It’s a well-known fact that children are impressionable, so of course the music they listen to could have a positive or negative effect on their behavior. A new study that focuses on the music preferences of early adolescents and minor delinquency has concluded that kids who listen to Justin Bieber are less likely to commit crimes than kids who listen to an artist like Jay-Z. [Spin]
As far as Chief Keef being locked up, fans are probably saying “That’s that sh*t I don’t like!” One thing they will like however, is a documentary entitled Rags To Riches that chronicles the Chicago rapper’s Cinderella story. [Fakeshoredrive]
Prince is truly an American Idol! The legendary enigma covers the latest issue of Billboard magazine. He will also perform and receive the “Icon Award” at the Billboard Music Awards come May 19th. [Rapradar]
Florence Welch is definitely down to earth! Following a performance with Kendrick Lamar in London, instead of opting for a private car, the Florence And The Machine frontwoman decided to travel by public transportation where she sang her hit song “You’ve Got The Love.” [NME]
Just because Bow Wow is “Mr. 106 & Park” doesn’t mean he’s given music a hiatus! He drops the cover art for the fifth installment of his Greenlight mixtape. No release date as of yet, but the project includes features from Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and more. [TheVersed]
