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Wave of Violence in Mexico Leads to Cancellation of Concerts by Kali Uchis and Other Acts Following Drug Lord’s Death

Concerts and music events in several states of Mexico were canceled and rescheduled this weekend after a military operation by Mexican armed forces on Sunday (Feb. 22) in the state of Jalisco to capture Rubén Nemesio Oseguera–“El Mencho,” considered the most wanted and dangerous drug lord in the world — resulted in his killing. The […]

Rapper Luci4 Dead at 23: ‘There’s Nobody Like Him’

Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has died at 23 years old. Luci4’s manager Kayla G posted a message to TikTok late Sunday (Feb. 22) confirming the pioneering rapper’s death. Related Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2026 6 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Ashley McBryde, Waylon Wyatt, Wyatt Flores & More After Hard-Fought Gold Medal Game, […]

15 Hip-Hop, Caribbean and R&B Artists to Watch in 2026

Last year’s Class of 2025 beamed bright when it was time to deliver. Spanning multiple genres, a plethora of artists climbed — including Billboard Rookie of the Year winners G3LO and Odeal — with the former nailing a top 30 hit during the early stages of the calendar year. The Sunshine State birthed two new […]

BLACKPINK Is Ready for Takeoff in Intense Sci-Fi Teaser for ‘Go’ Music Video

BLACKPINK is taking one small step for BLINKs before taking one giant leap for BLINK-kind with the release of its “Go” music video, a teaser for which dropped Monday (Feb. 23). Related BLACKPINK’s History-Making Accomplishments: A Timeline Looking Ahead: A Release Calendar of Upcoming Albums in 2026 Watch JISOO of BLACKPINK Struggle to Find Her ‘Perfect Match’ in […]

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Kem, RnBoi, RealestK, Dess Dior & More

As an unforgiving blizzard pummels the Northeast, hip-hop and R&B gave us plenty of music and headlines to pass the time. Baby Keem kicked off the weekend (Feb. 20) with the release of Ca$ino, his first studio album since 2021’s The Melodic Blue. Assisted by Kendrick Lamar, Momo Boyd, Too $hort and Che Ecru, the […]

Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Shines as Her 14th Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

The sky’s the limit for Taylor Swift’s “Opalite,” which bounds seven spots to become her 14th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Swift ties Rihanna for the third-most Hot 100 No. 1s, after only The Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19), dating to the chart’s start. “Opalite” is Swift’s ninth No. 1 since 2020, […]

Backing VENU’s Disruptive Vision for Future of Live Entertainment

This article was created in partnership with VENU. The fan-founded, fan-owned, and artist-inspired live entertainment company has announced that global, multi-platinum recording artist Niall Horan has joined as a shareholder and strategic partner. He will serve as a founding member of the company’s advisory council alongside fellow artist and shareholder Dierks Bentley.  For Horan, whose […]