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Ahead of his performance at the palenque during the San Marcos Fair, Billboard cover star Carín León reflects on his pride in being Mexican, the significance of palenques to him, and his career trajectory — starting in a band and transitioning to a solo artist.
He also discusses collaborating with C. Tangana, how “The One” with Kane Brown came to life, the country musicians he’s working with on his new album, his acceptance within the country music community, and his collaborations with Maluma, Alejandro Fernández and more.
Leila Cobo:
Carín!
Carín León:
Hi!
Welcome to my hacienda in Aguascalientes.
Thank you, thank you for the invitation. I’m so happy to be here.
Aguascalientes is — for those who don’t know — we’re here because tonight you’re going to perform at el palenque at the fair in San Marcos.
That’s right.
So what is the San Marcos fair?
The best Mexican music and Latin music is presented, too. So, it’s a huge party that I think, as you noticed yesterday, it’s a big party. The experience is worth living once in a lifetime.
And it’s music, music, music, and more music?
Music, shots, food. A lot of Mexico in one month. Too much Mexico that can cause havoc.
So this is an experience that is natively Mexican?
It’s the most Mexican, I think, that you can see in music, a palenque. I always tell people, “You have to see your artist at a palenque to understand what the experience is to take it all the way.” And the artists, too, appreciate the format of the palenque, we love it. The majority of my colleagues love it because you have all the people super close.
Like on top of each other.
Yes.
So, you’re there on stage, and I’m at this distance here.
Yes, easily. You can just be there with the people and drink some shots, it’s beautiful, it’s a communion of public that’s really interesting compared to shows at tours.
Completely. I’m going to show you my gardens.
It’s really beautiful, honestly.
Right?
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In today’s episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Carl Lamarre, Trevor Anderson, and Kyle Denis give their thoughts on Lil Wayne’s latest drop and debate on if he is on their list of the top 5 rappers all time. Moderated by Billboard’s Delissa Shannon, each hip-hop expert gives their hot take on the album, his legacy and more.
Did you like ‘Tha Carter VI’? Drop your opinion in the chat!
Delisa Shannon:
What is up y’all, this is Billboard Unfiltered where we debate hot button topics, and whoever wins gets to give their unfiltered take. Now I am Delisa Shannon, your host for today, Short Form Content Director here at Billboard. For our panelists, we’ve got Mr. Carl Lamarre, Senior Director of R&B and Hip-Hop here at Billboard. We’ve got the Trevor Anderson, Senior Charts and Data Analyst for R&B and Hip-Hop, and the goat Kyle Denis, staff writer. All right, y’all, what’s-
Trevor Anderson:
What is this? Like, this initial bias?
Delisa Shannon:
No, I just- I mean,
Kyle Denis:
The intro was crazy
Delisa Shannon:
I mean I can’t even give my dude like props.
Carl Lamarre:
The Trevor, goat Kyle.
Delisa Shannon:
I said Mr. Carl Lamarre.
Kyle Denis:
You got an actual title.
Delisa Shannon:
This is no preferential treatment, don’t let it get it to your ears. I treat all my boys the same. Okay, I don’t discriminate. All right. Are we good to get into the topic of today?
Trevor Anderson:
We’re really not good, but I’ll let it slide.
Carl Lamarre:
I was about to hit my buzzer.
Kyle Denis:
Haters.
Delisa Shannon:
Listen, Kyle, don’t let them knock you off.
Kyle Denis:
They could never knock me.
Delisa Shannon:
Don’t let it. Don’t even start. So let’s get into the topic. So today we’re going to discuss Lil Wayne’s new album, ‘The Carter VI’. The album has received mixed reviews. I want to know, what are your thoughts? Do we think Lil Wayne is still on the list of the top five best rappers of all time? Carl, we’re going to start with your opening statement, 90 seconds, and you start now.
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BTS members Jimin & Jung Kook have completed their military service and were released on Tuesday, June 10th. We take you inside the joyous moment and what the boys had to say! Are you excited for BTS’ reunion? Let us know in the comments! Tetris Kelly: Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS have returned from […]
Donald Trump’s recent policies have affected regional Mexican artists over the past two months. Grupo Firme, Julión Álvarez and others have had their visas revoked. Keep watching to learn more about the impact these policies have had on the regional Mexican music market. What do you think about these policies? Let us know in the […]
Snoop Dogg sits down to take us inside the stories of some of his biggest hits, including the real reason Katy Perry created “California Gurls,” his interactions in Brazil’s favelas, what he wanted to emulate in “Sensual Seduction,” morphing into a doberman in “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?,” working with Akon on “I Wanna […]
We caught up with Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Keke Palmer, Jermaine Dupri, and more on the red carpet of the 2025 BET Awards and found out their all-time favorite Mariah Carey song.
What’s your favorite Mariah Carey song? Let us know in the comments!
Keke Palmer: You’ll always see my baby
Snoop Dogg: I would be like “Mariah. You know, when I was in jail, ‘Vision of Love,’ we used to sit around waiting for that video to come on. I can’t believe I did a song with you.”
Ciara: Oh my gosh, there’s so many hits.
Lauren-Ashley Beck: Mariah Carey is being nominated for an icon award this evening, what is your favorite Mariah Carey song?
Amerie: My favorite? “We Belong Together.”
Lucky Daye: I like the one she did with. Uh, is it Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
Oh yes, I can see the music video.
Ciara: That right there, by far, is one of the most timeless records that is special.
Jermaine Dupri: “My All.” I know y’all thought I was gonna say one of my songs.
We did.
Jermaine Dupri: She knows that’s my song. Yeah, I love that song. I wish I would have made that song,
We gotta get you on the stage. Okay, that was amazing. I have chills, actually.
Amerie: That’s my son’s favorite Christmas song. He actually liked it outside of Christmas, but he just started dancing and running around. Yeah, it’s just great, like she created a new classic.
Peso Pluma presents Tito Double P with the 2025 Indie Power Player of the Year Award at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2025. Ben Patterson: I’m honored to introduce fellow Indie Power Player and Double P co-founder, Peso Pluma. Peso Pluma: Hi everyone. Hi Ben, hi Jedd. I just want to thank all my Billboard friends. […]
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Alison Wonderland connects with fans on a spiritual level around the world — but when she’s in Las Vegas, she goes big. See how she translates her love of DJing into shows where her fans can be present in the moment on her journey to ‘Get It Together’ ahead of her electric White Claw Sessions performance in Las Vegas.
Tetris Kelly:
Alison, Alison, Alison.
Alison Wonderland: Oh, hey, Tetris.
I thought you were gonna meet me in the lobby.
I got carried away. I’m so sorry.
On the White Claw bus? It’s waiting on us. We need to roll.
Let’s go. Let’s go.
Yo, what’s good it’s Tetris!
And I’m Alison Wonderland.
And we’re rushing to the casino right now because Alison is performing tonight, and she’s taking us with her.
White Claw session? Let’s go.
Gonna have some fun before we get to that show. So now that the vibes are ready, what are we preparing?
Well, we are in Vegas, so we gotta go big because I started off as a scratching DJ. I still like to play in vinyl mode, because even if I’m playing on CBJ, it’s not copper vinyl, you can still treat it like an instrument. You can still do scratches. The best thing you can do as a DJ is make sure everyone is having the best time and they forget about their phones. I don’t even think about it for me. I just feel like, oh my gosh, all these people are here, and we’re doing this together. I literally can sit in my bedroom and mix for hours, and I do that every day. I genuinely love,DJing.
Tonight, we’re gonna create the vibe again, and it’s all about grabbing life by the claw. What’s a time in your life that you did something crazy and you were like that really worked out?
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Manuel Turizo invites us to his house to share an exclusive interview on his 201 Tour, his friendship with Shakira after their “Copa Vacía” collab, his collaboration with Xavi on “En Privado” reaching No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart, teases his new music, how “QUE HACES” with Becky G came to life and more.
What’s your favorite song from Manuel Turizo? Let us know in the comments!
Manuel Turizo:
Hello! Billboard, welcome to my house. Good evening!
Jessica Roiz:
Hi Manuel, thank you.
I’m just letting you guys know I’m sorry for the mess, today we are on set, so it’s a mess in there, but enter. Welcome.
Manuel, thank you for having us in your beautiful home in Miami.
Welcome, welcome.
It seems like a dream that I’m sitting here on a sofa in the living room of Manuel Turizo. If I knew I would’ve brought my bikini because when I entered I saw the big pool.
You could’ve gone in the pool-
And we could’ve done this interview in the pool.
Even though it’s not daytime, but it doesn’t matter, whatever you want.
Manuel, we are at the point of almost going on tour. You are going to be in Latin America and the United States for the rest of the year. What do you miss the most from your house when you are on the road?
What I miss the most… I think that no one sleeps that good unless it’s in their own bed. That’s another level, that’s something else, but honestly the ambiance of the house. The ambiance of when you’re carefree at home and I’m naked at home.
Relaxed, your house is super cozy man.
Look, there are the three dogs, well the camera can’t see them, but they’re outside, they’re bothering her.
What happens with the dogs when you go on tour, you don’t bring them?
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The 2025 BET Awards were filled with huge wins from Kendrick Lamar, honors for Mariah Carey & Snoop Dogg, and Doechii’s passionate speech on people protesting ICE. We take you through the biggest moments of the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards. What was your favorite moment? Let us know in the comments! Tetris Kelly: […]