Ashanti has shared the meaning behind her newborn son’s name, Kareem Kenkaide. Born on July 18, the arrival of Kareem brought emotional and spiritual joy to Ashanti and her husband, Nelly. The couple rekindled their relationship earlier this year and chose the name to celebrate familial ties and cultural heritage. “Kenkaide is my dad’s name, […]
August 18, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA: Grammy-winning Muni Long’s new single “Make Me Forget,” produced by Tricky Stewart, hits No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The song, featuring a D’Angelo interpolation, is part of her upcoming album Revenge.
This week’s Uproxx Music 20 column takes things to the West Coast, where we shine a light on rapper Teyter Tot. With a project and a slew of singles under her belt, the Oakland native caught my attention thanks to a couple of freestyles that live on her Instagram page. The first is one from […]
They actually did it! After five days, over 105 hours, and 42 deaths, two of the internet’s biggest livestreamers—Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed—have finally put Minecraft to rest. Congrats, boys, y’all really did the damn thing. Following a successful joint stream in late July, when the two linked up to play the challenging 3D platformer Chained […]
Even though he hosted a star-studded concert on his home turf over the weekend, Bronx native and Hip Hop legend Fat Joe was also presented the key to the City of New York from Mayor Eric Adams. The lifetime award was not only given to Crack for his skills on the mic, but also his […]
Michael Goldstone, founder and co-owner of Mom + Pop Music, will receive the second annual Seymour Stein Global A&R Award from MUSEXPO and A&R Worldwide. The award will be presented during the International Music Industry Awards gala on March 19, 2025, at the conclusion of the 25th global edition of MUSEXPO, which is set to […]
In today’s music industry, artists must explore every possible avenue to connect with their audience and promote their live shows. One powerful yet often underutilized tool is Spotify’s live event listing feature. Especially for artists who stream over 50k+ listeners, headlining in their own city, or touring, utilizing this feature can make a significant difference. […]
Alicia Keys‘ 2007 hit “No One” becomes her first solo diamond-certified record by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she announced on Friday (Aug. 16). “A song that is there for us when we need it most. Singing this song, together, all over the world is magical each and every time. Thank you for […]
Nicki Minaj was in a giving mood last night (Aug. 16th) as she decided to go live on her Instagram. She first announced another leg of her tour to support her latest album Pink Friday 2, called Gag City Reloaded, kicking off in beginning of September in Philly. It will make stops in Los Angeles, […]
The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Big Sean, Chance The Rapper, and YG. Latto followed up the release of her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea with an additional new song, “Chicken Grease.” Cash Cobain pushed the limits of modern-day short singles with “Problems,” a massive megamix of Laila!’s […]
