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Yung Miami is breaking her silence on allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against ex-boyfriend Diddy, reviving her REVOLT series Caresha Please on Thursday night (Aug. 8) for a sit-down interview with friend and fellow rapper Saucy Santana. Santana directly asked the City Girls rapper (born Caresha Brownlee) whether Diddy (real name: Sean Combs) had […]
It was a busy week in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. Billboard Unfiltered returns on Thursday (Aug. 8) with an episode attacking Drake’s 100 Gigs dump, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 2 and Latto’s place in the pantheon of female rap.
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Drake’s every chess move has been dissected by fans since the fallout from the Kendrick Lamar feud. Deputy Director, Editorial Damien Scott was complimentary of Drake’s shrewd decision making in leaking the three songs and archival footage, which he compared to something Ye would’ve done in the mold of G.O.O.D. Fridays.
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“We know he’s a person who thinks about the totality of not only his career, but the whole market and the people he’s playing against,” Scott said. “I think this is extremely novel. It’s really creative. The highest compliment I can pay it is this feels like something Ye would’ve done when he was still killing it. Back when he was doing the G.O.O.D. Friday releases.”
But he still thinks the Lamar feud was weighing on his mind with this move. “I think it’s not crazy to believe, ‘Alright, let me reset for a second.’”
However, Staff Writer Kyle Denis thinks Drake is nervous about the reception of his next single and found a loophole to test the waters. “I do think it’s p—y,” he stated. “Because I would think these three songs are all you dropped versus three songs plus 10 hours of archival footage. If you believed in this new stuff, why are we walking up memory lane at the same time?”
Onto Vultures 2, the panel agrees that the project’s original version didn’t feel completed with fans rightly wanting more from Ye and Ty. “It feels like Ye doesn’t care. If Ye doesn’t care, why should we care?” Scott asked.
Senior Charts & Data Analyst Trevor Anderson is surprised none of the tracks have caught on a path to disrupt the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
“Wherever you want to start post 2015, Vultures 1 ‘Carnival’ are the outliers… I think that was more of a surprise to people,” he said. “This feels a little below — I’m surprised there’s no song jumping…Everything has gone No. 1 going back to College Dropout, you don’t want to make too much of it, but when you look in the record books it’s, ‘Oh, this is where the drop-off really happened.”
With Kanye’s decorated discography, Deputy Director of Hip-Hop/R&B Carl Lamarre is frustrated knowing what Ye’s capable when it comes to V2‘s final product.
“This is somebody I still believe to this day — maybe you could put Kendrick in the same conversation of releasing five consecutive classic albums. To know creatively what he’s been able to do and have such a drop-off and not give a f–k? One of my favorite songs if ‘530’ and I saw flashes, but that last part it went downhill from there,” Lamar said. “That’s why it’s tough for me to dismiss him and say, ‘It’s fully over.’”
After getting an early listen, Denis has high hopes for Latto’s Sugar Honey Iced Tea album and thinks it could vault her into the big three conversation with Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj in female rap.
“One of those [big three] spots is kinda shaky right now, for obvious reasons. This album — I think it’s better than every other female rap album we’ve got this year. I’ll stand on it. I’m very happy with this album.”
Watch the full episode below.
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Katy Perry enjoyed the vacation of a lifetime in the video for her new single, “Lifetimes.”
The Stillz-directed clip for the Dr. Luke-produced track, released on Thursday (Aug. 8) finds the superstar making memories in Ibiza, Spain, as she spends the day on the beach before partying all night at the club. “I know you feel it/ Can you believe it?/ I’m gonna love you ’til the end and then repeat it/ For life/ For life,” Perry sings in the high-energy, dance floor-ready chorus.
“‘Lifetimes’ is a song about eternal love,” Perry said in a press statement. “It’s about finding that one deep and satisfying love of your life. A soulmate doesn’t always have to come in the form of a partner – it can come in all different ways, a child, a best friend, a pet. For me it is my daughter – I ask her every night, ‘Will you find me in every lifetime?’ She says yes, and I feel found. You’ll find each other, over and over again, for lifetimes.”
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Perry welcomed her daughter, Daisy Dove, with fiancé Orlando Bloom in August 2020.
Elsewhere in the music video, Perry reveals the 11-song track list for her upcoming album, 143, which features “Lifetimes” as well as the project’s lead single, “Woman’s World.” Other song titles include “I’m His He’s Mine,” “Crush,” “Nirvana,” “All the Love,” “Truth” and “Wonder.” There also appears to be some undisclosed collaborations on the album on songs including “Gorgeous,” “Gimme Gimme” and “Artificial.”
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143, which is code for “I love you,” is scheduled for release on Sept. 20 through Capitol Records. The forthcoming set marks Perry’s first album since 2020’s Smile, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200.
Watch the “Lifetimes” music video below.
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Oh my God, they’re back again. Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Ty Dolla $ign are spinning the block with hours in the tracking week to spare for the release of another Vultures 2 deluxe edition featuring three new songs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Some fan-favorite leaks […]
Luke Bryan is set to release his eighth studio album, Mind of a Country Boy, on Sept. 27.
For the 14-song album, he reunites with producers Jeff and Jody Stevens. Four years have elapsed since the Georgia native released his previous album, and the new project delves into his priorities, including family, music, hunting and fishing. In celebrating the album announcement, Bryan has also released the new song “Closing Time in California,” timed to some of his upcoming shows in San Diego and Los Angles.
“I’ve been able to take my time and really compile songs for this album,” Bryan said in a statement. “If it’s a song that I cut two or three years ago, and I still love it, and it still sounds fresh, then I feel like it’ll stand the test of time.
“I think this album, as I’ve tried to do with all my albums, just has a little bit of everything,” he continued. “I do some things different vocally on this one that I’ve not done before. It’s about each song having its place and having its meaning. It’s trying not to be overly redundant with songs. I think that’s why I’ve been blessed to have a long career and what I feel like this album’s going to do.”
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In addition to his headlining shows and his Farm Tour, Bryan is set to continue his role as an American Idol judge (alongside incoming judge, fellow country artist Carrie Underwood), while his Crash My Playa destination concert in Mexico will celebrate its 10th year in 2025 with performances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and more.
“I’m still having a lot of fun in my concerts, and it’s still a big ole party,” Bryan said in a statement. “But I think as you grow older and mature, subject matters change and things that you can sing about change. But the love of trying to find the right song and a song that moves people is still at the forefront of what I want to do as an artist.”
See the full tracklist for Bryan’s Mind of a Country Boy below:
“Mind of Country Boy” (Luke Bryan, Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins)“Love You, Miss You, Mean It” (Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice, Jordan Minton, Rhett Akins)“Country Song Came On” (Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley, Neil Medley)“Pair of Boots” (Bobby Pinson, Taylor Phillips, Tofer Brown, Jaxon Free)“But I Got A Beer in My Hand” (Chase McGill, Matt Dragstrem, Geoff Warburton)“Kansas” (Chase McGill, Hillary Lindsey, Matt Dragstrem)“Country On” (Mark Nesler, David Frasier, Mitch Oglesby, Styles Haury)“Fish on the Wall” (Dallas Davidson, Chris Tompkins, Ben Johnson)“She’s Still Got It” (Rodney Clawson, Heather Morgan, Will Bundy, Jim McCormick)“Closing Time in California” (John Byron, Mark Holman, Hillary Lindsey, Chase McGill)“For the Kids” (Luke Bryan, Justin Ebach, Brad Tursi)“Southern and Slow” (Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson, Chase McGill)“I’m on a Tractor” (Neil Thrasher, Lee Thomas Miller)“Jesus ‘Bout My Kids” (Jeff Hyde, Tucker Beathard, Ben Stennis, Brad Rempel)
Ed Kelce is a devoted Swiftie. The father of Travis Kelce took to Facebook on Thursday (Aug. 8) to post a Daily Mail article that spotlights a lyric on Ye’s long-awaited and long overdue Vultures 2 album with Ty Dolla $ign. Ye featured a lyrical reference to Taylor Swift’s romance with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. […]
Don’t expect a Big Sean album tonight. In July, the Detroit rapper announced that he planned on releasing his sixth solo album on Aug. 9, a day after a version leaked online.
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However, earlier this week, while promoting new single “On Up” on Instagram, he said the album was coming “soon.” When a fan asked him, “Why you saying album soon like it’s not suppose to drop on the 9th?” Sean blamed scheduling issues for having to push the album back. “I gotta push it just a lil’ bit. Music done, but jus organizing listening events, shows etc. Might need an extra week or 2 to plan,” he replied.
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Some fans tried to blame his former label boss Ye (formerly Kanye West), but Big Sean went on Instagram Live to clear those rumors up, assuring fans, “I know he ain’t do that s—t. I love Ye. Without him, there would be no me.”
He added: “I been there since Graduation. I got to study, contribute, give energy to every project. 808s, Beautiful Twisted… I know he wouldn’t do that, that’s trash. So whoever did do that, just know it did f—k me up”
Big Sean on rumors that Kanye played a part in leaking his album: “I know he ain’t do that sht. I love Ye. Without him, there would be no me.” pic.twitter.com/Br9vebXrXY— Joey (@gothamhiphop) July 19, 2024
Although, the album isn’t coming this week, Sean has been feeding his fans. He’s released the singles “Yes” and “On Up,” so far, and he’s teased a song with The Alchemist and killed an On the Radar freestyle over Aaliyah’s “If Your Girl Only Knew.”
Some fans thought he was dissing Kendrick with the lines, “I got better things to do than find someone to beef with/ Or else I’m off the deep end/This game will take you either way, you know it’s offense-defense,” but he quickly cleared the speculation up. “Yall goin wit so many narratives, im talking to da haters who just keep finding something to point out they dont like bout me,” he wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “Its not even worth explaining tho im a just focus on the music.”
UK officials have announced that there is no indication that the terror threats before Taylor Swift’s now-cancelled shows in Vienna, Austria, will have any impact on her upcoming shows in London.
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“There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London,” a spokesperson for London’s Metropolitan Police said on Thursday (Aug. 8), per Reuters, adding, “The Met works closely with venue security teams and other partners to ensure there are appropriate security and policing plans in place. As always, we will continue to keep any new information under careful review.”
Swift is currently set to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium over five sold-out nights from August 15 to 20.
Earlier in the day, Associated Press reported that the main suspect in the case, a 19-year-old male, confessed that he planned to “kill as many people as possible” outside Ernst Happel Stadium, where Swift was scheduled to perform from August 8 to 10.
In a statement on Wednesday (Aug. 7), Barracuda Music, the concert promoters for the Austrian shows said, “With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety. All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.”
The person identified as the main plotter reportedly quit his job and “conspicuously changed his appearance and adapted to IS [Islamic State] propaganda,” despite his North Macedonian roots. Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, Austria’s head of the Directorate of State Security and Intelligence, said the suspect wanted to use knives or homemade explosives to attack Swifties outside the stadium at the event, which was expected to draw more than 195,000 fans.
Authorities also said that I.S. and al-Qaida materials were found at the home of a second, 17-year-old Austrian suspect, who was reportedly recently hired by a company that provides services at the venue. Both suspects are currently in custody.
At press time, Swift had not commented on the incident. Billboard has reached out to the star’s reps for comment.
Yung Miami is “ready for the smoke.” The City Girls alum is speaking out about her time dating Diddy and the myriad sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean Combs — one of which included her.
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Caresha Please is returning to Revolt on Thursday night (Aug. 8), and ahead of the new season’s explosive episode, Yung Miami released a teaser where she gets emotional with her responses surrounding Diddy.
“This wasn’t easy, My Truth, My side, MY STORY But I’m ready for the smoke! TONIGHT @ 8pm EST on @REVOLTTV #CareshaPlease,” she wrote on X.
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Yung Miami sat down with Saucy Santana to open up about remaining quiet throughout the jarring allegations made against Diddy when they were together. “I ain’t bring us this far to go backwards,” she said with tears streaming down her cheeks. “I said I was gon’ tell my truth.”
Fans have the 8 p.m. ET episode down as appointment television and are ready to hear from Yung Miami. “Chile lemme get my blunt ready for tonight,” one person wrote. Another fan asked: “Omg this the first time i’ve seen you crying?”
Diddy and Yung Miami sparked dating rumors in 2021 and appeared to be on-and-off over the next couple of years with their relationship before splitting for good in 2023.
Yung Miami — born Caresha Brownlee — was actually named in a civil lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. in February when he claimed that Miami was a sex worker for Diddy and brought “pink cocaine” to her.
Weeks later, Miami’s former City Girls partner JT denied ever having Diddy or Yung Miami supply her with drugs. “First of all I was in the half way house being drug tested EVERY night I went in! I explained this YEARS ago I NEVER did cocaine & never will it actually destroyed my family,” she wrote to X in March. “Y’all get on her making jokes about shit for shits & giggles & don’t know ppl post trauma! Stop playing with me! PLEASE.”
Combs has been laying low since being hit with a sprawling lawsuit by hisexCassie in November, which they settled less than 24 hours later. In the months since, a litany of sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against Diddy. His Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by federal agents in March, but no arrests were made.
Diddy has maintained his innocence and along with his lawyers has vehemently denied the allegations made against him.
Watch the Caresha Please trailer below. Tune into Revolt at 8 p.m. ET for the premiere.
CMA Award winner and four-time Billboard Country Airplay chart-topping artist Jelly Roll will soon see his new song serve as the music anthem for ESPN’s college football coverge during the 2024-2025 season on ESPN platforms, starting Saturday, Aug. 24.
Jelly Roll’s new single “Get By,” which will also be featured on his upcoming new album, serves as the soundtrack for ESPN’s season-long college football coverage across ESPN networks and ABC. This marks the 11th season that ESPN has partnered with an artist to create an anthem for ESPN’s college football coverage. Previous artists ESPN partnered with include Post Malone, Fall Out Boy, Imagine Dragons, Yungblud, Lauren Alaina and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Curtis Friends, ESPN vice president of marketing, said in a statement, “There’s a powerful connection between music and college football and for more than a decade, the ESPN college football music anthem has been integral to the promotion of the sport while its release has marked the unofficial start to the season. Jelly Roll is a talented, award-winning artist whose music speaks to the passion of college football fans across the country, and we’re excited ‘Get By’ will soundtrack the sport all season long.”
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The college football officially kicks off on Aug. 24, as ACC rivals Florida State and Georgia Tech face off starting at noon ET on ESPN at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will make its season debut, onsite, prior to the game.
Jelly Roll has been a ubiquitous persona of late, including taking part in this year’s WWE SummerSlam on Aug. 3, participating in a recent Nashville television taping honoring the late country entertainer Toby Keith, teaming with MGK for the new song and music video “Lonely Road,” and even offering a surprise show in Tampa, Florida last month after fellow country artist Morgan Wallen was forced to postpone his stadium show due to illness.
Jelly Roll also recently extended his headlining Beautifully Broken Tour again, adding even more tour dates to the trek.
