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Latto‘s latest single, “Put It On Da Floor” has the whole internet talking. On the scorching track, she seems to fire shots at some of her peers in the rap game — some subliminally and some by name.

On one line in particular, Latto seemingly comments on “Players” rapper Coi Leray‘s body, rapping “Smokin’ on that gas, blunt big as Coi Leray / B*tches like to run their mouths but I’m the type to run the fade.”

Leray caught wind of the line and had some words for Latto.

“Latto bye,” she said in a tweet, here you go talking about my body. Please do not come on here and talk about nobody BODY. Lol like seriously. Out of all things. Lmaooo ya blunt my size? Lmaooo this sh*t is never-ending,” she said in a tweet.

While Leray and several other fans interpreted the line as a diss, some didn’t think too much of it. One fan noted that she used a similar line on Lola Brooke’s “Don’t Play With It” Remix.

“Dropped a hundred on a pennant, that sh*t big as Lola / They can’t stand to see me winnin’, so they blame payola,” she raps on her verse.

Regardless, it seems that Leray ended up brushing it off by the end of the day.

“Maybe I over reacted idk. End of the day. Don’t say my name for clicks and likes,” Leray said in a tweet. “Specially if we don’t speak or communicate. I’m not a big blunt small blunt. Don’t compare me to nada. Mention b*tches you actually beef with. Put it on the floor but leave me out of the bs.”

Charli XCX is set to make her feature film debut as a star in an upcoming reboot of the 1978 cult classic, Faces Of Death, alongside Stranger Things‘ Dacre Montgomery and Euphoria‘s Barbie Ferreira. The project will be co-written and directed by Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei, who some might recognize as the recent minds behind the latest cinema flick, How To Blow Up A Pipeline.

According to Billboard, the project is a “modern update” on the found-footage style of the original that was first created by John Alan Schwartz. It’s also reportedly been labeled as “banned in 46 countries.”

“Faces of Death was one of the first viral video tapes, and we are so lucky to be able to use it as a jumping off point for this exploration of cycles of violence and the way they perpetuate themselves online,” the duo shared in a statement via the publication.

While it’s unclear still what Charli’s role will be, the movie is currently in production in New Orleans, according to The Wrap.

However, she’s been in front of the camera before, as part of her real-life 2021 documentary, How I’m Feeling Now, where she was recorded making an album during the pandemic — as everyone was isolated.

Charli XCX is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Florence And The Machine shared the new song, “Mermaids,” as part of the band’s recently-released Dance Fever deluxe album edition.

Opening with a haunting backing choir, the heightened vocals paint a truly dark picture — similar to a siren song that likely inspired the title.

“England is only ever grey or green / The girls glitter striding glorious and coatless in the rain / I remember falling through these streets / Somewhat out of place, if not for the drunkenness,” lead singer Florence Welch describes, as she shared an early preview of the song to social media.

“It was not all pain and pavements slick with rain / And shining under lights from shitty clubs and doing shitty drugs / And hugging girls that smelt like Britney Spears and coconuts,” she adds later on.

Co-written and produced by Welch and Dave Bayley, the duo completed the track after Welch’s injured foot had healed. According to NME, the song also seems to touch on Welch’s own longtime sobriety, as the emotional lyricism above details.

“I am 7 years sober today. I send my love and support to anyone who is struggling. If you are feeling shaky around ED issues, drugs or alcohol, I completely understand,” she shared on social media back in 2021. “The desire to disassociate is so strong. But please don’t give up. We are going to need you on the other side.”

Check out Florence And The Machine’s “Mermaids” above.

BTS’ Suga dropped his new solo album, D-Day, under his Agust D project today. In celebration, he also shared a music video for the previously-unheard song “Haegeum.” In it, Suga finds himself face-to-face with two different sides to himself: as a cop and the other a criminal.

“This song’s simply about freeing what’s forbidden / But you must remember to differentiate freedom from self-indulgence / This song’s a haegeum, get on board now / The lively rhythm, perhaps this could be a new kind of haegeum,” he sings, according to Auralcrave.

However, the word and the title itself take on an immensely deeper meaning for the singer, as he associates it with freedom and venturing into the unknown.

“The word ‘Haegeum’ came to me when I was young,” Suga explained in a recent video interview. “I played rhythm games, I loved rhythm action games. When beating a certain stage, you’d unlock a forbidden song, then you could play a new rhythm. It was a ‘freedom from the forbidden.’ Why don’t I try and break free from those things?”

Some have suspected that this theme also applies to Suga venturing out on his own, as BTS is currently on hiatus and the other members who aren’t in mandatory military service are exploring individual musical endeavors.

Check out Agust D’s new music video for “Haegeum” above.

Mac DeMarco dropped a new album, One Wayne G, which includes 199 songs of previously-unreleased material. According to Pitchfork, it includes mostly takes made between 2018 to now, but fans had been waiting and dying to hear it.

However, many on Reddit had been waiting for one in particular, dubbed “Garbage Funk,” which has now been renamed “20190724” in DeMarco’s large-scale album drop.

“A f*cking dream come true, for years I’ve wanted to hear what the whole thing actually sounded like,” one commenter said. “Gosh it is so wonderful to have a full version. Have loved this rift for years,” another added.

As the story goes, DeMarco had hinted at the song’s existence during a feature he did a few years ago for PBS NewsHour. Filmed at a computer in his garage, he selects one of the files. “I like this,” he tells the crew as he jams along to the jazzy tune. “Just garbage, but fun to make.” Many other users on TikTok have since shared this section of the video.

“Sounds like this could be a Super Mario Bros World,” the other person in the video replies, to which DeMarco agrees. His screen also shows a bunch of other MP3s on iTunes.

He then plays something else called “Hippie Rip” to show everyone a glimpse of the things he works on at his home studio.

Check out Mac DeMarco’s newly-released “Garbage Funk” aka “20190724” above.

If the Philadelphia 76ers are going to complete their sweep of the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, they’ll have to do it without the services of their MVP-caliber center. According to Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, star center Joel Embiid sprained his right knee during the Sixers’ Game 3 win over the Nets in Brooklyn, and as a result, he’ll have to miss Game 4 of the series on Saturday afternoon.

The good news, relatively speaking, is that Shelburne and Wojnarowski report that optimism exists Embiid won’t be on the shelf for too long with the injury.

Shelburne noted that Embiid got hurt in the third quarter of Thursday’s game, which Philadelphia would go on to win, 102-97. He hit the deck after contesting a shot and was in considerably pain as he ran back up the floor.

Embiid struggled in Game 3, scoring 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting with 10 rebounds. At one point, he left the game to go to the locker room with what appeared to be a back injury, but he was able to return to the game and play. If the Sixers are unable to sweep the Nets, the series will return to Philadelphia for Game 5 on Monday.

Kawhi Leonard suffered a right knee sprain in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ opening round matchup against the Phoenix Suns. After playing through the pain in Game 2, the Clippers ruled Leonard out for Game 3 while refusing to say if or when he’d be able to get back on the floor.

On Friday night, we learned of Leonard’s status for the next game in the series. With the Clippers facing a 2-1 deficit, the team announced that Leonard will not be able to play in Game 4, where he’ll join fellow All-Star wing Paul George in watching the festivities from the sideline — George suffered a knee sprain back in March, and while he has been rehabilitating the injury, it was reported before the start of the series that it was unlikely he’d be healthy enough to play in the first round.

There continues to be no word on whether Leonard will be able to return later in the series. After Game 4 on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles, the series will return to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday. Should the Suns pick up a win on Saturday, that game at the Footprint Center could, potentially, be the last time the Clippers take the floor this season.

King Princess recently dropped by Australia’s Triple J to film a cover for their Like A Version series, where they seriously delivered with a performance of Soundgarden’s classic song, “Black Hole Sun.”

During her performance, King Princess sits at a piano while the drums kick in. This version especially pays tribute to the original at the end, when King Princess’ vocals lean into the heavier rock sound. The pick itself also took on a personal meaning for the musician.

“It’s a song I’ve listened to since I was a little kid,” King Princess said in a behind the scenes video. “My parents saw them play Lollapalooza in ’92, and I think I like to revisit songs that meant a lot to me when I was a kid and inspired me to do music.”

She also described how her parents passed down her love for the band and the late lead singer.

“I’m a huge Chris Cornell fan,” they added. “He’s always just had such an amazing compelling voice. Really interesting chords. Really interesting instrumentation in the original. Such a universal chorus that anybody could sing. I feel like it was just a lot to play off of.”

Check out King Princess performing “Black Hole Sun” above.

King Princess is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

While there are various types of lagers (pale lagers, pilsners, Vienna lagers, helles lagers, and quite a few more), the overarching style does have a few specific parameters. In order to be referred to as a “lager,” the beer must be bottom-fermented (while ales on the other hand are top-fermented). The various versions have different aromas and flavors, but in general, lagers are known to be lower in ABV, refreshing, light, and often very crisp.

Translation: lagers just might be the perfect beer for the ever-changing weather during the Spring season. And while nobody is going to fault you for drinking a bitter, hoppy IPA on a warm spring day or a tart sour ale on a gloomy, cloudy day, lagers fit both.

To find some of the best, most spring-feeling lagers, we went to our friendly neighborhood barkeeps for help. We tasked them with telling us the best, must-drink spring lagers on the market. They definitely didn’t disappoint. Keep scrolling to see all of their seasonal picks.

Master Gao Baby Jasmine Tea Lager

Erin Birmingham, bartender Le Salon Cocktail Bar in New York City

ABV: 5.4%

Average Price: $4 for a 12-ounce bottle

The Beer:

Master Gao Baby Jasmine Tea Lager from China. It’s as light as a traditional Lager should be. The addition of the Jasmine flower is delicate and complementary to the crispness of this beer. Best served icy cold. Go get this beer.

Tasting Notes:

Herbal tea, bready malts, light citrus, and floral flavors make this crisp, refreshing lager a great choice for spring weather.

Arbor Euchre Pils

Cosimo Bruno, beverage curator at Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan

ABV: 5.5%

Average Price: $10 for a six-pack

The Beer:

A great lager to enjoy in the spring is Euchre Pils by Arbor Brewing Company. Leave the heavy-drinking beers for winter and hop into spring with this vibrant and refreshing beer.

Tasting Notes:

Noble German hops make this easy-drinking lager ideal for the end of any day. This a classic, crisp lager with bready malts, light citrus, honey, and floral hops.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Captain Jack Pilsner

Danmy Nguyen, bartender at The Ballantyne in Charlotte, North Carolina

ABV: 4.8%

Average Price: $11 for a six-pack

The Beer:

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Captain Jack Pilsner. This golden-hued, sublimely crisp beer is named for Captain James Jack and the rest of the Mecklenburg Convention who some believe signed the now-disputed first-ever Declaration of Independence from Great Britain a year before the one we all learned about.

Tasting Notes:

We love local beer and this one is crisp and smooth, with some bready undertones. A crowd pleaser in our bar for sure.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Austin Jacobs, bartender at The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills, California

ABV: 5.1%

Average Price: $10 for a six-pack

The Beer:

For some reason when the weather warms up and the sun is out, I start craving beer in green bottles. I don’t know if there’s a scientific reason for this or if I’m just weird, but my favorite green-bottle lager is the classic, crisp pilsner Peroni Nastro Azzurro.

Tasting Notes:

It’s just so light, crisp, and refreshing but still packs a piney flavor with just the right amount of that pleasant skunkiness.

Ommegang Idyll Days

Thomas Muscolino, director of beverage innovation at Landmark Hospitality in Plainfield, New Jersey

ABV: 5%

Average Price: $13 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans

The Beer:

Ommegang Idyll Days is my favorite spring lager. It is a light-bodied, European Pale Lager made in the Belgian style by the talented brewers at Brewery Ommegang near Cooperstown, New York (home of the Baseball Hall of Fame).

Tasting Notes:

It’s full of flavor, yet extremely easy to drink. This beer has floral aromas, notes of malt, and a subtle honey flavor.

Augustiner Bräu Lagerbier Hell

Rene Votteler, food and beverage director at Wequassett Resort & Golf Club in Harwich, Massachusetts

ABV: 5.2%

Average Price: Limited availability

The Beer:

Augustiner Bräu Lagerbier Hell. For a Lager, there is nothing wrong to go back to a beer with a lot of tradition from Bavaria. Light and refreshing, yet flavorful.

Tasting Notes:

This classic German Helles lager is known for its cracker-like malts, citrus zest, and floral, herbal noble hops.

Art History Good Morning Munich

Lauren Porto, Cicerone at The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles, Illinois

ABV: 5.2%

Average Price: $13 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans

The Beer:

Good Morning Munich Lager is an outstanding spring lager. An ode to the everyday beer of Bavaria, where the locals prefer drinking their lager rather than talking about it. It is a phenomenal lager that stands up to the history of the production of a quality lager.

Tasting Notes:

Easy-drinking with a creamy white head, sweet cracker-like taste, and fresh, Noble hop character. It’s crisp and compliments the fresh flavors of warmer weather.

Coors Banquet Beer

Alex Barbatsis, head bartender at The Whistler in Chicago

ABV: 5%

Average Price: $9 for a six-pack

The Beer:

Coors Banquet might not seem like a trendy choice, but it certainly hits the spot on a hot spring day. You can’t mess with a classic.

Tasting Notes:

It’s a crushable, crisp, and a surprisingly flavorful, economical beer that’s great casual drinking for when you and your buds are just getting back to the park, pool, and backyard hangs. It’s perfectly paired with good times and even better weather.

Carlsberg Beer

Drew Russ, head bartender at Venteux in Chicago

ABV: 5%

Average Price: $12 for a six-pack

The Beer:

Carlsberg is my go-to spring lager. It’s balanced and refreshing, perfect for welcoming spring. This Danish pilsner is beloved in Europe and America alike for its funky, sweet, malty, thirst-quenching flavor.

Tasting Notes:

It starts a little funky, but that’s part of the appeal. It then moves into flavors of yeasty bread, citrus, light fruit, honey, and floral, earthy hops at the end.

Brooklyn Lager

Mario Flores, beverage director at Maple & Ash in Chicago

ABV: 5.2%

Average Price: $12 for a six-pack

The Beer:

Brooklyn Lager is a great option to drink during the spring. This year-round, 5.2% amber lager is known for its mix of caramel malts, bright citrus, and floral hops. It’s balanced and highly drinkable any time of year.

Tasting Notes:

I love that it has a little bit of floral hop flavor but finishes with a nice caramel malt taste. There’s also a nice kick of tangerine and grapefruit in there, making this a great choice for spring weather.

Aeronaut Robot Crush

Frederic Yarm, USBG bartender in Boston

ABV: 5.1%

Average Price: $13 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans

The Beer:

Aeronaut’s Robot Crush has a hint of Citra hops to accent the grassy, honey, and biscuit flavors of this pilsner with citrus and peach notes.

Tasting Notes:

That hint of fruit helps to foreshadow the coming summer months without bringing us there so soon.

Kelly Clarkson has fans laughing today, after the talk show host and musician responded to a viral clip of Troye Sivan reacting to a video of her.

The bit started because, during the performance of her latest song, “Mine,” it sounds like she’s singing, “Troye Sivan / Who the hell do you think you are?” instead of the regular line, “Your choice of art / Who the hell do you think you are?.”

“What did I do to upset Kelly Clarkson?” Sivan asks in the TikTok before it cuts to Clarkson singing the lyric. “@Kellyclarkson, drop your location im ready to fight,” he captioned.

“This part kinda slays though. Imagine I make this my theme song where every time I walk out somewhere, they have to play this part?” he jokingly added in another video.

Clarkson eventually caught notice of his post, as she reshared it to her social media. “Troye Sivan, you know what you did!” she poked back lovingly.

Others in her comments also definitely hear what Sivan had heard, as they point out that now you won’t be able to unlisten. “Oh this is amazing and now millions and millions will sing his name when we pretend to be Kelly driving down the freeway,” one person commented.

“Well now you have to have him on your show to hash this out,” another added, referencing The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Check out Kelly Clarkson’s “Mine” video reaction from Troye Sivan above.

Kelly Clarkson is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.