music industry

Another high-profile entertainment relationship has come to an end.

Actress and singer Serayah announced Monday that she has ended her engagement and relationship with rapper and actor Joey Bada$$, with whom she shares a young son.

In her public statement, Serayah alleged that there had been repeated infidelity throughout their relationship, including during some of what she described as the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of her life.

Joey Bada$$ has not publicly responded to the allegations.

The murder case surrounding Dallas rappers Yella Beezy and MO3 is putting an old debate back in the spotlight: When does a rap lyric become evidence?

Jury selection began Monday in the capital murder trial of Kewon White, who prosecutors allege was the gunman in the November 2020 killing of MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble.

Prosecutors allege Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, hired White to kill MO3 following a long-running rivalry between the two artists.

Growing a fanbase can happen much quicker with authentic support and influence of the media. By borrowing an audience already eager for new music, an artist can gain hundreds, if not thousands, of new followers and ticket-buying fans. However, music editors and radio/tv coordinators receive TONS of submissions every day. The competition for publicity is fierce, but the payoff can be greatly rewarding.

A couple years back, I ended up sitting next to someone from Spotify on a flight to Austin for SxSW. I had no idea who she was at the time but decided to pick her brain for an article I was working on. Ironically, the article was about the possibility of streaming services replacing major labels. As we discussed the huge door that streaming services opened for independents, she made a statement that I totally agreed with but still found completely unnerving.