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A renewed creative pulse is running through the West household, where music has once again become a shared and evolving project. North West is steadily carving out space as a young artist with her own instincts, while Kanye West moves closer to the release of his forthcoming album, BULLY. Clips and previews circulating online have fueled conversation across hip-hop circles, offering brief but telling glimpses into what both are building. The moment feels less like a passing curiosity and more l

At long last, A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated, oft-delayed new album Don't Be Dumb. On Friday (Jan. 16), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper finally released his first solo album in seven years. Don't Be Dumbincludes 17 songs, with production from The Alchemist, Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell Williams, Mike Dean, Hitkidd, Madlib, Metro Boomin and more. Features include Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, Doechii, Sauce Walka and others. Rocky taps into multiple genres on the project, which was

Here comes more streamflation: Spotify is increasing the prices of its premium, ad-free streaming plans in the U.S. over the next month, the company announced. It’s the third price hike in four years for Spotify in the U.S. The increase in the U.S. has been expected, after Spotify raised prices in the U.K. and Switzerland last fall. “Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefi

Cole's seventh studio album is on the way. The wait is finally over. J. Cole announced on Wednesday (Jan. 14) that his long-awaited new album, The Fall-Off, is slated to arrive heading into Super Bowl weekend on Feb. 6. After plenty of rumors and album smoke entering 2026, Cole returned with a trailer revealing the release date and teasing an unreleased track, presumably from the album. In the clip, a narrator speaks about dealing with fame and escaping the spotlight as J. Cole partakes in eve

Don Montana and Don Snow reunite for their first collaboration project since 2019. French Montana and Max B released their highly-anticipated joint project, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos on January 9. The 22-song offering features Montana’s long-time producer, Harry Fraud, Metro Boomin and the late Chinx. Prior to Friday’s release, the duo dropped “Make America Wavy Again (MAWA)” back in December, giving fans a preview of what Narcos had in store.  “2026 COKE WAVY SEASON BACK IN EFFECT,” the caption

In hip-hop, anticipation often carries as much weight as the music itself, and few artists generate the kind of excitement that surrounds J. Cole. Recently, podcast duo Rory & Mal, known for their deep industry insight and connections, hinted at a potential release from J. Cole that has fans abuzz. Their discussion suggested that an album, originally anticipated for Christmas, could be arriving this week, reigniting speculation across social media about J. Cole’s new release. Rory & Mal, who r

Bad Bunny’s ascent into rarefied touring territory is no longer a projection. It is a documented reality.  On January 6, touring analytics account @TouringData posted a stark snapshot of the Puerto Rican superstar’s live dominance, writing, “Bad Bunny’s lifetime revenue has now surpassed $900 million from 5.7 million tickets sold since 2018. He is expected to become the fastest artist in history to reach $1 billion in the coming months.” Bad Bunny's lifetime revenue has now surpassed $900 mill