Ken Carson's fifth studio album 'xperiment' will feature production by 2hollis and "Cover My Ears" with Playboi Carti.
Tay Keith (Brytavious Chambers) has reportedly been found dead at 29 at his Nashville apartment. The producer was a key part in shaping the Memphis rap scene and well known for his work with Drake and Travis Scott. Read details here.
Akai’s latest MPCs are closer to full studios in a box. The new G2 models come with faster processors, more memory, more storage, and classic MPC-inspired colorways.
The FADER was backstage at Summer Smash last weekend capturing portraits of everyone from diamond* and Tezzus to PlaqueBoyMax and prettifun.
The FADER selects the best new songs right now the week of June 17, 2026, including songs by Kelsey Lu, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Armani West, Fousheé, and more.
Lil Nas X updates the world on his rehab recovery, bipolar diagnosis, and new music in his first in-depth update since his 2025 arrest. Read details here.
Isaiah Rashad will embark on a 29-date tour through North America this fall, with opener Alemeda. See all the cities he's playing and how to buy tickets.
Molly Santana and North West will hit the road for a string of dates across the U.S. this August. Here are all the details.
An interview with Big Freedia on her EP with late PC Music producer SOPHIE, 'Released At Last,' released 10 years after their only session.
The FADER caught up with Babyface Ray and Lelo in the greenroom after a joint performance at Racket NYC last week.
Navy Blue has been working on Sir Render for five years. Blue breaks down his latest album in a new interview for The FADER.
JADE, The Dare, Ravyn Lenae, Bad Gyal, Wisp, and more just made your summer playlist for 2026.
