Christian Ziegler, the Florida GOP Chair and husband of Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, is under criminal investigation over allegations of sexual battery by a woman who claims to have been involved in a long-term sexual relationship with both of the Zieglers. The investigation was first reported by the …
Read More »Lil Wayne, Buju Banton Conjure High Praise on New Song With 'Book of Clarence' Filmmaker
Filmmaker and musician Jeymes Samuel has linked up with Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks for “Hallelujah Heaven,” the first offering from the soundtrack for Samuel’s upcoming movie, The Book of Clarence. Samuel served as director, writer, producer, and composer on The Book of Clarence, and in a statement, …
Read More »Ice-T and the Controversial History of Body Count's 'Cop Killer': 'Maybe You Should Be Scared'
When Ice-T released O.G. Original Gangster in 1991, the 33-year-old gangsta-rap superstar’s album was an instant hit and his biggest release to date. Deep in the track list was a quick-paced hardcore-punk song expressing frustration with the status quo in Black communities called “Body Count,” which he prefaced by saying, …
Read More »NOFX Announces Final Shows of Punk Legends' Farewell Tour
When punk legends NOFX first revealed plans for their farewell tour in September 2022, frontman Fat Mike promised, “Los Angeles will be the last place we play. It’s where we started, it’s where we’ll end.” Over two years later, the band has announced that their five-decade run will come to …
Read More »12 Ugly Christmas Sweaters That Might Be Taking It Too Far
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With holiday gatherings fast approaching, it’s time to deck your closet with a festive sweater (or three). And we recommend getting ugly. Gone are the days when regular …
Read More »'Come Around Before I Go Insane': Sufjan Stevens' 'Javelin' Is a Devotional, Contradictory Indie-Folk Gem
Three songs into Sufjan Stevens’ Javelin, he asks perhaps the most common of questions, plainly and pitifully: “Will anybody ever love me? For good reasons, without grievance, not for sport?” He specifies his vision of this love as fairly uncomplicated, as if it’s not too much to ask for — …
Read More »Bud Light Marketing Exec Behind Dylan Mulvaney Campaign Takes 'Leave of Absence'
The marketing executive who oversaw Bud Light’s collaboration with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney has taken a “leave of absence” from Anheuser-Busch following the company’s partnership that drew the ire of Kid Rock and conservatives. USA Today reports that Alissa Heinerscheid, Bud Light’s vice president of marketing at the time of …
Read More »ACLU Aligns With Afroman in Police Lawsuit Over Raid-Turned-Music Video
The ACLU of Ohio filed a brief Wednesday in support of Afroman after the rapper was sued by a sheriff’s department when he turned footage of their botched raid on his home into his latest music video. In March, seven members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office filed a lawsuit …
Read More »Man in Custody for Shooting of Black Teen Ralph Yarl
Andrew Lester turned himself in to authorities a day after being charged with armed assault in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, the sheriff’s department in Clay County, Missouri, announced Tuesday. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson first announced the arrest at a news conference on Monday, The Washington Post reported. Yarl, …
Read More »XXXTentacion Estate Releases Lil Uzi Vert Collab 'I'm Not Human' on Late Rapper's Birthday
XXXTentacion would have turned 25 today, and to celebrate the late rap star‘s birthday, his estate released a touching, guitar-backed ballad featuring Lil Uzi Vert, titled “I’m Not Human.” The opening verse starts with XXX referencing Slipknot’s “Snuff,” as he sings, “Bury all your secrets in my skin/Come away with …
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