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6ix9ine’s Florida home was reportedly the target of a home invasion on Sunday night (Nov. 16). According to TMZ, Tekashi’s mother was held against her will as four masked gunmen ransacked the residence while looking for keys to his cars and cash around the house. Police officers responded to a robbery-in-progress call at 6ix9ine’s home, […]
Trending on Billboard This is partner content. Billboard along with Live Music Summit presenting partner VENU awarded Khalid with the first Disruptor Award at this year’s event. After the summit, some of the industry’s top executives gathered for a Music & Money Dinner where they enjoyed food, custom cocktails, and a thought-provoking conversation lead by […]
Johnny Louis / Chocolate MC
Cuban rapper and Reggaeton artist Chocolate MC is heading to jail for a long time after he was found guilty of initiating a murder-for-hire plot.
According to AllHipHop, Chocolate MC, real name Yosvanis Sierra Hernández, 34, was convicted in Miami of spearheading the plot to murder the man accused of killing his friend, fellow Reggaeton artist El Taiger.
The website reports a jury found Chocolate guilty of soliciting first-degree murder and issuing written threats to kill or cause bodily harm.
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In their winning argument, prosecutors claimed that Chocolate took to Instagram to offer $20,000 and a year’s supply of commissary to inmates at Miami-area prisons to anyone who would take out Damían Valdés-Galloso.
Bruh.
Valdés-Galloso, the alleged gunman who killed El Taiger—real name José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar—in October 2024, is facing first-degree murder charges.
Courtroom footage of the moment when Chocolate learned his fate hit the web, and he was emotional, breaking down into tears as he spoke about his friendship with El Taiger.
He also had some words in Spanish, saying, “Maybe at one point I did not express myself the right way, or the way I should have. But I’m not capable of killing anyone.”
His girlfriend echoed similar sentiments as jurors read the guilty verdict: “They said he’s guilty, but it’s an injustice,” she said while crying. “He didn’t kill anyone. He’s not a killer.”
Prosecutors Also Used Chocolate MC’s Lyrics Against Him
On top of the dumb a** decision to allegedly put feelers for an assassination out on Instagram, prosecutors also used lyrics from his song “Pincha Lo” (“Stab Him”) in the trial.
The rapper is looking at up to 15 years in prison. He has been in custody at the Metro West Detention Center since June after he was arrested by law enforcement for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a fan who asked for a photo.
We’re not gonna hold you, but insert that 50 Cent meme from Power because this guy sounds like a real menace.
‘The Running Man’ star proved a comedy natural and Marcello Hernandez killed with his Sebastian Maniscalco impression
11/17/2025
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyRight now, Pitchfork’s editors are furiously debating the ranking of our year-end best albums and songs lists, which we’ll be bringing to you soon. But first, we’d like to invite you to share your picks.Today, we’re opening the 2025 Readers’ Poll. Which albums and songs were your favorite? Tell us below. To make sure your vote is counted, please submit it by Sunday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Check back for the results in the coming weeks. Thanks for participating—and thanks for reading.If you’re unable to see the survey below, you can also take it here.
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Live-action television series Yo Gabba Gabba is an institution for both young and old. Ask any 2000s baby and they’ll certainly be raving about it.
The musical show began in 2007 and has since evolved to include a spinoff titled Yo Gabba Gabbaland!, which was released back in 2024. Once led by DJ Lance Rock, the OG show featured five friendly costumed toys named Muno, Foofa, Plex, Brobee and Toodee. These days Yo Gabba Gabbaland! is hosted by Kammy Kam and still keeps the magic of music alive for kids and adults alike. The reboot can be streamed right now with a subscription to Apple TV.
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The fuzzy crew made their way across the country this summer, beginning on Aug. 1 in Pomona, Calif., and wrapping back in SoCal, with an Aug. 31 show at Los Angeles’ The Novo. While the franchise might have begun in the early 2000s, as you can see, the momentum of it hasn’t slowed, especially for kids. For parents looking to capitalize on Yo Gabba Gabba mania, we’ve rounded up a bunch of merch options great for parents to shop, especially as we slowly make our way into the holiday season. From t-shirts to personalized nightlights and so much more, shop our Yo Gabba Gabba merch picks below.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Colorful Character Cutouts TV Show T-Shirt
$19.51
$22.95
15% off
A dark blue t-shirt with colorful graphics.
Colorful and so much fun, this Yo Gabba Gabba! Colorful Character Cutouts TV Show T-Shirt is too cute to pass up. The best part? It’s currently just $19.51, 15% off its original price. This tee comes in seven alternative colorways if blue isn’t your thing, and in numerous sizes for men, women, and youth. The graphic is super sweet, depicting the show’s beloved characters in colorful hues that really pop.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Colorful Character Cutouts TV Show Pullover Hoodie
$33.99
$39.99
15% off
A gray hoodie with colorful graphics.
This one is for our Yo Gabba Gabba adult fans. With the weather getting chillier, this Yo Gabba Gabba! Colorful Character Cutouts TV Show Pullover Hoodie gives adults alike the perfect way to cozy up in style. Retailing for $33.99, the hoodie currently comes in four total colors with sizing ranging from XS to XXL. Like the tee we’ve included above, this style is also affixed with a colorful almost neon graphic of the Yo Gabba Gabba crew, popping against the neutral background.
Personalized ‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Brobee Nightlight
A personalized plug-in nightlight.
Light your kids’ way with this Personalized Yo Gabba Gabba! Brobee Nightlight for $19.95. The plug-in nightlight can be personalized to include your child’s name beside Brobee up to nine characters. A bulb is included. Simple, sweet and super practical, this light is a must-have accessory, especially if your little ones are frightened of the dark. Brobee is well-equipped to protect them.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Brobee & Foofa Claw Hair Clip Set
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A set of Yo Gabba Gabba-themed hair clips.
Brobee and Foofa are here to save your hair with these Yo Gabba Gabba clips on sale for just $8.45, that’s 50% off. The acrylic claw clips are extremely colorful, coming in a pair of green and pink that reminds us a lot of an Ozian duo we can’t seem to escape. Simply gather up your tresses and pin it in place with this clip to add a little flair to your updo.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Trading Card Pack
Yo Gabba Gabba-themed trading cards.
Gotta trade ’em all. These Yo Gabba Gabba! Trading Card Packs are a hit, especially for collectors. The best part? They’re just $7.90. Each pack contains five random cards and a sticker. It’s sort of like a blind box, but in a neatly packaged sleeve.
Yo Gabba Gabba Character Bead Bracelet Set
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A set of Yo Gabba Gabba bracelets
Friendship bracelets saw a major resurgence, thanks in part to Taylor Swift and her larger-than-life Eras Tour. We are still riding for the trending item, especially when they’re Yo Gabba Gabba-themed like these ones from Hot Topic. Retailing for $10.14, the beaded bracelets come in a pack of five, meaning you can stack them all on or share them with your besties. These also make a great stocking stuffer. Each bracelet pays homage to the show’s five characters Muno, Foofa, Plex, Brobee and Toodee.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba Gabba’ Gang T-Shirt
$19.92
$24.90
20% off
A black t-shirt with Yo Gabba Gabba graphics.
Another colorful tee with a striking graphic that we absolutely adore, this time, from Hot Topic. Retailing for $19.92, this tee comes in black and features the Yo Gabba Gabba characters Brobee, Muno, Foofa, Plex and Toodee under a fiery metal-style logo. The style currently comes in sizes XS to 2X and is made of cotton, meaning it’s super easy to wash. The tee is also boxy and just super stylish, thanks to the creative graphics, all the makings of a great layering piece to have in your wardrobe.
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Five Finger Death Punch extends its record No. 1 streak on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated Nov. 22), while BABYMETAL becomes the first Japanese act to top the survey.
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“The End,” Five Finger Death Punch’s latest radio single, featuring Japanese rockers BABYMETAL, ascends 2-1 to become the former’s 17th leader and 13th in a row, the lengthiest streak in the ranking’s history, which dates to 1981.
The run began in 2018 with “Sham Pain” and includes two leaders in 2025 alone, with “The End” preceded by the one-week reign of “I Refuse,” featuring Maria Brink, this July.
With 17 rulers, Five Finger Death Punch maintains its standing as the act with the third-most Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1s.
Most No. 1s, Mainstream Rock Airplay:21, Shinedown19, Three Days Grace17, Five Finger Death Punch14, Foo Fighters14, Metallica13, Disturbed13, Godsmack13, Linkin Park13, Van Halen
“The End” was initially recorded for the Ivan Moody-led band’s 2022 album AfterLife and was redone for this year’s BEST OF (Volume 2) release, which introduced re-recordings of Five Finger Death Punch hits.
As for BABYMETAL, the band becomes the first act, lead or featured, from Japan to top Mainstream Rock Airplay. While it’s also the first act based on the Asia continent to rule the ranking, it has two colleagues in some regards; Asking Alexandria was originally formed in the United Arab Emirates before an early move to England, while System of a Down began in the United States but three of its four members were born abroad (Serj Tankian and John Dolmayan in Lebanon to Armenian parents, Shavo Odadjian in Armenia), while its fourth, Daron Malakian, was born in the U.S. to Armenian parents.
Concurrently, “The End” rises 19-17 on the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with 2.5 million audience impressions, up 16%, in the week ending Nov. 13, according to Luminate.
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Ishika Samant / Kris Boyd
The NYPD has released footage of the alleged gunman in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd.
Kris Boyd is currently in critical condition after he was shot in the abdomen outside of the restaurant Sei Less on West 38 Street near Seventh Avenue around 2 am on Sunday.
According to the New York Post, the shooting was the result of a dispute that became violent.
A source told the newspaper that the gunman fled the scene in a BMW after firing off two shots. A second vehicle, a silver Mercedes-Benz, was also seen fleeing the scene.
Boyd was out with friends before the shooting incident. It’s unclear if he was the intended target and remains in “critical but stable condition.”
The NYPD Shares Details On The Alleged Shooter
Newsweek shared more information provided by the NYPD on the alleged shooter:
In response to a request for comment, the New York Police Department shared a release with Newsweek and said the department is “asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the attached media, wanted in connection with an assault that occurred within the confines of the Midtown South Precinct.”
The release said the unidentified individual they are seeking “discharged a firearm, striking a 29-year-old male victim in the abdomen”.
“The unidentified individual fled the location on foot traveling eastbound on West 38 Street to parts unknown,” the release read.
“The sought individual is described as male, medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirt, black pants, multi-colored sneakers, and carrying a black bookbag.”
Boyd’s NFL brethren and others have shared their thoughts and prayers; you can see those below.
From babies to albums, the past weekend was packed with new arrivals.
On Thursday (Nov. 13), Cardi B announced that she and her boyfriend, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. While his name is still unconfirmed, Cardi’s baby boy joins her three kids with ex-husband Offset: 7-year-old daughter Kulture, 4-year-old son Wave, and 1-year-old daughter Blossom. Fittingly, the Bronx star used “Hello,” a triumphant cut from her new Am I the Drama? LP, to announce the news, which also alluded to her imminent Little Miss Drama world tour kickoff (Feb. 11, 2026).
While Bardi expanded her family, her Drama collaborator, Summer Walker, expanded her discography. On Friday (Nov. 14), the ATL R&B superstar unleashed her third studio album, Finally Over It, a conclusion to the trilogy she began with her 2019 debut studio album, Over It. Featuring an army of guest stars — including Anderson .Paak, Teddy Swims, Doja Cat, Latto, Sexyy Red, Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, Monaleo, GloRilla, Mariah the Scientist, and more — Finally Over It also flips classics from Beyoncé (2003’s “Yes”) and Mariah Carey (1995’s “Always Be My Baby”).
In less celebratory news, Tyler, the Creator was forced to reschedule this year’s edition of Camp Flog Gnaw, which was slated to take over the Dodger Stadium Grounds last weekend (Nov. 15-16), due to an “incoming atmospheric rain storm.” The festival’s lineup will evolve to accommodate the new dates, but Tyler himself will still take the stage mere weeks after scoring five 2026 Grammy nominations, including album of the year and best rap album with Chromakopia and best alternative music album with Don’t Tap the Glass. Camp Flog Gnaw 2025 will now take place next weekend (Nov. 22-23).
With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Gabriel Jacoby’s soulful new joint to a standout track from Wale’s latest album. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.
Freshest Find: Gabriel Jacoby, “Gutta Child”
Trending on Billboard Ariana Grande is going for a Saturday Night Live three-peat, with the sketch comedy series announcing Monday (Nov. 17) that she’ll soon be returning to 30 Rock for her third time helming an episode. Coming just over a year after the Wicked star last hosted SNL, the next Grande-led episode will air […]
