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Doechii’s “Anxiety” video highlights just how far she’s come

In Doechii's new music video for "Anxiety," she calls back to the song's original 2020 YouTube performance — a full circle moment for the star.

music / Pop

Rap Blog: Pluto and YK Niece have everyone’s summer anthem ready

"WHIM WHAMIEE" from Pluto and YK Neice is an early contender for a song of the summer in 2025. Read The FADER's review of the track here.

music / Hip-Hop

No, that Hermès bag on Taobao isn't real

On TikTok, viral videos from Chinese manufacturers like DHgate and Taobao are claiming to be the manufacturers behind luxury brands like Hermes and Lululemon. Don’t fall for it.

style / Clothing

Stream Real Lies’ We Will Annihilate Our Enemies and more projects for New Music Friday

The FADER picks the best new albums to stream on New Music Friday, including Real Lies’ 'We Will Annihilate Our Enemies,' and more.

music / Hip-Hop

Addison Rae’s “Headphones On” video is pure Scandi escapism

Watch Addison Rae's “Headphones On.” The song will appear on the former TikTok star's debut album, due out on June 6.

music / Pop

Live review: Vybz Kartel reclaims the crown in Brooklyn

Vybz Kartel can't stop pain, but he can sell out Barclays

The FADER spoke to Vybz Kartel – and caught night one of his sold-out Barclays residency – and witnessed the pangs and glories of a rebirth in process.

music / Dancehall

“Live music isn’t a luxury”: Los Campesinos! and more are fighting for affordable shows

Los Campesinos!, Sherelle, and the organizers of Toronto’s Pep Rally are offering low-income tickets and "pay what you can" options in the wake of live music's affordability crisis.

music / Hip-Hop

NewJeans can’t continue independent activities, South Korean court rules

NewJeans' attempt to overturn an ADOR injunction that prevents them from pursuing independent activities was denied on Wednesday, April 16.

music / K-pop

Lil Wayne pleads ignorance on receiving COVID-era venue relief funds

A December 2024 report alleged Lil Wayne of receiving nearly $9 million from a COVID grant meant for venues. He responded for a 'Rolling Stone' story.

music / Hip-Hop

Fyre Festival 2 is still happening, organizers insist, after location change

Billy McFarland is denying rumors of Fyre Festival 2's cancellation, insisting that the event will take place at a new location.

music / Pop

Serena Williams says her Super Bowl appearance wasn’t a Drake diss

Serena Williams spoke to Time about appearing alongside Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, saying she isn't sure if she regrets it or not.

music / Hip-Hop