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Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Beyoncé named in readers’ choice list of the 100 greatest American songwriters

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

The New York Times released a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters in April, based on feedback from more than 250 music insiders and six Times critics. The list drew criticism from music fans, prompting the newspaper to... Read More.

Tems releases music video for ‘Love Is a Kingdom’ song, ‘What You Need’

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Tems comes to terms with the fact she isn't what her partner needs in the new music video for "What You Need," directed by Ayinde Anderson.The video starts in black and white, with Tems pulling a rope attached to a... Read More.

Kehlani parties with Missy Elliott in ‘Back and Forth’ new music video

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Kehlani attends a house party in the new music video for "Back and Forth" featuring Missy Elliott.Directed by Director X, the video follows Kehlani and a group of friends as they arrive at a house party, where they meet up... Read More.

Production begins for Cypress Hill cofounder’s documentary featuring Chuck D, DMC, will.i.am and more

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Production has begun on a documentary of Cypress Hill cofounder Senen "Sen Dog" Reyes.Mi Familia: Sen Dog and the American Dream chronicles his journey from his humble beginnings as a Cuban immigrant in LA to fame, while also exploring how Cypress Hill came together,... Read More.

ICYMI: Megan Thee Stallion, Big Freedia and more

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion is about through with playing the role of wifey in a relationships. In a teaser of her new song, she raps, "All that wifey s*** is dead/ Put that s*** to bed/ l'ma make him beg." This song follows her... Read More.

A$AP Rocky talks response to ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ tour and evolution

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky is a fan of his latest album, Don't Be Dumb, although he believes people don't fully realize how good it is."That s*** was fire, bro. They still sleep on it," he says in an interview with Vibe, which... Read More.

Music video for Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux’s ‘Reckless’ released

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Bino Rideaux has released the music video for "Reckless," a track that first dropped during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February. It's a continuation of the rollout for PROLIFIC, his album with Nipsey Hussle.Directed by Norberto Garcia, the... Read More.

Minneapolis mayor announces weeklong celebration honoring Prince

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has declared a weeklong celebration honoring Prince in his hometown. Prince Celebration Week kicked off Monday and will come to an end on Sunday."There are few artists as connected to a city as Prince is to Minneapolis," Mayor Frey said... Read More.

SZA joins Don Toliver at New York stop of Octane tour

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

SZA made an appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday night to support an artist she's a big fan of: Don Toliver. During a stop on his Octane Tour, she joined him onstage to perform "Used," their collaboration from her... Read More.

Drake tops ‘Billboard”s returning Songs of the Summer list

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Drake's "Janice STFU" has topped another Billboard chart. In addition to spending its second week at #1 on the Hot 100, Streaming Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop and Hot Rap Songs charts, the track has now claimed the... Read More.

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Tems releases music video for ‘Love Is a Kingdom’ song, ‘What You Need’

Kehlani parties with Missy Elliott in ‘Back and Forth’ new music video

Production begins for Cypress Hill cofounder’s documentary featuring Chuck D, DMC, will.i.am and more

ICYMI: Megan Thee Stallion, Big Freedia and more

A$AP Rocky talks response to ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ tour and evolution

Music video for Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux’s ‘Reckless’ released

Minneapolis mayor announces weeklong celebration honoring Prince

SZA joins Don Toliver at New York stop of Octane tour

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