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Thom Yorke Condemns Netanyahu, Hamas, and ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe' in Gaza
Thom Yorke temporarily walked offstage in October after a confrontation with a pro-Palestine heckler in Melbourne, Australia — now, six months later, he is attempting to clarify his views on the issue in a lengthy new post on Instagram. At the time, Yorke's response to the heckler caused fans to speculate over the band member's stance on the war. Radiohead have performed in Israel several times, and Jonny Greenwood, Yorke's bandmate in Radiohead and the Smile, is married to Israeli artist Sharona Katan. In his statement, Yorke makes it clear that he does not support Israel's conduct in Gaza: 'I think Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped, and that the international community should put all the pressure it can on them to cease.' He also condemns Hamas and 'social-media witch-hunts.' More from Rolling Stone Thom Yorke Reworks Unreleased 'Gawpers' as New Song 'Dialing In' Bono Speaks Out Against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu in Plea to Stop War Suspect in Fatal Israeli Embassy Staffer Shooting Charged With Murder Here is his full statement: Some guy shouting at me from the dark last year when I was picking up a guitar to sing the final song alone in front of 9000 people in Melbourne didn't really seem like the best moment to discuss the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Afterwards I remained in shock that my supposed silence was somehow being taken as complicity, and I struggled to find an adequate way to respond to this and to carry on with the rest of the shows on the tour. That silence, my attempt to show respect for all those who are suffering and those who have died, and to not trivialize it in a few words, has allowed other opportunistic groups to use intimidation and defamation to fill in the blanks, and I regret giving them this chance. This has had a heavy toll on my mental health. I would hope that for anyone who has ever listened to a note of the music of my band or any of the music i have created over the years, or looked at the artwork or read any of the lyrics, it would be self-evident that I could not possibly support any form of extremism or dehumanization of others. All i see in a lifetime's worth of work with my fellow musicians and artists is a pushing against such things, trying to create work that goes beyond what it means to be controlled, coerced, threatened, to suffer, to be intimidated .. and instead to encourage critical thinking beyond borders, the commonality of love and experience and free creative expression. Sounds naff… but others, let me fill in the blanks now, so we're nice and clear. I think Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped, and that the international community should put all the pressure it can on them to cease. Their excuse of self-defence has long since worn thin and has been replaced by a transparent desire to take control of Gaza and the West Bank permanently. I believe this ultra-nationalist administration has hidden itself behind a terrified & grieving people and used them to deflect any criticism, using that fear and grief to further their ultra-nationalist agenda with terrible consequences, as we see now with the horrific blockade of aid to our lives tick along as normal these endless thousands of innocent human souls are still being expelled from the earth… for what? At the same time the unquestioning Free Palestine refrain that surrounds us all does not answer the simple question of why the hostages have still not all been returned? For what possible reason? Why did Hamas choose the truly horrific acts of October 7th? The answer seems obvious, and I believe Hamas chooses too to hide behind the suffering of its people, in an equally cynical fashion for their own purposes.I also think there is a further and extremely important point to make. Social media witch-hunts (nothing new) on either side pressurizing artists and whoever they feel like that week to make statements etc do very little except heighten the tension, fear and over-simplification of what are complex problems that merit proper face to face debate by people who genuinely wish the killing to stop and an understanding to be kind of deliberate polarization does not serve our fellow human beings and perpetuates a constant 'us and them' mentality. It destroys hope and maintains a sense of isolation, the very things that extremists use to maintain their position. We facilitate their hiding in plain sight if we assume that the extremists and the people they claim to represent are one and the same, indivisible. If our world is ever able to move on from these dark times and find peace it will only be when we rediscover what we share in common, and the extremists are sent back to sit in the darkness from whence they came.I sympathize completely with the desire to 'do something' when we are witnessing such horrific suffering on our devices every day. It completely makes sense. But I now think it is a dangerous illusion to believe reposting, or one or two line messages are meaningful, especially if it is to condemn your fellow human beings. There are unintended consequences. It is shouting from the darkness. It is not looking people in the eye when you speak. It is making dangerous assumptions. It is not debate and it is not critical thinking. Importantly, it is open to online manipulation of all kinds, both mechanistic and is the alternative? I can't answer that easily. I do know in communities around the globe this subject is now dangerously toxic and we are in uncharted waters. We need to turn back. I am sure that, to this point, what I have written here will in no way satisfy those who choose to target myself or those i work with, they will spend time picking holes and looking for reasons to continue, we are an opportunity not to be missed, no doubt, and by either side. I have written this in the simple hope that I can join with the many millions of others praying for this suffering, isolation and death to stop, praying that we can collectively regain our humanity and dignity and our ability to reach understanding… that one day soon this darkness will have passed. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
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Metro Boomin Calls Making WWE Entrance Theme Music ‘A Lifelong Goal of Mine'
Metro Boomin wants to add WWE entrance theme composer to his already long résumé. The St. Louis producer, who's a big wrestling fan, tweeted this week about wanting to produce entrance theme music for WWE wrestlers. 'Would love to produce some WWE entrance themes. It's a lifelong goal of mine,' he wrote. More from Billboard Thom Yorke Releases 'Dialing In' as Theme to Apple TV+ Series 'Smoke' Kneecap Removed From Scottish Festival Following Safety Concerns From Police Baltazar Lora, Doctor Nativo & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar And while the WWE hasn't responded yet, one of their hosts, Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg, replied to Metro's tweet and said, 'Let's discuss.' Back in October 2024, Metro joined former WWE champ Cody Rhodes and executive vice president of talent relations and head of creative Triple H during the cold open of WWE's Bad Blood pay-per-view event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where he was tasked with helping Cody on a stakeout mission. Metro has posted pictures of himself holding WWE championship belts over the years with a most recent carousel of pics and vids being uploaded to his Instagram account on May 19 where the producer shows off his wrestling merch which includes an NWO belt and racing jacket. He also sometimes has belt over his shoulder when he's performing live. Hip-hop and wrestling have had a good relationship over the years, with rappers like Action Bronson, Wale and Westside Gunn making frequent references to professional wrestlers in their music and artists like Lil Kim, Method Man and Naughty by Nature providing entrance music for Trish Stratus, The Rock and Shane McMahon, respectively, while wrestlers like R-Truth and John Cena have rapped on their own entrance songs. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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Latto Says Her ‘Body Count' Lyrics Aren't ‘That Deep': Just ‘Don't Let Everybody Put Their Hand in That Cookie Jar, Period'
Latto doesn't think fans should take her lyrics about body count that seriously. The Atlanta rapper recently made an appearance on Complex's 360 With Speedy Morman, where she was asked about the debate she spurred online about how many sexual partners a woman has, between her past lyrics and an appearance on TheTylilShow Live. More from Billboard Latto Says She's 'Big Daddy' While Rocking Carmelo Anthony's Syracuse Jersey Thom Yorke Releases 'Dialing In' as Theme to Apple TV+ Series 'Smoke' Kneecap Removed From Scottish Festival Following Safety Concerns From Police 'Be a boss. Don't let everybody put their hand in that cookie jar, period,' she said in reference to having too many sexual partners. 'It's literally not that deep. I'm pushing, like, 'Be a boss. Don't let everybody have access to you.'' She then added that her view on body count also applies to men. 'I think men should be like that too. Y'all just be slangin' that mother—-er around.' Speedy then asked why she felt proud about having a low body count, after she claimed that she never said having multiple partners were a bad thing. 'It's not necessarily like a number that I'm proud of,' Latto responded. 'It's more so, everybody ain't touched this, everybody ain't had their hands on this mother—-er, you feel me?' The 'body count' drama started when Latto and her younger sister Brooklyn were making a social video to promote her single 'Somebody' and Latto asked Tylil if he cared how many partners his girlfriend has had. 'Do you care how many bodies your girl got?' she asked before the popular streamer replied with, 'Nah, hell no, that don't got nothing to do with me' and asked why she always mentions body count in her raps and if she thinks fans believe her. 'I don't give a f— if they believe me; my n—a believe me,' she fired back. Latto has mentioned body count on songs like 'Sunday Service' and 'Somebody,' where she raps, respectively, 'Anyway, body count so low, I might say I'm a virgin' and 'I don't care about your bodies.' Elsewhere in the conversation, Latto was asked about her net worth reportedly being $5 million, and while she claimed that specific number is off, she also said having money isn't as fun as some might think. 'It's kinda boring,' she said after being asked what it feels like to be able to buy whatever she wants. 'For me? I was a millionaire at 21, so you grow up fast already being in the industry at a young age, and then you get a lot of money at a young age too. I think I get the most fun spoiling everybody around me now. I spend more money on other people than I do myself. I be so stingy with my money for myself.' You can watch the full interview below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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Larry Hoover Jr. Thanks Ye for Helping His Father Get Life Sentence Commuted by Donald Trump
Larry Hoover Jr. has thanked Ye (formerly Kanye West) for his support over the years when it comes to advocating for his father, Larry Hoover's, freedom. The elder Hoover had his federal life sentence commuted by President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28). TheGangster Disciples' founder has been locked up since 1973. More from Billboard YoungBoy Never Broke Again Pardoned by President Trump: 'Thank You to Everyone Who Believed in Me' Thom Yorke Releases 'Dialing In' as Theme to Apple TV+ Series 'Smoke' Kneecap Removed From Scottish Festival Following Safety Concerns From Police 'It started a long time ago with Kanye. Kanye put us on the platform,' he told TMZ. '[Ye] had a very big part because he started it all off. He put us on the platform. He took us to the White House on his platform when he didn't have to do that.' Hoover Jr. continued, '[Ye] stuck his neck out there. We know he don't have a problem with sticking his neck out there about what he believes in, and I'm glad he believed in this.' Yeezy — who has been facing backlash for his hate speech — brought Larry Hoover's situation to the White House during a visit to Trump in the Oval Office in 2018. He headlined the Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert at the Coliseum with Drake in late 2021, and even gave Larry Hoover Jr. a platform during his Drink Champs interview. Larry Hoover Jr. also made an appearance on Ye's Donda album, and the former Chicago gang leader was spotlighted on West tracks such as 'Jesus Lord' and Vultures 2's 'River.' Ye was hyped to learn that Hoover received federal clemency. 'WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR OUR DEVOTED ENDURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR FREEING LARRY HOOVER,' he wrote to X on Wednesday. While the 74-year-old convicted felon had his federal sentence commuted by Trump, it doesn't mean he's going to be home free just yet. He's still dealing with a 200-year sentence in Illinois for the 1973 murder of drug dealer William 'Pooky' Young. In addition to commuting Larry Hoover's sentence, Trump has granted a series of pardons this week, including to YoungBoy Never Broke Again and reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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Thom Yorke Releases ‘Dialing In' as Theme to Apple TV+ Series ‘Smoke'
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has unveiled a new song, with 'Dialing In' serving as the theme to Apple TV+'s forthcoming series Smoke. Released on Wednesday (May 28), and recorded with Sam Petts-Davies, the haunting track presents a dark and brooding atmosphere as Yorke's trademark vocals warmly accompany a tender and eclectic musical bed. More from Billboard Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was 'Fired' Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' The song also soundtracks the recently-released trailer for Smoke, which – according to a descriptor – follows Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett as they 'attempt to get as close to the truth as possible—without getting burned.' For diehard fans, 'Dialing In' won't be an entirely new experience, with its origins being found in Yorke's unreleased track 'Gawpers,' which had been performed during a run of European dates in 2019, but has since evolved before its 2025 release date. Yorke announced the release of 'Dialing In' by noting on social media that the track is 'now available to stream on your least crap streaming service.' According to the song's credits on Tidal, Yorke's daughter Agnes is also featured as a backing vocalist. 'Working with Thom Yorke was as much an honour for me as working with Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese or Richard Price,' said Dennis Lehane, Smoke creator and executive producer. 'I've somehow been blessed with collaborating with living legends who were also formative influences on my own creative life. Thom is definitely that. 'In addition, he took a basic concept I gave him and delivered a song that perfectly embodies the show and absolutely crushes.' 'Dialing In' is the latest release from Yorke this month, who also released the album Tall Tales, created alongside Mark Pritchard, on May 9. 'Mark sent me a large file of MP3s of ideas during lockdown,' Yorke explained of their long-distance collaboration. 'There were so many great ones, I knew straight away that I had to drop what I was doing. It felt very much that I had not been anywhere like this before — both as soon as I put my headphones on and started trying to find the vocals, words and sounds, but also, as it progressed, watching Jonathan [Zawada] respond so freely and spontaneously with all his video and artwork ideas. 'It was mental, and I feel lucky to have been involved,' he added. 'Tall Tales is very important to me. I hope people get it, and get to hear it!' Listen to 'Dialing In' below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
