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Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Talib Kweli‘s been engaging in an online war with racists, bigots, Nazis and Russian trolls, and he’s not backing down … because he says it’s empowering to put them in their place. The rapper and activist tells TMZ … combating Nazism in the Russian hip-hop scene is just the tip

Lil Wayne has released a new music video for his Funeral track “Mama Mia.” The colorful visual features dancers, mannequins, a fruit-filled banquet table, a fiery casket, and more. Check it out below. Wayne dropped Funeral in late January. Since then, he’s been revealed as the Robot on The Masked Singer, performed on Fallon and

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Post Malone squarely addressed fans who worried he was in a pharmaceutical tailspin … saying he’s clean as a whistle — never better. Post performed Friday night at the FedExForum in Memphis and told the crowd he was not using … no way, no how. In fact, he said he’s

On March 4, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was arrested in Los Angeles for failing to register as a sex offender. Now, following an appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the charges against him have been dropped, the Blast reports and Pitchfork can confirm. In a statement to Pitchfork, a representative for the LA

Breaking News Justin Bieber‘s cat has returned home after an incredible journey, and though the kitty’s meow sounds sad … the family’s happy he’s home. JB just revealed his furry pal, Sushi, decided to run away about a month ago. He says he and Hailey began to lose hope of ever getting him back as

Lil Uzi Vert has released his new album Eternal Atake. The record’s arrival comes as a bit of a surprise, as Uzi never revealed a formal release date. He did, however, share a trailer for the record earlier this week and the tracklist just last night (March 5). The new album includes his two latest

Exclusive Getty Composite Feathers are seriously ruffled over at Drake‘s company, OVO, after a couple of companies jacked their famous owl logo … or at least that’s what OVO’s claiming in a lawsuit. OVO is suing Australian-based Bellroy and L.A.-based Clae claiming the merch companies collaborated to create, among other things, a shoe featuring a

Everything But the Girl—the English pop duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt—have announced a vinyl reissue of their final studio album, 1999’s Temperamental. The LP will be pressed to two 180 gram LPs, arriving May 8 via Buzzin’ Fly/Chrysalis. The reissue features half-speed mastering by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Check out a

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Flavor Flav scoffs at the notion Chuck D had any right to fire him from Public Enemy … because he says there’s NO GROUP if one of them is MIA. We got FF hangin’ in Vegas Wednesday night and he could not have been clearer … Chuck D can’t fire

Prior to performing her symphonic review “Songs of Serge Gainsbourg” this Friday at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, iconic actress and singer Jane Birkin was the musical guest on tonight’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She was joined by Iggy Pop for a performance of “Elisa”—a song sung by Gainsbourg on 1969’s

Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite Journey’s leader, Neal Schon, is sending his bassist and drummer on their “Separate Ways” … for allegedly trying to hijack the group name in a scheme that’s landed them all in court. Lead guitarist Neal, a founding member, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain are suing their long-time bassist Russ Valory and

On March 14, Jamie xx and the Avalanches will DJ at No Coal Zone, an Australian concert benefitting charities fighting the climate crisis. All proceeds from the event, held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, will support the charities ClientEarth and Immersive Climate Education. Also on the bill are a Midnight Juggernauts DJ set, Heaps Gay and

It’s Super Tuesday, when much of America chooses who they want to go up against President Trump, and Hollywood’s making sure to get in its 2 cents. Celebs also made sure to lock in their selfies — along with their ballots — as Americans across 14 states hit voting booths. On the national stage it’s

Big Boi has announced his inaugural Kryptonite Festival, set to take place April 18 at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in his hometown of Atlanta. The one-day music festival will feature performances by Big Boi, Goodie Mob, EarthGang, and Kneel’n Rey. “I’ve been waiting so long to have my very own festival,” Big

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion shoulda known what she was getting into when she signed her first contract with a record label, because she put pen to paper herself … so says Yung Berg. We got the “Sexy Can I” rapper at LAX Monday and asked about Meg’s beef with her record

Kim Gordon has recently spent a lot of time supporting and canvassing for the Bernie Sanders campaign. Today, prior to Super Tuesday, she shared a new political ad titled “What’s Cooking America?” that features her explaining why she’s in favor of Sanders’ platform. After mixing up a bowl full of his campaign promises, she pours

Pharrell Williams is unloading his breathtaking mansion in Beverly Hills, and the happy place comes with a massive price tag… that looks like it’s worth every penny!!! TMZ has learned the “Happy” singer just listed his Bev Hills estate for a cool $16,950,000 … and it’s 4 acres of pure luxury. The mansion is amazing

Thom Yorke has announced that he’ll perform a rare acoustic solo set at the London festival All Points East. He’ll open for Massive Attack (who invited him to play) on Sunday, May 24. The set will features performances of Yorke’s solo work as well as some Radiohead songs. See the full lineup below. Yorke released

TMZ.com Megan Thee Stallion says a simple request to renegotiate her contract turned into a stalemate that’s keeping a lid on any new tunes. The rapper took to IG Live Sunday to call her out her record label, 1501, claiming they’re not allowing to drop any new music for the time being — all because,

Lil Uzi Vert has shared a new track titled “That Way.” The song interpolates and seems to sample the Backstreet Boys hit “I Want It That Way.” Have a listen below. “That Way” is Uzi’s first new single since “Futsal Shuffle 2020.” Since releasing Luv Is Rage 2 in 2017, the rapper has appeared on

Exclusive Vic Mensa was hit with the ‘ol good news and bad news sitch in his brass knuckles case and TBH … it was more good than bad. The good news … he was NOT charged with felony possession of brass knuckles. The bad news … Vic WAS charged with possession of brass knuckles …

Drake has shared two new tracks, “When to Say When” and “Chicago Freestyle.” Check out the new video combining the two songs, which arrived by surprise Saturday night (February 29), below. On Christmas Eve 2019, Drake shared “War,” produced by UK drill producer AXL Beats. He’s recently released two singles with Future, hinting at a

TMZ Composite Tom Steyer tried one last Hail Mary to gain traction in the South Carolina Primary — bringing up Juvenile at a campaign rally … and shaking what his momma gave him. The billionaire Democratic candidate held one final event Friday night in Columbia before voters went to the booth the next day, and

Bad Bunny has just released his new LP YHLQMDLG. The new 20-track album features his Sech collaboration “Ignorantes,” as well as guest appearances by Daddy Yankee, Duki, Jowel Y Randy, and more. Listen to YHLQMDLG below. According to a press release, YHLQMDLG stands for “Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana,” which means “I

Play video content Adam Levine‘s owning his lackluster performance at a huge festival in Chile, saying he acted unprofessionally and struggled on stage … and apologized to everyone in the crowd. The Maroon 5 frontman and the band were widely criticized for their set during the country’s Viña del Mar Festival Thursday, which was broadcast

100 gecs have announced a world tour. Laura Les and Dylan Brady have dates across North America, Europe, and Australia this spring and summer. The trek includes stops at this year’s Coachella and Primavera Sound. Find those dates in the tour poster below and get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made

Exclusive Lil Scrappy and his wife Bambi Benson are adding to their brood … with baby No. 2 on the way!!! Sources close to the couple tell TMZ … the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars are ecstatic about expecting their second kid together. We’re told Bambi is currently around 18 weeks pregnant but they

K-pop group BTS have canceled four concerts in South Korea due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus. According to a statement from the band’s representatives Big Hit Entertainment, the virus has “made it impossible at this time to predict the scale of the outbreak” during BTS’ slate of concerts in Seoul, which were originally scheduled

Kristen McDow (maiden name Kristen Rodeheaver) got a glimpse of the limelight when she was cast as the teen crush in a striped shirt — who JB falls for during the synchronized dancing and pool-splashing teen party … complete with silly string fights — in the music video for Justin Bieber‘s 2009 single, “One Time,”