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Lil Nas X’s Baby ‘Montero’ Is Born!
The controversial musical artist has been showing off his baby bump to his TikTok viewers, which finally culminated in the 'birth' of his latest album in mid-September.…
With ‘Industry Baby,’ Lil Nas X Continues To Break Ground for Representation
The rapper's newest single is proof that he's got what we've been waiting for — unapologetic and overt expressions of queerness in music.…
JoJo Siwa, Lil Nas X and Joshua Bassett’s Coming Out Is More Important Than It Seems
The recent visibility of queer celebrities, and the reactions of the press, demonstrates significant progress in society's acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.…
‘Montero’ Has Evoked Strong Reactions From Christian Audiences
Lil Nas X's latest single and music video have created controversy across social media platforms for its occult and queer overtones.…
‘Montero’: From ‘Old Town Road’ to Devil Lap Dances!?
In his newest hit single, Lil Nas X reignites both satanic panic and the fear of Black rock, while many are questioning why the video is just so controversial in the first place.…
Christmas in the Future is Black, Queer and Monochromatic For Lil Nas X
Wearing silver pants and a long elfish beard in 'Holiday,' the singer gives Christmas a futuristic take. What does it mean to see him in hip-hop as he redefines musical and cultural boundaries?…
Dominic Fike Reignites the Controversy Over Industry Plants in Music
The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?…
Internet Beats Are Changing the Way Music Is Created
Because of the web, aspiring producers and musicians can go from making beats in their bedroom to featuring on tracks by big name artists.…
Vaporwave Might Be Dead, but Its Ghost Continues To Haunt Pop Music
Whether you think the genre is long gone or still thriving, it continues to influence artists like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Tyler, the Creator.…
The Rise of Meme Music: How It Became Generation Z’s Favorite Genre
The self-awareness of a new generation is propelling this internet-age style of music into the mainstream.…
Gay Black Men Are Saving Men’s Fashion
A revolution in style is taking place, and it's reframing how we understand masculinity.…
TikTok Is Changing How We Discover Music and Here’s Why
The social media platform, which seems engineered for virality, is displacing streaming services like Spotify when it comes to finding new songs and artists.…
The Coachella Lineup Has Arrived
The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.…
Grammy Nominations Are Here and This Is What You Need to Know
Did your favorites make the cut?…
Early Grammy Nomination Predictions in the Four Big Categories
As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.…
The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards
The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.…
Is the Rise of the Cowboy Advancing a Conservative Agenda?
The re-emergence of the cowboy trope could be telling of a much larger shift in the political landscape.…
By Warding Off 4 Competing Singles, ‘Old Town Road’ Nabs a Big Accolade
The hit summer track is beginning to tread hallowed music-history ground.…
Lil Nas X Is a Torchbearer for the Yeehaw Agenda
And nobody can tell him anything.…