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Universal Music Group is again clapping back at Drake in the legal fight over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” UMG Files Motion to Dismiss Texas Pre-Action Petition On Thursday (Jan. 23), lawyers for UMG filed a 144-page motion requesting the dismissal of Drake’s pre-action petition filed in Texas last November, which accuses the music conglomerate of defamation and colluding […]

The Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of venues has released its 2024 Annual Report, which paints a bleak picture of independent live music in the UK. The survey release comes just as the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) launches a U.S. survey amidst concerns that this market is also experiencing similar pressures. This tenth

With her new album The Breeze Grew A Fire coming out next month, R&B singer-songwriter Mereba shared the video for single “Phone Me.” “This song is a sisterhood/friendship anthem dedicated to those classic bestie friendships that may have changed over the years, but are still cherished deeply,” Mereba said about the single. “The experiences we

To be the best at anything, you have to put the work in. How you use social media is no exception. Social media marketing is an incredibly competitive landscape, so it’s important that you thoroughly understand the basics in order to get the most out of your efforts. Luckily, there are tons of courses out

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Elon Musk was the subject of much scorn throughout the day at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20. But the world’s richest man saved the best for later when he “allegedly” threw up a Nazi salute from the stage.   um pic.twitter.com/ISwJiM4EsH — Aaron Rupar

How great it is to start the year with fascinating music! Straight out of Los Angeles, the duo Active Decay will dazzle you with their Hypnotic Pop style in their first single of 2025, “Next To Me.” And it’s not just the synthesized melody that will put you in a trance, the same effect comes

There’s something magnetic about artists who live their truth, and Cleveland’s bilingual sensation 1o1ón (pronounced Lolón) embodies this authenticity in every track he releases. With Dominican blood running through his veins and Midwest grit in his spirit, 1o1ón has emerged as one of music’s most compelling new voices. His breakthrough track “House On The Lake”

Reuters has reported that TikTok is planning to shut down immediately if it is banned. “Musicians and TikTok ban: How to prepare now!” offers strategies to ensure your audience stays connected and content remains visible across multiple platforms. Musicians and TikTok ban: How to prepare now! by Randi Zimmerman via Symphonic Blog With the possibility

After the massive dozen song leak yesterday, more tracks from Eminem continue to leak even today. One of the tunes that has leaked is the long rumored ‘Smack You’ where he takes shots at Ja Rule and Suge Knight. The track is over 5 minutes long and has a lot of disrespectful talk towards both