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Jason Aldean is speaking out after being accused of putting out a racially-charged music video … and while the internet’s outraged with his video, Jason is defending the lyrics. The country singer took to social media Tuesday, opening by saying he’s been “accused of releasing a pro-lynching song” — referring to his track, “Try That

News Listen to Slowdive’s New Song “Skin in the Game” The second single from Everything Is Alive By Matthew Strauss July 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter Slowdive, photo by Ingrid Pop Facebook Twitter Slowdive are getting ready to release Everything Is Alive, and they’ve now shared its second single, “Skin in the Game.” It arrives with

Wiz Khalifa is getting ready to throw that high cheese when he takes the mound at the Pirates game … ’cause the rapper says he’s planning on being “stoned af” for the ceremonial first pitch. The Pittsburgh native — who’s in town for his “High School Reunion” tour — will do the honors before his

News Drake Stars in New Video for Young Thug’s “Oh U Went”: Watch A new visual for the rappers’ collaborative Business Is Business track By Evan Minsker July 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter Drake in “Oh U Went,” directed by Nick Manterola & Garfield Larmond Jr. Facebook Twitter Young Thug’s Drake-featuring Business Is Business track “Oh

G Herbo might not be facing a gun possession case right now, if it weren’t for the simplest of traffic infractions … at least, according to the cops who busted the “PTSD” rapper. Chicago police tell us Herbo was pulled over in a vehicle that had failed to display a turn signal in traffic …

News Taylor Swift Breaks Record for Most No. 1 Albums by a Female Artist With Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) Swift broke her tie with Barbra Streisand, and currently has four LPs in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart By Madison Bloom July 16, 2023 Facebook Twitter Thomas Cooper/Getty Images Facebook Twitter Once

Morgan Wallen heard one of the Idaho murder victims was a huge fan of his, so he took it upon himself to seek out the late college student’s family … with none other than an invite. The country singer touched base with Ethan Chapin‘s mourning loved ones … this according to Ethan’s mother, Stacy, who

News Jay-Z Exhibition The Book of Hov Comes to the Brooklyn Public Library The New York installation includes awards, photos, clothing, music, interview clips, and more By Allison Hussey July 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Desiree Perez and Jay-Z, July 2023 (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation) Facebook Twitter Jay-Z is the subject of a  temporary

Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s hit, ‘Fast Car,’ has been dominating the country charts — but amid its success … some have wondered if racism is afoot in the genre. Here’s the deal … think pieces have been published of late that delve into this topic — including one from WaPo, which really kickstarted

News Andrew Bird Announces New Album Outside Problems, Shares Video: Watch The follow-up to last year’s Inside Problems is out next week By Matthew Strauss July 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Andrew Bird, photo by David Black Facebook Twitter A year after releasing Inside Problems, Andrew Bird has announced the new album Outside Problems, which comes

Play video content The Island Boys say there’s nothin’ romantic going down between them after they smooched online … in fact, Flyysoulja tells us it’s something he’d be up for doing again. In case you missed it, brothers Kodiyakredd and Flyysoulja had fans scratching their heads — and even shielding their eyes — after posting

News Beastie Boys Announce Hello, Nasty Vinyl Reissue for 25th Anniversary An out-of-print 4xLP box set of the 1998 album, originally released in 2009, returns to vinyl By Jazz Monroe July 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Beastie Boys in 1998 (Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Beastie Boys are reissuing their 1998 album, Hello, Nasty, in the

Jay-Z and Robert Kraft are on a mission to thwart the rise of book bans by launching programs to reinstall teachings of slavery, the Holocaust and gender equality back into society. TMZ Hip Hop has learned both Jay and Robert’s organizations — the Shawn Carter Foundation and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism — have donated

News Quavo and Future Share New Song “Turn Yo Clic Up”: Listen  “Turn Yo Clic Up” is Quavo’s third new song this year  By Hattie Lindert July 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Future and Quavo (Photo Courtesy of Motown) Facebook Twitter Quavo and Future have shared a new song, “Turn Yo Clic Up.” Atake, Sluzyyy, Basobeats,

Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction … this according to the L.A. County Coroner. The exact name of the condition is sequelae of small bowel obstruction. Translation — Lisa Marie died of complications resulting from a small bowel obstruction. This document is not the full report, and presumably, there will be toxicology results

News Taylor Swift Fan Alarmed to Find Cabaret Voltaire on New Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) Vinyl The manufacturing error dubbed Speak Now (Cursed Version) has bewildered Swifties on TikTok By Jazz Monroe July 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter Taylor Swift, Cabaret Voltaire (Getty Images) Facebook Twitter A copy of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) has

Rick Ross is set to expand his kingdom soon with the pending purchase of a luxury crib smack dab in the celeb hotbed of Miami Beach’s secluded Star Island. Sources with direct knowledge of the sale tell TMZ Hip Hop … Rozay is under contract to buy a 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom mansion for a cool $37

News Haim to Reissue Days Are Gone for 10th Anniversary The band will play the album in full at a Los Angeles concert next week By Matthew Strauss July 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Haim, photo by Terrence O’Connor Facebook Twitter Haim have announced a reissue of their debut album, Days Are Gone, to celebrate its

Akademiks is putting hip hop artists on notice that their live shows pale in comparison to the Afrobeats movement after he witnessed the magic for himself!!! Burna Boy made history as the first African artist to sell out a U.S. stadium when he headlined New York’s 41,800-capacity Citi Field on July 8. Waiting for your

News Issa Rae’s Raedio Signs Deal with Def Jam The audio division of Issa Rae’s Hoorae Media will now sign, market, and distribute its artists through the label By Matthew Ismael Ruiz July 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Issa Rae attends the premiere of Barbie in Los Angeles, California, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Facebook

Popular social media podcaster Funny Marco is now facing a $6 million lawsuit from the company that helped launch his podcast … with the company claiming he went on a campaign to destroy their reputation in an effort to get paid more. The suit was filed on Tuesday by Breakbeat Media and veteran publisher Dave

News Boygenius Add Fall 2023 Tour Dates Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus are heading to Madison Square Garden, Hollywood Bowl, and other venues By Jazz Monroe July 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Boygenius, photo courtesy of the artist Facebook Twitter Boygenius have added a few dates to their ongoing tour behind The Record. In

Adam Sandler is publicly supporting Earthgang‘s new track, which doubles as a tribute to the lead character in one of the actor’s most beloved comedies … “Waterboy.” On Monday, Adam tweeted out his stamp of approval for the song, “Bobby Boucher,” writing … “Yo EARTHGANG! Singing along with you! Love, Bobby B.” Yo EARTHGANG! Singing

News Mutulu Shakur, Activist, Acupuncturist, and Stepfather to 2Pac, Dies at 72 Shakur served over 35 years in federal prison for his role in the 1981 Brink’s robbery By Madison Bloom July 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter Mutulu Shakur, November 1987 (Jim Hughes/NY Daily News via Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Mutulu Shakur—the Black liberation activist and

Play video content Getty Nicki Minaj was front and center during the “Barbie” movie premiere … which makes a lot of sense considering her huge involvement in the movie’s soundtrack. The megastar rapper and real-life ‘Barbie’ Margot Robbie glammed it up on the pink carpet, a full-circle moment considering Margot convinced director Greta Gerwig to

News Travis Scott Announces Utopia Performance at Egyptian Pyramids He’s also announced pre-orders for the upcoming new album, which has no release date just yet By Evan Minsker July 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Travis Scott (Simone Joyner/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Travis Scott has announced that he’ll unveil “the world of Utopia,” his forthcoming album, during

Play video content TMZ.com Harry Styles has his fans abuzz with excitement at the possibility that he’s dating Taylor Russell — and based on where she was this weekend … they may be on to something. TMZ has obtained photos and video that show the actress watching Harry’s Vienna concert Saturday night in what appears