Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud, Drake’s Streams Are Down From 2024

Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud, Drake’s Streams Are Down From 2024

Amid the escalating feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake's streaming numbers have seen a notable decline from their peak in 2024. This downturn coincides with a series of intense public and lyrical exchanges between the two artists, which have captivated the rap community and media. Throughout 2024, the controversy generated substantial buzz, but it also appears to have impacted Drake's streaming performance negatively in the following year. Drake's streaming figures in the U.S. for the early part of 2025 have significantly […]

February 17, 2025 1

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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart

Kendrick Lamar's album "GNX" has reclaimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking its second week at the top. This resurgence to the number one position comes after Lamar's widely viewed Super Bowl halftime performance and the physical release of the album, which was previously available only via streaming and digital downloads. This boost in sales has also propelled two of Lamar's earlier albums, "DAMN." from 2017 and "good kid, m.A.A.d city" from 2012, back into […]

February 16, 2025

Chart News

Lola Young’s ‘Messy’ Earns a Fourth Week Atop the U.K. Singles Chart

Lola Young's single "Messy" has impressively secured its position at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart for a fourth consecutive week. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Young, as it's not only her first number one hit but also represents the longest stint at the top for a solo British female artist since Adele. "Messy" has captured widespread attention, transcending its initial virality on TikTok to become a chart-topping success officialcharts.com officialcharts.com russells.co.uk . The track's […]

February 16, 2025 1

Gospel

Gospel Legend Marvin Sapp Details New ‘If I Were an R&B Singer’ EP: ‘I Can Take Risks’

Gospel legend Marvin Sapp has ventured into new musical territory with his EP titled "If I Were an R&B Singer," which was released on Valentine's Day, 2025. This project represents a significant departure for Sapp, known primarily for his gospel music, as it explores the R&B genre through a collection of love songs. The EP includes tracks like "Listen," "Moment or Lifetime," "Free Fallin" (co-written by his son), and "Through My Pain," showcasing his deep and resonant vocal style within […]

February 16, 2025 1

Hip Hop

How Can Drake Release an Album While He’s Suing His Record Label?

Drake is currently in a legal battle with his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), despite suing them. This is possible because the ongoing lawsuit does not prevent him from continuing his professional activities, including releasing new music. Artists can still fulfill their contractual obligations and release music under their existing contracts, even if they are involved in litigation with their music labels. In Drake's case, he filed a defamation lawsuit against UMG over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar's diss […]

February 16, 2025

Hip Hop

Lawsuit Accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl Dismissed

The lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been dismissed. The dismissal was voluntary by the accuser's attorney, and no settlement was involved. Both Jay-Z and Diddy have maintained their innocence. Jay-Z described the allegations as "frivolous, fictitious and appalling" and criticized the legal process that allows such claims to be filed without sufficient evidence. Diddy's legal team also stated the dismissal confirms the baseless nature of the accusations popculture.com .

February 16, 2025

Music

Shakira Hospitalized in Lima, Postpones Upcoming Show

Shakira was recently hospitalized in Lima, Peru, due to an abdominal condition, which led her to postpone the upcoming show of her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour originally scheduled for February 16, 2025, at Estadio Nacional in Lima. She shared the news via her Instagram, explaining the necessity of her hospital visit and the resulting show postponement soapcentral.com . Moreover, Shakira has had to postpone her entire North American tour, initially set for November and December 2024, to May […]

February 16, 2025 1

Hip Hop

Diddy Sues NBC Universal & Peacock For $100 Million Over Their Diddy Doc

Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal and Peacock over a documentary titled "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy." The documentary reportedly portrays Combs in an extremely negative light, comparing him to Jeffrey Epstein with allegations of heinous crimes such as serial murder, rape, and sex trafficking. Combs' legal team argues that the documentary was created with a reckless disregard for the truth, aiming to damage his reputation ahead of his upcoming criminal trial. […]

February 14, 2025 4

Hip Hop

Drake Homie Kevin Durant Wasn’t Impressed With Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Show

Kevin Durant expressed indifference towards Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show. While many viewers and celebrities had mixed or positive reactions to the performance, Durant stated it "meant nothing" to him. He shared this sentiment during a practice session with his team, suggesting that the show did not leave any significant impression on him.

February 13, 2025 1

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