Music & Industry
“Iz It A Crime?” Is The Surprise Album That Snoop Dogg Has Announced
As of late, Snoop Dogg has been on a rampage, and he also released a gospel album last month in honor of his late mother. This year, Snoop Dogg is certainly living up to his prolific standards. The West Coast icon has already released one project, which was released...
Morgan Wallen Responds To His Abrupt Departure From Saturday Night Live
Morgan Wallen has finally addressed his abrupt departure from the Saturday Night Live set. Immediately following her appearance as the musical guest on the late-night sketch comedy show in March, the country music star was observed leaning against guest presenter...
Kendrick Lamar Is Sued Again On A Drake Diss Track, This Time For The Future And Metro Boomin Song “Like That”
Rodney O is suing over allegedly unpaid royalties for Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That," while Kendrick Lamar is embroiled in another Drake diss track lawsuit. Rapper Rodney O is suing Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar for unjustly underpaid royalties from...
A Little Earthquake Is Caused By Crowds At The Metallica Show In Virginia
When it came to getting the most out of Metallica's set, fans at their performance at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, this past Wednesday did not mince words. Twice during the band's performance, the Virginia Tech Seismological Observatory recorded vibrations,...
A Old-Out Virginia Tech Concert Featuring Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” Causes Seismic Activity
When Metallica performed their debut show at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on Wednesday, the Richter scale was triggered by the enthusiastic response of the audience to "Enter Sandman," which has served as the Hokies football team's opening song for the past 50 years....
Singer Brad Arnold Of 3 Doors Down Reveals A Diagnosis Of Stage 4 Kidney Cancer
Brad Arnold, the lead vocalist of Three Doors Down, has disclosed that he has been given a stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis. "I've been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out," the musician said in a video posted on his Instagram...
Metallica Finally Hits Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium On Tour, Sets Off Richter Scale For ‘Enter Sandman’
There are many spectacular college football entrances, but few are as electrifying or loud as Virginia Tech going out to Metallica's "Enter Sandman" for a huge game. When Virginia Tech launched its new video board in 2000, fans were given the option of three songs:...
Cash App Collaborates With A$AP Rocky For A Special AWGE Release
Cash App has announced an exclusive cooperation with A$AP Rocky to commemorate the introduction of Afterpay for qualified US consumers. This collaboration includes a limited-time drop from Rocky's current AWGE collection, with select pieces available to Cash App...
Stevie Wonder And Usher Perform The 2025 Met Gala Concert
Stevie Wonder and Usher provided the musical entertainment for this year's Met Gala on Monday night. The gala's post-dinner musical spectacle kicked out with actor and co-chair Colman Domingo taking the stage beside the Temple of Dendur within the Metropolitan Museum...
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Believes He “Should Be A Lot Better” At Playing The Guitar
Metallica's lead guitarist Kirk Hammett believes he "should be a lot better" at playing his instrument. The 62-year-old, who joined Metallica in 1983, admits this in an exclusive interview with Metal Hammer when asked about the quality of modern guitar playing. "I see...
Legendary Vocalist Chubby Checker Is Honored By The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, But Wants More
A music veteran says he is thrilled to have finally been admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but he wants more. Chubby Checker publicly protested in 2002 about not being inducted into the Rock Hall, claiming that he deserved a plaque for his pioneering...
303,000 Self-Pay Subscribers Leave SiriusXM, And Quarterly Revenue Declines
In the first quarter of 2025, SiriusXM lost over 303,000 self-pay subscribers due to a decline in total subscriber and advertising revenue. In contrast, the audio behemoth lost 359,000 self-pay customers during the same period last year, while SiriusXM had 33 million...
T.I. Leaves The Stage To Protect Tiny While Issues Emerge During The Performance
Recently, T.I. shown that he doesn't play around with his family, particularly with his wife Tiny. T.I.'s commitment to his family is well known, and he demonstrated this at a recent performance. The Neighborhood Talk posted a video of the Atlanta rapper performing...
After Her Tour And Space Mission, Katy Perry Claims That Online Critics Are Attempting To Turn Her Into A “Human Piñata”
In the midst of criticism regarding the tour and her recent space voyage, Katy Perry sent a lengthy reply to a fan-made advertisement congratulating her on completing the first week of her "Lifetimes" tour. Perry wrote that she is able to be true to herself, "heart...
Mary J. Blige $5 Million Lawsuit Brought By Misa Hylton, Her Former Stylist
A former client and friend, Mary J. Blige, is being sued by stylist Misa Hylton for reportedly refusing to release rapper Vado's finished album until he severs his relationship with the fashion designer. In court filings that AllHipHop was able to obtain, Hylton...
Birdman Asserts That Cash Money Contributed $2 Billion To The Careers Of Nicki Minaj, Drake, And Lil Wayne
Young Money, on which Lil Wayne guided Drake and Nicki Minaj to enormous success, was part of Birdman's broader Cash Money label. As far as Cash Money reunions go, Birdman has been enjoying a rather nostalgic year thus far, returning to the stage with the Hot Boys....
Stan Love, Father Of Kevin Love of the Heat and Brother Of Mike Love Of The Beach Boys, Passes Away At Age 76
The father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love and the brother of Beach Boys vocalist Mike Love, former NBA player Stan Love, passed away. His age was 76. On Sunday evening, Kevin Love posted on Instagram to announce the passing of his father. "Dad, I'm so proud to be...
The White Stripes, Soundgarden, And Cyndi Lauper Will Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The White Stripes, Soundgarden, and Cyndi Lauper are among the musicians that will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. During Sunday night's (27.04.25) episode of the TV talent show "American Idol," Ryan Seacrest revealed the class of 2025 inductees,...
Following A Bomb Threat At Morgan Wallen’s Bar In Nashville, Police Arrest A Suspect
A man was taken into custody by Nashville police after he allegedly threatened to blow up Morgan Wallen's pub in the city center. The six-story venue was completely evacuated as a result of the tragedy, which created significant disruptions throughout the city. Metro...
Justin Bieber Responds To Online Rumors And Criticism
Justin Bieber has addressed recent online speculation surrounding his personal life, responding to rumors and criticism with a message of self-reflection and resilience. The 31-year-old singer has prompted concern from fans in recent weeks due to his unkempt public...
Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss Tracks Dominate The Next AMA Nominations
After defeating Drake in 2024, Kendrick Lamar has multiple opportunities to gain even more honors—ten, to be exact. Kendrick Lamar has a lot of categories to choose from at the 51st American Music Awards. According to Billboard, he has received ten nominations, more...
Following A Medical Incident During A Sound Check, Carlos Santana Was Admitted To The Hospital
After experiencing a "medical emergency" while getting ready for a performance in Texas on Tuesday, Carlos Santana was admitted to the hospital. According to a Santana representative who spoke to TMZ, the renowned guitarist experienced a medical emergency at the...
Nitty Scott, Kendrick Lamar’s Ex, Claims Drake Came Looking For Dirt During The Height Of Their Fight
Nitty Scott's comments came after Kendrick Lamar and SZA launched their co-headlining tour last weekend. Nitty Scott, Kendrick Lamar's ex-girlfriend, has responded to fans who have criticized her on social media. In a series of postings on X (previously Twitter) on...
Stevie Nicks Wrote A New Record During The California wildfires
Stevie Nicks wrote a new album while holed up in a hotel after being forced to evacuate her house due to wildfires in California. The Fleetwood Mac star was forced to flee her Pacific Palisades mansion after it was threatened by the fires that ravaged southern...