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The Complete History of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Controversial Career

 Including the sexual misconduct case that almost landed him in prison. By Dee Lockett
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This Week in Rap Music

 From slick ’70s drug rap to vital California storytelling, and everything in between. By Paul Thompson
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A Brief Comedy History of the Beastie Boys

 “Our main goal was really just to crack each other up.” By Sean O'Neal
  1. yandhi watch
    Okay, Yeah, Kanye Realizes Black Friday Is a Little Soon to Drop His Next AlbumGet ready for Yandhi Watch 2019.
    By Halle Kiefer
  2. honors
    Elvis Presley, That Hound Dog, Is Receiving the Presidential Medal of FreedomAnd so is a Republican megadonor. Talk about synergy!
    By Devon Ivie
  3. politics
    BMI Informs Trump Campaign They Can No Longer Play Rihanna’s MusicThe organization reportedly removed the singer’s work from the Trump campaign’s blanket music license.
    By Halle Kiefer
  4. tv review
    Netflix’s Westside Is an Instagram Ad Made FleshThis jumbled mishmash of reality TV drama, making-of doc, and music video briefly coalesces into something greater than the sum of its parts.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  5. posthumous albums
    Posthumous XXXTentacion Album Coming Next MonthIt’s titled Skins.
    By Dee Lockett
  7. timelines
    The Complete History of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Controversial CareerIncluding the sexual misconduct case that almost landed him in prison.
    By Dee Lockett
  8. deep dives
    A Deep Dive Into Ariana Grande’s ‘Breathin’’ VideoThere’s a lot you can learn from a breath.
    By Lauren Michele Jackson
  9. music
    There’s a New Smashing Pumpkins SongSee? Everything’s okay.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  10. the week in rap
    This Week in Rap MusicFrom slick ’70s drug rap to vital California storytelling, and everything in between.
    By Paul Thompson
  11. funny games
    A Brief Comedy History of the Beastie Boys“Our main goal was really just to crack each other up.”
    By Sean O'Neal
  14. please don't! stop the music!
    Rihanna Reportedly Sends Cease and Desist to Trump Over Music Used During RallyPlease. Don’t. Stop the music.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. music
    This Is Not a Drill: 80 Percent of the Spice Girls Are Reuniting for a TourIt’s happening! Well, mostly.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  16. recovery
    Demi Lovato Is Out of RehabShe’s looking happy and healthy.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  17. you spelled like u
    Ariana Grande Is Hyping Up Her Next Album, Thank U, NextConsider it her new mantra.
    By Devon Ivie
  18. album review
    On Vince Staples’s FM!, Everybody DiesThen it sets about making its characters’ trip through the pearly gates as much of a riot as possible.
    By Craig Jenkins
  19. weddings
    Girl Talk Was the DJ at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wedding, a.k.a. Every 2010s Frat PartyThe former mashup king played “‘80s jams,” natch.
    By Dee Lockett
  20. comedy
    Mike Judge on Loving Funk Music and Reviving King of the Hill“We’ve been talking about it over the last year, and I think we might have a way to do it.”
    By Will Harris
  21. theater
    How Imogen Heap Created Her Magical Tracks for the Harry Potter PlayAnd why “Hide and Seek” makes an appearance.
    By Jackson McHenry
  22. christmas carols
    You’d Better Believe Yodel Boy Is Out Here Covering Christmas CarolsHe’s loved “White Christmas” ever since hearing it in Home Alone.
    By Dee Lockett
  23. best of 2018
    The Best Songs of 2018 (So Far)Including Cardi B, the Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Beach House, Janelle Monáe, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
    By Vulture Editors
  26. music
    Your Guide to Maggie Rogers, SNL’s Next Musical GuestJam band reverence, unexpected covers, and very good originals.
    By Eric Renner Brown
  27. what is real?
    Maybe Poppy’s Self-Aware Pop Music Is Too Self-AwareWhat’s real and what’s another trendy toy in Poppy’s postmodern playpen?
    By Larry Fitzmaurice
  28. music videos
    The Blaze Are Making the Best Music Videos AroundFor the past few years, the Blaze have been making incredible music videos to accompany their songs, and now they’re playing live.
    By Paula Mejia
  29. mac miller
    Lil Xan Is Making a Mac Miller Tribute AlbumThe album title comes from their last conversation.
    By Hunter Harris
  30. where's the beef?
    Oh Yes Indeed, Mariah Carey’s New Song ‘A No No’ Samples Lil’ KimAnd is that a diss to her ex-manager?
    By Dee Lockett
  31. best of 2018
    The Best Albums of 2018 (So Far)Including Janelle Monáe, Cardi B, Kali Uchis, Sleep, Kacey Musgraves, and more.
    By Craig Jenkins
  32. where's the beef?
    The Ultimate 50 Cent Super-Villain TimelineAll the times the rapper caused trouble for his own amusement.
    By Larry Fitzmaurice
  33. the week in rap
    This Week in Rap MusicFrom underground vets to Washington, D.C.’s hometown hero, and everything in-between.
    By Paul Thompson
  34. music
    Terrence Malick Is Making a Documentary About Lil PeepHe’s a friend of the family.
    By Hunter Harris
  35. numbers game
    Hip-Hop’s Obsession With Numbers Goes Way BackAnd it’s pretty weird if you think about it too much.
    By Brian Josephs
  38. exclusive
    The Story of the Hardcore Concert That Birthed the Beastie BoysHear Mike D and Ad-Rock read from their new audiobook.
    By Dee Lockett
  39. feuds
    Cardi B Just Issued a 10-Part Dressing Down of Nicki Minaj on Instagram“Do you wanna be the victim, or do you wanna be the gangster?”
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  40. powerhouse nyc 2018
    Tekashi 6ix9ine Does Surprise Performance Days After Avoiding Jail TimeIt got the biggest crowd reaction of the night.
    By Dee Lockett
  41. posthumous releases
    New XXXTentacion Song Released Days After Confession Tape SurfacesLil Pump has released a posthumous collaboration with X co-produced by Skrillex.
    By Dee Lockett
  42. right click
    BTS Release Their First-Ever English Song, With Help From Steve AokiTheir third collaboration is their biggest yet.
    By Dee Lockett
  43. last night on late night
    Charlamagne Says He Canceled Kanye Interview Because Kanye’s Off His Meds“I think he needs to figure that out.”
    By Dee Lockett
  44. the week in rap
    This Week in Rap MusicFrom internet obsessives to underground introspection and budding megastars, you’re bound to find something to love.
    By Paul Thompson
  45. lawsuits
    Tracy Chapman Sues Nicki Minaj for Never Clearing That Sample“Sorry” interpolates “Baby Can I Hold You.”
    By Dee Lockett
  46. money
    Cardi B’s “Money” Announcement Deserves Its Own, Well, AnnouncementHer first solo release since Invasion of Privacy will reportedly drop Thursday.
    By Halle Kiefer
  47. butt news
    Diane Warren Reaffirms A Star Is Born’s Ass Song Is Supposed to Be Great“It can be a serious song, it can be a pop song, it can be a song about an ass.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  50. videology
    Watch Travis Scott and Drake’s Surreal ‘Sicko Mode’ VideoEver wanted to watch Drake watch a woman twerk on his eyelid? This one’s for you.
    By Dee Lockett
  51. music
    Britney Spears Announces Another Vegas Residency Without Speaking a WordBecause she’s Britney, bitch.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  52. soundtracked
    Why Doctor Who Went Back to Basics With Its New Theme Song“I wanted to go back to the original,” composer Segun Akinola says.
    By Devon Ivie
  53. bts
    BTS Renews Contract With Management Company, Will Be Here ForeverOr, at the very least, the next eight years.
    By Dee Lockett
  54. halloween
    John Carpenter on Halloween and the Long Con of His Legendary CareerThe original Halloween director talks about his legacy and scoring the new sequel to his classic horror film.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  55. cat mom
    French Artist Commissions All-Star Album to Mourn Her Dead CatFeaturing Bono, Pharrell, the National, and more names you won’t believe.
    By Dee Lockett
  56. music videos
    T.I. Made Another Song About Good TimesThe video also features a poorly-thought-out heist concept.
    By Sam Hockley-Smith
  57. politics
    Chance the Rapper ‘Probably Won’t Be Ever Running’ for Mayor of ChicagoHe announced who he’ll be supporting instead.
    By Ernest Wilkins
  58. album review
    Quavo Could Stand to Learn a Few Things From UsherOne artist released a good album disguised as a nonevent, the other released an event album that’s sort of inessential.
    By Craig Jenkins
  59. new albums
    Mariah Carey’s Album to Drop Just in Time for You to Be Grateful at ThanksgivingNow when your family goes around the table asking one thing you’re thankful for, you won’t have to lie in a panic.
    By Halle Kiefer
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