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Drake Suggests His Album Is Being Suppressed in Favor of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’

Drake is no stranger to voicing his thoughts on social media, and his latest move has fans speculating that he believes his new collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR, isn’t getting fair treatment—specifically on Spotify. In a post made by polarizing culture commentator Akademiks, it is alleged that when searching for Drake’s new album, Kendrick Lamar’s album ‘GNX ‘appears instead, preventing listeners from listening to the collaboration between Drizzy and PARTYNEXTDOOR. “

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Feb 20, 2025 — 1 min read

A$AP Rocky Rocky’s Emotional Reaction as Jury Finds Him Not Guilty in Felony Assault Trial

A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of Rihanna Tuesday as a clerk read the not guilty verdict at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans of the hip-hop performer and his singing superstar partner, exploded into screaming glee as Rocky leapt from the defense table into the gallery, where Rihanna sat between his mother and sister. They embraced and sobbed. After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours to reac

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Feb 19, 2025 — 5 min read

Taylor Swift Crowned IFPI’s Global Recording Artist for a Record Fifth Time

It’s official: Taylor Swift dominated 2024, and the rest of us were just along for the ride. Swift has made history yet again, securing the IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year title for the fifth time—and for the third consecutive year. This recognition, which measures physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming worldwide, cements her as the top-selling recording artist on the planet. Breaking Records, Again Announced on February 18, Swift claimed the No. 1 spot, finishing ahead o

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Feb 19, 2025 — 2 min read

Drake to Headline Wireless Festival for All Three Nights

Rapper Drake has been announced as the headliner for all three nights of this year's Wireless festival. It will be his first UK performance in six years, with the One Dance hitmaker due to play a bespoke set on each night. Wireless is celebrating 20 years and returns to Finsbury Park, London, between 11 and 13 July. Other artists confirmed to be playing across the weekend are Burna Boy, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker and Vybz Kartel. Drake has most recently been embroiled in a rap beef with Su

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Feb 18, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper to Hit 100 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners

Kendrick Lamar has officially made history as the first hip-hop artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. As of Monday morning (February 17), the Compton rapper achieved this milestone following a steady rise in streams, fueled in part by his Super Bowl halftime show appearance. While Kendrick has never been one to chase numbers or commercial success, this accomplishment marks a significant moment in his career. Fans have been closely tracking his monthly listener count, ant

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Feb 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Taylor Swift Breaks UK Chart Records with “Lover (Live From Paris)”

Taylor Swift breaks Official Chart records as she becomes the female artist with the most Number 1 albums in the UK ever. Surpassing Madonna, Taylor secures the feat as she nets her 13th chart-topper with Lover (Live From Paris). This milestone also sees Swift tie with Elvis Presley as the international artist with the most UK Number 1 albums, trailing only The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who each have 15. Originally released in limited quantities in 2023, Lover (Live From Paris) soared to t

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Feb 16, 2025 — 2 min read

The Weeknd Blocks Himself From Earning A New No. 1 Single

The Weeknd sits at number No. 1 on more than half a dozen charts in the United Kingdom this week. The global superstar launches his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow in first place on every tally it reaches. As the brand new full-length performs extremely well, several of The Weeknd’s other albums rise following the release of his latest full-length. At the same time, a number of the Canadian musician’s singles are also growing in popularity, as it seems interest in everything in his catalog gains

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Feb 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar & SZA Nearly Sell Out All European “Grand National” Tour Dates in a Day

Kendrick Lamar and SZA hit the road in April. It goes without saying that 2025 is off to a great start for Kendrick Lamar. Earlier this month, he took home five Grammy awards for his hit Drake diss track, "Not Like Us." The following weekend, he was able to perform it in front of millions of viewers during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. He was joined by SZA for the record-breaking performance, along with surprise guests Samuel L Jackson and Serena Williams. Kendrick and SZA are scheduled

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Feb 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Split, Moving Toward Divorce

Kanye West and Bianca Censori have officially ended their relationship. According to Daily Mail, the pair have called it quits and are now taking steps toward divorce. Sources tell TMZ that both Kanye and Bianca have already contacted divorce attorneys. The breakup follows a string of controversies, including Kanye’s appearance at the Grammys with Bianca and his latest social media outburst. Just 11 days ago, he had Bianca nearly naked on the Grammys red carpet, instructing her to drop her fur

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Feb 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Kevin Durant Becomes Eighth Player in NBA History to Reach 30,000 Points

Kevin Durant has etched his name deeper into NBA history, becoming just the eighth player to surpass 30,000 career points. The 36-year-old reached the milestone with a free throw that made the 26th of his 34 points in the Suns' 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant, a 15-time All Star, was playing his 1,101st career game and is joint-third fastest to the landmark alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Only Wilt Chamberlain (941) and and Michael Jordan (960) got to 30,000 points in fewer games

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Feb 12, 2025 — 2 min read

Chris Brown Hits 100 Weeks at No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

Chris Brown has reached a remarkable milestone, becoming only the second artist in history to accumulate 100 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. The R&B superstar achieves this feat as his latest single, “Residuals”, climbs from No. 2 to No. 1 on the February 15chart, marking his 11th career No. 1 hit. The singer joins Drake, who has a record 176 weeks at No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, in the triple-digit club among all artists since the chart launched in 1992. A CBE/RCA R

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Feb 12, 2025 — 2 min read

Serena Williams Steals the Spotlight at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Tennis legend Serena Williams made an unexpected appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, bringing Compton spirit to football's biggest stage and making a not-so-subtle jab at Lamar's rap nemesis, Drake. Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, emerged during Lamar's performance of "Not Like Us" and did a Crip Walk – a dance move that previously caused a stir when she did it at Wimbledon in 2012. After the show, Williams shared her excitement on Instagram, posting,

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Feb 11, 2025 — 1 min read

Hamas Delays Hostage Release, Threatening Fragile Gaza Ceasefire

Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under heavy pressure to secure the release of remaining hostages after three Israelis freed Saturday came home emaciated after 16 months in captivity. Yet in a sign of the precarious nature of the truce, the Israeli military said late Monday it had cance

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Feb 11, 2025 — 5 min read

Philadelphia Eagles rout Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles stormed to their second Super Bowl win on Sunday, demolishing the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles demolished the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LIX 40-22 in New Orleans. The performance saw the Eagles avenge their Super Bowl LVII defeat by the Chiefs two years ago. This is Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl victory. Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP. “Defense wins championships,” he said after the

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Feb 10, 2025 — 1 min read

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Samuel L. Jackson Take Super Bowl Halftime Show Stage

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest musical events in the world, with about 1 out of every 3 Americans tuning in. Kendrick Lamar took to the Super Bowl LIX stage for the second time Sunday — but this time he headlined the show in front of millions watching around the world. Samuel L. Jackson opened the show in an Uncle Sam costume. “Salutations! It’s your uncle, Sam, and this is the great American game!” Jackson said done-up in red white and blue. Lamar’s appeared crouched ato

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Feb 10, 2025 — 4 min read

Kobe Bryant’s Iconic Achilles Game Sneakers Sell for $660,000 at Auction

The shoes that basketball legend Kobe Bryant wore when he tore his Achilles tendon during an iconic 2013 game have sold at auction for $660,000 (£532,000). Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant stayed in the game against the Golden State Warriors to score two clutch free throws despite the crippling injury. "There is no moment in Kobe's career more emblematic of the 'Mamba Mentality' than 'The Achilles Game," auction house Sotheby's wrote in a description for the sale. The Basketball Hal

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Feb 9, 2025 — 2 min read