Jordan Hayes is a cultural correspondent specializing in popular music, album releases, and celebrity culture. With a focus on hip-hop and R&B, she provides in-depth analysis of industry trends and artist narratives.
Collected Works · 20 Articles
Max B and French Montana announce the release of their new collaborative project, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos, set for January 9, 2026, marking Max B's first full-length since his prison release.
Danny Brown's new album "Stardust" marks his first sober project, venturing into hyperpop and digicore with new collaborators and a fictional character.
Rapper 50 Cent has escalated his public feud with New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, posting a grim image online following the politician's recent win.
Rapper Jeezy set a new Guinness World Record on November 1, 2025, by performing with a 101-member orchestra during his Las Vegas residency.
Media personality DJ Akademiks has sparked a major hip-hop debate, claiming Jay-Z would lose a Verzuz battle due to a lack of mainstream hits compared to rivals.
Experimental group Death Grips has officially confirmed they are writing and recording a new album, their first since the 2018 release of 'Year of the Snitch'.
A$AP Rocky received the 2025 CFDA Style Icon Award at a ceremony in New York, attended by Rihanna. He wore a custom Chanel outfit, celebrating his significant influence on global fashion trends.
NLE Choppa released a new diss track, "KO," targeting NBA YoungBoy, sampling Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up." Choppa criticizes YoungBoy's influence amidst tour controversies, sparking online debate and a sharp
Rapper Offset has released a surprise new album, "HAUNTED BY FAME," featuring confrontational lyrics aimed at his estranged wife, Cardi B, and her new partner.
Geologist, Brian Ross Weitz of Animal Collective, announces his debut solo album, 'Can I Get a Pack of Camel Lights?', set for release on January 30, featuring the lead single "Tonic."
Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1982 album Nebraska gets an expanded edition, featuring remastered tracks, rare outtakes, and the long-awaited 'Electric Nebraska' recordings with the E Street Band, plus a
Grammy-winning artist Nelly Furtado announces she is stepping away from live performances after a 25-year career to focus on songwriting and personal projects.
Musician Tyler, the Creator is facing renewed criticism after offensive social media posts and images from the early 2010s have resurfaced online.
Cardi B has escalated her long-standing feud with rapper BIA by teasing a music video for her diss track "Pretty & Petty," sparking mixed reactions online.
Tekashi 6ix9ine compared the YouTube views of his new music video to Lil Tjay's, claiming his higher numbers prove his dominance in the industry.
Ty Dolla $ign has released 'Tycoon,' his fifth studio album and first solo project in five years, featuring collaborations with Travis Scott, YG, and more.
Ozzy Osbourne accurately predicted Black Sabbath's withdrawal from the 1981 Heavy Metal Holocaust, leading to a pivotal moment for Motörhead and strengthening their friendship.
A defamation lawsuit filed by rapper Drake against Universal Music Group regarding Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" lyrics has been dismissed. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ruled the lyrics were not defamat
Dark Tranquillity and Alone Records announce a 17-cassette box set covering the band's discography from 1991 to 2025, including all studio albums and EPs.
The band CAVALERA, featuring former Sepultura members Max and Igor Cavalera, has released a new song titled "Piledriver" for the video game "Street Fighter 6."