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Music

Finesse2Tymes Says 'Y'all Got Me Good' After Using ChatGPT to Break Down His 'One-Sided' Record Deal

"Can somebody please help buy me out this situation before I crash out?" the artist pleaded.

Alicia Keys Says The Music Industry is a 'Good Old Boy' Network
Music

Alicia Keys Calls Out Music Industry’s ‘Good Old Boy’ Network

From shut-out women in the studio to artists fighting for ownership, Keys breaks down how the system is built, and how she’s pushing back.

Zack Fox wearing glasses, a green cap, a dark suit, and a striped tie stands smiling on a brown leather sofa.
Pop Culture

Zack Fox Is Now Represented by Creative Artists Agency

Last year, Fox starred in the award-winning 'Lurker.'

A smartphone screen displaying music apps: Shazam, Spotify, Music, and Tidal.
Music

Feds Secure First-Ever Streaming Fraud Conviction in $8M AI Music Scheme

North Carolina musician Michael Smith admits to using AI tracks and bots to generate billions of fake streams and divert more than $8 million in royalties

Mark Elibert45 days ago
Silhouette of James Blake seemingly balancing spinning plates on sticks, creating a dramatic and artistic scene.
Music

James Blake Drops Independently Released 'Trying Times,' His 'Favorite Record' He's Ever Made

"I left the 'safety net' of a system that was strangling my creativity," Blake says of the personal importance of his latest full-length.

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Labrinth in an orange coat poses on a purple carpet at a "Euphoria" event, with a large backdrop behind him.
Music

'Euphoria' Composer Labrinth Slams HBO Show, Columbia Records: 'I'm Done With This Industry'

The reason behind Labrinth's remarks wasn't immediately clear.

(L-R) Gunplay and Rick Ross.
Music

Gunplay Says Rick Ross Abandoned Him When Career Stalled: 'It Was Crickets'

The rapper suggests he was abandoned at Maybach Music Group despite delivering hit records.

Alex Ocho55 days ago
 Rap artist Lil Pump performs during Lil Pump's Exclusive Performance At VIP Room Saint Tropez on August 18, 2024 in Saint Tropez, France. n August 18, 2024 in St Tropez, France.
Music

Lil Pump Claims He Took a Step Back From the Music Industry Because He Saw People Doing Witchcraft

The rapper has not featured on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200 albums chart since 2019.

Joe Price56 days ago
Mix engineer Bob Power speaks during GRAMMY Pro Art of the Craft: Sounds of the City on May 19, 2016 in New York, New York.
Music

Legendary NYC Hip-Hop Engineer Bob Power Dead at 74

Power worked extensively with A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, and D'Angelo, among others.

Joe Price62 days ago
Anderson .Paak smiling, wearing glasses and a brown hat, against a purple background with "K-Pop" text.
Music

Anderson .Paak Explains Why He Tattooed Legal Disclaimer on His Forearm

The Grammy-winning artist uses a forearm tattoo to issue a clear directive against releasing his unfinished music after death and to protect his legacy.

Mark Elibert65 days ago
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J. Cole holding up a pair of 'Fall-Off' compact discs
Music

J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off' Trunk Sale Tour: Does It Count Toward Charts?

Cole has taken his new album on the road for what he's calling a "trunk sale tour."

Britney Spears at an awards show, wearing a black dress with long blonde hair, looking to the side.
Music

Britney Spears Reportedly Sells Rights to Music Catalog in Massive Deal

The agreement covers hits like “...Baby One More Time,” “Toxic,” and “I'm a Slave 4 U.”

Alex Ocho83 days ago
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Music

Yes, iTunes Is Still a Big Deal to Record Labels in the Streaming Era

Apple Music and Spotify may reign supreme in terms of sheer numbers, but iTunes and other downloads-focused platforms still have a place of their own.

J. Cole performing on stage, wearing a sports jersey and holding a microphone, with a smoky background.
Music

J. Cole Calls Out Artists Who Use Bots to Boost Streams in New Freestyle: 'Math Ain't Mathin'

On "Golden Goose Freestyle," Cole argues "the bots is boostin'" when the numbers don't add up.

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Music

The Life + Times Of Darcus Beese

We caught up with the revered UK music exec to talk about his new BET documentary, ‘Darcus Beese: In His Own Words’, his new music stable, D.A.P., the future of A&R and more.

A person in a hoodie works on a laptop surrounded by multiple screens displaying code, suggesting hacking or cybersecurity activities.
Music

Major Record Labels Sue Pirate Group That Scraped Millions of Songs on Spotify

Anna's Archive, a group that claimed to have retrieved millions of songs from Spotify, is being sued by Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group.

Alex Ocho104 days ago
A podium with the "billboard" logo, surrounded by plants and vertical lights.
Music

Billboard's Latest Chart Changes, YouTube's Defiant Stance: What to Know

YouTube is taking a firm stance, arguing that all streams should be treated equally.

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