Lil Durk‘s trial in his murder-for-hire case is officially set to begin next month after the rapper’s attorneys successfully severed new gang-related charges the prosecution had attempted to add. According to documents obtained by XXL on Thursday (July 16), the trial is scheduled to start on Aug. 20. While this was the original date, a […]
Bobby Darin possessed the rare ability to move effortlessly between rock and roll, jazz, swing, pop, folk, and heartfelt balladry without ever losing his distinctive personality. Blessed with magnetic stage presence and a voice filled with confidence, warmth, and rhythmic flair, he could turn a playful novelty song into a chart sensation or transform a […]
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Few voices in popular music carry the warmth, elegance, and emotional clarity of Smokey Robinson. As the velvet-toned leader of the Miracles and one of Motown’s most gifted songwriters, Robinson helped shape the sound of American soul with melodies that felt effortless and lyrics filled with longing, tenderness, and poetic insight. His greatest recordings move […]
Over the past six years, Verzuz has become a musical institution, delivering memorable matchups for rap fans and curating the battles they expect to see. However, there are several hip-hop artists with stacked music catalogs who you probably won’t see hitting the Verzuz stages, and it’s not because they are shy. Fans have been praying […]
2Pac remains one of hip hop’s most powerful and unforgettable voices, combining raw emotion, social awareness, poetic insight, and fearless honesty in every performance. His greatest songs confront poverty, racism, violence, loyalty, ambition, family, love, and mortality while revealing the vulnerability behind his defiant public image. Whether delivering urgent street narratives, reflective tributes, confrontational anthems, […]
Lil Baby is officially in album mode, and he’s kicking things off with his new Pharrell-produced single, “Dead Fresh.” On Thursday (July 16), Baby posted a video on his TikTok page confirming that a new album is on the way. “Album time,” he said as he panned a room that looked to be a meeting […]
Wilson Pickett brought volcanic energy, gospel intensity, and unmistakable Southern grit to some of soul music’s most electrifying recordings. His forceful voice could turn a romantic plea, dance command, or tale of heartbreak into a full bodied performance charged with urgency. Backed by tight rhythm sections, blazing horns, and deeply rooted grooves, Pickett helped define […]
Yella Beezy‘s attorneys argue against the use of rap lyrics ahead of the Mo3 murder trial, which is scheduled to start in August. On Thursday (July 17), the Texas rapper appeared in court in Dallas for a pre-trial hearing where the judge heard arguments on whether to admit Yella Beezy’s song lyrics as evidence. According […]
Wisconsin has produced an impressive collection of singers whose voices reflect the state’s blend of working class strength, creative independence, and cultural diversity. From groundbreaking guitar heroes and soulful pop performers to country storytellers, folk innovators, and alternative rock favorites, these artists have carried Wisconsin’s musical spirit far beyond the Midwest. Some achieved worldwide fame […]