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Trending on Billboard Ken Carson is back with a haunting new single just in time for Halloween. Released Oct. 31, “yes” sees the Opium rapper dive deeper into his blown-out, post-apocalyptic sound — arriving alongside his ongoing run on Playboi Carti’s Antagonist 2.0 world tour. Produced by Clif Shyne, the track delivers Carson’s signature distortion-drenched […]
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Offset has delivered a Halloween treat to fans, releasing his surprise new solo album Haunted by Fame.
Released via UMG Recordings, Haunted by Fame features guest appearances from NBA Youngboy, NoCap, and Lil Dump. Offset also dropped a horror-themed music video for lead track “Ya Digg,” directed by HousePartii, pairing eerie visuals with haunted-house production.
The Migos rapper teased the project just hours before release, writing cryptic messages on social media and sharing a masked teaser clip that hinted at the darker sonic palette.
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The 11-track project arrives just two months after his introspective third solo effort Kiari, continuing a prolific run for the Atlanta rapper. While Kiari leaned introspective, Haunted by Fame sees Offset trading raw confessionals for paranoia-laced production, distorted hooks, and sparse 808s.
Offset’s Billboard chart history includes more than 30 entries on the Hot 100 as a solo artist, though he has yet to score a No. 1 hit on the chart.
Offset has logged over 30 solo entries on the Billboard Hot 100, though he’s yet to claim a solo No. 1. His highest-charting solo cut, “Ric Flair Drip,” reached No. 13, while featured spots on hits like Tyga’s “Taste” (No. 8) and Kodak Black’s “Zeze” (No. 2) helped boost his profile.
His debut album Father of 4 opened at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2019 with 89,000 units, followed by Set It Off in 2023, which debuted at No. 5 with 70,000 units and hit No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Offset’s collaborative run—spanning Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and more—continues to keep him in rotation. And with Migos, he hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2017 with “Bad and Boujee” featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
Haunted by Fame marks Offset’s fourth solo project and second album of 2025.
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Trending on Billboard Clipse has taken another step forward in the duo’s post-comeback resurgence: signing to CAA. The deal comes after the revered rap duo, composed of Pusha T and Malice, ended its 15-year hiatus with the critically acclaimed album, Let God Sort Em Out. Released in July and executive-produced by Pharrell Williams, the album […]
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Travis Scott‘s recent co-sign of Tame Impala‘s Deadbeat, its first album in five years, marks the right time to reexamine the Kevin Parker’s psychedelic outfit’s long-standing relationship with rap.
Scott described Deadbeat as “the best album to come out in the last 2 years” on his Instagram Story shortly after its release on Oct. 17; it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 this week (chart dated Nov. 1), marking Tame Impala’s third top five (and top 10) LP. Deadbeat also topped six Billboard charts, including Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums and Top Dance Albums (the act’s first entry on the latter list). Tame Impala produced The Weeknd-assisted “Skeletons” on Scott’s 2018 album Astroworld, and wrote on Instagram that he was “very proud to be on this one.”
“Tame came by the studio and he played this beat. I’ve always had this hook stuck in my f–king head. I’ve been having it stuck in my head for months and s–t. I’ve never heard a beat to ever put it on,” the Houston rapper told the crowd during Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in 2018. “And when I first heard this f–king beat, I always felt like this was the f–king song. This is one of my favorite songs on the album.” Tame Impala, John Mayer and “Skeletons” co-writer Mike Dean also performed the song and “Astrothunder” on Saturday Night Live that year.
Parker further broke down the recording process of “Skeletons” to Billboard in his 2018 cover story. “I remember going through this stuff to play to Travis, and just thought, ‘Oh, this is actually really up his alley.’ I know Travis likes his psych-rock. He likes his crusty metal guitar sound. I was struck by how much I thought it would fit Travis’ thing even though it’s not hip-hop-sounding,” said Parker, adding that “Skeletons” is “the most artistically satisfying” collaboration he’s done “because it was over a long period of time and had a lot of sessions to it. And it was fulfilling to watch.”
The Australian multi-hyphenate shares co-writing credits on “Skeletons” with Ye, for whom Parker co-wrote “Violent Crimes” on the rapper’s 2018 self-titled album. He said in his Billboard cover that designer and creative director Willo Perron introduced the two after telling Parker that Ye “wanted some psychedelic guitars…. So he took me out to [West’s] studio one day, and we just chatted for a bit, and it kind of went from there,” Parker recalled. “I was completely starstruck, obviously. I was numb with excitement…. I feel like I was so privileged to be in the room. He wasn’t totally head-in-the-clouds. He seemed really switched-on and lucid. Even though you can see him [being] all over the place, musically I always knew I was in safe hands.”
His writing credit on “Violent Crimes” (No. 27, 2018) — as well as Kid Cudi’s “Dive” (No. 80, 2020) and Don Toliver‘s “Bandit” (No. 38, 2024), both of which sample Tame Impala songs (broken down below) — and production credits on “Skeletons” (No. 47, 2018) and The Weeknd’s “Repeat After Me (Interlude)” (No. 69, 2020) from his 2020 blockbuster album After Hours have brought Tame Impala to the Hot 100 over the years. But “Dracula,” the spooky single from Deadbeat, marks Tame Impala’s first Hot 100 entry as an artist, reaching No. 33 on the chart this week. “My Old Ways” and “Loser” also debuted on the all-genre songs tally this week, at No. 56 and No. 91, respectively.
Parker was also surprised to hear Rihanna‘s cover of “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” (dubbed “Same Ol’ Mistakes”) on her 2016 magnum opus Anti, after he said in his Billboard cover story that the band thought she was going to sample or remix the cut from its 2015 critically acclaimed album Currents — not cover it. “It was only when the song came out that I was like, ‘It sounds like a cover,’” he said at the time. “I thought, ‘That’s cool, I guess that means she thought it didn’t need changing in any way.”
“I would’ve been like, ‘I couldn’t imagine doing hip-hop,’ just because I didn’t come from that world. I never really looked at it as something I could do,” he told Billboard in his cover story. “Even on the things I’ve collaborated with, they’ve still got me star-crossed.”
Billboard rounded up 13 rap songs that have sampled or interpolated Tame Impala, in order of newest to oldest.
Don Toliver, “Bandit” (2024)
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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a devastating Category 5 hurricane that made landfall in Jamaica (Oct. 28) and Cuba (Oct. 29) earlier this week, several musicians have offered words of support and shared resources to help rebuilding efforts.
The storm made landfall in New Hope, Westmoreland, Jamaica on Tuesday, marking the strongest storm in the island’s history. Hurricane Melissa surpassed 1988’s low-end Category 4 Hurricane Gilbert as the strongest such storm to hit the island. On Wednesday, the hurricane hit Cuba’s southeastern province of Santiago de Cuba. Hurricane Melissa has since continued its journey across the North Atlantic Ocean, bringing copious rain and intense wind to the Northeastern United States. On Thursday (Oct. 30), The New York Times reported over 20 deaths in Haiti, five in Jamaica and one in the Dominican Republic.
On Thursday, dancehall queen Spice shared a photoset chronicling the wreckage on her official Instagram page. “Together we gonna build back stronger,” she wrote in a caption highlighting her Grace Hamilton Foundation. “Even if it’s as small as [manpower] to help us for even a day, please reach out and let’s build together as a team!” Her frequent collaborator, King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel, also took to Instagram, reminding his followers, “This is not about politics, it’s about Jamaica. So, help if you can, and pray if you can’t, but keep your politics to yourself.”
Missy Elliott, who collaborated with Kartel on 2005’s “Bad Man,” wrote, “Prayers up for everyone in Jamaica,” on X, followed by several Jamaican flag and prayer hands emojis. When reminded to also pray for those in need in Cuba and Haiti, Eliott responded, “Absolutely.”
More of the island’s biggest stars sprang into action to assist aid efforts. Dancehall icon Beenie Man assembled a team to deliver supplies to hospitals in St. Elizabeth; “Bruk Off Yuh Back” singer Konshens shared an informative video directing social media users to government-approved aid channels, and Shaggy posted infographics explaining the collection process for those donating supplies from the Kingston area. Last week, shortly after the release of his long-awaited Exile LP, Grammy-nominated reggae star Chronixx dedicated an acoustic rendition of the aptly titled “Hurricane” to his beloved home country. “Stand firm, Jamaica,” he captioned the video.
According to Rolling Stone, the Catherine Hall Sports Complex, a Jamaican stadium that hosts the annual Reggae Sumfest music festival, is in the midst of rebuilding after being completely submerged in water. In addition, the Jamrock Reggae Cruise, an annual ship-set festival co-founded by Damian Marley, had to be rerouted to Cozumel, Mexico. Notably, all of the Marley properties in Jamaica, particularly the Bob Marley Museum, have been temporarily repurposed as relief centers for those in need of aid, food, and supplies.
Silent Addy, one of the producers of “Shake It to the Max,” the year’s biggest crossover dancehall hit, processed his emotions in an Instagram Story. “Finally heading home and really taking in everything Hurricane Melissa did to Jamaica,” he wrote. “It’s been hard to even pause and process… just ready to be home with my family and rebuild.”
Meek Mill also sent “prayers to Jamaica” via X, while RiotUSA, Ice Spice’s go-to producer, revealed that he was actually on the island when Hurricane Melissa hit. “I’m alive. I’m safe! [Fighting] to get off the island,” he wrote. “This is the most traumatic experience ever.”
Sevana, who starred in 2024’s Bob Marley: One Love film, lamented, “My beloved country. God know.” Grammy-nominated dancehall-pop star Shenseea expressed similar sentiments, writing “Praying for everyone on my island right now… We’re strong people and we’ll get through this together,” in a now-expired Instagram Story. On X, Armanii, who recently performed at Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Live concert, wrote, “And once Jamaicans come together we are unstoppable! We will rebuild 10 times stronger, prayers up!”
As Jamaica, Cuba and several other Caribbean nations begin to pick up the pieces, residents across the islands have highlighted World Food Programme, Project HOPE, GiveDirectly, American Friends of Jamaica, Friends of Caritas Cuba, and the Jamaican government’s official hurricane relief portal as verified channels of support.
Trending on Billboard Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, roommates edition? Megan sparked rumors that she moved in with her NBA boo after posting a photo making a hand-heart with Thompson in front of a house while showing off a key. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The picture led Meg’s Wednesday (Oct. 29) […]
Trending on Billboard 50 Cent wasted no time in trolling BMF star Lil Meech after the Starz series was canceled following four seasons. 50 fired away on Instagram on Wednesday (Oct. 29) after news of the show produced by his G-Unit Film & TV division was canned. He posted a series of Photoshopped pictures featuring […]
Trending on Billboard Drake is ready to party like it’s 1993 if the Toronto Blue Jays capture their first World Series title in 32 years on Friday night (Oct. 31). The 6 God took to Instagram on Wednesday night (Oct. 29) after the Jays throttled the Dodgers 6-1 in a decisive game five to taunt […]
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Rappers D Smoke and Jay Taj enjoy a meal at Two Hommés in Inglewood, Calif., over laughs and deep discussion. The two friends chat about their upcoming tour, competing on Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow, and their SoCal roots that tie the music they make back to the communities they grew up in.
Jay Taj: I take it this is us right here?
D Smoke: This is us. One of the finest dining experiences of Inglewood.
Jay Taj: I guess I’m about to find out.
D Smoke: Two Hommés.
Jay Taj: All right, D Smoke.
D Smoke: Yes, sir.
Jay Taj: Two Hommés, Inglewood. Why’d you choose this spot?
D Smoke: I have a history with both of these brothers that started it. Mando used to pull up to Bass & Treble when I did my event on Manchester, had my storefront, had Woodworks Records. I just kept hearing about the restaurant through other people, like it’s in Inglewood. It’s great. Check it out. Check it out. So I pull up and it turns out that it’s my homies who supported, you know, before I had my big moment and all that. So just to see anything happening positively in Inglewood on this level. I gotta support it, you know.
Jay Taj: And your face is on the side of the building.
D Smoke:
That, too. I noticed that, too, I got a mural on the building. It only makes sense. There’s rumors spreading that I’m a owner, so it ain’t nothing in it for me, I want this to thrive. I want more of this happening in Inglewood.
Jay Taj: Yeah, you know what? In the hood, everybody is the owner. Real s–t like it’s our responsibility to take care of these spaces. We’re all partners in this.
D Smoke: What’s up, brother? How you doing? Good to see you again.
Jay Taj: Yeah, how are you doing, brother. Thanks for having us. This about to be a big order. OK I’m gonna take the plantain crab, some of that grilled broccolini. Gotta put some color on the plate, and then the Lamb Dibi tacos. And you know what? I’ll take some chicken bites, too.
D Smoke: There you go.
Jay Taj: Tour prep, right?
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D Smoke and Jay Taj take a trip down memory lane while splitting a few signature dishes at Two Hommés in Inglewood, Calif. In the latest episode of Billboard‘s Takes Us Out, Smoke and Taj order grilled broccolini, plantain and crab, and lamb tacos, among other dishes. While the food was being prepared, the pair […]
