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Mike D announces rare live shows after surprise Beastie Boys set with sons
"It's happening. Shows. New music. Switch Up. Let’s Go”

Isaiah Rashad – ‘It’s Been Awful’ review: woozy, wounded and bruisingly honest
On album three, the Chattanooga rapper shows that even when life gets in the way, his talents still shine through

Posters for Kneecap’s ‘Fenian’ had to be censored after TfL refused to allow them
A spokesperson for TfL told NME that they "did not request any changes to the artwork before the current advertising campaign commenced"

Kneecap in race for UK Number One album ahead of Melanie C and Michael Jackson
‘Fenian’ is the Irish trio’s second album, and is looking likely to be their first to top the charts

“Snubbed” musicians seek $500k from Kanye West in ‘Hurricane’ copyright infringement trial
The case relates to an earlier version of the 'Donda' track that was performed live at a show in Atlanta in 2021

Albanian Prime Minister announces Kanye West concert in Tirana
Several of Ye's European shows this summer - in the UK, France, Switzerland and Poland - have been cancelled

Ice Spice stars in Wendy’s ad following viral McDonald’s fight video
She famously worked at Wendy's before her rap career took off

Nia Archives, Elmiene & The Sunday Service Choir, Westside Gunn and more join line-up for Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026
They join Kwn, Ayra Starr and more on the bill

Watch Mike D perform Beastie Boys songs with sons at surprise gig
He broke out renditions of ‘So What’cha Want’ and ‘Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun’

Fugees rapper Pras Michel vows to appeal conviction as he turns himself in to begin 14-year prison sentence
“He has to fight it on the inside," a spokesperson for the rapper said

Little Simz announces new EP ‘Sugar Girl’, coming next week
She has teased an as-yet-unreleased track, 'Game On', after playing it live at Coachella 2026

Vince Staples announces ‘Cry Baby’ with thought-provoking single ‘Blackberry Marmalade’: “As the world burns, I have decided to release this album”
The album marks his seventh LP, and aims to reflect the tension and emotional weight felt across America