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11 Sep 2024

LL Cool J ft. Eminem “Murdergram Deux,” A$AP FERG “Off White Rozay” & More | Daily Visuals 9.11.24

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A few days ago LL Cool J released his 14th studio album in The FORCE and while it received mixed reviews and reactions, there’s no doubt that the man is still very much an icon in the game and for his latest offering collaborates with another legend who also recently released his latest project, The Death of Slim Shady.

For his new visuals to “Murdergram Deux,” LL Cool J links up with Eminem to spit some rapid fire flows while bring back the leather pants with the matching jacket before ultimately busting out the big guns (his biceps) to once again lure his hardcore fanbase in high heels.

Back in Harlem A$AP Ferg gets the neighborhood poppin’ and in his clip to “Off White Rozay,” Ferg rolls up on a block party where he pops some bottles in the streets and gets the crowd on their feet and hands in the air while paying homage to Virgil Abloh with his rhymes and some custom cowboy boots with his face on them. Can’t say we saw that coming.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Computa featuring Havoc, Kamaiyah, and more.

LL COOL J FT. EMINEM – “MURDERGRAM DEUX”

A$AP FERG – “OFF WHITE ROZAY”

COMPUTA FT. HAVOC – “EVERYTHING YOU GOT SON”

KAMAIYAH – “CHEDDA”

CASH COBAIN, CHOW LEE & LENNY LOVE – “RED BULL SPIRAL FREESTYLE”

KAMILLION – “BYKE AHSIDE”

JODI LUVV – “SMOOTH OPERATOR”

DEVEYE – “GOTTA HAVE IT”

B. GREEDY – “SO SUAVE”

11 Sep 2024

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris for President | Billboard News

Taylor Swift threw her two cents into the presidential race on Tuesday night after the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Here’s what she had to say about throwing her support behind the VP.

Tetris Kelly:

Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and Kamala has fully embraced it with music and merch. We’re breaking it down. VP hopeful J.D. Vance offended the wrong cat lady. After Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Taylor Swift posted: “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth. I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF and a woman’s right to her own body for decades. I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady.”

Immediately following the endorsement, the Harris campaign began selling friendship bracelets on their website and Kamala exited the stage in Philly to “The Man.” Kamala has been using Beyoncé’s “Freedom” to enter stages. Do these mega music endorsements impact the election? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

11 Sep 2024

Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Success on the Charts | Billboard Explains

Sabrina Carpenter took over the summer with “Espresso,” and her Hot 100 No. 1 “Please Please Please.” She’s had hits on the Pop Airplay chart and Billboard 200. Keep watching to see where Sabrina Carpenter started and how she swiftly took over the charts!

Tetris Kelly:
Did you know that Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Skin” was her first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100? Sabrina has taken this summer by storm thanks to her hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” and she just dropped her new album, Short n’ Sweet. But who is Sabrina? What has her journey in music looked like? And how did she become a force to be reckoned with on the charts? This is Billboard Explains: Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Success on the Charts.

Born in Quakertown, Penn., Sabrina started uploading videos to YouTube at 10 years old, covering songs by Christina Aguilera and Adele. She went on to land guest starring roles on shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, until she scored the role of Maya Hart for the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She even recorded the show’s theme song, “Take on the World” alongside her co-star Rowan Blanchard.

Sabrina signed with Hollywood Records and released her first EP, Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying, in 2014, featuring the single of the same name. Sabrina made her Billboard 200 chart debut with her first full-length album, Eyes Wide Open, and followed that up with her sophomore project, Evolution, featuring her first radio hit, “Thumbs.” Sabrina dropped more music over the years, including “Skin” in 2021 and her album Emails I Can’t Send featuring the hit track “Feather,” which became her first No. 1 hit on the Pop Airplay chart.

Fast forward to 2024, when Sabrina booked two major gigs: opening for Taylor Swift on her Eras World Tour and performing at Coachella.

10 Sep 2024

Billboard’s Inaugural R&B No. 1s Party: Relive the Evening | Billboard News

Catch all the highlights from the star-studded evening, which celebrated chart-toppers, industry newcomers and the fifth anniversary of Amazon’s Rotation program.

Kyle Denis:

Chart-toppers…

Victoria Monét:

I just want to start off by saying thank you so much, Billboard, for this recognition.

Usher: 

It is really happy to be able to celebrate here with Billboard.

Kyle Denis:

…and industry newcomers…

Tyla:

Thank you so much Billboard. 

Kyle Denis:

…were celebrated at Billboard’s R&B No. 1’s  party, and we have highlights from the star-studded evening. To round out our jam-packed week of events in celebration of the R&B and hip-hop genres, the Billboard R&B No. 1’s  party was where the likes of Usher and Tyla received their flowers. While the latter received the Global Force award, Usher nabbed the R&B Entertainer of the Year Award and previewed something special he’s working on for 2026. It all went down at the intimate event held at The Box in New York City, which also celebrated the fifth anniversary of Rotation, the global hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music. For the last five years, Rotation has produced weekly playlists, original content, livestream events and more for the hip-hop and R&B genres. Billboard and Amazon Music execs celebrated the milestone with opening remarks, which was followed by plenty of star power as the night continued on. The event took place just a few days after Billboard’s Hip Hop Live, a showstopping concert featuring Teezo Touchdown, BossMan Dlow and BigXthaPlug. It’s one of many exciting things on BigX’s plate. That Texas rapper was just named Amazon Music’s next breakthrough artist and showed the crowd just why he deserves the shine. For more on Billboard’s R&B No. 1s party, head on over to Billboard.com.

10 Sep 2024

Diddy Hit With $100M Default Judgment in Sexual Assault Lawsuit | Billboard News

Diddy has been hit with a $100 million judgment in a sexual assault lawsuit brought to him by inmate Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. Keep watching for the full story.

Tetris Kelly:

Diddy’s been told to cough up $100 million in a sexual assault case he blew off.

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith:

I’d like to either preserve the issue of default judgment or judgment in my favor based on failure to answer.

Tetris Kelly:

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith claimed Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party back in 1997.

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith:

He offered me $2.3 million to allow what happened to me to go away.

Tetris Kelly:

In a livestream of the court proceedings last week, Cardello-Smith claimed Diddy told him he wouldn’t be responding to his complaint and intended to settle outside of court. According to court documents, Diddy chose not to respond to the complaint after confirming receipt, so Judge Anne Marie Anzalone ruled in favor of default judgment, awarding Cardello-Smith the $100 million he was suing for. Given the large sum of money he now owes, the judge set a payment schedule of $10 million every month, starting October 1st. In a statement to Billboard, Diddy’s attorney strongly denies his client was ever served with the lawsuit, saying he “looks forward to having this judgment swiftly dismissed.”

10 Sep 2024

Billboard & Rémy Martin Partner for 2024 Hip-Hop Live!: Lively Performances, Fan Experiences, a Custom Cocktail & More | Billboard News

Billboard and Rémy Martin partnered to bring to life a night to remember with high-energy performances that had the crowd on their feet, a custom Rémy Martin cocktail crafted exclusively for the event and a photo booth that allowed fans to capture memorable moments – making it a perfect blend of music, excitement and premium vibes.

Kyle Denis:
This past weekend, Billboard and Rémy Martin partnered to keep the hip-hop and R&B celebrations going with a star-studded concert on Friday, Sept. 6, for Hip-Hop Live.

Excited fans poured into the Xanadu Theater greeted by a Rémy Martin photo moment to memorialize a fun night ahead with friends in anticipation of the exciting acts about to hit the stage. Fans got more than just a performance, as Rémy Martin rounded out the night by serving a signature cognac drink, the Rémy le pechnoise, featuring Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal for enjoyment alongside a beautiful product display to set the ambiance.

Hit after hit, the headlining acts brought the vibe, while Rémy Martin provided the libations. It was the perfect way to kick off the weekend ahead. For more, head to Billboard.com.

10 Sep 2024

Beyoncé Gets Candid About Her Stardom | Billboard News

Beyoncé sat down with GQ magazine and got candid about who she listens to, her life and more. Keep watching to see our favorite moments from her cover with GQ!

Tetris Kelly:
Beyoncé is on the cover of GQ, and she’s being candid about pop stardom, who she’s listening to, she even had time to go to the movies, and answers that question about the visuals. We’re breaking it all down.

We’ve known Queen Bey to be a pop star for 25 years, but after her knee injury, does she think about retiring? She told the mag: “I retired from the formula of the pop star a very long time ago. I stopped focusing on what’s popular, and began focusing on the qualities that get better with time and experience. Good music and strong messages will never retire.”

So who does Beyoncé have time to listen to?

“I love Doechii and GloRilla, and I just heard That Mexican OT, he’s from Houston … He goes hard! I really like ‘Please Please Please’ by Sabrina Carpenter, and I think that Thee Sacred Souls and Chappell Roan are talented and interesting.”

And my favorite takeaway? She has time for Disney. She said, “The best movie I’ve seen this year is Inside Out 2. I think it’s brilliant.”

And when it comes to Renaissance and Cowboy Carter not having visuals, she stated: “I thought it was important that during a time where all we see is visuals, that the world can focus on the voice. The music is so rich in history and instrumentation. It takes months to digest, research and understand. The music is enough.” 

10 Sep 2024

Joey Bada$$ & Method Man Talk Best Get Up Anthems of New York | Billboard x Tres Generaciones Tequila

Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila are partnering to find out the Get Up Anthems of select cities, and for this stop, we’re in New York City, New York. In conversation with Rocsi Diaz, Chicago natives Joey Bada$$ and Method Man sat with Billboard’s Carl Lamarre to honor a few Get Up Anthems for New York City. The discussion includes songs that inspired and energized their city by New York artists, presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila.

Be sure to follow the multi-city conversations at billboard.com/get-up-anthems/

Rocsi Diaz:

Hey guys I’m Rocsi Dias alongside Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila. We’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the profound impact of music both personally and within the communities. And today we’re in the iconic city of New York where skyscrapers touch the sky and hip-hop beats fill the streets. Contributing to this discussion I’m joined by the legendary Method Man. A trailblazer in hip-hop, known for his electrifying performances and innovative style. Alongside him is Joey Bada$$, a captivating star who’s authentic storytelling and raw talent have touched audiences onstage. And Billboard’s Director of Hip-Hop/ R&B Carl Lamarre, a music historian and vital heartbeat of the Billboard editorial team. Just a few days ago, we kicked off the selection process for New York City’s Get Up Anthems. It was a challenge, but using Billboard’s exclusive chart data, we narrowed down almost 40 songs to just a few tracks which are in this bowl. Now before we get into the discussion, let’s raise a glass fellas to New York City’s rich musical heritage, courtesy of triple distilled Tres Generaciones Tequila. Cheers to the city that continues to inspire and innovate. We’re going to start with our boy Busta Rhymes, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.”

Method Man:

This was Busta’s break out record from leaders of the new school. This was Busta’s solo album, and this was the first time anyone ever heard him rhyme in this cadence.

Keep watching for more!

10 Sep 2024

Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’ Creative Process, Upcoming Tour & More | Billboard News

Suki Waterhouse’s second album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, is coming soon. The singer, model and actress shares how she recorded the album while pregnant, how her role in Daisy Jones and the Six inspired her to tackle her solo career, a glimpse into her upcoming tour and more!=

Hey, I’m Lindsey Havens for Billboard News, and we are here with artist, singer-songwriter, actress, model, whatever, Suki Waterhouse. 

Hi! 

I feel like I need to say that’s a song title, which we will get into — you just, like, do so much.

She’s a model, actress, whatever. 

Your second album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin album,  I want to ask first how it was different this time compared to the making of your debut album.

The first record I made, I’d never made a record before. I’d been releasing things by myself for, like, 10 years, 8-10, years, so  I didn’t have a label, I didn’t have any team. There was no sort of, like, there was nothing behind me at that point. And then I kind of went and asked a couple of people if they would sign it, and everyone said no. And then Sub Pop said yes, but I had to kind of really bang down the door. And it took like, six months of writing emails, and they said, “No, we don’t want to listen to any songs from models or actresses, whatevers.”

So it was a completely different experience this time. I’ve been able to collaborate with different people, and, you know, have, yeah, have different artists that I could call up, and a few more people wanted to get in the room with me than they did before. So it was, like, very, very different in that way. 

09 Sep 2024

BOYNEXTDOOR on ‘19.99’ Adulthood Transition, ‘Dangerous’ & ‘Nice Guy’ | Billboard News

BOYNEXTDOOR shares how 19.99 marks the group’s journey into adulthood and how the album’s themes deal with the emotions surrounding that. The boys talk about how “부모님 관람불가 (Dangerous)” and “Nice Guy” portray the epitome of their personal stories, why K-Pop is no longer a genre, but a culture, their first Japanese release and more!

Hey, what’s up? It’s Tetris with Billboard News, hanging out with BOYNEXTDOOR. How’s it going, fellas? So you guys have a busy, busy time right now, you obviously announced your album ‘19.99.’

Yeah that’s right!

So tell me about the album and tell me about the title because why 19.99?

The album explores the emotions experienced just before turning 20. Specifically, the tracks express the intricate emotions that precede and follow turning 20. That’s the key point to focus on, so please look forward to it. 

We’re watching the growth. 

Yeah, that’s right. The album captures BOYNEXTDOOR’s journey to adulthood. This album is especially involved with a lot of our story, our true stories. We felt a lot of some kind of pain, some kind of happiness, and some kind of thankfulness. We always feel pain for growing, so that is our story.

I mean, you’re covering a lot of emotions there. The pre-release track was called “(Dangerous).”

That’s right!

Tell me about that song and why that was the perfect song to set the tone.

The pre-release track “Dangerous” shows our mischievous side. We sometimes would imagine things like not listening to our moms, hanging out with friends all night, and so on, as students before we turned 20. We tried to uniquely express in our own way the diverse feelings we had, wanting to just have fun. 

Oh you guys are really giving both sides because that’s “Dangerous,” but then the main single “Nice Guy.” So tell me about “Nice Guy.” 

Keep watching for more!