Janet Jackson Reflects On Her Legacy During 2025 AMAs Speech
Janet Jackson is one of the most influential musicians of all time. If you don’t believe it, look no further than affirming statements from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Lizzo. Today (May 26) the “Rhythm Nation” singer’s career impact was put on full display at the 2025 American Music Awards. While accepting the Icon […]
2025 American Music Awards: Winners List
The 2025 American Music Awards returned with a star-studded list of nominees, performers, and presenters, as well as a powerhouse host, Jennifer Lopez. While Kendrick Lamar led all nominees, with ten nominations, the night was anyone’s to take, with Post Malone nominated for eight awards, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey tied for seven each, […]
The Best New Music This Week: Burna Boy, Reneé Rapp
Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to […]
Drake Tells Fans His OVO Fest Will Return Later This Year
Drake is currently engulfed in a contentious legal battle with his record label UMG. Although the “Nokia” rapper has hinted at new music, given the ongoing court case fans are unsure when fresh solo work from Drake will be released. Fortunately, for Drake’s supporters he has continued to remain tapped in with them online and […]
Cardi B To Receive The 2025 ASCAP Voice Of The Culture Award
Cardi B needs to make room on her trophy case. The “Bongos” rapper is set to receive another monumental honor rather soon. According to Complex, ASCAP (American Society Of Composers, Authors, And Publishers) has selected Cardi B for its newest honor. Next month, Cardi B will travel to Los Angeles to receive the 2025 ASCAP […]
Questlove Was ‘Surprised’ By Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Shoutout
From his Academy Award to multiple Grammy wins, Questlove is a well-decorated musician. Still, many are not aware of the cultural shaping he has done behind-the-scenes or even as part of The Roots. However, Kendrick Lamar knows. Yesterday (May 23), during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Questlove shared his inital response to Lamar’s […]
D’Angelo Drops Out Of 2025 Roots Picnic Headlining Set
The Roots Picnic 2025 is mere days away. While R&B, neo-soul, and rap music lovers prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, they have been made aware of one major lineup change. Late yesterday (May 23), D’Angelo dropped out of his headlining set scheduled for Saturday, May 31. In a note shared on […]
YG & Shoreline Mafia’s ‘Hollywood’ Video Gets All Dressed Up
In YG’s last video, “2004” featuring Buddy, he and his fellow Comptonite got dressed up to share a confessional tale. While the overall vibe of his new single, “Hollywood,” is more celebratory than its predecessor, the video continues the aesthetic commitment to classy fashion, hinting at a “Gentleman’s Club” vibe for his next project. “Hollywood” […]
How To Buy The Ray-Ban x ASAP Rocky ‘Blacked Out’ Collection
Back in February, ASAP Rocky was announced as Ray-Ban’s inaugural creative director. For the weeks following, the “Tailor Swif” rapper and luxury eyewear company kept their lips sealed about the venture. Ray-Ban’s president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s only promised that what’s to come would reinforce “the brand’s values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and courage. Then, […]
MGK Is Like A Rolling Stone In Choreographed ‘Cliché’ Video
On the scale of “rap” to “pop punk,” MGK‘s new song “Cliché” falls closer to the Blink-182 side of things — with a lot of boy band dancing thrown in there, too. Think: a more earnest “All The Small Things” music video, minus the fake teeth. “Tell me, would you wait for me? / Baby, […]