01 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 11
5 TikTok Artists About to Take Over 2026
These creators are already making waves on TikTok — we break down who they are, how they’re blowing up,…
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LEAD STORY • Nov 11, 2025
Madi Diaz Covers Blink-182’s Enema of the State in Full — All Proceeds Go to Immigration Legal Aid
Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has taken a pop-punk classic and flipped it on its head — not just musically, but politically. In a surprise release, Diaz dropped Enema of the Garden State, a full-album cover…
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02 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 10
How Indie Labels Can Use Press Features to Amplify Artist Drops
Give your artist a headline — not just a release date. Being an independent label means wearing every hat:…
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03 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 10
Why Unsigned Artists Should Be Submitting to the Featured Spotlight
You don’t need a label to look like you have one. Breaking through as an unsigned artist can feel…
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04 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 9
OutKast Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Donald Glover in Powerful Tribute to Atlanta Roots
OutKast has officially taken its place among music’s most iconic acts with their induction into the Rock and Roll…
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05 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 7
Judge Grants Diddy’s Request for Expedited Appeal But Questions Remain
A federal judge has approved Sean “Diddy” Combs’s request for an expedited appeal schedule, giving his legal team until…
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06 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 5
“I Came to Hear You Rap, Motherf*a!” — Ice Cube Sparks Viral Moment Calling Out Lazy Performances
Ice Cube didn’t mince words—and that’s exactly why the internet is listening. In a now-viral clip, the hip-hop icon…
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07 / MUSIC NEWS • Nov 3
Jeezy Sets Guinness World Record With Largest Hip-Hop Orchestra Performance in Las Vegas
Hip-hop heavyweight Jeezy made history this week, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra ever assembled for…
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08 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 31
Chipotle’s Boorito Is Back — But Here’s How Indie Artists Are Turning It Into a Music Marketing Moment
Chipotle’s annual “Boorito” Halloween deal has returned, and as usual, fans are showing up in costume for $6 entrées…
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09 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 31
Lady Gaga Summons the Spirit of Halloween with “The Dead Dance”
Pop’s reigning queen of reinvention has done it again. This time, Lady Gaga is rising from the grave —…
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10 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 30
Behind the Mask: The Joker OTV Story of Talent, Trauma & Drill
In a music landscape where every verse carries a past, and every beat feels like survival, few stories hit…
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11 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 25
They Make It Seem Like I’m Crazy”: Kanye West and the Silencing of Fathers
“They make it seem like I’m crazy for wanting to see my kids.” — Kanye West Say what you…
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12 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 21
Two More Arrested in Connection to Stabbing Death of Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins
West Yorkshire, UK — Two additional suspects have been arrested in the killing of disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins,…
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13 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 21
Chris Brown Defends Himself in Dog Attack Lawsuit: “I’m Not Bad”
Los Angeles, CA — Chris Brown is speaking out in legal filings, offering his personal account of a 2021…
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14 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 21
50 Cent Reacts to AI Remixes of His Music: “How They Do That?”
During a recent sit-down with Complex, 50 Cent was left intrigued—and slightly amused—after watching AI-generated remixes of some of…
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15 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 21
Bobby Vylan Responds to Glastonbury Chant Controversy: “I’m Not Regretful of It”
UK rapper Bobby Vylan has finally broken his silence following a wave of backlash over his politically charged chants…
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16 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 21
Sean “Diddy” Combs Files Appeal Following Conviction and 4-Year Prison Sentence
The hip-hop mogul and Bad Boy Entertainment founder filed a formal notice of appeal on Monday, challenging his recent…
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17 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 20
Sabrina Carpenter Shines with Performances of “Manchild” and “Nobody’s Son” on Saturday Night Live
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter lit up the Saturday Night Live stage this weekend, delivering standout performances of her latest…
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18 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 20
Brandy Addresses Sudden Exit From Chicago Show With Monica: “Dehydration” to Blame
R&B icon Brandy was forced to cut her performance short during a recent concert in Chicago, where she was…
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19 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 19
Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dead at 48
Sam Rivers, the founding bassist and backing vocalist of Limp Bizkit whose elastic low-end helped define the band’s late-’90s/early-’00s…
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20 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 17
Foo Fighters Tease New Music With Mysterious Clip: “About to Take Flight”
Foo Fighters have sparked fresh speculation among fans after posting a cryptic teaser suggesting new music is on the…
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21 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 15
ZANO’s “Search For Me” – A Tribute That Still Echoes: Where Do Things Stand in the Jennifer Lynn Duffy Case?
It’s been more than two decades since Jennifer Lynn Duffy, a 21-year-old mother from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was…
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22 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 14
Kylie Jenner is officially entering the chat.
Kylie Jenner has officially entered the music industry — and this time, there’s no denying it. After years of…
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23 / MUSIC NEWS • Oct 14
Busta Rhymes Countersues Former Assistant Over ‘False’ Assault Allegations
Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes is firing back in court, filing a defamation lawsuit against his former assistant Dashiel Gables,…
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