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A little before the likes of Cardi B and Ice Spice became the biggest female rappers to come out of New York, it seemed like Young M.A was destined to be crowned the next Queen of NY (alongside Nicki Minaj of course), but has since dealt with personal issues that derailed her career and made way for the aforementioned artists to shine bright under the city lights.
Now that she’s back to her old self, Young M.A is attempting to make a comeback for the ages, and we’re riding with her till the wheels fall off.
Dropping off some new visuals to “Thumpers,” the Brooklyn rapper hits the block with her street team while dripping in ice and shooting some dice to make a little pocket change while collecting some rap royalties. It’s great to see her back on her healthy sh*t.
Keeping the scene in BK, Fivio Foreign is looking to reclaim the top spot of his own, and for his clip to “Hungry For It,” Fivio goes out for a night in the town with his own peep,s where they enjoy some thick talent at the strip club before laying down the track in a makeshift studio in someone’s lab.
Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend, including work from Skrilla featuring Shawny Binladen, Peezy, and Rick Ross, and more.
YOUNG M.A – “THUMPERS”
FIVIO FOREIGN – “HUNGRY FOR IT”
SKRILLA FT. SHAWNY BINLADEN – “#’S ON THAT BOARD”
PEEZY & RICK ROSS – “HIDE THE REST”
NINO MAN – “GET MONEY”
ELLA MAI – “LITTLE THINGS”
BIG BOOGIE – “BACK DA F**K UP”
JASONMARTIN AND MIKE & KEYS – “I CAN’T TELL”
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Trending on Billboard “Amazing!” That was just one of the many accolades being shouted out by fans exiting the Kia Forum on Sunday night after Brandy and Monica wrapped a two-night stopover in Inglewood, California, on their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine Tour. Since launching the highly anticipated 32-date tour in Cincinnati (Oct. 16), Brandy […]
Joyce Carol Oates might not be a household name to those who know of Elon Musk, but her dressing down of the world’s richest man has folks talking. Taking to Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, Joyce Carol Oates questioned the trillionaire’s lack of culture, and his responses were an attempt to prove that he’s more than Grok’s human vessel.
Over the weekend (November 8), Joyce Carol Oates, a highly decorated author, pondered why Musk never seems to share posts about his interests or his family, essentially saying he was uncultured. Musk fired back and spent the weekend trying to prove he actually does more than promote Grok, X’s built-in AI program, and sharing his favorite movies, but with minimal commentary.
From X:
So curious that such a wealthy man never posts anything that indicates that he enjoys or is even aware of what virtually everyone appreciates— scenes from nature, pet dog or cat, praise for a movie, music, a book (but doubt that he reads); pride in a friend’s or relative’s accomplishment; condolences for someone who has died; pleasure in sports, acclaim for a favorite team; references to history. In fact he seems totally uneducated , uncultured. The poorest persons on Twitter may have access to more beauty & meaning in life than the “most wealthy person in the world.”
Musk, taking note of X users noticing that Oates essentially embarrassed him, went to his usual bit by using humor and oddly written responses to appear to fight back. Others on the platform also noticed that Musk seemingly was rattled by Oates’ assertion, and began replying to X posts about lauded films, writing “great movie” in the threads.
Check out the chatter from X below.
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10. Wanna bet that he’s never actually read these?
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iHeartMedia struck a new partnership with TikTok that will see TikTok creators featured in long-form audio and video content across iHeart platforms, it was announced on Monday (Nov. 10).
The deal includes the launch of the TikTok Podcast Network, a slate of up to 25 podcasts from TikTok creators. Under the agreement, iHeartMedia will open co-branded podcast studios in Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta that will be set up for both audio and video content. The podcasts will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and made available on the iHeartRadio app and other podcast platforms. Listeners will also be able to watch highlights and clips from the podcasts on TikTok.
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Another component of the deal is TikTok Radio, which will pair TikTok creators and established iHeartRadio personalities on iHeart broadcast radio stations across the U.S. and digitally on iHeartRadio. According to a press release, “TikTok Radio will feature not only TikTok’s hottest new songs, but also trend-driven storytelling and emotional context behind the music,” with segments including Behind-the-Charts, New Music Fridays and On the Verge.
iHeart and TikTok will additionally team up on iHeart events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, “empowering brands to activate with a dynamic network of content creators,” according to the release.
More details on the partnership will be announced in the coming months.
“This partnership connects TikTok’s cultural energy and creator community with the unmatched scale and reach of iHeartMedia,” said Rich Bressler, president, COO and CFO of iHeartMedia, in a statement. “We’re giving creators access to the biggest audio platforms in America — creating new ways to tell stories, entertain, and build deeper connections with fans. Together, we’re combining our vast networks to deliver relevant content on a massive scale. It’s a win for creators, fans, and brands alike.”
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“At TikTok, empowering creativity and connecting communities are at the heart of everything we do,” added Dan Page, global head of media and licensing partnerships at TikTok. “This partnership with iHeartMedia opens up exciting new opportunities for creators and brands to reach wider audiences, collaborate across platforms and extend their creativity beyond the TikTok platform. Together, we’re amplifying the connection between artists, creators and our community through the shared power of cross platform storytelling.”
TikTok and iHeart kicked off their partnership earlier this year with the singing competition Next up: Live Music, which was hosted exclusively on TikTok LIVE.
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Teddy Swims helped to pay tribute to the late Joe Crocker at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend, and the soulful singer-songwriter took to the stage in style.
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Swims paired his tartan print-inspired suit (and a fresh haircut) with a pair of sunglasses from eyewear brand, SOJOS, known for its collection of trendy runway and travel-style specs. The best part: Swims’ SOJOS sunglasses are available on Amazon for just $50.
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Swims sported the SOJOS SJ3103 sunglasses, which are part of the the brand’s “Coral Bloom” collection of beach-ready shades (though they looked great on the red carpet and stage with Swims too).
The unisex frames feature an oval shape with a slight cat-eye effect, thanks to the sculpted browline and temples. Constructed from a lightweight metal material, the frames also have a subtle coral-inspired design at the corner temples, as a nod to its collection name. The metallic frame is paired with hard-coated nylon UV lenses that offer up to 99.9% UVA and UVB protection, per the brand. What that means: these shades will protect your eyes when you’re outdoors from the harmful effects of the sun. The scratch-resistant lenses, meantime, are super durable and ensure an optical line of vision.
The mini shape of these sunglasses is super trendy right now and Swims played with proportions by pairing it with an oversized suit. The frame measures 55 mm wide, and though they look small, they actually flatter a variety of face shapes. The built-in nose pads help them stay put too, even if you’re going for a run, or dancing around on stage like Swims.
In our opinion, the SOJOS sunglasses look way more expensive than their $50 price point, especially in the gold and brown colorway, and having a celebrity co-sign from Swims only makes us want these more. SOJOS sunnies have also been spotted on stars like Paris Hilton, and the brand recently debuted a Paris Fashion Week collaboration (that’s also available on Amazon here). Each pair of frames comes with a travel pouch and cleaning cloth, making it an easy holiday gift idea too.
Pick up Swims’ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony sunglasses for just $49.99 now on Amazon.
Swims’ Rock Hall induction ceremony performance comes on the heels of a history-making summer for the singer, as his song “Lose Control” became the first song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 to spend more than 100 weeks on the chart.
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Beyond the critical acclaim and handy sales boost, the U.K.’s Mercury Prize comes with an added bonus: a £25,000 ($32,000) cash prize for the chosen artist. For some previous winners – like Alt-J (2012) and Antony and The Johnsons (2015) – the money has covered the expenses of being a touring act, while Badly Drawn Boy (2000) infamously threw the cheque away in the heat of the winning moment (his cash prize was ultimately honored).
Now Sam Fender has joined a number of past winners by making a statement and donating the entirety of the cash prize to charity. The Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports grassroots music spaces and the scene as a whole, will be the beneficiary of Fender’s generosity. Fender joins previous winners such as Ms. Dynamite (2002) and M People (1994) who have made public that they donated their cash winnings to causes close to their hearts.
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Fender was awarded the Mercury Prize, an annual prize for an outstanding LP by a British or Irish artist, in his hometown Newcastle upon Tyne, England (Oct. 16). His third studio album People Watching saw off competition from Fontaines D.C., Pulp, FKA twigs, PinkPantheress and more at the ceremony which was held outside of London for the first time in its history.
People Watching remains the fastest-selling British album of 2025, and on Saturday (Nov. 15) a live concert film shot at his 80,000-capacity London Stadium show will be broadcast on YouTube. A deluxe edition of the album features collaborations with Olivia Dean and Elton John, and is set for release on Dec. 5.
The Music Venue Trust works to protect and secure the future of grassroots venues across the country. In 2024 a report by the charity shared that grassroots music venues operated on a profit margin of just 0.48%, with 43.8% of them reporting a loss. In 2024 alone, 25 music venues closed in the U.K. due to rising costs for venues and changing consumer habits.
“I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing today if it wasn’t for all the gigs I played around the North East, and beyond, when I was starting out,” Fender said about the reasons for the donation. “These venues are legendary, but they are struggling.”
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Fender has worked previously with the MVT, most recently donating £100,000 from his 2024 U.K. arena tour via a voluntary £1 ticket levy. He joins acts such as Katy Perry, The Last Dinner Party and Enter Shikari in making the commitment; Coldplay pledged 10% of all revenue from the U.K. leg of the Music of The Spheres tour to the MVT.
Mark Davyd, chief executive and founder of the Music Venue Trust, said, “This is an incredible gesture by Sam, demonstrating once again that artists absolutely understand how vital grassroots music venues are to their careers and to their communities. We are honored to accept this donation and will ensure every penny of it makes a direct difference to the campaign to keep live music at the heart of our towns and cities.”
Trending on Billboard “Weird Al” Yankovic, actor and SNL alum Will Forte, and Ted Lasso stars Cristo Fernández and Brendan Hunt helped Jason Sudeikis raise $1.1 million at the ninth annual THUNDERGONG! charity concert by performing two monster Billboard Hot 100 hits. And we’ve got videos. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Sudeikis and […]
Trending on Billboard Halsey fans at the singer’s recent tour stop in Washington, D.C., witnessed an unbelievable violation against the singer. Halsey was performing at The Anthem on Nov. 4 as part of the Back to Badlands Tour, and in recent days, footage from the show has started to go viral that shows a concertgoer […]
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Alison Wonderland has delivered her latest production: a baby boy.
On Monday (Nov. 10), the electronic producer announced that she’s given birth to her second son, writing “Welcome to earth, Ash West. Baby bro is very chill & loves listening to anything electronic at 140bpm (almost a week old & kid already has taste). s/o to the drs, nurses and the NICU for being awesome.”
The Australia-born, Los Angeles-based producer also shared several photos of herself and her new baby. See the post here. Wonderland and her husband, the filmmaker Ti West, also have another son, Max, who was born in the summer of 2023.
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The post’s comments section is naturally a celebratory space, with fellow electronic artists including Anna Lunoe, TroyBoi, Slander, DJ Dave, Diplo, Mary Droppinz and many more expressing their congrats.
Baby Ash is the first of two very big projects Wonderland is dropping in this time period, as the producer’s fourth studio album, Ghost World, is coming Dec. 5. (While it was originally scheduled for an October release, production delay issues pushed the project to December.)
“I am in a completely different part of my life now,” the artist born Alex Sholler told Billboard when announcing the album in August. “I met and married the love of my life and created another life, aka my baby Max. … I really felt free sonically when making [the 2023 albums Genesis made under the Whyte Fang alias.] I realized going back to my roots musically is the only way for this next Alison Wonderland album to feel genuine. I got rid of all the outside voices; I felt like I was letting people dictate my art and my voice.”
Thus far four singles from Ghost World hve been released, “Again? F–k,” “XTC,” “Psycho,” “Get Started” and “iwannaliveinadream.”
Trending on Billboard Summer Walker revealed the star-studded list of collaborators on her forthcoming third studio album Finally Over It on Monday (Nov. 10). She partnered with Spotify on the exclusive two-part announcement, that includes a behind-the-scenes clip from Walker’s “wedding” (as teased in her album artwork) and a reception seating chart graphic of the […]
