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Doja Cat’s “Juicy” is her first Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at No. 83 on the chart thanks to the Tyga-assisted remix. The track is produced by Yeti Beats and Tyson Trax and originally appeared …
Over his career, Kanye West has never been shy about his Christian beliefs, especially with his breakthrough 2004 single, “Jesus Walks.” However his new album, ‘Jesus Is King,’ is a whole new step toward sharing …
Young M.A recently stopped by Genius to perform her latest hit, “BIG,” which has already racked up 21 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by Mike Zombie and appears on her newly released …
Lil Tjay’s “F.N” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 34 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by MB13 Beatz and appears on F.N. On the track, Lil Tjay …
Verified has always been a series that gives cutting edge artists the opportunity to explain the meaning of their lyrics to their fans. When it comes to making music that connects with wide audiences, teenagers …
Chicago’s Chief Keef has been in the rap game for almost a decade, and at 24 years old is already considered by many to be an OG of today’s generation. Besides the success of early …
Tegan and Sara’s “Don’t Believe the Things They Tell You (They Lie)” is their latest hit. The single is produced by Alex Hope. On the track, the duo reworks lyrics that they wrote in the …
6ix9ine testified against his former associates in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods last week, and there are reports that he could be headed to witness protection next. Can he undergo a life change with one …
To say that multitalented bilingual rapper and singer Melii is a Rihanna fan would be an understatement. The Harlemite has been listening to Rihanna for years and loves how she represents “empowered” women. Melii proved …
Shoreline Mafia’s “Fell In Love” is their latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 5 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by AceTheFace and appears on Party Pack Vol. 2. On …
Brooklyn’s Bobby Shmurda has been mentioned dozens of times since being arrested in December 2014 along with members of his crew, GS-9. From Young Thug to NLE Choppa, ‘Free Bobby,’ is a popular refrain. As …
Buzzing boyband Why Don’t We recently stopped by Genius to perform their latest hit, “What Am I,” which has already racked up eight million YouTube views to date. It’s produced by Steve Mac. Read more …
Teejayx6’s “Swipe Story” has found a strong audience with more than 1 million YouTube views to date. It appears on Under Pressure. On the track, Teejayx6 explains exactly how he executes a scam at Walmart. …
DaBaby has taken over 2019 with his brash presentation of comedic performances with a violent undertone. Dubbed a XXL Freshman, this breakout star has already racked up high-profile features with Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and …
Grammy-nominated artist Akon stopped by Genius to review the latest hit songs from across the globe. For the latest episode of ‘The Cosign,’ Akon put that international expertise to use and watched music videos from …
Following nearly a year of incarceration on federal racketeering and gun charges, 6ix9ine took the witness stand today in the trial of former Nine Trey Gangsta Blood affiliates Anthony “Harv” Ellison (accused of kidnapping 6ix9ine …
Tyler, The Creator unleashed his latest ‘IGOR’ video this week with the self-directed music video for “A BOY IS A GUN*,” and it finds the California rapper in the middle of a love triangle. Throughout …
SHAED’s “Trampoline” is their latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 87 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by Alex Mendoza and SHAED themselves and appears on MELT. On the track, …
On Thursday, September 12, Tyler, The Creator performed before a packed audience at his sold out Madison Square Garden show. The performance came just months after his fifth studio album, ‘IGOR,’ went No. 1 on …
While 21 Savage is known for gritty tales from Atlanta’s street life, he’s also got a softer, silly side. Genius News took a look at what Savage does in his free time, and it’s surprisingly …
Noah Cyrus‘ “July” has found a strong audience with more than 6 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by Michael Sonier. On the track, Cyrus sings about struggling to end a toxic …
Little Brother’s “Black Magic (Make It Better)” is the lead single from the duo’s first album since their reunion in 2018. It is produced by Focus… and appears on May the Lord Watch. In today’s …
Chicago singer Ann Marie took ‘The Genius Test’ to show how much she knows about ‘90s R&B, the era that served as the inspiration for her own music. Ann Marie’s quiz spanned everything from Ginuwine’s …
The growing genre of “scam rap” breaks down credit card fraud step-by-step for listeners. Genius spoke with the current face of the movement, Detroit’s Teejayx6, who broke down the meaning of terms like BIN. Meanwhile, …
Kevin Gates recently stopped by Genius to perform a new version of his hit, “Push It,” which has already racked up 15 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by FRACTIOUS FRANK and MD$. …
Hailing from Long Beach, California Ceraadi has found a strong audience with “Loyal.” Since its release, the single’s music video has racked up more than 2 million views on YouTube. “Loyal” is produced by Rey …
Despite not being released as a single, Dreamville’s “Under the Sun” is one of the most popular songs from the label’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ compilation, peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot …
Despite not being released as a single, Dreamville’s “Under the Sun” is one of the most popular songs from the label’s ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ compilation, peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot …
YNW BSlime’s “Slime Emotions” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 2 million YouTube views to date. The single is produced by ForeignGotEm and Yung Shad. On the track, YNW BSlime …
NLE Choppa and Cole Bennett are back at it again with “Camelot,” named after a street in Memphis, Tennessee. It is produced by Indiana beatsmith FreshDuzit and is one of the latest releases since NLE …
Many fans know Gunna as Young Thug’s protégé, but their relationship actually dates back to 2015, when they met through a mutual friend on the video shoot for Thugger’s “With That.” A year later, Thug …
NIKI’s “Indigo” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 7 million YouTube views to date. The single is set to appear on the upcoming 88rising compilation ‘Head in the Clouds II.’ …
Kid Cudi’s 2009 debut album, ‘Man on the Moon: End of the Day,’ influenced an entire generation of artists. Centered around his breakthrough hit, “Day ‘N’ Nite,” the project put the Ohio rapper in the …
Ruel’s “Face To Face” is his latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 5 million Spotify streams to date. The single is produced by M-Phazes. On the track, Ruel sings about an obsessive …
When Coach K and Pee founded Quality Control Music back in 2013, they looked to predecessors like No Limit founder Master P for inspiration. A few years later, the label has produced some of the …
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart nearly two years after its initial release, thanks to a TikTok meme and an appearance in the Netflix film ‘Someone Great.’ The hit is co-produced by …
EARTHGANG’s “UP” is an energetic cut from the group’s new album Mirrorland. The Atlanta duo’s performance of the song on the YouTube series COLORS has racked up more than 8 million views since its release. …
Big K.R.I.T. recently stopped by Genius to perform his single, “K.R.I.T. HERE,” which has racked up 3 million Spotify streams to date. It is produced by DJ Camper and appears on ‘K.R.I.T. IZ HERE.’ Read …
Ann Marie’s “Karma” is her latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 1 million YouTube views to date. It is produced by HD-Beats and appears on Pretty Psycho. On the track, Ann Marie …
Young Thug’s latest project, ‘So Much Fun,’ landed the Atlanta rapper his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The offbeat cover art was created by Nashville artist and designer Fano, who painstakingly placed each …
