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The best shows to see in New York City in June 2025

From Full of Hell to Deerhoof, here are the artists we’re excited to see in New York City in June.

music / Hip-Hop

Diddy’s attorneys file motion to strike Kid Cudi’s car-bombing allegation from trial

Attorneys for Diddy are asking for elements of Kid Cudi's testimony about a 2012 car-bombing to be struck from the record of the rap mogul's trial.

music / Hip-Hop

Shaboozey’s viral AMAs moment reignited country music’s age-old problem

Shaboozey’s response to Megan Moroney stating the Carter family "invented country music" at the 2025 AMAs has gone viral. Here's why.

music / Country

Rap Blog: Seventhirtyatmorning nails a bullseye with “aimbot”

"aimbot," a new track from Seventhirtyatmorning's 'almost inside' EP, is toxic luxury. Read this week's Rap Blog here.

music / Hip-Hop

All-American Rejects’s viral house party shows are kind of punk

All-American Rejects are promoting their new song "Sandbox" through DIY house shows broadcast across TikTok.

music / Rock

Stream These New Puritans’ Crooked Wing and more projects for New Music Friday

The FADER picks the best new albums to stream on New Music Friday, including 'Crooked Wing' by These New Puritans, Stereolab's 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film,' and more.

music / Pop

Kid Cudi describes break-in, car-bombing during testimony at Diddy trial

Kid Cudi's testimony at the Diddy trial covered allegations of a break-in and car-bombing.

music / Hip-Hop

HiTech on their latest ghettotech opus HONEYPAQQ Vol. 1

HiTech want to make you party. Sincerely.

Detroit ghettotech crew HiTech's HONEYPAQQ Vol. 1 is laser-focused on the dancefloor. Read their new interview here.

music / Hip-Hop

Playboi Carti shares two new songs via Instagram

Listen to two new songs from Playboi Carti, the unofficially titled "Alive" and "Some More."

music / Hip-Hop

The FADER’s picks for song of the summer 2025

From Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" to Charli xcx's "party 4 u," see all the song of the summer 2025 contenders.

music / Hip-Hop

Burna Boy shares Travis Scott collaboration, confirms new album details

Burna Boy will release No Sign of Weakness on July 10. Listen to “TaTata” featuring Travis Scott now.

music / Hip-Hop