The 2020's ... Gangstas, Streaming, Breaking all time records....

misery guts wrote:

misery guts wrote:Brit rapper Octavian was dropped by his record company after allegations against him.

Music's Dirty Secrets
Tamanna Rahman investigates sexism in the music business, including the saga of DJ Erick Morillo who was accused shortly before he died. The story of Solo 4 5 was quite appalling too. While filming, the Octavian story happened, so she covered it by talking to his accuser. They seemed to have had a tumultuous relationship. Sadly, record companies don't seem quite as thorough as would be ideal, and stars tend to be believed more than their accusers.

He's supposedly quitting the business altogether now.

KanYe West's name change is supposedly official.

And rapper Shatta Wale is a wanted man, having complained that he feared for his life, the story seems to have turned against him for something.

Zara Larsson has supposedly made a fortune through the dreary (and dodgy) online wonder that is Roblox.

Adric wrote:Let's see, we've already had Morgan Wallen and DaBaby. Likely some that elude me. May as well make a post. I can think of a few I'd love poofed, but I'll keep my mouth shut.

Travis Scott Removed From Coachella 2022 Lineup

He's not going to live down the Astroworld tragedy in a hurry 

^^^Supposedly Billie Eilish made a comment at a gig which KanYe West took as a slight against Travis Scott too. Instead of maybe common sense...

Lionel Richie has postponed a touring commitment until the covid picture is clearer too.

Kim Kardashian's divorce from Ye fka KanYe West has been confirmed now.

The O2 Arena venue in London had major roof damage in recent storms. Built for the Millennium, it's thought this was the worst damage it had suffered in its 22 year life, with a roof not planned to last anyway. Been mended though.

Robbie Williams returned to the area he was brought up to perform a special "homecoming" gig which went down well.

And also in special gig news, Liam Gallagher marked the release of his latest album by playing Knebworth, the scene of one of Oasis' greatest triumphs. Things went so well and busy that the nearby motorway became used as a stopping-off/picking-up point, to the consternation of the police.

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has been accused of several counts of inappropriate behaviour, to which he has responded in a not entirely helpfully way. Support act Feist has quit the current AF tour:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62759868

American rapper PnB Rock was shot dead in an LA waffle house as an innocent bystander. He was 30:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62888207

Whilst the investigation into the shooting of British rapper Madix continues:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62809158

He was 23.

RIP both

Adric wrote:  Gun violence has claimed the life of Migos rapper, Takeoff. RIP

Yes, that's a fair way of putting it, it sounds like he wasn't the target.

Also, London drill rapper Perm has also become the victim of violence. He was 27. RIP both 

Given the fractious state of play in parts of Europe, Dua Lipa has reclaimed her Albanian citizenship, which is probably the best thing to happen there since Norman Wisdom died.

A rare early recording made by the late stage composer Stephen Sondheim was discovered by a biographer.

UK pop duo Slaves have opted to change their name to Soft Play from now on, as the thinking behind their previous name seemed to be misconstrued more than it was appreciated.

D'banj was briefly interrogated as part of a wider investigation, but released without charge.

Veteran rocker John Fogerty, of Creedence Clearwater Revival and much else, has finally reclaimed the rights to his music, after a long dispute. He reportedly achieved this by being able to buy the company which held the rights...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64270913

Brit boyband Blue have done shows recently with only 3 of the 4 members. Supposedly the reason given was that Lee Ryan was on paternity leave. Although his recent court case where he was found guilty of racially-aggravated assault might be a more plausible excuse.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64250580

Tragedy at the O2 Academy where Afrobeat star Akase was performing. The Brixton venue is to remain closed for the foreseeable future whilst investigation is ongoing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64293671

The Weeknd has set a new streaming record this week, and he's suddenly shot up the UK singles chart thanks to social media or something.

misery guts wrote:
Tragedy at the O2 Academy where Afrobeat star Akase was performing. The Brixton venue is to remain closed for the foreseeable future whilst investigation is ongoing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64293671

Tragedy in the USA last week where rising star GloRilla had a gig affected by crowd crushing, and 3 people so far have died:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64913324

Intriguing melee from Malaysia, where dreary pop-rockers The 1975 found a festival appearance turning wild, as frontman Matt Healy ranted against the country's oppressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights, and then kissed his band-mate to underline his point. At which point things got ugly, and further dates on their tour have been cancelled 

Cardi B was attacked on stage recently by an audience member throwing a drink at her. She retaliated by throwing her microphone back.

Lizzo has faced some bad publicity today as she is being sued by three former dancers on multiple counts:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66379169

Aerosmith have had to postpone tour dates because Steven Tyler has had vocal problems.

Meanwhile, conductor Sir John Eliot Gardener has had to take a leave of absence, after punching a singer during a rehearsal, and being obliged to sort himself out 

MTV's imminent Europe Music Awards have been postponed/cancelled because of the current Middle East uncertainty 

Crashed - $800m Festival Fail
The silly saga of Pollen, a whizz bang start-up offering experiences, and music festivals for the young masses. An event called Emo Nite goes well, and all seems great. But then a Justin Bieber event goes sour, and money problems begin... the brothers behind the company pull a lot of wool over a lot of people's eyes, but a final stunt involving taking triple sums from customers raises too many alarms, and the company goes bust, leaving staff looking somewhat stupid.

Drill on Trial
Radio DJ Tiffany Calver tries to learn whether the UK drill scene is being unfairly targeted by police and above, or if some of the acts involved might be advised to wise up a bit. Some of the aggro is clearly out of order, though when acts feel the need to perpetuate violent messages to each other, regardless of the career damage, then it becomes harder to sympathise.

Cardi B's marriage to Offset seems to be over 

UK vinyl record sales rose again in 2023, and so too did UK cassette record sales, about which I am more interested.

"Guts" by Olivia Rodrigo has been named album of the year from someone who collated press reviews of 2023 albums and worked out this one got the most good reviews etc

Cher has applied for a conservatorship for her son Elijah, about whose welfare she has concerns 

Arena - Being Kae Tempest
Well, this cleared up my confusion over whether the name was Kate or what. A busy bee, and hopefully becoming a happier one.

Wiley was stripped of his MBE as a result of his apparent anti-semitism  

misery guts wrote:
Tragedy at the O2 Academy where Afrobeat star Akase was performing. The Brixton venue is to remain closed for the foreseeable future whilst investigation is ongoing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64293671

Asake was in the news again this week for supposedly making comments or gestures against Christianity, from people who don't believe in turning the other cheek.