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Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Is No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Lil Wayne extends his Carter series’ winning streak on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as Tha Carter VI launches at No. 1 on the list dated June 21. The project, issued on Young Money/Republic, arrives with 108,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the tracking week of June 6-12, according to Luminate. […]

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Old Rap Videos Are Going Viral

Zohran Mamdani is a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist looking to become the next mayor of New York City. As voters learn more about potential candidates, curious folks have dug up old rap videos from a previous life for Mamdani, who rhymed under the monikers Young Cardamom and then Mr. Cardamom. According to a 2019 story about […]

The Neptunes’ Former Label Star Trak Joins Forces With Create Music

Independent music platform Create Music Group (CMG) has formed a joint venture with Star Trak Entertainment and its co-founder Rob Walker, Billboard can exclusively report. Under the terms of the new partnership, CMG will provide worldwide distribution, technology and marketing services to Star Trak. As noted in the press release announcing the agreement, the joint […]

Caroline Jones Etches a Roadmap to Personal Freedom on ‘No Tellin”: ‘I Think There’s a Big Cultural Shift Around This Conversation’

“The truth,” according to the New Testament, “will set you free.” As it turns out, Jesus wasn’t just a spiritual leader; he was also a good psychologist. Withholding the truth can prevent people from fully developing emotionally, particularly because it leads to guilt, anxiety and the fear of being found out. In that context, Zac […]

Molly Santana Talks Hollywood Aspirations, New Album & 21st Birthday Plans

Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan inspired a generation of filmmakers in the 21st century, but who would’ve expected his impact to reach a 20-year-old fashion student-turned-rapper? Enter Molly Santana. In an era where Gen-Z rappers seem to have a disregard for album rollouts, Santana wanted to invite fans to be a part of something bigger. […]