Toronto-based producer called Loukeman self-released Sd-1, his debut album. The project had an introspective sound that balanced between raw demo and polished composition as it breezed through fields of folktronica and dreamy house.

MGMT have shared the third single from Loss of Life, their first album since 2018’s Little Dark Age, due out February 23 via Mom + Pop. “Nothing to Declare” — not to be confused with 700 Bliss’ 2022 album of the same name — is a forlorn acoustic guitar ballad that nevertheless fits snugly into a three-and-a-half-minute runtime, never lingering too long in its most emotional moments.

Jamie xx has shared “It’s So Good,” the electronic producer’s first new single of 2024. Scroll down to listen.