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Every year since Tyler, the Creator made a cockroach into a gourmet meal in his disturbing 2011 “Yonkers” video, the rapper has become more charismatic, serpentine, and, notably, more human. Much of Tyler’s early subject matter because the frontman of Uncommon Future was disgusting – designed for maximum offense from conservative listeners. Although he matured after awhile and..
Read MoreLil Uzi Vert's "Futsal Shuffle 2020" is finally here. You know the awesome track that he previewed in his epic foot-sliding Triller clip? That one. The dance in that clip was also the "Futsal Shuffle," his newest dance that he believes is going to dominate next year. So there you have it: a new song from Lil Uzi Vert, a new set of moves to hit on the dance floor, and finally, the goa..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is challenging. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and could add anything — it's a snapshot of wh..
Read MorePharrell Williams's Something In The Water festival is back this year and it's going to be bigger than ever before with artists like Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, Rico Nasty, Tierra Whack, Gunna, Beck, Tyler, The Creator, and thus several more all set to perform. Seriously. The variety of artists is so large that it could be impossible to fit them all into one paragraph ..
Read MoreDaBaby's KIRK Tour invaded Toronto on Tuesday night (December 10), and the "Suge" rapper pulled the ultimate flex by surprising the crowd with their hometown hero. Yep, the one and only Drake hopped onstage to give DaBaby a well-earned co-sign, perform a couple hits, and even tease some new music on the way. Let's just mention this surprise went a lot better than Camp Flog Gnaw. Near..
Read MoreJuice WRLD figured out how to prepare the studio his personalized smash room. His music often discussed directly to current or old flames while exploring his own heartbreak, employing easy-to-recite melodies that won over a generation. On “Lucid Dreams,” his biggest song, he immediately voiced how haunted by love he was: “I still visualize your shadows in my room / Can't take ba..
Read MoreIt's finally here. Soon after an intense day of teasing, BROCKHAMPTON's mind-bending, NSFW video for "Sugar" is finally here. And....It's a lot to take in. With aliens, sex, death, and fiery afterlife all appearing in the length of four minutes, it's an one-of-a-kind, loaded visual that grows stranger because the moment goes on. Plus slimy boogers. Did not remember to say that. There ..
Read MoreCardi B is planning on dropping her sophomore album next year, following 2018's award-winning Invasion Of Privacy. In a new cover story with Vogue, the rapper opened about the pressure to top the success of the last and why the album's going to be different than the opening. Get ready for a whole new Cardi, one whose raps are evolving as her life changes. https://www.Instagram.C..
Read MoreRight after rising rapper Juice WRLD's shocking and sudden death on December 8, a torrent of social-media tributes flooded in from his companions, collaborators, and fans. Ellie Goulding, who worked with him on "Hate Me," called him a "sweet soul," while Lil Uzi Vert, Chance the Rapper, Lil Yachty, and more shared their own memories and condolences. Lil Nas X, also, honored the late..
Read MoreRapper Juice WRLD, one of hip-hop's rising stars, has died, according to countless media reports. He was 21. TMZ broke the news that the rapper suffered a seizure in Chicago's Midway Airport right after a flight from Los Angeles early Sunday morning (December 8). He was taken to a close by hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death isn't but known. He recently cele..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is challenging. Playlists and streaming-service suggestions can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn't discriminate by genre and could contain anything — it's a snapshot o..
Read MoreIt's Jay-Z's birthday today (December 4), and the legendary rapper has given fans with Spotify accounts cause to celebrate with him. Right after a two year absence, his music is finally back obtainable on the streaming platform. Spotify made the surprise announcement on Twitter to let fans know that they could find his music on the service. https://twitter.Com/Spotify/status/1202090..
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