The Weeknd debuts his highly anticipated song and music video for “São Paulo” featuring Brazilian superstar Anitta. Directed by the visionary FREEKA, the video takes a dark, jarring turn as Anitta, who is pregnant in the storyline, reveals an ever-emerging face within her belly. This bizarre and haunting imagery amplifies another bold visual chapter for The Weeknd. Alongside the video premiere, “São Paulo” will be available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
The release of “São Paulo” follows a series of record-breaking accomplishments for The Weeknd. He recently surpassed his own record as the artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify, with over 120 million monthly listeners. This milestone comes on the heels of chart-topping releases like “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti, produced by Pharrell Williams, which debuted in the top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Dancing in the Flames.” Both tracks are set to appear on his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Following the release of legendary R&B and soul singer Danny Boy’s latest single, “My Everything,” Snoop Dogg, a feature on the track, has shared a touching dedication video to his wife in celebration of her upcoming birthday. Released today via Death Row/gamma., the video captures heartfelt moments of Snoop reflecting on the love and support his wife has provided throughout the years.
Tekashi 6ix9ine has once again been arrested. According to TMZ, he was arrested for violating the terms of his supervised release.
6ix9ine was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and will be prosecuted at the NYC federal courthouse for violating his probation conditions. There currently is no confirmation of the violation.
6ix9ine reached his plea deal in 2020 after battling charges of racketeering, firearms, narcotics trafficking, and more.
Earlier this month, the controversial and embattled rapper signed a new record deal with Kartel Music, reportedly for over $6 million.
According to TMZ, 6ix9ine will record a new album with Mexican regional artists and tour across the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America.
The rainbow-haired rapper will earn $1 million for a 10-song album and $250,000 for each show of a tour, resulting in nearly $6 million in earnings.
But there is some fine print. In accepting the deal, 6ix9ine agrees to sidestep legal issues and digital beef while also avoiding arrest.
But just last month, Tekashi 6ix9ine decided to use his drama to generate some views, and this time, it involves his former flame, singer Yailin La Mas Viral. The troubled and now wanted Brooklyn rapper dropped “Repuesta,” a diss track, along with a video yesterday (Sept. 4) aimed at an ex-girlfriend and fellow artist, Yailin La Mas Viral and the ‘Get The Strap” rapper goes in on his former lover.
Even though all of the lyrics are in Spanish (and can understood in depth by those who speak the language), the visual for Repuesta (which means response) gives viewers 6ix9ine’s perception of the rocky relationship between the two artists. Also, Tekashi, known for his flamboyant wear and hairstyles, toned it down this time, donning a black suit while casually spitting his verses instead of his signature screaming style.
The visual includes footage of the rapper and Yailin La Mas Viral when they were still together. The duo dated throughout 2023 before ending things in August. Footage also includes 6ix9ine interacting with Yailin La Mas Viral’s son, whom she shares with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. The relationship publicly went sour when it was reported that 6ix9ine was arrested in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges back in January after Yailin’s mother made a report.
Following his sold-out headlining tour across Europe, GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Skip Marley returns with his latest smash single “Close,” released today with an official music video directed by Gabriella Kingsley which made its broadcast premiere on BET Soul and the Paramount Times Square billboards.
Produced by Rykeyz (Jessie Reyez, Demi Lovato, Wiz Khalifa), the powerhouse vocalist sounds as natural as ever while putting his own spin on the original hook from Maxi Priest’s dancefloor classic “Close To You,” illuminating his versatility and ability to transcend genres and generations with his songwriting and musicianship. The instantly recognizable chorus melts into a slow-burning reggae groove fueled by a head-nodding beat and smoldering verses.
“It’s modern, but it pays homage to Maxi Priest. I loved the idea of bringing this great song to the new generation.” The young Marley shares. “On one hand, I’m reminiscing about a girl. For me, there’s a bigger meaning too. The song hints that I’m back and about to begin another chapter.”
GRAMMY Award-winning and Academy Award®-nominated musician Pharrell Williams has unveiled the official music video for his new original song, “Piece By Piece.” Directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville, the video blends footage from the animated biopic Piece By Piece and new LEGO® animation.
The music video follows the release of the full soundtrack for the major motion picture Piece By Piece, which includes five original songs by Williams. Among these tracks are “Piece By Piece,” featuring the Princess Anne High School Fabulous Marching Cavaliers, and other songs like “It’s Happening,” “VIRGINIA Boy (Remix)” featuring Tyler, the Creator, “L’EGO Odyssey,” and “For Real.”
In addition to new tracks, the soundtrack features 16 of Pharrell’s greatest hits from his storied career, including collaborations with artists like Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, and Gwen Stefani.
Pharrell, who is also the Louis Vuitton menswear Creative Director, continues to expand his artistic influence with this latest venture into film music, blending his distinct musical style with animation in Piece By Piece.
Rising rap star Yeat has released the official music video for “GO2WORK,” featuring Summrs, a standout track from his fifth studio album LYFESTYLE. The video, directed by Jack Rottier and Alex Edep, brings the two collaborators back together, switching between scenes of the duo rapping seamlessly and working at a 7-Eleven-style convenience store.
The release of the video was teased with clever marketing across Los Angeles, where bench ads featuring the phone number 1-800-GO2-WORK appeared, offering help for those “still broke?” or “in need of a job?” This playful promotion built anticipation for the visual, highlighting the track’s quirky energy.
LYFESTYLE, which dropped just last week, has already seen massive success. It debuted at #1 on Spotify’s Top Album Debut chart globally and in the U.S., with two tracks landing on the Top Songs Debut USA chart. The album is currently charting in over 100 countries on Apple Music, further cementing Yeat’s status as a significant force in modern rap.
The video’s release comes just after a high-profile performance, where Yeat joined Don Toliver on stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to perform their new track for a sold-out crowd.
This year continues to be a breakout moment for Yeat, following the release of 2093 in February, which became his fourth album to land in the Top 10 within just two years. His previous albums include Lyfë (No. 10 in 2022), 2 Alivë (No. 6 in 2022), AftërLyfe (No. 4 in 2023), and 2093 (No. 2 in 2024). LYFESTYLE adds to his growing legacy, showcasing his unique style and cementing his place in the rap game.
Tyler, the Creator, is ready to fully immerse fans into the Chromakopia experience. With a new single out and the album on the way, Tyler has announced the Chromakopia World Tour. The tour will begin on Feb. 4, 2025, and will be supported by Lil Yachty and Paris, Texas.
2/04 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center *^ 2/06 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum *^ 2/08 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center *^ 2/11 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena *^ 2/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena *^ 2/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena *^ 2/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena *^ 2/23 – Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center *^ 2/24 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena *^ 2/26 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center *^ 2/28 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *^ 3/02 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena *^ 3/05 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center *^ 3/07 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena *^ 3/09 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego *^ 3/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center *^ 3/15 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center *^ 3/17 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center *^ 3/19 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center *^ 3/21 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *^ 3/22 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center ^ 3/24 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center ^ 3/26 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center *^ 3/28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena *^ 3/29 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center *^ 4/01 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena *^ 4/25 – Antwerp, BE @ Sportpaleis *^ 4/27 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena *^ 4/30 – Milan, Italy @ Unipol Forum *^ 5/01 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion *^ 5/02 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle *^ 5/04 – Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS Arena *^ 5/06 – Oslo, Norway @ Oslo Spektrum *^ 5/07 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena *^ 5/09 – Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 arena *^ 5/10 – Krakow, Poldand @ TAURON Arena Krakow *^ 5/12 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena *^ 5/14 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome *^ 5/17 – Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena Birmingham *^ 5/19 – London, UK @ The O2 *^ 5/21 – London, UK @ The O2 *^ 5/24 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena *^ 5/27 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live *^ 5/30 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro *^ 6/27 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center *^ 6/28 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse *^ 6/30 – Chicago, IL @ United Center *^ 7/03 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena *^ 7/05 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center *^ 7/08 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden *^ 7/11 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena *^ 7/12 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center *^ 7/14 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden *^ 7/17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *^ 7/22 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre *^ 7/24 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *^ 7/27 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *^ 8/18 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Spark Arena *^ 8/22-23 – Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena *^ 8/26-27 – Sydney, Australia @ Qudos Bank Arena *^ 8/30 – Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre *^ 9/04 – Perth, Australia @ RAC Arena *^
Tyler, the Creator, is giving his latest peek into Chromakopia by releasing the “Noid” single and video. The release comes one week before the album’s release on Monday, Oct. 28.
“Noid” is the first official single from the album. It brings the harsh realities of fame and celebrity to both the single and video, where passersby continue to infiltrate Tyler’s creative space. Joining Tyler, the Creator, in the video is The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, who presents a transitioning iPhone to a gun. Additionally, Frank Ocean can be heard in the single’s opening.
You can see the full video above.
Welcome to Tyler, the Creator SZN. The superstar rapper previously dropped off a teaser, scored by the single “ST. CHROMA,” hinting at the future release of the album Chromakopia.
The video delivers the energy of a music video. A marching soldier treks through plains with an army of suited men behind him as Tyler’s whispering bars carry the energy. You can see the men march into a Chromakopia shipping container, which eventually explodes below.
Flau’jae delivers an electrifying freestyle over Tommy Richman’s hit track “Million Dollar Baby,” showcasing her infectious flow. Her hard-hitting bars take center stage, proving once again why she’s a force to be reckoned with in the rap game. Fans are buzzing as Flau’jae’s effortless lyrical mastery continues to impress, making this must-hear.
Previously, fast-rising Flauge Entertainment/ROC Nation distribution Hip Hop recording artist, lyricist, songwriter, and NCAA women’s basketball champion Flau’jae continued serving heat off her summer 2024 debut EP “Best of Both Worlds,” with the music video premiere for her scorching collaborative single “Came Out A Beast,” featuring multi-platinum legend Lil Wayne.
Flau’jae, with her skillfully honed and proven pen game on full display, trades bars with Lil Wayne over the Dolla Baby-produced track as effortlessly as she collects wins on the court. Directed by Terrius Mykel, the energy-packed music video brilliantly captures the on-go lyrical synergy between both her and Lil Wayne on the track and on the video set. “Working with Lil Wayne on the ‘Came Out A Beast’ video was a dream come true.” Says Flau’jae. “He’s a legend in the game, and being able to collaborate with him on this track was surreal. The energy on set was incredible, and we both brought that fire to the video. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited for everyone to see what we’ve created.”
With volleying scenes of her making plays as a musician and an athlete, the video gives a courtside view of Flau’Jae in the game of achieving in music and sports while ignoring detractors as she continues along her path to legendary greatness.
Tyler, the Creator, is giving his latest peek into Chromakopia by releasing the “Noid” single and video. The release comes one week ahead of the album’s release on Monday, Oct. 28.
“Noid” is the first official single from the album. It brings the harsh realities of fame and celebrity to both the single and video, where passersby continue to infiltrate Tyler’s creative space. Joining Tyler, the Creator, in the video is The Bear star Ayo Edebiri, who presents a transitioning iPhone to a gun. Additionally, Frank Ocean can be heard in the single’s opening.
You can see the full video above.
Welcome to Tyler, the Creator SZN. The superstar rapper previously dropped off a teaser, scored by the single “ST. CHROMA,” hinting at the future release of the album Chromakopia.
The video delivers the energy of a music video. A marching soldier treks through plains with an army of suited men behind him as Tyler’s whispering bars carry the energy. You can see the men march into a Chromakopia shipping container, which eventually explodes below.
Continuing a transformative journey and kickstarting a bold creative chapter, multiplatinum Hip-Hop luminary Quando Rondo returns with a new single “Luh Wodie.” Alongside the track, Quando revealed the official music video directed by Ace The Shooter.
The single sets the stage for the arrival of his anticipated third studio album, Here For A Reason, on November 15. His storytelling takes center stage on the project as he takes listeners on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and triumph.
When you know yourself, you can share your story. During a meteoric rise as one of hip-hop’s most enigmatic figures, Quando Rondo discovered himself. The Savannah, GA native went from D.I.Y. upstart to multiplatinum phenomenon, but he also simultaneously transformed from a complicated teen into a thoughtful young man. Along the way, he found fame and fortune, yet he lost friends and loved ones. Never letting his foot off the gas, he built a bulletproof catalog of bangers highlighted by platinum singles—“ABG,” “I Remember” [feat. Lil Baby], and “Imperfect Flower”—as well as a slew of gold singles, namely “Bacc to the Basics,” “Dope Boy Dreams,” “New Ones” [with NoCap], and “Scarred from Love,” to name a few.
