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Cop 2024 XXL Freshman Magazine and Merch Summer is always a good marker to take a look back at what’s been going on over the last 365 days in hip-hop. Who’s hot, who’s not, which songs have been captivating the culture, and what trends are taking over the game. Reflecting on the state of hip-hop

NBA Hall of Famer and moonlighting MC Shaquille O’Neal has officially released the first-ever Jay-Z and Nas collaboration on the reissue of his 1996 album You Can’t Stop the Reign. Shaq Officially Puts First Jay-Z and Nas Collab on Album Re-Release After teasing fans with the record on Thursday (June 27), Shaq followed through on Friday (June 28)

Kesha is kicking off the Fourth of July by celebrating her Independence as an artist with a new single. The song is called “Joyride” and is the first taste of new music that fans have had since she released her Gag Order album in 2023. “I couldn’t have made it through without all of you.

The Top 50 American Rock Albums, unsurprisingly, were made by some of the biggest artists in the history of popular music. As you will see in the below list, which the UCR staff chose, even after you remove the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other rock giants, there’s still much to love. You won’t find many one-hit wonders

There is more than one way to become an American. The most obvious is to be born on United States soil, but there’s another option that requires a little more paperwork. Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen does not happen overnight. For those born elsewhere, its something of a lengthy endeavor — from application processing to the citizenship interview

Taylor Swift is cheering on her friend Sabrina Carpenter. Taking to her Instagram on July 4, Carpenter shared that her upcoming Short ‘n Sweet Tour has officially sold out and that her song “Espresso” has gone to No. 1 on pop radio. “And just like that you guys sold out the entire short n’ sweet

As you read this, imagine me to be sitting somewhere on a beach in New Jersey (hold your horrified gasps) surrounded by friends and a Bose Soundlink Max speaker blaring my favorite tracks. I’m always on aux, dear reader, as I’m sure you can imagine. My Spotify playlists are highly sought after by a specific

Summer began with one definitive truth: if you thought you were a hater, you’re not a hater like Kendrick Lamar is a hater. I’ll admit: Drake has won his share of rap beefs. In 2015, he got into it with Meek Mill over claims that Drake doesn’t write his own songs. He emerged victorious, though

Lil Mama blames Nicki Minaj for Influencing a generation of “musical prostitutes” in response to the performances at the 2024 BET Awards. Lil Mama Reacts to Dee-1 Post On Monday (July 1), Louisiana rapper Dee-1 shared a post on Instagram where he criticizes the 2024 BET Awards in song form due to the multiple number of

Here’s an article from the Wayback Machine . . . causes one to think: can politics get any worse? Originally published 2/25/2021 Here’s the best conspiracy theory you’ll hear all day (among the many coming out of the White House): None of this is happening. Everything since the 2016 presidential election is just B-roll for

Ticketmaster officially confirmed that their system has been hacked, so here’s what victims of the recent data breach should know. Fans on social media shared screenshots of an email they received from the company alerting them of the “data security incident.” The email contained various subheadings regarding what happened, what information was involved, what they’ve

Taylor Swift dedicated the live debut of her new song “Clara Bow” to Stevie Nicks on Sunday during the third and final date of her Eras Tour at Dublin, Ireland’s Aviva Stadium. The contemplative track, which appears on Swift’s latest album The Tortured Poets Department, pays tribute to the Fleetwood Mac singer with the lyrics:

Justin Timberlake is taking his recent DWI arrest in stride. At a recent concert in Boston, Mass., Timberlake joked about the infamous incident with the audience while performing. He was arrested in the Hamptons in New York on June 17. “So, uh… Is there anyone here tonight that is driving?” he asked the crowd. As

Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards On Friday (June 28), The Warning released Keep Me Fed. Led by the singles “More” and “S!CK,” it could be the album that propels the band to the front of rock’s new wave. Raised in Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning is made up of sisters Daniela (guitar/lead vocals), Alejandra (bass/vocals)

Popular Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi will no longer be sentenced to die for protesting his government after Iran’s supreme court reportedly overturned the ruling. Toomaj Salehi Thwarts Death Sentence On June 21, Toomaj Salehi’s attorney Amir Raesian announced the update in the case via statements on X, formerly known as Twitter. “As expected, the Supreme

Jelly Roll announced a tour expansion and performed a new song during a stop on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, but that wasn’t all. The singer also dropped a big hint about when fans can expect his next album. During his couch interview, guest host Martin Short asked Jelly to share the release date

Azealia Banks calls out Ice Spice for naming her debut album Y2K but not exuding the aesthetics of that era. Azealia Banks Blasts Ice Spice On Tuesday (June 25), Ice Spice shared a video on her Instagram page promoting her new single “Phat Butt,” which shows her posing for pictures at a photo shoot while rapping the lyrics. After

A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not be the only thing she

A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. “the Tritt.” The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt’s powerful tune “Anymore.” “Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,” the dad wrote across the

Over the last few years, Danae Hays has become one of TikTok’s biggest comedy stars. With characters that poke fun at her Southern roots, the Alabama native can hardly go anywhere without being recognized. Her wife Mandie often acts as costar, presenting a glimpse of their life together. Recently, Hays has been making a push