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Fabolous vs. Jadakiss in 'Verzuz' Battle of New York Heavyweights: See The Scorecard & Winner It was Freddy versus Jason once again. Fabolous and Jadakiss served as the latest battle as part of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's Verzuz series, as the New York veteran duo faced off for an Instagram live audience in the hundreds of thousands on Monday night (June 29).

With Uncertain Times Ahead, 6LACK's Optimism Keeps Him Moving Forward All eyes on 6LACK. In an industry where many project rollouts can feel formulaic, 6LACK's innovative approach to unveiling his appetizing 6pc Hot EP features his very own 600 Degrees hot sauce bottle delivered to fans' doorstep, tracklist-revealing scratch-offs, and a digital 6LACKBOX hub filled with everything 6LACK to connect with his growing audience. The whole thing is sure to grab the attention of envious marketing agenc

T.I. is heading back to school. Billboard learned on Tuesday (June 23) that Tip will be teaching the business of trap music at Clark Atlanta University this fall alongside renowned hip-hop scholar Dr. Melva K. Williams.

In the story of Peter Pan, fairy companion Tinker Bell offers a mature conscience to the boy who will never grow old. But in WJSN’s latest release Neverland, the members of the girl group reimagine Tinker Bell's story, exploring through their single how one can thrive as a fey-like “Butterfly” and follow their dreams as they get older. Exemplifying WJSN’s distinct brand of whimsical, atmospheric dance-pop, Neverland features six songs that showcase the act’s growth since their early days.

Why Lil Yachty Says It's Time to 'Wake Everybody Up' Lil Yachty is coming for his respect. After not releasing any projects and remaining relatively quiet in 2019, the Sailing Team's captain returned in May with a massive chip on his shoulder, to put a bow on his momentous Lil Boat series with the third and final chapter.

40 Years of 'The Breaks': Kurtis Blow Remembers the ‘Dream World’ Surrounding Rap’s First Gold Hit

Fans will be able to self-produce their own BTS concert in the comfort of their own homes this weekend thanks to a new partnership between Big Hit Entertainment and Kiswe Mobile. Big Hit, the South Korean company behind BTS and TXT, and live streaming solution company Kiswe Mobile have and signed a memorandum of understanding [MOU] that will see the two media entities teaming up to bring dynamic live music events directly to audiences during the era of social distancing. Announced today (June

As the global coronavirus pandemic continues, people around the world are seeking solace in their favorite tunes and artists. Since voices and melodies resonate across borders and cultures, members of K-pop acts are sharing their go-to songs during this period with Billboard.

Ahead of the release of D-2, Suga spoke with Billboard about the impending arrival of the mixtape and what it means for him and his identity as an artist.

It’s been a while since the world has heard new music from BLACKPINK, but even amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the K-pop quartet are keeping busy. Not only are they going to be in Lady Gaga’s area later this month with a feature on her Chromatica album, but the members have also been seen back in the studio working on their own new music. The group also released the live album from the Tokyo Dome performance of their 2019-2020 In Your Area world tour on Thursday (May 14), for those looki

With a No. 1 album to his name and as many platinum plaques as Michael Jordan does championship rings, most would think NAV is satisfied with his place in rap, but he doesn't see it that way.

Many gambling stories end in nightmares, but rolling the dice may have saved 42 Dugg's life. After starting to rap while behind bars in 2015, Dugg began to take his rhyming career more seriously upon regaining his freedom in 2017. And he quickly caught the ear of rising star Lil Baby.

Yo, Dream! Fans of NCT Dream, the youth-oriented K-pop act can look forward to a new album, Reload, from the act on April 29, as well as some exciting changes to their lineup following its release. On Monday night (April 13, April 14 in South Korea), the team’s company SM Entertainment announced that NCT Dream’s new album will be the last with the current lineup as Dream will shift away from its current, age-based rotational system. Reload will feature the current lineup of members Jeno, Jaemin

Last year, Wonho parted ways with Monsta X amid a tumultuous state of affairs and accusations against him. But this week fans of the K-pop star can rest assured as the artist has announced he will continue his career. Cleared of all charges last month, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter signed with Highline Entertainment on April 10. Wonho signed with Highline both as a solo artist and a producer. “I am deeply reflecting on my foolish and thoughtless behavior from my past,” Wonho said in a stat

When T.I. was first approached about hosting a podcast, he couldn't envision himself behind a mic and not recording music. Yet since launching expediTIously with PodcastOne in September, Tip has become one of the prominent voices in hip-hop media, adding an unfiltered perspective to the growing podcast ecosystem.

In 2018, girl group (G)I-dle arrived on the K-pop scene. They made a lot of noise with their debut single, “Latata” and its follow-up, “Hann,” rapidly gaining a following and diehard fanbase (known as Neverland) with their addicting, dramatic music blended with strong yet elegant performances from the six members. Since then, they’ve released numerous singles and put out their third EP, I Trust, earlier this week.

With numerous K-pop acts making waves on charts, and artists coming out of the South Korean music world signing with major labels in the U.S., there has never been a better time to get into the genre. But as important as the music is, the fandom element of the K-pop-loving lifestyle is just as important for many fans. Though it’s impossible to learn everything overnight that you'll need to know as a diehard K-pop fan, take this quick A-Z crash course in K-pop verbiage to prepare yourself before

You've got plenty of free time at home while social distancing amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, so there’s no better time to take a deep dive into the world of K-pop. With something for everyone (and then some) the South Korean popular music industry is full of diverse, genre-defying artists, with new music exploring the realms of popdom each and every day. There's so much to choose from that it may be hard to get started on your journey into the land of K-pop. But take a leap down the

Watch SuperM Bring 'Jopping' to 'All That' Reboot: Exclusive On Saturday (April 4), SuperM will jop onto the reboot of Nickelodeon’s iconic All That with a performance of their song “Jopping.” The K-pop boy band, which is an amalgamate team featuring seven men pulled from SM Entertainment’s roster of acts such as EXO, SHINee, NCT 127, and WayV, will not only perform on the comedic sketch show, but also appear in a skit. A brief clip featuring the stars was already shared through All That’s Ins

Kim Jae-joong poses on the red carpet of the 13th Asian Film Awards on March 17, 2019 in Hong Kong, China. South Korean singer Kim Jae-joong, known mononymously as Jaejoong, has apologized after falsely taking to social media on April Fool's Day to say he was diagnosed with the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus that has caused a worldwide pandemic. On April 1, in the afternoon in South Korea, Jaejoong shared a post on Instagram, saying that he was in the hospital and diagnosed with CO

Big Hit Entertainment, the South Korean company behind BTS, had its biggest year ever in 2019, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday (March 31). According to the statement, which referenced its 2019 auditor’s report, last year witnessed Big Hit’s best year to date, with a revenue flow of 587.2 billion South Korean won, or around US$507.9 million, and an operating profit of 98.7 billion KRW, or US$85.4 million. Big Hit, which is headed by co-CEO’s Bang Si-hyuk and Lenzo Yoon, saw a 95

Even with South Korea’s live music sector still largely shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, the K-pop world is buzzing to life with the arrival of new music. Some of the world’s biggest musical acts have postponed plans to release music for months to come, but it’s business as usual when it comes to K-pop releases. March saw a relatively slow release cycle for the Seoul-based K-pop industry -- as girl groups like (G)I-dle and April postponed planned releases to the following month -- but

Straight from South Korea, the men of BTS joined The Late Late Show’s HomeFest coronavirus special event tonight (March 30), and performed their hit song "Boy With Luv". Following performances and appearances from the likes of John Legend, Will Ferrell, Andrea Bocelli, Dua Lipa, David Blaine, and Billie Eilish, the Seoul-based hitmakers appeared on the CBS show's special fundraising event. After greeting host James Corden and sharing messages of goodwill to the audience and the people of the w

With the coronavirus pandemic highlighting essential workers who would normally be glossed over on normal weeks, many in the music world also slip under the radar and don't get their fair due. CA$HPASSION is a name people might not be familiar with outside of a select group of fans who decided to ink themselves with a Cactus Jack tattoo.

‘Once the screaming 13-year-old girls aren’t necessarily there anymore, it’s like, are you a musician or are you not? Can you stack up or can’t you?’

Rich The Kid Isn't Sure What Happened To His Frank Ocean Collaboration. "I don't know what happened to the Frank Ocean record," says Rich The Kid, when asked about a collaboration with the elusive R&B star that he teased in 2018. "[The Frank record] is old. It was a while ago."

In each of their music videos, the six members of K-pop girl group EVERGLOW are fierce dancers, draped in elegant, urbane outfits as they charismatically greet the world. Beginning with last year’s debut single “Bon Bon Chocolat,” which landed them a top five World Digital Song Sales hit, the act has thrilled fans over the past 12 months with their dynamism and catchy, powerful electro-pop. The year's success culminated in the release of February’s reminiscence EP, their first album arriving jus