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PJ Morton, YG, and a 50th-anniversary AFRAM festival all land on Juneteenth 2026. Inside how June 19 became the most deliberate release date in Black music, from Beyonce's Black Parade to this year's stacked weekend, and why the date carries so much weight.

Vince Staples, Blxst, and Rick Ross are all betting on independence, while Lizzo fights Atlantic Records in public. Inside the ownership wave reshaping Black music in June 2026, and why hip-hop is leading the exit from the major-label machine.

Confused by music royalties? You aren't alone. We break down the 2026 royalty landscape, from Spotify payouts to the "hidden" money in the MLC and SoundExchange. Learn how to claim every cent of your revenue and avoid the "black box" of unclaimed funds.

Nigerian music sensation Wizkid unveils the official music video for his hit single "Kese (Dance)." The track, which debuted in November 2024, is the second lead release from his sixth studio album, "Morayo," which was released on November 22, 2024.

Playboi Carti's latest album, Music, released on March 14, 2025, has achieved massive success in its first week. The 30-track project debuts number one on the Billboard 200 chart, earning approximately 298,000 equivalent album units.

Drake just dropped the official music video for his track "NOKIA." The visual is a stripped-down, lo-fi experience that taps deep into early-2000s aesthetics, pushing heavy on nostalgia while staying grounded.

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 2, 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements in music. The music industry's biggest night brought out the hottest artists, made the boldest statements, and the records that defined our year.

R and B star Chris Brown , known for his smooth vocals and electrifying dance moves, recently dropped off the official music video for his song, "Residuals." The visuals, directed by Travis Colbert, offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at Brown's life, fusing

Tokyo's Revenge drops off the music video to his viral hit, "GoodMorningTokyo," a single off his MDNGHT (SIDE B) EP, which peaked at #1 on Spotify's Global Viral 50.

Earlier this week, rapper Young Thug and music industry veteran Kevin Liles announced that Florida A and M University (FAMU), the winner of the "Hot" Battle of The Bands Challenge, will receive a $25,000 donation total to the school's music department/Band

Award-winning rapper Logic releases the music video for his latest single "Contra," which is off his latest offering, Bobby Tarantino II.

Award-winning rapper Lecrae drops the music video for his latest empowering single, "Broke." In the?Daniel Henry-directed visual, Lecrae sets up shop in a Cadillac and a store as he spits his struggle-proof lyrics.