Carl Lamarre

Carl Lamarre is an experienced music and sports journalist on a voracious mission to shift the culture. After writing for XXL, Complex, Pepsi, Global Grind among other publications, he has proven to be well-versed in the music scene and exploring the artistry of many prominent figures.

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Frank Ocean Teases New Cover Of SZA's 'The Weekend': Listen

January 24, 2019 10:43 AM EST

Frank Ocean continued his string of sizzling renditions when he gave SZA's "The Weekend" a test drive.

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter (L) and Meek Mill attend the launch of The Reform Alliance at John Jay College on Jan. 23, 2019 in New York City.

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Meek Mill, Jay-Z & Sixers Co-Owner Michael Rubin Launch New Criminal Justice Reform Organization

January 23, 2019 2:41 PM EST

On Wednesday (Jan. 23), Meek Mill and Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin launched their REFORM Alliance Foundation at New York City's John Jay College to help raise awareness for criminal justice reform.

Meek Mill, Jay-Z & Sixers Co-Owner Michael Rubin Launch New Criminal Justice Reform Organization

January 23, 2019 2:41 PM EST

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NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Talks BodyArmor Partnership, Advice From Kobe, Favorite Drake Song: Exclusive

January 23, 2019 8:11 AM EST

Billboard spoke to the dynamic NBA guard about his new partnership with BodyArmor, his relationship with Kobe Bryant, why he chose not to defend his slam dunk title this year, having Dave East's music play at the Jazz's arena during home games and his favorite Drake song from "Scorpion."

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Vince Staples Talks Tour, Chief Keef's Importance to Hip-Hop & J. Cole's Dreamville Sessions

January 22, 2019 1:49 PM EST

Billboard spoke to Staples about his upcoming tour, New Year's Resolutions, being part of J. Cole's Revenge of the Dreamers rap camp, if James Harden is his generation's best scorer and Chief Keef's importance to hip-hop.

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City Girls & Cardi B Show Off Their Elite Twerking Skills in 'Twerk' Video

January 16, 2019 4:35 PM EST

City Girls release their romp-shaking visual for "Twerk" featuring Cardi B.

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From Drake to Ice-T, A Guide to All of Soulja Boy's Biggest Beefs

January 16, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Billboard complied a list of rappers Soulja Boy has had beef with or dissed over the last few years.

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Carl Lamarre

Frank Ocean Teases New Cover Of SZA's 'The Weekend': Listen

Meek Mill, Jay-Z & Sixers Co-Owner Michael Rubin Launch New Criminal Justice Reform Organization

Meek Mill, Jay-Z & Sixers Co-Owner Michael Rubin Launch New Criminal Justice Reform Organization

NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Talks BodyArmor Partnership, Advice From Kobe, Favorite Drake Song: Exclusive

Vince Staples Talks Tour, Chief Keef's Importance to Hip-Hop & J. Cole's Dreamville Sessions

City Girls & Cardi B Show Off Their Elite Twerking Skills in 'Twerk' Video

From Drake to Ice-T, A Guide to All of Soulja Boy's Biggest Beefs

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