Kendrick Lamar has escalated his beef with Drake by dropping a new diss track, "Euphoria," in response to the Canadian rapper's latest diss track.

Last week, Drake released "Taylor Made Freestyle," asking why Kendrick hadn't gotten in the booth to respond to him yet. The song was Drake's second diss track after Kendrick came at him on the Metro Boomin and Future track "Like That."

"Since "Like That," your tone changed a little, you not as enthused / How are you not in the booth? It feel like you kinda removed," Drake had rapped.

In response, Kendrick starts the new song: "Them super powers gettin' neutralized, I can only watch in silence/The famous actor we once knew is lookin' paranoid and now is spiralling/You movin' just like a degenerate, heavy antic, it's feelin' distasteful/Why calculate you, not as calculated, I can even predict your angles."

Lamar also calls Drake a "pathetic master manipulator" and a "habitual liar" who is "not a rap artist" but "a scam artist."

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6LACK has announced he will be heading back on the road this summer after the success of his recently-wrapped Since I Have A Lover Tour.

The new 6LACK: No More Lonely Nights Tour dates, produced by Live Nation, will be a limited run of shows visiting seven U.S. cities. The intimate performances will capture the raw emotion that lines the collection of songs on Since I Have A Lover that delve into 6LACK's personal journey with mental health, healing, personal growth, and love.

An artist presale will last until May 3 at 9 AM local time. Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 3 at 10 am local time at https://www.6lack.com/.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include general admission tickets, Meet & Greet and photo op with 6lack, specially designed VIP gift item and more.

6lack: No More Lonely Nights Tour Dates:

Sat May 18 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik*

Sun Jun 09 | Albuquerque, NM | Revel Entertainment Center

Tue Jun 11 | San Antonio, TX | The Aztec Theater

Tue Jun 18 | St. Louis, MO | The Pageant

Wed Jun 19 | Cincinnati, OH | Bogart's

Sat Jun 22 | Waukee, IA | Vibrant Music Hall

Thu Jun 27 | McKees Rocks, PA | Roxian Theatre

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Andra Day, The War And Treaty, Ravyn Lenae and Shinedown will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum's inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala.

The Academy said the names of more performers will be announced at a later date.

The Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala will take place on May 21 at the Novo Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now.

The inaugural Hall Of Fame Gala will honor the 2024 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings on its 50th Anniversary.

The Gala will also honor Atlantic Records, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

"We're honored that the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum have chosen Atlantic to be the first label celebrated at what promises to be an exciting annual event," said Atlantic Music Group Chairman & CEO Julie Greenwald and Atlantic Records Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman.

The evening will include a red carpet and VIP reception on the Ray Charles Terrace at the Grammy Museum followed by a one-of-a-kind concert at the Novo Theater.

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CBS and Dick Clark Productions have announced the world's largest fan-voted awards show, the American Music Awards, will air on the CBS Television Network for the first time, on October 6, and stream on Paramount+.

The nominees for the AMAs are determined by the fans - as reflected on the Billboard charts - based on streaming, album and digital sales, radio airplay and social activity.

Over the past 50 years, the AMAs have showcased the very best in music and delivered memorable pop-culture moments and powerful lineups, including first-time collaborations and exclusive world premiere performances from music's biggest names across pop, rap, R&B, country, Latin, K-Pop and more.

The 2024 AMAs are produced by Dick Clark Productions.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream the show live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

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Janet Jackson has announced dates for the U.K. and European leg of her Together Again Tour.

The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer will kick off the trek on September 25 in Paris and wrap up in Amsterdam on October 10.

Wyclef Jean will provide support on the trek. Tickets go on general sale at 9 am local time on Friday, May 3.

Earlier this year, Jackson announced a 35-date North American leg of the trek for this summer.

The shows will see her celebrate 50 years in the entertainment industry, as well as commemorate some album milestones, including 35 years of Rhythm Nation.

Tour Dates:

Sept 25 - Paris, France @ Accor ArenaSept 27 - Birmingham, UK @ Utilita ArenaSept 28 - London, UK @ The O2Sept 30 - Glasgow, UK @ OVO HydroOct 1 - Manchester, UK @ Co-op LiveOct 3 - Antwerp, Belgium @ SportpaleisOct 5 - Munich, Germany @ OlympiahalleOct 6 - Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS ArenaOct 8 - Berlin, Germany @ Uber ArenaOct 10 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome

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The Weeknd has promised to donate $2 million to provide food to starving families in Gaza.

The United Nations' World Food Program Goodwill Ambassador, whose original name is Abel Tesfaye, is allocating another $2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward the WFP's humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.

This support will provide more than 1,500 metric tons of fortified wheat flour, which can make over 18 million loaves of bread that can help feed more than 157,000 Palestinians for one month.

This funding builds on the original $2.5 million, equivalent to four million emergency meals, that Tesfaye directed to the WFP's Gaza response in December.

Additionally, Tesfaye is making an urgent appeal to fans, calling on them to give what they can by donating towards the WFP's efforts in Gaza. More than 1 million Palestinians face catastrophic levels of hunger across Gaza and need urgent support.

"With famine looming in Gaza, Abel's generous support will provide vital relief for thousands of Palestinian families who battle the grip of hunger every day. We are tremendously grateful for his contribution, compassion, and for his unwavering advocacy for WFP and the people of Palestine," said the WFP's Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Region, Corinne Fleischer.

Tesfaye, appointed a Goodwill Ambassador in October 2021, has actively supported the WFP's global hunger-relief mission through personal donations and the XO Humanitarian Fund established in partnership with World Food Program USA. Tesfaye, his partners and fans have raised $6.5 million to-date for the Fund.

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Coi Leray recently dropped her first single of 2024, "Can't Come Back." The single comes along with an official music video that pays tribute to the iconic Janet Jackson.

"Can't Come Back" was produced by Mike WiLL Made-It alongside Melz & True Beats. Dragan Andic directed the video, joined by Alondra Costa for creative direction and Johnathan Behr for production.

"That's why I had to kick him to the curb," Leray raps at the beginning of her verse. "The love has turned to hate, it's getting worse/It's alright 'cause you live and then you learn."

The song was inspired by Jackson's "The Pleasure Principle" and is set to appear on Leray's upcoming EP. "Can't Come Back" was one of two unreleased songs Leray debuted at her Coachella performances.

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Saweetie and Cynthia Erivo are among the honorees at the upcoming 2024 Gold Gala.

Other honorees include Lucy Liu, Bang Si-Hyuk, Hoa Xuande, Hello Kitty, Karan Johar, Padma Lakshmi, Valkyrae, the creator and cast of Beef, Maui first responders, and Olympic gold medalists.

Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and entrepreneur Saweetie will receive the first-ever Billboard Gold Music Honor, recognizing boundary-pushing musical accomplishments that redefine cultural narratives.

Grammy, Emmy, Tony-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Cynthia Erivo, who will star in Wicked later this year, will receive the Gold Ally Honor for her award-winning work to advance inclusive representation in front of and behind the camera.

Gold House announced that its third annual Gold Gala will be taking place on May 11 at the historic Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.

The Gold Gala, the annual gathering of top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders, will convene over 600 guests to celebrate the 2024 A100 List - the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific change makers in culture and society over the past year - with on-stage presentations to special honorees.

This year's theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Fashion designer Prabal Gurung will help bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director.

The Gold Gala will close with a multi-song performance from 023 A100 Honoree Saweetie.

It will be followed by the inaugural Billboard x Gold House Founders Party to continue the celebration with a headlining DJ performance by 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki.

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Tems recently shared a new song, "Love Me Jeje," which is the first single from her upcoming debut album, Born in the Wild.

"If not you, then I don't wanna know, I don't want no story/Day and night, it's unconditional, got m? living softly/Love me JeJe, love me tender," Tems sings.

Tems wrote "Love Me Jeje," which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimu's 1997 hit of the same name. The track was produced by Spax and Guiltybeatz.

Sodimu responded on Instagram, saying, "This made my day. The beautiful thing about music is that it transcends generations and connects us through time. Shoutout to Tems and her team, and congrats on a wonderful Coachella performance."

Born In The Wild is set to drop in May. The album still doesn't have an exact release date or tracklist.

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Normani recently dropped a new single, "1:59," featuring rapper Gunna.

"Back on that vibe again / It's hard to fight again / Sh*t, we can't hide again / When I get you alone / Boy, what you gon' do with it?" Normani sings.

Gunna appears in the second verse, rapping, "F**k it, we made love to tunes, f**kin' shrooms / Lock you to the bed, don't let you move / Baby, help me heal the pain."

"1:59" is Normani's first single in two years, following 2022's "Fair." The song was produced by Tommy Brown.

The track is also the lead single from the singer's upcoming solo debut album, Dopamine, set to drop on June 14 on RCA Records.

In February, Normani had announced Dopamine and teased the album's cover.

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Eminem recently took to social media to announce that he will release a new album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce), this summer.

A viral video (featuring 50 Cent in a cameo) shared by the singer narrates how he meets his end and asks the question, "Who killed Slim Shady?"

50 Cent is seen saying that "he's not a friend, he's a psychopath." The visual features footage of the Detroit rapper, a blood-soaked knife, and a bearded Em in the hot seat.

"Through his complex, tongue twisting and oft criticized rhymes, the blonde anti-hero known as Slim Shady has had no shortage of enemies," explains the narrator of the parody program, "Detroit Murder Files." "The same rude lyrics and controversial antics might have ultimately led to his demise. Join me as we recreate the events that led to the murder of Slim Shady."

The upcoming album is the follow up to Eminem's 11th studio album from 2020, Music to Be Murdered By, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, earning the singer his 10th consecutive leader.

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Usher and Babyface will be honored at The Apollo's 90th anniversary Spring Benefit, to be held in Harlem in Upper Manhattan on June 11.

Babyface, one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history, will be honored with the inaugural Legacy Award and inducted into The Apollo Walk of Fame.

Multi-platinum, global superstar Usher will be honored with the Icon Award.

The evening tops off with special appearances by Big Daddy Kane and musical direction by Adam Blackstone. The Apollo Theater said more details about the event will be announced later.

Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support The Apollo's performing arts, education and community initiatives.

The Spring Benefit, The Apollo's signature fundraiser, is a spectacular celebration of the Theater's rich legacy and its commitment to its future as a mission-led arts and cultural organization, a community anchor and an economic driver for Harlem and New York City.

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Chance the Rapper recently announced he will release a new mixtape, "Star Line," featuring Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and several others.

"Working on my mixtape it's called Star Line," the Chicago rapper wrote on Instagram.

Chance said that the mixtape was inspired by his trip to Ghana and Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line.

A trailer and some clips shared by the rapper to his social media accounts show him working on new music at various studios.

A teaser clip posted on X features fellow Save Money member Vic Mensa, as well as Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, T-Pain, Jazze Pha, Jermaine Dupri and DJ Premier.

Chance had announced late last year that he would be dropping an album called Star Line Gallery in the spring of 2024. It's not known if the upcoming mixtape will be a precursor to Gallery.

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The Outside Lands Music Festival has revealed a star-studded 2024 lineup, which will be headlined by Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson.

The festival will also feature a special country music set performed by Post Malone and a rare live appearance from Grace Jones.

The 16th edition of Outside Lands will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, on August 9 - 11. Tickets to the festival, including three-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes, are on sale now.

Other acts on this year's lineup include The Postal Service, Kaytranada, Jungle, Snoh Aalegra, Gryffin, Young the Giant, Schoolboy Q, Chappell Roan, Renee Rapp, Victoria Monet, The Last Dinner Party and others.

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MTV's flagship awards show, the MTV Video Music Awards, is set to return to New York this September to celebrate its 40th anniversary after holding the event at other venues since 2018.

The Video Music Awards, which debuted in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall, are scheduled to take place on September 10th this year at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York City. The UBS Arena, which opened in 2021, will be hosting the VMAs for the first time.

The Awards event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in 2022 and 2023. It's also recently been held in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

"We're excited to bring this year's VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country's newest and most cutting edge," said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. "Celebrating one of music's biggest night with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we've been looking forward to the moment last year's show ended."

"We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State. From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September's event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let's embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state's cultural landscape," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

The 2023 VMAs, hosted by Nicki Minaj, featured performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Peso Pluma, Shakira and Diddy, among others.

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The Weeknd has officially canceled his previously postponed Australia and New Zealand stadium tour.

Information was sent to ticketholders confirming that all tickets would be refunded but did note that Live Nation was still hopeful new dates could be scheduled at some stage.

Those who held onto tickets after the shows were originally rescheduled "will be able to access a priority purchase window for the new tour in Australia and New Zealand when announced."

The Canadian R&B superstar had initially scheduled an 11-date stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand for last November and December.

Then, two weeks before the After Hours Til Dawn Tour was due to kick off, the trek was shelved "due to unforeseen circumstances."

A statement issued at the time confirmed that new dates would be announced for 2024 and current tickets would be valid for those new shows.

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21 Savage has earned his seventh No. 1 on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart with "Redrum."

"Redrum" rose from No. 4 to the top spot on the list dated April 27. The single earned a 13% surge in plays, making it the most-played song on U.S.-monitored rhythmic radio stations in the tracking week of April 12-18, according to Luminate.

"Redrum" is a song from 21 Savage's third studio album, American Dream. The song's title is also referenced from the Stanley Kubrick film The Shining, which is based on the novel by Stephen King of the same name.

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A man who used to work as a cameraman for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a harassment lawsuit in a California court against the hip-hop superstar, alleging that her conduct created a hostile work environment.

According to media sources, the complaint from Emilio Garcia says Megan's "conduct created a hostile work environment for Plaintiff, making the conditions of his employment intolerable in direct contravention of various statutes and state law decisions."

Garcia, who claims that he started working full-time with the artist in September 2019, says he was told "unexpectedly" in June 2023 that "his services would no longer be required by [Megan Thee Stallion]."

In the complaint, Garcia claims that the rapper's violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) began in June 2022 while he was on tour with the musician in Ibiza, Spain. Garcia alleges that he was in an SUV with Megan and three other women when the rapper "and one of the other women start having sex right beside [him]." Garcia says that the incident left him "embarrassed, mortified and offended throughout the whole ordeal."

The lawsuit says that Megan told Garcia to not discuss the incident and made "fat-shaming comments" toward him. Garcia also claims that he "noticed a change in how he was treated and saw a decrease in the number of bookings he received from [Megan Thee Stallion]."

The cameraman has also alleged that he was not compensated properly for his work and was denied overtime payment and proper meal and rest breaks.

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Usher and H.E.R.'s "Risk It All" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart.

"Risk It All" rose from No. 2 to the top position on the list dated April 27. The song features on the soundtrack to the 2023 musical film adaptation of The Color Purple.

The collab tops Adult R&B Airplay after a 7% increase in plays that made it the most played song on U.S. monitored adult R&B radio stations in the tracking week of April 12-18, according to Luminate.

With "Risk It All," Usher scored his ninth No. 1 Adult R&B Airplay and ties Charlie Wilson for the most among male artists since the chart launched in 1993. Meanwhile, "Risk It All" becomes H.E.R.'s eighth No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay.

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Global superstar Pitbull has announced his "Party After Dark Tour," featuring T-Pain.

The tour, which will have stops in 26 cities across the U.S., will also see Lil Jon supporting Pitbull at select concerts. Tickets are on sale now.

Pitbull, who has just finished "The Trilogy Tour" with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, is set to hit the road again for "another incredibly dynamic tour with an electrifying mix of his biggest career-spanning hits of instantly recognizable smashes and surprises," according to a press release.

The tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on August 21st at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Pitbull will perform at Hersheypark Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, Xfinity Center, Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater and several other venues, before wrapping up at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 5th.

Pitbull 2024 Party After Dark Tour Dates:

Aug 21 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube LiveAug 23 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans AmphitheaterAug 24 - Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark StadiumAug 25 - Queens, NY @ Forest Hills StadiumAug 29 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music CenterAug 30 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 AmphitheatreAug 31 - Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance AmphitheaterSep 1 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music CenterSep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music TheatreSep 6 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake AmphitheaterSep 7 - Syracuse, NY @ Empower FCU Amphitheater at LakeviewSep 8 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPACSep 12 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health At Jones Beach TheaterSep 13 - Hartford, CT @ Xfinity TheatreSep 14 - Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings AmphitheaterSep 15 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity CenterSep 18 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star LakeSep 19 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music CenterSep 21 - Ridgedale, MO @ Thunder Ridge Nature ArenaSep 22 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino AmphitheatreSep 25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union AmphitheatreSept 27 - Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts AmphitheaterSept 28 - Auburn, WA @ White River AmphitheatreOct 3 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union AmphitheatreOct 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreOct 5 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater

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