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• ‘We’re So Lucky to Have Grown Up With Her Voice’: Raveena Pays Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

  09-02-2022 23:41 via rollingstone.com
  
  The Indian American artist remembers Bollywood's most beloved playback singer
  
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• The Beths dwell on post-election dread with fiery new single ‘A Real Thing’

  09-02-2022 23:29 via nme.com
  
  Aotearoan pop-rock outfit The Beths have returned with a powerful new single titled ‘A Real Thing’, marking their first new material in almost two years.
  It’s a darker track than fans of the band have to come to expect, standing out amid their catalogue with its bleak lyrics and bold, authoritative riffs more akin to metal than The Beths’ typically buoyant, jangly pseudo-surf-pop. On its explosive chorus, frontwoman Liz Stokes sings: “Getting rhyme over reason / It&
  
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• Stafford zoo hires Marvin Gaye impersonator to encourage endangered monkeys to “get it on”

  09-02-2022 23:19 via nme.com
  
  A Stafford zoo hired a Marvin Gaye impersonator to visit the park this past weekend to encourage a group of endangered monkeys to “get it on”.READ MORE: Marvin Gaye – ‘You’re The Man’ reviewTrentham Monkey Forest hired Dave Largie – described as “a highly experienced love song guru” – to serenade a group of Barbary macaques in the hope that he could help “boost the monkey love” this mating season.
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• For Just $5,000 You Can Own One Snoop Dogg Song on the Blockchain

  09-02-2022 22:55 via rollingstone.com
  
  He also acquired the Death Row Records brand, the label where he made his debut
  
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• Livestream announced to celebrate late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton’s 60th birthday

  09-02-2022 22:39 via nme.com
  
  The annual commemoration of late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton will be celebrated this year via livestream on what would have been the metal icon’s 60th birthday.READ MORE: Metallica and friends: “‘The Black Album’ was a victory for the underdog”Set to take place on Thursday (February 10) at 7pm PT, the ‘Cliff Burton Day’ celebrations will feature a host of big names from the metal world and Metallica associates who will share their memories of Bur
  
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• Top T.J. Martell Foundation Exec Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charge After Allegedly Embezzling $3.7 Million

  09-02-2022 22:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Melissa Goodwin, who formerly served as executive vice president of the T.J. Martell Foundation, has pled guilty to a wire-fraud charge after embezzling over $3.7 million from the cancer-research non-profit organization. The Department of Justice last month announced the shocking criminal charges against Goodwin, age 55, who had worked at the Nashville-based T.J. Martell Foundation […]
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• Top T.J. Martell Foundation Exec Charged With Embezzling $3.7 Million — Spending Millions On Concert Tickets, ‘Rare Alcohols,’ and More

  09-02-2022 22:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Melissa Goodwin, who formerly served as executive vice president of the T.J. Martell Foundation, has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling over $3.7 million from the cancer-research non-profit organization. The Department of Justice recently announced the shocking criminal charges against Goodwin, age 55, who had worked at the T.J. Martell Foundation since 2005 […]
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• Wolf Alice’s “dream come true” was to have a night out with Sam Fender and Tom Grennan

  09-02-2022 22:31 via nme.com
  
  Ahead of their win for Group Of The Year at last night’s BRIT Awards, Wolf Alice had a quick chat with NME about their whirlwind year and dreams of partying with Sam Fender and Tom Grennan. Watch out full red carpet interview with the band above.
  The band were nominated in the category alongside Coldplay, Little Mix, D-Block Europe and London Grammar.
  “There’s loads of great music in there,” drummer Joel Amey told NME about their fellow nominees.
  
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• Watch Slash and the Conspirators Cover Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ at Tour Launch

  09-02-2022 22:29 via rollingstone.com
  
  They didn't play a single Guns N' Roses song, but they did cover Lenny Kravitz along with this 1972 Elton classic
  
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• Kanye West pleads to be reunited with family in response to Kim Kardashian photoshoot

  09-02-2022 22:01 via music-news.com
  
  Kim Kardashian has reflected on her divorce.
  
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• Fleet Foxes announce new UK dates as part of 2022 world tour

  09-02-2022 22:01 via nme.com
  
  Fleet Foxes have announced details of a 2022 world tour, which includes new UK dates – see the band’s full schedule below.READ MORE: Fleet Foxes: “In this moment, pre-election, there can be some optimism in the air”The band’s new run of shows, which take them from late June until September, come on the back of their 2020 album ‘Shore’.
  The shows begin in Salt Lake City on June 27, with North American dates running until mid-August, where they play t
  
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• Green Day Singer’s Stolen ’62 Chevy Nova Found: ‘Thank God It’s All in One Piece’

  09-02-2022 21:53 via rollingstone.com
  
  The beloved car Armstrong called “near and dear” to his punk band’s “family” for 30 years was recovered in unincorporated area of Orange County Tuesday night
  
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• Becky Hill says she’s about to drop “another great dance collaboration”

  09-02-2022 21:45 via nme.com
  
  Speaking to NME on the red carpet of the BRIT Awards 2022, Becky Hill teased a new “dance collaboration” as well as sharing her plans to grab a drink with Self Esteem. Watch our full video interview with Hill above.
  After releasing her debut ‘Only Honest On The Weekend’ last year, the dance-pop hitmaker was at the London ceremony where she was nominated for Song of the Year and won Best Dance Act. Watch our full interview with Hill above.
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• ScHoolboy Q says golf has taught him a lot about life

  09-02-2022 21:38 via nme.com
  
  ScHoolboy Q has discussed how the game of golf changed his “mental” and has taught him a lot about life.READ MORE: ScHoolboy Q – ‘CrasH Talk’ reviewSince the release of his last album, 2019’s ‘CrasH Talk’, the TDE rapper has been heavily involved in the sport, and more recently he’s been enjoying his time as a player in the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.
  Speaking in a new interview during the competition, Q (real name Q
  
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• Lola Young: “Women rule the world – young uprising talent is important”

  09-02-2022 21:36 via nme.com
  
  Speaking to NME at the BRIT Awards 2022, Lola Young told us about the inspirational amount of female talent in today’s music, what to expect from her “indie” sounding debut album, and trying to run into Adele. Watch our full video interview with Young above.
  The South Londoner was at the ceremony where she was nominated for the Rising Star Award following the success of her 2021 EP, ‘After Midnight’ and the release of singles, ‘Fake’, ‘Ruin My Make
  
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• Caroline Polachek returns with atmospheric new single ‘Billions’

  09-02-2022 21:13 via nme.com
  
  Caroline Polachek has returned with a brand new single – you can watch her video for the atmospheric ‘Billions’ below.READ MORE: Caroline Polachek live in London: twisted-pop champ feeds our pang for connectionThe track is the former Chairlift singer’s first solo material since 2021’s ‘Bunny Is A Rider’, while she teamed up with Charli XCX and Christine & the Queens for ‘New Shapes’ late last year.
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• Machine Gun Kelly, Willow, and Travis Barker Scar Kids for Life With ‘Emo Girl’ Lesson

  09-02-2022 21:01 via rollingstone.com
  
  Rocker/rapper's new album Mainstream Sellout out March 25
  
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• Anuel AA, Don Omar, Rauw Alejandro, and Nicky Jam Headline Las Vegas’ First-Ever Vibra Urbana

  09-02-2022 21:00 via rollingstone.com
  
  Nicky Jam, Sech, Becky G, Ivy Queen, and Tego Calderón are also listed as performers at the two-day festival scheduled for April 29 to May 1
  
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• Watch Machine Gun Kelly and Willow transform a field trip in ‘Emo Girl’ video

  09-02-2022 20:52 via nme.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly and Willow have shared a video for their new collaboration, ‘Emo Girl’ – you can watch it below.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever”The track is the latest preview from Kelly’s forthcoming new album, ‘Mainstream Sellout’, which is set for release on March 25 and was previously titled ‘Born With Horns’.
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• Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Estate Sues Wu-Tang Clan Over $1M in Unpaid Royalties

  09-02-2022 20:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s estate is suing the Wu-Tang Clan production company for unpaid royalties over the last decade. The late rapper’s widow has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the production company. The suit alleges that the company refuses to pay royalties and publishing income to the ODB estate for ten years. Then ten-page […]
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• Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Estate Sues Wu-Tang Clan Over $1 Million In Unpaid Royalties

  09-02-2022 20:52 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s estate is suing the Wu-Tang Clan production company for unpaid royalties over the last decade. The late rapper’s widow has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the production company. The suit alleges that the company refuses to pay royalties and publishing income to the ODB estate for ten years. Then ten-page […]
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• Joe Rogan Calls Spotify Backlash a “Political Hit Job” on Recent JRE Episode

  09-02-2022 20:31 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Joe Rogan has responded to the recent Spotify backlash on his most recent JRE episode. Rogan discussed the recent headlines with his guest, fellow comedian Akaash Singh. He called it a ‘relief’ and says it has allowed him to address things that he regrets. “In a lot of ways, this is a relief,” Rogan says. […]
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• US cult funk icon Betty Davis has died aged 77

  09-02-2022 20:30 via nme.com
  
  Betty Davis, the 1960s and ’70s cult funk hero, has died aged 77, it has been confirmed.
  Davis, who was married to jazz legend Miles Davis for a year in 1968, died today (February 9) of natural causes, close friend Danielle Maggio confirmed to Rolling Stone.
  Davis’ self-titled debut album arrived in 1973, which she then followed up the following year with ‘They Say I’m Different’. Her third and final studio album, ‘Nasty Gal’, was released in 1975.
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• Spotify Closing in on $320MM FC Barcelona Naming Rights, Despite Tension

  09-02-2022 20:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify is close to securing the naming rights to FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou and shirt sponsorship. According to reports, the agreement with FC Barcelona is over three years. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams would carry the company’s logo on their shirts. Spotify would also gain the first holders of the title rights to […]
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• Spotify Closing In on $320 Million FC Barcelona Naming Rights Deal

  09-02-2022 20:14 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Spotify is close to securing the naming rights to FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou and shirt sponsorship. According to reports, the agreement with FC Barcelona is over three years. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams would carry the company’s logo on their shirts. Spotify would also gain the first holders of the title rights to […]
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• Little Simz’ Spotify streams soar over 350 per cent following BRIT Awards 2022

  09-02-2022 20:08 via nme.com
  
  Spotify streams of Little Simz‘ music have soared over 350 per cent following her appearance at this year’s BRIT Awards.READ MORE: The 2022 BRIT Awards proved just how magical UK rap stars are – and forever will beThe rapper, who released her last album, ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’, back in September, won the award for Best New Artist at last night’s (February 8) ceremony at London’s The O2. She also performed a medley of her tracks &
  
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• Rapper who used US Capitol riot as album artwork set for longer jail sentence

  09-02-2022 19:46 via nme.com
  
  A rapper who was involved in the US Capitol riots of January 2021 and used a photo of the event on an album cover has been recommended for an extended jail sentence.
  As WUSA9 reports, Antionne ‘Bugzie The Don’ Brodnax pled guilty in October to four counts including unlawful entry and disorderly conduct.
  According to court documents seen by the Washington Post, Brodnax admitted to law enforcement officers that he was present inside the Capitol on January 6, but purely to take photos a
  
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• Mammoth WVH Tease Upcoming Young Guns Tour With ‘Epiphany’ Video

  09-02-2022 19:40 via rollingstone.com
  
  "It is also one of the most fun to play live and I can’t wait to get back out on the road and play it," Wolfgang Van Halen says of latest single
  
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• Artist-Advance Startup beatBread Completes $34 Million Seed Round

  09-02-2022 19:36 via digitalmusicnews.com
  
  Artist-advance startup beatBread has announced the completion of a seed-funding round, which elevated its total capital raised to over $34 million. San Francisco-headquartered VC Deciens Capital led the multimillion-dollar round, which also drew support from Credit One Bank backer IAG Capital Partners and Wakie stakeholder Afore Capital, among several other fintech-focused investors. Established in November […]
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• Here’s Keith Lemon rapping for Tom Grennan at the BRIT Awards

  09-02-2022 19:32 via nme.com
  
  NME were interviewing Tom Grennan at the BRIT Awards last night, when Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon interrupted to deliver a rap and suggest a collab. Watch our full video interview with the pair above.
  The singer-songwriter was in attendance at the London ceremony last night where he was nominated for Song Of The Year for ‘Little Bit Of Love’, as well as Best Rock/Alternative Act.
  While discussing the success of the single, we were met with Leigh Francis, aka Keith Lemon, who tol
  
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• Eric Church to Headline Milwaukee’s Ballpark, Says More ‘One of a Kind’ Gigs Are on Tap

  09-02-2022 19:13 via rollingstone.com
  
  Brothers Osborne and Parker McCollum will join the country rebel at American Family Field over Memorial Day weekend
  
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• Omar Apollo and Daniel Caesar Reminisce About a Love that Once Was in Beautifully Queer ‘Invincible’ Video

  09-02-2022 19:10 via rollingstone.com
  
  Apollo is set to release his debut album Ivory on April 8
  
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• Machine Gun Kelly teases new ‘Mainstream Sellout’ music and unveils new guitar

  09-02-2022 18:56 via nme.com
  
  Machine Gun Kelly has shared a snippet of new music from his forthcoming LP and he’s also unveiled the guitar he’s going to be using for his new era.READ MORE: Machine Gun Kelly: “I’ve been jumping up and down on the table, believing in myself, for-fucking-ever”Kelly will release new album ‘Mainstream Sellout’, previously titled ‘Born With Horns’, on March 25. It was previewed last week with the release of his Willow collaboration, 
  
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• Lizzo is working on new music with Max Martin and Benny Blanco

  09-02-2022 18:53 via nme.com
  
  Lizzo has revealed that she’s been working on some new music with songwriting heavyweights Max Martin and Benny Blanco.READ MORE: ‘Rumors’, Lizzo’s new song with Cardi B, is a dizzying, multi-layered returnThe ‘Juice’ singer took to Instagram last night (February 8) to tease the imminent release of new music, sharing a clip of her in the studio with producers Martin and Blanco.
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• Holly Humberstone on her debut album: “I’m closing in on it”

  09-02-2022 18:53 via nme.com
  
  Before she took the stage at the BRIT Awards 2022, Holly Humberstone caught up with NME to talk about celebrating female talent, debut album progress and working with Sam Fender. Watch our full interview with Humberstone above.
  The Grantham singer-songwriter was at the London ceremony to pick up this year’s Rising Star Award, after the success of 2021’s  ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’ EP.“Pretty surreal, it’s bizarre to even be here I watched the BRITs as a
  
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• Betty Davis, Trailblazing Queen of Funk, Dead at 77

  09-02-2022 18:48 via rollingstone.com
  
  The ex-wife of jazz legend Miles Davis was years ahead of her time, only to disappear from the spotlight for decades
  
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• Eminem opens ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ LA pop-up store to mark Super Bowl weekend

  09-02-2022 18:10 via nme.com
  
  Eminem has opened a pop-up branch of his ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ restaurant in Los Angeles this weekend, to coincide with the upcoming Super Bowl.READ MORE: Eminem’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ at 20: why it’s a misunderstood masterpieceThe pop-up opens today (February 9) in downtown LA, and will remain through Sunday (February 13). It will be open every day from midday until 9pm, temporarily taking over the premises of Uncle Paulie’s Deli.
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• Snoop Dogg talks Super Bowl Halftime show: “I never let the moment get bigger than me”

  09-02-2022 17:50 via nme.com
  
  Snoop Dogg has discussed his forthcoming performance at this year’s Super Bowl, which will see him team up with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar for the prestigious Halftime Show.READ MORE: The biggest moments from The Weeknd’s Super Bowl half-time show“For me, when performing, I never let the moment get bigger than me,” he told the Associated Press.
  “I’m not going to understand it until it happens,” he continued
  
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• Taylor Swift to feature on new Record Store Day charity compilation

  09-02-2022 17:49 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift is set to feature on a new Record Store Day charity compilation titled ‘Portraits Of Her’.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ review: a retread of heartbreakLaunched back in 2008, RSD will return for its 15th anniversary event on April 23 after hosting two vinyl ‘drop’ dates in 2021.
  “For RSD 2022, we’re teaming up again with our friends at Vans for a compilation album,” organisers said of ‘Portra
  
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• ‘It Came Out of the Need To Let Everything Out’: Combo Chimbita on Their Hopeful New Album

  09-02-2022 17:32 via rollingstone.com
  
  "Music is something super mystical — you don’t know how it’s going to start and how it’s going to end"
  
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• ‘Lucifer on the Sofa’ Might Be Spoon’s Best Record Ever

  09-02-2022 17:21 via rollingstone.com
  
  A consistently excellent band takes it to a new level by getting back to basics
  
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• Måneskin on working with Iggy Pop, partying with Ed Sheeran and Eurovision advice

  09-02-2022 16:59 via nme.com
  
  Speaking to NME on the red carpet of last night’s BRIT Awards, Måneskin gave us the lowdown on competing against ABBA, collaborating with Iggy Pop, partying with Ed Sheeran and what to expect from their next record. Watch our full video interview with the band above.READ MORE: Måneskin live in London – embrace the Eurovision winners’ rock’n’roll circusThe Italian Eurovision winners were in town for the London ceremony were they were nominated for Best In
  
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• BRIT Awards 2022 suffers record low ratings with 2.7 million viewers

  09-02-2022 16:58 via nme.com
  
  The BRIT Awards 2022 attracted its lowest audience ever in overnight figures when it was broadcast on Tuesday (February 8).READ MORE: Here are all the winners from the BRIT Awards 2022According to figures published by Broadcast, ITV pulled in 2.7 million viewers during the show, which spanned two-and-a-half-hours from 8pm.
  While this is the lowest in the show’s history, a drop from 2.9 million viewers for 2021’s event, this figure doesn’t count viewers around the world who stre
  
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• Sam Fender is turning his BRIT Award into a beer pump at his local pub

  09-02-2022 16:54 via nme.com
  
  Sam Fender has said he intends to turn his recently-received BRIT Award into a beer pump at his local pub.READ MORE: Sam Fender on his worst touring habits and new album progressThe singer-songwriter won Best Alternative/Rock Act at the ceremony yesterday (Tuesday 8), which he has now said he will donate it to the Low Lights Tavern in North Shields, where he worked and was discovered.
  It will join his BRITs critics’ choice rising star trophy, which he won in 2019, which is also now se
  
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• Ed Sheeran confirms imminent release of Taylor Swift collaboration

  09-02-2022 16:32 via music-news.com
  
  Ed Sheeran announced some news at the BRIT Awards.
  
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• Wu-Tang Clan sued by ODB's widow over royalties

  09-02-2022 16:31 via music-news.com
  
  ODB's widow believes the rapper's estate is owed unpaid royalties.
  
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• Florida Georgia Line 'taking a break' after tour

  09-02-2022 16:30 via music-news.com
  
  The country music duo will release its fifth studio album, Life Rolls On, on 12 February.
  
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• Fleet Foxes to Finally Play ‘Shore’ Songs Live on 2022 Summer Tour

  09-02-2022 16:23 via rollingstone.com
  
  Seattle outfit set first U.S. tour in nearly four years
  
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• ‘There’s No Limit to the Music’: RXK Nephew Is Rap’s Beat Generation Poet

  09-02-2022 16:04 via rollingstone.com
  
  The "American TTerroristt" rapper and internet sensation captures the free-floating energy of right now. Call him hip-hop's Kerouac
  
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• Kanye West Back to Pleading With Kim Kardashian to Reunite Family

  09-02-2022 15:50 via rollingstone.com
  
  Latest statement comes days after West claimed his estranged wife accused him of "putting a hit out on her"
  
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