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Six years later, Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" remains controversial. There's the prolonged lawsuit that noticed the pair having to pay the estate of Marvin Gaye for similarities to the artist's 1977 song "Got to Give It Up," there's that infamous video, and there's the matter of the song's actual words. Lyrics like "I know you want it" left a sour tast..
Read MoreImmediately after creating a hilarious, veggie-filled appearance on "Carpool Karaoke," Chance the Rapper is rounding out his week on another high note. On Friday (October 11), the Chicago MC delivered the video for "We Go High," an emotional highlight from his recently released debut album, The Big Day. In a peculiar move, the Elijah Alvarado-directed clip premiered exclusively on In..
Read MoreIf you're cruising through Washington D.C. On a Friday night with a date, heading house right after a night at a candlelit restaurant, Wale's new album Wow...That's Crazy will set the mood. His sixth studio album is out today (October 11) as well as a slick combination of soul, exotic, and bold celebratory rap blended into a smoothie that tastes so good going down. It features some o..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is tough. 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 can contribute anything — it's a snapshot of wha..
Read MoreIt only makes sense that if anyone were to remix Succession's instantly memorable theme song, it could be Pusha T who's been a large fan of the show. He's collaborated with composer Nick Britell for a bold remix of "Puppets" that'll work fantastic for the show about human vultures, corporation, and deception. Just ensure you put your pinky up before turning this one on. https://www..
Read MoreThe soundtrack to the new Charlie's Angels movie that kicks into theaters on November 15 is massive. Ariana Grande, who executive produces it, revealed a tracklist so exhilarating that it's hard to write out the list of features without spontaneously convulsing and repeatedly muttering Charlie's Angels up until the film's release date. There really are seasoned legends and awesome ..
Read MoreRap's hottest couple, made up of the fuming meteor that is Megan Thee Stallion and the slick-talking street charmer Moneybagg Yo, has released a new group effort, "All Dat." With it comes a video of a super date that all nevertheless guarantees the happiest partner that cash can purchase. If this is what they're doing day in and day out, there's no wonder why whenever you visualize th..
Read MoreDespite what Zach Galifianakis alleges, Chance the Rapper's birth name isn't, case in point, Chance the Rapper. Chance the Rapper is also a gentleman, not a boy. He is wedded, just like his pals Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber, with two daughters. He even made an entire album about his wedding (and love). Despite being grown enough to complete these milestones, Chance the Rapper hates v..
Read More21 Savage believes that immigrants who were brought To the U.S. As soon as they were children should automatically be given citizenship in the country. The rapper, who is from London and moved to the U.S. Any time whenever he was seven years old, made headlines in February once U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained him on the grounds of overstaying a visa that re..
Read MoreThe search for the ever-elusive "bop" is complicated. 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 contribute anything — it's a snapsho..
Read MoreTrippy videos are so 2018. So Travis Scott's video for "Highest In The Room," his new single, is downright absurd, realistic, cartoonish, sexy, and creepy. It'll make your skin tingle. Maybe itch. However it's good. The song is built around a tinkling guitar and is a lot simpler and more mellow than a lot of what Scott brings to the table. So, in contrast, it's not hard to believe tha..
Read MoreMustard and Roddy Ricch are happier than they've ever been in the luxurious video for "Ballin'," a song from Mustard's third studio album Perfect 10. In it, the producer and rapper duo celebrate a life of riches while smiling like they took a cookie from the jar without their parents knowing (and it was absolutely delectable. They're fortunate to be where they are at in life, and so..
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