Carl Lamarre
Deputy Director, R&B/Hip-Hop at Billboard
Billboard Senior Director of R&B/Hip-Hop. Host of The Debut Live, Audiomack’s Beyond The Beat, Grammy Live Conversations. Co-Host of Sirius XM’s Billboard Live.
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2 weeks ago |
billboard.com | Carl Lamarre
Before Ron Killings became a grappling warrior in WWE rings, he was a rhyme-slinging MC barreling through the Carolinas in pursuit of rap notoriety. Armed with demo tapes and unflappable ambition, Killings trekked from city to city, chasing his big break at the celebrated Jack The Rapper Conventions — a cornerstone of hip-hop culture that, for over two decades, united Black executives, DJs and artists under one roof.
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Billboard’s annual 21 Under 21 list snapshots the next generation of rising artists — but in 2025, the inescapable teen superstar has become increasingly rare. Ten years ago, this list was stocked full of acts who were already household names: Lorde, Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony and 5 Seconds of Summer. In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish were both on the list. This year, however, such future stars are still ascending to ubiquity.
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3 weeks ago |
billboard.com | Carl Lamarre
After a recent press trip to New York, London upstart Nippa is already toying with the idea of relocating. He trekked through Queensbridge — once the stomping ground of Nas and Mobb Deep — before soaking up the city’s energy, meeting fans at random, and enjoying backroom bites at Sei Less, New York’s famed hip-hop haunt.
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3 weeks ago |
billboard.com | Carl Lamarre
Ye (formerly Kanye West) continues to be in hot water after attempting to release his highly controversial song “Heil Hitler.” After being yanked down by streaming services and DSPs on Thursday (May 8), CEO of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Jim Berk, shared a statement to Billboard, voicing his dismay and disappointment in the mercurial MC.
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3 weeks ago |
flipboard.com | Carl Lamarre
Netflix Thriller Hailed as One of the Best Action Movies Ever Made as It Speeds to Success on StreamingThe third and final movie in one of the most underrated action trilogies on Netflix is now speeding its way up the streaming charts just two days …
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RT @billboardhiphop: .@nippa_ad is Billboard's May R&B Rookie of the Month. ⭐️ London’s own Nippa is plotting a move to NYC after feeling…
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