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Tyla shares stories behind her photo at the skate park, on the beach, dressing up for Heritage Day and more in Behind the Photo with Billboard. Tyla: Hello, it’s Tyla and I’m taking you Behind the Photo with Billboard. This was taken by my very best friend. This was when I was in Ghana and we […]
Rapsody shares why ‘Please Don’t Cry’ is her most vulnerable album, how her truth is incorporated throughout all of the songs and her various collaborations including: Lil Wayne, Erykah Badu, and Dixson. She also talks about the resurgence of women in hip hop and how Nicki Minaj & Cardi B helped pave the way and more!
Rapsody:
I think it’s exciting and beautiful time for hip hop, to have women at the forefront. We’re everywhere. It’s gonna stand the test of time and I think it’s going to help to even out the playing field, that may not be that we’re always at the forefront, but we won’t be in the shadow. What’s up y’all this is Rapsody and you’re watching Billboard News.
Gail Mitchell:
I’m thrilled to be sitting next to Rapsody.
Rapsody:
I’m so happy to be here with you. Legend.
I wanted to get your take on the resurgence of women in hip hop and you’ve seen a lot of change, ups and downs in that arena. Is this more than just a moment? I think some people might still try to look at it as a fad. It’ll go away, but is…
Rapsody:
No. You know, this is a beautiful beginning. You know, just we never seen it like this, or no. I think there was a time. 90s of course you know we have MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Lauryn, Lil’ Kim, Foxy, Missy Elliott, Charli Baltimore, I can go on and on. But I think with social media, you just, you see it in such a heavy force. It’s everywhere. So I mean, I’m excited about it.
Gail Mitchell:
Who were your key influences on the hip hop side coming up?
Rapsody:
My key? Lauryn Hill, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Nas, Biggie. Erykah Badu, she’s hip hop. To me MC Lyte, Queen Latifah. I listened, DMX heavy. What? Heavy, heavy East Coast right?
It’s Monday, May 13, and Taylor Swift is still ruling at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Not only that, she’s set to feature on Gracie Abrams’ new album and will be part of the Bridgerton season 3 soundtrack. Ariana Grande posted on her IG story that she’s back in the studio. Are we getting […]
In today’s episode of ‘How It Went Down,’ Spanish star Aitana shares how she created her new song “AKUREYKI” and making the music video with her co-writer, Colombian star, Sebastián Yatra. AitanaWell the truth is this is my third song with Sebastián Yatra. We seem to understand each other quite well in the studio, that’s […]
The third annual Gold Gala event took over the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday evening (May 11), celebrating the 2024 A100 list, which counts down the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year. The night featured a performance from 2023 A100 honoree Saweetie, who received […]
Tetris Kelly:Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been battling with diss tracks, but how will this shake up on the charts? This is the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated May 18. Slipping to No. 10 is Teddy Swims, as Benson falls to No. 9. “Espresso” drops from No. 4 to No. 8. Drake’s “Family […]
It’s Friday, May 10, and the rap girlies are back in the game. Megan Thee Stallion & Ice Spice released new singles and BTS’ RM dropped his new song, “Come Back to Me.” Dhruv shares about what he’s looking forward to when performing at Head In The Clouds. We give you all access to ENHYPEN’s […]
Stray Kids are back and better than ever with new single “Lose My Breath,” a collaboration with Charlie Puth. The boy band has had several hits, so let’s take a look back at the K-pop group’s chart success on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard 200 and Global chart with songs such as “LALALALA” and “Hellevator.” […]
All eyes were on Taylor Swift on May 9 as she kicked off the European leg of her Eras Tour with the first of four concerts in Paris, marking her first show back after the release of the Billboard 200-topping, record-breaking The Tortured Poets Department. Not only did the pop star debut seven fresh numbers […]
Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, JaQUEL Knight and Amber Ruffin talk about how they’re reviving and updating ‘The Wiz’ for today, why it is important to the culture, the talent of lead Nichelle Lewis, being able to break barriers on Broadway with the show and more! Wayne BradyI’m Wayne Brady. JaQuel KnightI’m JaQuel Knight. Amber RuffinI’m […]