Bryson Tiller Announced As Apple Music's First Guest Curator

Bryson Tiller has had a close working relationship with Apple Music. Many attribute his success with TRAPSOUL to the company’s push for his music in the early stages when it was just starting to grow legs.

Kendrick Lamar Shakes Up The Super Bowl With Bold Drake Diss And Surprise Guests

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 59 halftime performance was nothing short of legendary, leaving fans buzzing with surprise cameos and bold moments that took his long-running feud with Drake to new heights. Kicking off with an unreleased song snippet and followed by “Squabble Up” from his latest album GNX, Kendrick immediately set the tone for a game-changing performance. Fans eagerly waited to see if Kendrick would play his diss track Not Like Us, especially with Drake's ongoing lawsuit against him and his label for defamation and harassment. Lamar's performance included an unexpected appearance by SZA and a quirky cameo from Serena Williams, along with Samuel L. Jackson’s comedic interruptions, all building the suspense around the Drake drama. In the middle of his performance, Kendrick turned up the heat, looking straight into the camera and directly addressing Drake with his famous lyrics, “I heard you like them young," as fans held their breath. Despite the tension, Kendrick censored himself when it came time to call Drake a "certified lover boy" and avoided saying “pedophile,” which had been widely speculated. Social media lit up with mixed reactions, with some fans mocking the performance as a "mid mashup" and others noting the intense hostility toward Drake. With the hashtag #KendrickBowl trending, it’s clear that Kendrick’s performance was a cultural moment that pushed boundaries—but has he gone too far, or is this just another chapter in hip-hop history? Only time will tell, and Drake has yet to respond.

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Last week, the singer released his sophomore album True To Self almost a month in advance of the original date and is expected to move 120k copies in the first week to debut at number 1 on Billboard 200. In conjunction with the same, Apple Music has now announced Tiller as its first “guest curator.” He will be taking on the role from June 2 to 9.

As Apple Music’s resident tastemaker, Tiller will be curating a total of five playlists, including a Grand Theft Auto-inspired set titled House Party on Grove Street and #OnRepeat playlist where he play his favorite projects and songs. He will also launch the streaming service’s new series DNA in which celebrities and other influencers will curate playlists based on their personal taste. Stay tuned for the debut tomorrow (June 2).

Bryson Tiller will go on tour with H.E.R. and Metro Boomin starting August 3rd in Atlanta.