• Bobby Shmurda Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy, Drug and Gun Charges, Bail Set at $2 Million

    News broke yesterday that Bobby Shmurda (whose birth name is Ackquille Pollard) had been arrested at Manhattan's Quad Studios, the same site where Tupac was first show 20 years ago, along with several members of his GS9 crew. Today the public has learned what he has been charged with. The "Hot N-a" rapper has been charged with reckless endangerment in the second degree, conspiracy in the second degree, three counts of conspiracy in the third degree, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia (intent to sell and possession of narcotics).
  • TV On The Radio Share 'Lazerray' Music Video, Set In A Skate Park

    Brooklyn indie rock veterans TV On The Radio have shared the music video for their track "Lazerray." The black and white video features the band performing in a skate park, and features appearances by pro skaters such as Eric Koston, Lance Mountain, Sean Malto, and Andrew Reynolds.
  • Chromeo Show How They Made Album 'White Woman' [WATCH]

    Electronic funk/disco duo Chromeo comprised of David Macklovitch (Dave 1), brother to A-Trak, and Patrick Gemayel (P-Thugg) have been making noise for well over a decade, but it wasn't until their fourth artist album "White Woman" hit shelves this past May that things really started to take off. In conjunction with the album being released, the "Jealous" duo have released a video with Noisey, part of the Vice network, showing the long process of creating their album. They take fans behind the scenes into studios in New York and Los Angeles as they argue over minute details of vocals, writing sessions and learn about their influences as artists.
  • Rich Homie Quan Christmas Carols 'Silent Night' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' [WATCH]

    'Tis the season to be thankful, spread joy and of course sing songs. Rich Homie Quan, whose preferred medium is normally rhythmic spoken word, has stepped a bit outside of his normal comfort zone to sing some timeless Christmas classics. Dequantes Lamar, better known as Rich Homie Quan, has teamed up with XXL to sing "Silent Night" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The "Type Of Way" rapper does his very best to hit all the high notes, but in the end really just captures the Christmas spirit of the songs. Watch the beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" below.
  • Iggy Azalea, Skrillex to Headline Billboard's Winterfest During Sundance Film Festival, Alesso and Knife Party Also Confirmed

    Bilboard's inaugural Winterfest Music Festival just added one of 2014's biggest names - Iggy Azalea. The Australian rapper will join EDM star Skrillex for the festival, which will run Jan. 22-31 in Park City, Utah, the same week as the Sundance Film Festival. More headliners will be announced soon, but Alesso, Knife Party, The Man, Portugal and Lindsey Stirling are already confirmed.
  • Steve Aoki Announces 2015 'Neon Future Experience' North American Tour; Headhunterz & Caked Up Supporting

    Dim Mak Records chief and cake throwing master, Steve Aoki, is heading out across North America on his biggest tour since his Aokify America tour in 2013. To end the winter in 2015, the "Boneless" DJ will be crisscrossing the United States with his friends, hardstyle DJ, Headhunterz and Dim Mak signee Caked Up. The "Neon Future Experience" North American tour will hit cities like New York City, Chicago, El paso, Tuscon, Los Angeles, Kansas City, San Diego, Montreal and many more in support of his recent artist album Neon Future.