The Lonely Island Grows Up for "Diaper Money" Video
They may have been singing about Spring Break and incest last week, but the guys of The Lonely Island have matured a lot in the past five days. Now they want you to know that they’re “grown ass men.” Following the May 7 premiere of their insane beach party/gay marriage music video, “Spring Break Anthem” and last week’s equally ridiculous “I Fucked My Aunt,” the comedy rappers have released a music video for their new song about diapers, sex problems and death. “Diaper Money” is a two-minute clip that shows Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone and Andy Samberg rapping from... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Flaming Lips, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel to Play Bud Light's 50/50/1 Festival
The Flaming Lips, Kendrick Lamar, Mastodon, Miguel, Portugal. the Man, Metric, Citizen Cope, Ludacris, Dr. Dog, Gogol Bordello, Wavves, The Mowgli's, Gaslight Anthem, Best Coast, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, more included in the lineup. read more
Found in: Music, NewsJustin Timberlake, Jay-Z to Headline U.K.'s Wireless Festival
Since thrusting headfirst into his comeback tour, Justin Timberlake has continuously been mentioned in the same breath as Jay-Z. Following speculation that the two would co-headline an upcoming tour, this summer’s Wireless Festival in the U.K. has revealed its lineup, which includes the two in headlining roles, albeit not together.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Album Covers of 2012
Once a year, we allow ourselves to judge a book—er, scratch that, record—by its cover and compile our list of the best album artwork of the past 12 months. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 50 Best Songs of 2012
After tallying ballots of Paste staff and writers, which included nearly 300 different selections, we present our top 50 songs of the year. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Kendrick Lamar Play with The Roots on Fallon
The chance to perform with The Roots as your backup band is one of the biggest perks for any hip hop artist filling the role of musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Last night, California MC Kendrick Lamar took full advantage on his national TV debut.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Kendrick Lamar Perform With Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino
For Kendrick Lamar’s first-ever public performance of his song “No Make-Up (Her Vice),” he enlisted the help of Best Coast frontwoman Bethany Cosentino to sing the hook in a live set on July 11.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDrake Announces 2012 Tour
2011 has been another huge year for Drake -- arguably even bigger than his breakout year last year. Having finished off the year making just about every end-of-the-year list out there, Drake's now announced a 2012 tour with upcoming rap stars Kendrick Lamar and ASAP Rocky. If you're a rap fan, we can't imagine it getting much better than this. read more
Found in: Music, NewsInstead of Releasing Detox, Dr. Dre Announces He's Taking a Break from Music
Influential rap/hip-hop producer Dr. Dre announced to World Entertainment News Network this week that he's taking some time off from making music in order to spend more time with his family. read more
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