In the music world, artists often utilize their identity as a creative outlet for exploring new sounds, tackling diverse themes, and expressing themselves through various personas.
In the music industry, the sophomore slump is an artist’s nightmare, and fans definitely fear it, too. In hip-hop, maintaining momentum while dropping hit songs is a key factor in how rappers can solidify their place in the industry. From The Notorious B.I.G. to Drake, here are some of the best sophomore albums in hip-hop history.
Do you ever wonder if your favorite bands actually like their biggest hits? Many artists will record tracks they’re not too fond of, only to watch them become their most popular hits. Here are 25 bands that publicly hate their own songs.
Nicki Minaj escalated her public feud with fellow artist SZA this week, claiming that Drake initially wanted her — not SZA — to feature on his 2023 hit
In a renewed series of heated exchanges, rapper Nicki Minaj has intensified her public feud with singer SZA by making fresh allegations on social media.
SZA has alleged she previously rejected Nicki Minaj's requests to feature on her songs amid their feud. The beef between the music stars began this week after Nicki took aim at SZA's manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence “Punch” Henderson, with jibes such as “Tiny D*** Executive".
Things got tense online on Tuesday, July 15, as Nicki Minaj and SZA clashed in a heated back-and-forth that quickly caught fire on social media. The conflict
SZA has told Nicki Minaj to "bark at the wall" after she launched a tirade against her - including branding her a "dead dog". The beef between the music stars began after Nicki took aim at SZA's manager, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president Terrence “Punch” Henderson, with jibes such as “Tiny D*** Executive".
Nicki Minaj has alleged Jay-Z owes her between $100 to $200 million. The Anaconda rapper was one of the original artists that went into partnership with Jay-Z’s streaming platform TIDAL, launched in 2015.
Nicki Minaj is raising concerns about why fans haven't seen new music from her lately. The rapper shared a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend, suggesting that behind-the-scenes interference is preventing her from releasing new work.
Even the most famous musicians in the world aren't immune from not getting along with each other. Here's a look at 20 memorable feuds from the world of music.
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If you're curating a Halloween playlist this year, be sure to add these 20 bangers.
Rapper Lil Wayne, who was born and raised in New Orleans, was left “hurt” and “broken” after the NFL revealed earlier this week that Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
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Feid has become a global sensation who proudly represents the culture of his hometown, Medellín, in reggaeton music. To look back on Feid's journey to success, here are 20 of his must-hear songs and collaborations.
In March 2023, Karol G made history as the first woman to top the Billboard 200 chart with a Spanish-language album. To look back on Karol G's success, here are 20 of her must-hear songs and collaborations.
While the song of the summer isn't crowned until September, there are plenty of early contenders that are worth monitoring.
Flip through the slideshow below for 20 songs that are essential for any Britney Spears playlist, from her 1999 debut "Baby One More Time" to later favorites like "Till The World Ends."
From starring on the Disney Channel to recording some of pop music's biggest hits, Ariana Grande has already had a massively successful career. She's grown
She has been nominated for a Grammy only once in her career, when Bangerz was up for best pop vocal album at 2015's 57th Grammy Awards.
Michael B. Jordan will rename his J'Ouvert rum brand after immediate online backlash stemming from cultural appropriation allegations, including Nicki
In no particular order, here are 20 superb R&B albums from 2020 that helped give fans a little peace during a bumpy year.
Here are 25 songs that could potentially rule the summer, even if that means listeners have to make their own fun.
From the mainstream's almost-embrace of Robyn to a lively new generation of female rappers like Cardi B and Lizzo to breakthroughs of Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile (and this one artist named Adele — maybe you've heard of her), the 2010s were a wild, innovative decade for music. So we just had to make a list of the 50 best albums to come out of it. Enjoy, friends.
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