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The oral history of Flagboy Giz’s Mardi Gras classic “We Outside”

Flagboy Giz tracks the entire history "We Outside," a song that began as a Mardi Gras hit and turned into a New Orleans anthem.

music / Hip-Hop

Everything that happened at Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Grand National Tour kickoff

See The FADER's recap of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour kickoff show in Minneapolis on April 19, including the setlist, show highlights, and merch offerings.

music / Hip-Hop

Doechii’s “Anxiety” video highlights just how far she’s come

In Doechii's new music video for "Anxiety," she calls back to the song's original 2020 YouTube performance — a full circle moment for the star.

music / Pop

Rap Blog: Pluto and YK Niece have everyone’s summer anthem ready

"WHIM WHAMIEE" from Pluto and YK Neice is an early contender for a song of the summer in 2025. Read The FADER's review of the track here.

music / Hip-Hop

Stream Real Lies’ We Will Annihilate Our Enemies and more projects for New Music Friday

The FADER picks the best new albums to stream on New Music Friday, including Real Lies’ 'We Will Annihilate Our Enemies,' and more.

music / Hip-Hop

Addison Rae’s “Headphones On” video is pure Scandi escapism

Watch Addison Rae's “Headphones On.” The song will appear on the former TikTok star's debut album, due out on June 6.

music / Pop

Live review: Vybz Kartel reclaims the crown in Brooklyn

Vybz Kartel can't stop pain, but he can sell out Barclays

The FADER spoke to Vybz Kartel – and caught night one of his sold-out Barclays residency – and witnessed the pangs and glories of a rebirth in process.

music / Dancehall

“Live music isn’t a luxury”: Los Campesinos! and more are fighting for affordable shows

Los Campesinos!, Sherelle, and the organizers of Toronto’s Pep Rally are offering low-income tickets and "pay what you can" options in the wake of live music's affordability crisis.

music / Hip-Hop

NewJeans can’t continue independent activities, South Korean court rules

NewJeans' attempt to overturn an ADOR injunction that prevents them from pursuing independent activities was denied on Wednesday, April 16.

music / K-pop

Lil Wayne pleads ignorance on receiving COVID-era venue relief funds

A December 2024 report alleged Lil Wayne of receiving nearly $9 million from a COVID grant meant for venues. He responded for a 'Rolling Stone' story.

music / Hip-Hop

Fyre Festival 2 is still happening, organizers insist, after location change

Billy McFarland is denying rumors of Fyre Festival 2's cancellation, insisting that the event will take place at a new location.

music / Pop