Hayley Williams, Geese, Clipse, and Oklou were among the top nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, celebrating the best in independent music.

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Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug built a career on bangers — then invaded the country charts. But before any victories, he had to overcome a tough past ...

Hip-hop heavyweight and Eminem DJ Lord Sear has died. “Sear was one of the greatest people to be around, I will never forget how he made me laugh on our tour together,” Eminem posted on social media.

Lord Sear, a veteran DJ and radio host, has died. Shade 45, the Eminem-founded SiriusXM station where Lord Sear hosted shows for more than two decades, confirmed the news on social media, but did not ...

Lord Sear, longtime DJ and hip-hop radio personality who worked closely with Eminem on his Shade 45 channel, has died. He was ...

Legendary hip‑hop DJ and radio host Lord Sear has died, SiriusXM’s Shade 45 confirmed Wednesday. He was 54 years old. The ...