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Mgk‘s album Tickets To My Downfall came out Sept. 25, 2020, and he’s announced that he’ll be celebrating the fifth anniversary of the album for “the rest of this year.”

Mgk wrote on Instagram, “5 years ago pop punk came back to life.” He added, “we have 5 unreleased songs from that era being mixed rn to release asap, a coffee book of BTS from the recording process, merch, a tour, and more. TICKETS TO MY DOWNFALL I LOVE YOU.”

He posted a series of photos from the recording sessions of the album, including shots of Travis Barker, who was the producer, drummer and main collaborator on the project. One of the photos is a text exchange between mgk and Barker; the drummer wrote, “Happy tickets anniversary my brother.” Mgk replied, “5 years later i still can’t believe it. living like a maniac gave us some really good songs. changed my life forever. love you big bro.”

Tickets To My Downfall, which marked mgk’s move from rap to pop punk, featured guest appearances by Halsey, Iann Dior, Bert McCracken of The Used, Yungblood, blackbear and Trippie Redd. It was mgk’s first #1 album and his first to be RIAA-certified Platinum; it also featured the hit “My Ex’s Best Friend.”

Mgk’s new tour in support of his latest album, Lost Americana, launches Nov. 18 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Wale is shedding light on a different side of D.C. with a new series about real-life hitman Wayne “Silk” Perry,  now known as Nkosi Shaka Zulu El. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s acquired a share in Perry Industries, which owns Perry’s life rights, and will help bring the hitman’s story to life on the small screen. 

Silk will follow Perry’s journey as hitman and enforcer for New York drug dealer Alpo Martinez in the early ’90s during a time when D.C. was called the “murder capital,” THR reports. The series is currently in its formative stages of development.

“D.C. is more than just politics. We have a rich, Black history that’s inspired audiences around the world, and it’s time to tell more stories that are based here. That era in D.C. was internationally famous,” Wale says in a statement, according to THR. “The Redskins were winning Super Bowls, the mayor was indicted by the FBI, Joe Biden passed the crime bill, and D.C. had 482 homicides — the highest in the country.”

“At the same time, our regional genre of go-go was thriving, and Def Jam, the label I’m signed to now, was the first major label to sign a go-go band with a song on the Hot 100 produced by Rick Rubin,” he continues. “There was a lot going on, and we want to weave all of these stories together.”

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Dustin Lynch continues to explore the fusion of country and dance with his new track, “Home to You.”

It’s a collab with “twin-brother folktronica duo” MC4D, made up of siblings Matt Drake and Chris Drake.

“I’m fired up to finally drop ‘Home To You’ with MC4D,” Dustin says. “We’ve been testing it out in the club sets day and night, and it’s been electric. Jumping into this new lane has awakened a whole new part of my soul.”

“Getting to create and collaborate in new ways this far into my career has been some of the most fun and fulfilling music-making I’ve ever done,” he adds.

The new song follows July’s Club Set Remixes EP, which reimagines some of Dustin’s biggest hits, like “Small Town Boy,” “Seein’ Red” and “Stars Like Confetti.”

“He’s pioneering such a unique lane when it comes to his country-EDM project,” MC4D says in a news release, “and we’re so grateful for the energy and excitement that he’s brought to this song. ‘Home To You’ feels like the perfect mix of Dustin’s hit country sound and our melodic EDM project, and stylistically we feel it really stands apart in the developing country crossover landscape.”

Next up, Dustin launches the Two for the Road Tour with Scotty McCreery Nov. 6 in Saginaw, Michigan.

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise is out with their brand-new album, bones, and to coincide with the release they’ve dropped a new video for the song “Tropics.”

The clip features a live performance recorded during their Sept. 8 sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

Bones is Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s fifth studio album and the follow-up to 2024’s Love Hate Music Box.

The band is currently on a North American tour and will play Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, on Saturday. A complete list of dates can be found at rksband.com.

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Young Thug has released Uy Scuti, his first full-length album since being released from jail. It opens with the track “Ninja,” which features a clip of a statement a state prosecutor made during his RICO case.

“He’s the one directing traffic, he is the one that we’re all afraid of,” the prosecutor says. “He’s the one that’s King Slime, he’s pulling the shots, he is the most dangerous of the 28, judge. And I implore you not to grant him a bond. He is dangerous.”

Elsewhere on the album, Thugger addresses the recent jail call scandal, music’s positive effects on his life, women and his luxurious lifestyle. There’s also a shot toward Gunna on “Dreams Rarely Do Come True.”

“Why would I cry over a b**** I gave to Gunna police a**?” Thug raps. Thugger also seemingly took shots at Gunna on “Sad Slime.”

“I seen my brother turn rat in my face/ I been cryin’ all day,” he raps on the chorus. “Tryna pick a n**** up, tryna put a n**** down/ I been goin’ through it bad, but I try not to frown.”

Thug continues, “I seen a gangster turn rat, they turned him to a pack/ Interrogation room junkie, n**** gon’ crack.”

Thug spent over 900 days in jail in connection with a RICO indictment that also led to Gunna’s arrest. Gunna was released after taking an Alford plea in 2022; taking an Alford plea means a defendant pleads guilty — while still maintaining their innocence — because the prosecution has enough evidence to convict. 

Gunna was accused of snitching, which he denied, but it seemingly took a toll on his friendship with Thug. 

Thug accepted a plea deal and was released in November 2024. 

Uy Scuti is named after the red supergiant, considered the biggest known star in the universe. Features include Cardi B, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, Lil Baby and Mariah the Scientist.

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Chayce Beckham is now a married man. 

The 2021 American Idol winner made the announcement on his socials, sharing a video of him driving down the Las Vegas strip with his bride, Ashley Britt. 

“Mr. & Mrs. Beckham,” the caption states.

Chayce is behind the wheel of a classic convertible in the black-and-white clip, holding hands with Ashley as the sights of Sin City pass by. He’s wearing a dark suit, while the bride’s white veil and bouquet are both visible. The video’s set to Stevie Wonder‘s 1970 hit “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).”

The California native proposed to his longtime girlfriend last October during a concert in Anaheim. Shortly afterward, he told ABC Audio the two envisioned a small wedding in Vegas — presided over by an Elvis Presley impersonator — with a “big celebration” to follow later. 

The newlyweds don’t have a ton of time for a honeymoon, it seems. Chayce kicks off his Canadian tour with Warren Zeiders Oct. 1 in London, Ontario. 

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Brandon Lake‘s already found success in Christian music, but he now has his first country hit and a CMA nomination thanks to his collaboration with Jelly Roll. 

“I wrote the song ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ with some friends of mine last year, and then I released it,” Brandon explains. “And just thinking about the lyrics of this song, I knew it would resonate with Jelly Roll. I thought it might be a long shot, but we reached out, having no idea that Jelly Roll had already heard the song on TikTok.”

Luckily, timing was on Brandon’s side, since Jelly had recently scaled back his screen time. 

“A week [later] he threw his phone away, switched to a flip phone,” Brandon says. “And so he was like, ‘I love this song.’ My team reaches out and was like ‘Hey, would you jump on this song?’ having no idea what’s going on. He was like automatically … ‘100% yes, I love this song.’ And we just hit it off and became bros.”

You’ll find “Hard Fought Hallelujah” on Brandon’s King of Hearts album, which also features Gabby Barrett on the track “As for Me & My Home.”

Thanks to their collaboration, Brandon and Jelly will also vie for musical event of the year at November’s CMA Awards. 

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