Lil Nas X has a talent for creating productive controversy. First with “Old Town Road,” he challenged expectations about blackness in country music. Now with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” he takes aim at anti LGBTQ+ messages propagated by the religious dogma from his youth (he came out as gay during Pride 2019). The song describes a romantic encounter wi ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Jan 2024
lil' nas x must be stopped
In this provocative episode of Drama Mama, our outspoken host Ben dives headfirst into the fiery controversy surrounding Lil' Nas X's latest single, "J CHRIST." With no shortage of wit and candor, Ben fearlessly explores the backlash the song has faced for its satire on religion, ... Show More
36m 42s
May 2024
May 10- Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice & BTS’ RM Release New Music, ENHYPEN’s Fate World Tour Preview & More | Billboard News
It’s Friday, May 10, and the rap girlies are back in the game. Megan Thee Stallion & Ice Spice released new singles and BTS’ RM dropped his new song, “Come back to me.” Dhruv shares about what he’s looking forward to when performing at Head In The Clouds. We give you all access t ... Show More
9m 59s
Jul 2021
Say My Name, Say My Name, Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode of Hit Parade, Chris Molanphy continues his analysis of when singing became central to rap music. Rap has always been musical. But back in the day, rappers generally, well, rapped: talked in cadence over a beat. Fans judged MCs primarily by their rhymes ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2021
September 16th - Nicki Minaj Calls Out the White House, Ed Sheeran Gets Real About "Horrible Atmosphere" at U.S. Awards Shows & Kid Cudi Wants to Help Lil Nas X
Nicki Minaj slams the White House after they denied her claim that she was invited to discuss the COVID-19 vaccines after she tweeted unsubstantiated claims about the shots' potential side effects. Plus, Ed Sheeran gets candid about what it's really like at American awards shows, ... Show More
7m 37s
Apr 2019
'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X
YEE-TO-THE-MOTHERFUCKIN-HAW!!!!! Today on the podcast, we're doing something we've never done before, and punching up a brand new song that hasn't even been out for a WEEK! We discuss the memetic culture of the internet, the changing state of the music industry, whether or not th ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2021
May 5th – Lil Nas X on Being Nervous of Scaring Off His Straight Fans, Pete Davidson Talks to Eminem & Jesy Nelson Gets Real About Her Little Mix Exit
Lil Nas X talks the success of his smash hit single "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" and how he was skeptical about releasing the track, Pete Davidson recalls his talk with Eminem following his impersonations of him on 'SNL' and Jesy Nelson reveals the "breaking point" that led t ... Show More
5m 14s
Apr 2021
April 8th – Taylor Swift Fans Speculate Who is 'Mr. Perfectly Fine', Lil Nas X Drops 'Twerk Hero' Video Game and a Collab From Doja Cat and SZA is on the Way
Taylor Swift fans share their theories on who the subject of the singer's new song 'Mr. Perfectly Fine' is about, Lil Nas X drops 'Montero'-themed video game 'Twerk Hero' and a new collaboration from Doja Cat and SZA is coming our way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega ... Show More
6m 27s
Jun 2020
June 17th - Cardi B Teases New Music, Lil Nas X Reveals Why He Denied Being a Nicki Minaj Fan & Summer Jams
Cardi B aims for a comeback with a new album and Lil Nas X explains why he never admitted he was a Nick Minaj fan. Plus, which single will be crowned song of the summer? This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, June 17th. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
3m 47s