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The hip-hop community is mourning the death of one of its one today after rapper Chinx Drugz, real name Lionel Pickens, 31, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Queens early Sunday, according to police. Pickens was struck multiple times while his passenger was struck twice in the Porsche Chinx was driving at around 4 a.m. At least seven bullets pierced the front and driver-side windows according to reports. News has spread quickly today of the passing of the rapper signed to French Montana's Coke Boys imprint and support has poured from artists like Wiz Khalifa, Lil Durk, Meek Mill and Diddy. -
Northside Festival 2015 Lineup: Run The Jewels, Best Coast, Vince Staples
Most music fans are familiar with the major music festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza that showcase the biggest bands in the world. However, there are plenty of smaller local festival that showcase mid-level, up-and-coming and local acts that will be the next wave of headliners at those major, big-ticket festivals. New York City has countless music events happening every weekend, notably during the summer, and in three weeks, Northside Festival will be taking over Brooklyn with a combination of speakers, films and music. The festival just announced the majority of the artists who will be performing this year including Best Coast, Run The Jewels, Zola Jesus and Vince Staples. -
Kendrick Lamar, Bilal Perform New Song 'Money Over Love'
Kendrick Lamar has been living large since the release of his critically acclaimed album, 'To Pimp A Butterfly.' Despite not going on a major tour as of yet, he has still been able to keep the album relevant in the frenetic 24-hour news cycle. On Friday night at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, K.Dot. performed a private show at the Linear Labs Launch party with a full backing band, Bilal and Adrian Younge. The "King Kunta" rapper used the opportunity to show off some new music. He performed a new song with TPAB collaborator Bilal, who was on hand that night, titled "Money Over Love." There aren't many details about the collab, but from what we can hear, it has the same funky sound found on "Institutionalized" with a similar social consciousness found in their original collab. -
Soulja Boy Releases 'Swag The Mixtape' Featuring Chief Keef, Migos
It's been a long time since the late 2000s when Soulja Boy was putting out hit records like "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me Through the Phone." Since the release of his third studio album, 'The DeAndre Way' in 2010, Soulja has been dropping a steady flow of mixtapes and has expanded his business and musical interests into a little EDM and fashion. However, nothing has really stuck. Earlier this year, he released his fourth studio album, 'Loyalty,' on Universal to mixed reviews and now has another piece of work to show in 2015. The "Hurricane" rapper just released his new project, 'Swag The Mixtape,' which has features from the likes of Migos, Chief Keef, Calico Jonez, Johnny Cinco and more. -
Ty Dolla $ign Teams Up With YG, TeeCee & Joe Moses On ‘Only Right’
Ty Dolla $ign just dropped some new music as fans anticipate the release of his forthcoming album. This time around, he's teamed up with YG, TeeCee and Joe Moses on "Only Right." -
Janet Jackson Announces New Album and Supporting World Tour
Janet Jackson decided to make a special announcement on her recent 49th birthday. In a special video posted via Twitter, Jackson announced her return to music with a new album and supporting world tour. -
Mobb Deep Releases ESPN Remix of ' Survival of the Fittest'
Last month, Mobb Deep celebrated the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, 'The Infamous.' As the NBA Playoffs heat up, the Queens duo decided to drop a remix to their classic "Survival of the Fittest" for ESPN. -
Chief Keef Releases New Song "Psych Ward" Ahead of 'Tha Cozart' Album [LISTEN]
Last week, Chief Keef shared a new track called "Three Zero Zero" and he's following up with the release of a new song titled "Psych Ward." Both releases come ahead of his 'Tha Cozart' album. -
August Alsina Blind In One Eye, Undergoes Surgery Ahead of Tour with Chris Brown
August Alsina recently revealed that he underwent a painful eye surgery after going blind in his left eye and starting to lose sight in his right. The news comes ahead of his upcoming tour with Chris Brown. -
Hangout Festival 2015: Day 2 Hightlights From Zac Brown Band, Skrillex, Father John Misty & More [PHOTOS]
The 2015 Hangout Music Festival kicked off Friday in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and today we bring you the highlights. We saw Zac Brown Band, Future Islands, and Sylvan Esso on the Hangout Stage; Skrillex and The Mowgli's on the Surf Stage; Father John Misty and ODESZA on the Palladia Stage; Adventure Club and Beats Antique in the Boom Boom Tent; and Strand of Oaks on the Salt Life Stage. Check back tomorrow for the best things we saw on Day 3! -
Rock on The Range 2015 Day 2 Review & Recap: In This Moment Shocks, Babymetal Awes, Judas Priest Forever
The second day of Rock on The Range, perhaps the largest pure rock festival in the United States, finally saw the rain that meteorologists had been promising for the weekend, but that didn't stop Judas Priest, Godsmack and In This Moment from dominating their sets. This is the second in a series of recaps from correspondent Ryan Book. -
EDC New York Shares 2015 Set Times Via App: Start Planning Now
With just a week until doors opening at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, Electric Daisy Carnival New York has unveiled the complete set times for next weekend. EDC New York decided to share the set times via their relaunched app, which also includes a map of the grounds and information on food and other amenities on site. With the full schedule out, it is time for you to start planning your Memorial Day Weekend with Insomniac and agonizing over choices between which artists to see.
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