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adidas Originals has teamed up with Austin-based sneaker boutique Kicking It to launch the “Live Music” Gazelle, a new sneaker that pays tribute to the city’s rich musical legacy and its title as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” The design of the classic Gazelle silhouette is a direct nod to Austin’s blues culture. It features a suede upper dipped in five distinct shades of blue. This blue palette is sharply contrasted by a red tongue and yellow Three Stripes, an intentional color scheme that mirrors the legendary entrance of Antone’s nightclub—the historic venue where icons like Stevie Ray…
Offset credited a question from his teenage son and tough love from his mother as the catalysts behind his decision to quit codeine after years of dependency that began during the peak of Migos’ fame. The Atlanta rapper reflected on his four-year sobriety journey during a revealing conversation on the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast, where he explained how his drug use escalated following the success of the group’s 2016 hit “Bad and Boujee.” He described how the pressures of the music industry pushed him toward lean—a potent mix of codeine cough syrup, soda, candy and other additives. The…
Iconic hip-hop duo Mobb Deep returns with their highly anticipated album Infinite, out today on all streaming platforms via Mass Appeal Records. This marks the first full-length release since the passing of founding member Prodigy, blending his posthumous vocals with Havoc’s signature production to create a timeless, soul-stirring record. Infinite bridges generations of hip-hop, featuring collaborations with Nas, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Big Noyd, alongside a new wave of artists including Jorja Smith and H.E.R. Production is handled by Havoc and The Alchemist, grounding the album in the duo’s unmistakable New York sound. The lead single, “Down For You” featuring…
Bad Bunny will be recognized as the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, honoring his groundbreaking influence and unmatched chart success. The ceremony will air live on October 23 from Miami on Telemundo. With four consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and a record-breaking residency in Puerto Rico, the Super LX halftime performer continues to redefine the global reach of Latin music. Bad Bunny has stormed the US Daily Top Music Videos chart after the announcement that he will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. The Puerto…
A judge has reportedly lifted a ban that forbade Blueface from the Las Vegas Strip after he shot a man in Sin City in 2022.Blueface is currently serving time in California State Prison for an unrelated probation violation. On Wednesday (Oct. 8), Las Vegas’ 8 News Now reported that Clark County District Court Judge Kathleen Delaney lifted restrictions that banned the rapper from being on the Las Vegas Strip or downtown Las Vegas. There’s one catch: He is only allowed in both locations for work-related reasons.The ban stems from a shooting incident involving the rapper in October of 2022. Blueface…
On this date in 1989, the Diabolical Biz Markie released his second full-length album The Biz Never Sleeps, a record that would not only elevate his career but also leave a lasting impact on the music industry. At just 25 years old, Marcel Hall, better known to the world as Biz Markie, followed the success of his 1988 debut album Goin’ Off with a project that showcased both his charm and his creativity. Released on the Cold Chillin’ and Warner Bros. imprint, The Biz Never Sleeps arrived with heavy anticipation thanks to its lead single Just a Friend, a humorous,…
Multiplatinum hip-hop star Big Boogie returns with his latest single, “Toot It Up,” an energetic anthem set to ignite clubs and social media alike. The track creatively interpolates the 2007 Southern Rap classic “Get It Big” by Trap Starz Clik, reinventing the hook to honor modern female rap icons including Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, and Diamond the Body. “Toot It Up” blends crunk-dipped trap beats with deep Memphis bass, and Boogie’s chant-driven hook commands listeners to let loose and celebrate empowerment. Lyrics like “She got an ass like Latto, but she dance like Megan” showcase playful nods to…
Turning Point USA has announced plans to stage its own “All American Halftime Show” during the 2026 Super Bowl in a direct response to Bad Bunny’s scheduled performance, which the conservative group is openly opposing due to its cultural and political implications. The organization, founded in 2012 by the late Charlie Kirk, revealed the project on social media, teasing: “Performers and event details coming soon.” The post included a link to a survey asking followers to choose preferred music genres, with options like “Americana,” “Worship,” “Anything in English” and even “Hip Hop.” That last one raised eyebrows, considering Kirk once…
On this date in 1995, Hip Hop historian and South Bronx philosopher KRS-One released his second solo album, simply titled KRS-One. The acronym for his name, Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone, had already become part of Hip Hop vocabulary by that point, but this album marked a new moment in his career. After building his legacy through conscious lyricism and cultural leadership as the voice of Boogie Down Productions, KRS-One used this project to reintroduce himself to a younger generation of rap fans coming out of the booming mid-90s New York scene. Hip Hop in 1995 was entering a…
Photos by Dan Garcia by Dan Garcia Under the sweltering Texas sun, the first weekend of Austin City Limits 2025 proved once again why the festival stands among the nation’s most essential live music events. With temperatures climbing into the 90s across all three days, tens of thousands of fans sold out Zilker Park for the first of two weekends that mixed a countless number of genres with the city’s signature laid-back vibe. While Doja Cat’s cancellation weeks ago disappointed some, The Killers stepped in as Sunday’s headliner, joining the rest of the festival’s stacked and diverse lineup, closing the…