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The Cool Kids announce special event, share “Scam Likely” video

Watch the new video for The Cool Kids’ “Scam Likely,” shared with news of a special special event next month at Chicago’s Thalia Hall.

music / Hip-Hop

The Rap Report: Rob49 and Real Boston Richey throw down, Destroy Lonely’s stylish return, and more

The FADER's Brandon Callender rounds up highlights from this week's rap releases including tracks from Rob49, Destroy Lonely, and more.

music / Hip-Hop

Thundercat stage invader ejected after trying to sing her own song

A woman at a Thundercat show in New Haven was ejected from the venue after grabbing the mic and attempting to sing a song of her own.

music / Jazz

Song You Need: Nick Hakim’s painstaking portrait of a new romance

Watch the video for “Happen,” the lead single from Nick Hakim’s newly announced album Cometa, due out October 21 via ATO Records.

music / R&B

Calvin Harris and pop music’s search for connection

On Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 2 , Calvin Harris brings together superstars in an attempt to capture the same magic that made the summer of 2017 more bearable.

music / Electronic

Kid Cudi reveals he suffered a stroke in 2016

In a new Esquire profile, Kid Cudi revealed that he suffered from a stroke soon after checking into rehab in 2016.

music / Hip-Hop

Kehlani ends Philadelphia show early over safety concerns

An August 15 Kehlani show at Philadelphia's Mann Center Skyline Stage was ended abruptly after the singer declared "I don’t feel like anybody is safe right now."

music / R&B

Rick Ross’s company fined for Wingstop labor law violations

Several Wing Stop locations operated by Rick Ross's Boss Wings Enterprises LLC were found in violation of several labor laws.

culture / Food

Premiere

Song You Need: Pretty V’s “OBAMA” is like a roller coaster that only goes up

Listen to Pretty V's "Forever," the second offering from his upcoming album Forever.

music / Hip-Hop

U.K. rapper Aitch apologizes after Ian Curtis mural in Manchester is painted over with album ad

The Manchester mural of Joy Division's Ian Curtis, painted in 2020 as part of a mental health initiative, was replaced by an advert for Aitch's debut album Close To Home.

music / Hip-Hop

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sue Triller over Verzuz sale

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are taking legal action against Triller, claiming they are owed $28 million from the 2021 sale of the Verzuz series.

music / Hip-Hop