HITS HIGH FIVE: LETTING IT ROLL

After spending the week in the weeds getting another issue out the door, we look forward to spending some of the longest days of the year in the weed. We’re so burnt, we need ‘em pre-rolled. As we debate whether sativa or indica leads to more typos, take a gander at the High Five of the last week.

Miranda Lambert sat down with our Holly Gleason for a lengthy in-depth conversation that found Miranda confessing “I am honest about being flawed. That’s all I can be, you know? I cuss. I drink. I get divorced and get my heart broken. I break hearts.” It’s part of our deep dive into the Nashville scene.

Spotify closed Thursday above $180 a share for the first time since it went public.

Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nelson were among the artists who addressed the horrible situation along the U.S.’ southern broder.

After rapper XXXtentacion was shot and killed in Florida, fans flocked to online services to celebrate his short life. A suspect has been arrested.

Quality Control Records co-founders Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “Pee” Thomas discuss the moves they have made to become a measurable force in shaping hip-hop culture.