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2 weeks ago | 
ca.billboard.com | Kerry Doole |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz
Veteran Canadian punk/hard rock heroes Headstones recently found a new label home in Toronto-based independent imprint Dine Alone Records. That union is now being launched in attention-grabbing style with the release today (April 10) of a new single, “NAVIGATE,” featuring a guest turn by new labelmate Dallas Green (Alexisonfire, City and Colour, You+Me).
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billboard.com | Kyle Denis |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Michael Saponara |Christopher Claxton
From the final Dreamville Fest to a beautiful, memory lane-traversing headlining set from J. Cole, this weekend belonged to North Carolina. And after Duke’s devastating loss on Saturday (April 5), that’s the least the universe could do. In addition to Cole, Dreamville Fest 2025 headliners included Lil Wayne (with Hot Boys and Big Tymers), 21 Savage and Erykah Badu.
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2 weeks ago | 
billboard.com | Carl Lamarre |Gail Mitchell |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Michael Saponara
The 25 Best Female Rappers of All-Time (Staff Picks)Billboard complies the best female rappers of all-time. Let the debate begin.
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3 weeks ago | 
billboard.com | Christopher Claxton |Michael Saponara |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Kyle Denis
For the first time in what feels like a century, the temperature in NYC broke 80 degrees — time to break out Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall In Love”! Funnily enough, the Grammy-nominated singer is back this week with her first new song in seven years. But before we get into that track, let’s recount the past week in hip-hop and R&B — one filled with several controversy-streaked MCs making major moves.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Christopher Claxton |Michael Saponara |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Kyle Denis
It’s Billboard Women in Music week, so let’s go ahead and give the ladies their flowers. On Saturday (March 29), Emmy winner Laverne Cox will host the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event, honoring aespa, Ángela Aguilar, Erykah Badu, Glorilla, Gracie Abrams, JENNIE, Megan Moroney, Meghan Trainor, Muni Long, Tyla and Doechii.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Angel Diaz |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz
Drake on Playing Ping-Pong With Michael Jordan: ‘He’ll Gamble on Anything’The Toronto rapper said Jordan wouldn't leave the table until he won. Drake attends the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 2, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Christopher Claxton |Michael Saponara |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Kyle Denis
If the “I am music” tag isn’t playing on a loop in your head, clearly you missed one of the year’s buzziest album drops over the weekend. In the wee hours of Friday morning (March 14), Playboi Carti finally unveiled his highly anticipated third studio album, Music, after five years of seemingly endless teases, standalone singles, guest appearances, and festival performances. Shortly after its release, the Atlanta rapper’s new LP became Spotify‘s most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Angel Diaz |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz
Jermaine Dupri found himself in some hot water with fans on social media last week. The So So Def founder went viral for asking why some artists choose to stay independent while trying to “chase” the same benefits and resources that major label artists have at their disposal. “I’m a little lost,” he wrote.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Christopher Claxton |Michael Saponara |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Kyle Denis
We made it! Awards season is finally over. With the Brits and the Academy Awards holding their respective ceremonies last week, the 2025 awards cycle has ended. Whether you’re still not over Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter victory or reeling from Wicked’s Oscar losses, you have a few weeks to grieve and celebrate before we start all over again. At the Brits (March 1), Charli XCX swept with five wins, capping off her career-shifting Brat era.
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1 month ago | 
billboard.com | Michael Saponara |Christopher Claxton |Angel Diaz |Angel Díaz |Kyle Denis
After an explosive start to the year between the Grammys, Super Bowl, SNL 50 and NBA All-Star Weekend, the worlds of hip-hop and R&B have finally given us some time to catch our breath. On Saturday evening (Feb. 22), the NAACP hosted the 56th Image Awards, where Emmy-winning host, actress and singer Keke Palmer, was crowned entertainer of the year. In the music categories, Beyoncé took home outstanding female artist and outstanding album for her Billboard 200-topping Cowboy Carter.
