Chuck D defends Travis Scott and blasts Live Nation in an open letter the Public Enemy rapper penned to concert promoters in the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy. With Scott among the defendants on dozens of lawsuits from hundreds of victims seeking billions of dollars, Chuck D wrote that Scott …
Read More »Travis Scott Wants to Connect With 'Every Family Affected' by Astroworld Tragedy
Travis Scott’s team has released a new statement Thursday asking family members of those impacted by the Astroworld tragedy to email the rapper directly. “Over the last week, Travis Scott and his team have been actively exploring routes of connection with each and every family affected by the tragedy through …
Read More »Drake Addresses 'Devastating' Astroworld Tragedy: 'My Heart Is Broken'
Drake, who made a surprise appearance during Travis Scott‘s set at Astroworld in Houston on Friday, has issued his first statement about the tragedy. Eight people died and hundreds were injured following a crowd surge during the event. The second night of the festival was canceled. “I’ve spent the past …
Read More »'This Is a Whole New World': Record Labels Are Designing Marketing Strategies From Scratch
Since the pandemic began, every record labels’ marketing team has been throwing around the same buzzword phrase: “getting creative.” Traditional album marketing tactics like touring — which is essential for developing artists who need to build up a new audience and strengthen relationships with their existing fanbase — have gone …
Read More »Watch Travis Scott, Pop Smoke Cruise Through Dark, Smoky 'Gatti' Video
Travis Scott cruises around in a fancy Bugatti in his gritty video for “Gatti,” a track from the emcee’s new Cactus Jack Records compilation EP, JackBoys. Pop Smoke also appears in the lo-fi clip, rapping from the passenger seat as Scott steers around at night. Directors Cactus Jack and White …
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