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Playboi Carti returns to no. 1: “Music” tops Billboard 200 again

Playboi Carti is back at the summit of the Billboard 200. His latest release, MUSIC, has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the U.S. album charts for the third time, driven almost entirely by streaming. While overall units dipped compared to previous weeks—landing at 64,000 equivalent album units—the dominance of digital listening is clear: nearly 96% of the total came from streaming. Streaming Keeps Carti on Top Out of the 64,000 units, 61,500 came from streaming, amounting to more than 84 million audio streams. Pure album sales were modest at 2,500 units, with digital track sales (TEA) contributing minimally. New Movers in the Top 10 Elton John & Brandi Carlile: A Harmonious......

Cardi B: Teases unexpected collaborations on highly anticipated new album

Cardi B is keeping fans on the edge of their seats as she continues to drop hints about her long-awaited second album. An Album Full of Surprises On Monday, the rapper took to X Spaces to share exciting details about her upcoming project—the one fans have been eagerly awaiting for eight years. “The collaborations on this album are truly incredible,” she revealed. “I don’t have many, but I’ve worked with both familiar artists and some I’ve never collaborated with before. And those new ones? I think they’ll really surprise you.” While keeping specific names under wraps, Cardi B assured fans that this album offers a fresh and unique......

Doechii: From jobless to Grammy winner – The rap star redefining the industry

Just five years ago, Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon—better known as Doechii—was a young woman from Tampa, Florida, struggling to survive without a stable income or a home. Today, she holds a Grammy, boasts millions of streams, and has secured a record deal with Kendrick Lamar’s label. Her rise to fame is nothing short of extraordinary. Moving to Los Angeles and Signing with TDE In 2021, Doechii caught the attention of Anthony "Moosa" Tiffith Jr., president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). Impressed by her talent, he encouraged her to move to Los Angeles. A year later, she officially signed with TDE, becoming the label’s first female rapper, joining the ranks of......

Kanye West: Faces copyright lawsuit over Alice Merton sample

Kanye West is facing a new copyright infringement lawsuit, adding to the controversy surrounding his recent anti-Semitic remarks. Alice Merton's Legal Action Singer Alice Merton has accused West of unlawfully sampling her song Blindside in his track Gun To My Head without permission. According to the lawsuit, Merton’s voice can be heard singing the line:“I sat down with a gun to my head,”—the opening lyric of Blindside—while melodic elements from her song are repeatedly used throughout West’s track. Refusal to Cooperate Due to Anti-Semitism Merton, who is German and a descendant of Holocaust survivors, expressed her outrage over the unauthorized use......

Kendrick Lamar’s Luther breaks records and dominates the charts

Kendrick Lamar, in collaboration with SZA, continues to make history with their smash hit Luther, which holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the fourth consecutive week. The track, a tribute to legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross, debuted at No. 1, marking Lamar’s sixth chart-topping hit and SZA’s third. A Record-Breaking Run for Kendrick Lamar With Luther, Lamar now holds the record for his longest-running No. 1 hit. Previously, his singles “Not Like Us” and “Like That” each topped the Hot 100 for three weeks. Other chart-toppers in his career include “Squabble Up” (December 2024), “HUMBLE.” (2017), and his......

Kanye West: Releases new album "Bully" as a short film

Kanye West has once again taken an unconventional approach to his music career, releasing his latest album, Bully, exclusively as a series of short films. Ranging from 30 to 45 minutes in length, the album was made available on March 19 via X (formerly Twitter). West has offered Bully in three different versions—“Latest,” “Post Hype,” and “Post Post Hype”—all free to access. The project is hosted on frame.io, a platform that allows users to download the videos and leave comments. However, it remains unclear if or when the album will be released on major streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. A Controversial Rollout with Political......

Adidas ends it's collaboration with Kanye West as the last Yeezy sells out

Adidas has officially closed the Yeezy chapter, selling the last available pair of the iconic sneakers. This marks the end of its partnership with Kanye West, which was terminated in 2022 following the rapper’s series of anti-Semitic remarks. The decision to cut ties with West left Adidas with an unsold Yeezy inventory worth approximately $1.3 billion (£1 billion). The fallout also had severe financial consequences, leading to the company’s first annual loss in over 30 years. In 2023, Adidas announced it would offload the remaining Yeezy stock, donating a portion of the proceeds to organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and the Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat......

Drake ties Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for most solo no. 1 albums

Drake has made history once again, tying Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most solo No. 1 albums in the 68-year history of the Billboard 200 chart. The Canadian rapper’s latest project, Some Exy Songs 4 U—a collaborative album with PartyNextDoor—debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart dated March 1. This marks Drake’s 14th No. 1 album, putting him in elite company. Only the Beatles Have More No. 1 Albums With 14 chart-topping albums, Drake, Jay-Z, and Taylor Swift now share the second-place record for the most No. 1 albums of all time. The only act with more is The Beatles, who hold the record with 19. Drake first reached No. 1 in 2010 with Thank Me Later. His......

Rihanna: 'Grateful' for A$AP Rocky's acquittal in assault trial

The Decision That Brought Relief Rihanna has expressed gratitude and relief following the acquittal of her partner, A$AP Rocky, in an armed assault trial. On Tuesday, a Los Angeles court declared Rakim Mayers (A$AP Rocky's real name) not guilty on two counts of felony assault with a semi-automatic weapon. The charges stemmed from a 2021 incident in which the rapper was accused of shooting his former friend, A$AP Relli, during a confrontation. Rihanna, who closely followed the trial, shared her joy on Instagram after the verdict was announced: “Glory belongs to God and to God alone. GRATEFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!” Emotion in Court Following the acquittal, the courtroom......

Kanye West says he's 'not a nazi'

Kanye West has insisted he is “not a Nazi” after reflecting on his recent controversial statements. Last week, the Stronger rapper launched a provocative attack on X, retracting his 2022 apology for anti-Semitic remarks, calling himself a “Nazi,” praising Adolf Hitler, selling a swastika T-shirt on his website, and claiming “dominion” over his wife, Bianca Sensori. However, on Wednesday night, West returned to X to walk back some of his comments. “Upon further thought, I realized I am not a Nazi,” the 47-year-old artist wrote. West, also known as Ye, did not provide any further explanation or issue an apology. Following his latest......