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 Kendrick Lamar's streams have skyrocketed across multiple platforms following his performance during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. According to newly-released stats, K. Dot's Drake diss "Not Like Us" increased by 430 percent on Spotify in the hours following the show on Sunday night (February 9). Additionally, the nine other songs he performed saw an increase of 175 percent on the platform. SZA's streams also increased by 80 percent following her appearance to perform "All the Stars" and "Luther" with her former labelmate. Over on Apple Music, the entire top five was held by Kendrick's songs the following morning and his album GNX had returned to No. 1 on the platform. During his breathtaking 15-minute performance at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, Kendrick repeatedly referenced his bitter feud with the 6 God before eventually performing "Not Like Us." Roughly halfway through his set, the Compton rap star taunted his archrival by saying in a back-and-forth with female backup dancers: "I want to perform their favorite song... but you know they love to sue," a clear nod to Drake's controversial defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over "Not Like Us." During the actual performance of the track - the penultimate song in his set - Kendrick self-censored the "certified pedophile" line but smirked to the camera as he said: "Say Drake, I hear you like 'em young / You better not ever go to cell block one / To any [bitch] that talk to him and they in love / Just make sure you hide your lil' sister from him." He also performed the lyrics: "Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor," with enthusiastic help from the capacity crowd. The halftime show also included a surprise cameo from Drake's ex-girlfriend and Compton native Serena Williams, who could be seen Crip Walking on an elevated stage as "Not Like Us" transitioned into the closing track, "TV Off." He also performed the lyrics: "Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A minor," with enthusiastic help from the capacity crowd. The halftime show also included a surprise cameo from Drake's ex-girlfriend and Compton native Serena Williams, who could be seen Crip Walking on an elevated stage as "Not Like Us" transitioned into the closing track, "TV Off." The TV audience for the game likely exceeded 120 million viewers, who tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs get demolished by the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 in an upset result. ?? RELATED NEWS SNOOP DOGG, SZA, JAY ROCK & MORE REACT TO KENDRICK LAMAR'S HISTORIC SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE FEBRUARY 10, 2025 In addition to Serena, Kendrick was joined by SZA as mentioned, as well as Samuel L. Jackson who narrated the theatrical performance wearing an Uncle Sam outfit. Mustard also popped up during the climactic performance of "TV Off. Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious Pharrell's star-studded musical based on his childhood in Virginia will no longer see the light of day after being permanently shelved - despite production being completed. According to Variety, the film was shuttered after producers and director Michel Gondry decided in post-production that the collective footage "did not live up to its developed conceit." "When all of us got into the editing room we collectively decided there wasn't a path forward to tell the version of this story that we originally envisioned," Pharrell and Gondry said in a joint statement. "We appreciate all the hard work of the talented cast and crew. While we're disappointed we can't deliver this film, we have incredible partners at Universal and will collaborate in a different capacity again soon." Titled Golden, the film was set to be released in theaters through Universal Pictures on May 5 and starred the likes of Quinta Brunson, Halle Bailey, Janelle Mon e, Brian Tyree Henry, the legendary Missy Elliott and more. Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright" Music Video Costs School $100K For This ReasonKendrick Lamar's 'Alright" Music Video Costs School $100K For This ReasonPauseNext video0:00 / 0:00Full-screen According to the report, around $20 million had been spent on the film, which will be absorbed by Universal. It was also in early post-production so it was not fully edited, so there is no chance that it will be finished. In November, Pharrell described the film as "a musical expedition set in the summer of 1977 in Virginia Beach" in a conversation with Empire. He continued: "It's a coming-of-age story about self-discovery and pursuing your dreams, but it's so much more magical than that. It's a celebration of Black life, Black culture and most importantly, Black joy." The news comes after Pharrell's animated Lego biopic Piece By Piece failed to make a splash at the box office last fall. According to a report from Deadline on October 13, the film pulled in just $3.8 million domestically during its opening weekend, against a budget of $16 million, which doesn't even include the money spent on marketing. The movie does, however, have an 81% critics' rating and 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ?? RELATED NEWS PHARRELL & DON TOLIVER DEBUT NEW COLLABORATION AT LOUIS VUITTON FASHION SHOW JANUARY 23, 2025 As for the unorthodox decision to tell his life story through animated Lego characters, Pharrell explained to Variety: "We wanted it to be a medium for anyone that just wanted to hear a good, aspirational, inspiring story told vividly, in a way that felt like it could apply to them personally. "That they'd realize that at seven years old or 77 years old, they could wake up tomorrow and go tell their story, piece by piece. Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious SZA has dropped a new version of her SOS deluxe album, Lana, coinciding with her performance at the Super Bowl halftime show alongside Kendrick Lamar. The updated and extended version of the deluxe project, released on Sunday night (February 9), includes four new songs including the Don Toliver collaboration "Joni," as well as "Take You Down," "PSA" and a solo version of "Open Arms," sans Travis Scott. Suge Knight Claims Diddy Is An FBI InformantSuge Knight Claims Diddy Is An FBI InformantPauseNext video0:00 / 0:00Full-screen The new batch of bonus songs means SOS, which appears as one all-encompassing album on streaming services, now totals a mammoth 42 tracks. Listen to them below. The Lana update landed shortly before SZA and Kendrick shared the stage at New Orleans' Caesars Superdome to perform duets of "Luther" and "All the Stars." Kendrick, who headlined the halftime show, also ran through a slew of solo hits including "HUMBLE," "TV Off" and his chart-topping Drake diss "Not Like Us." SZA's new material was previously announced by her manager, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, who told fans to expect a drop on Super Bowl Sunday after a number of delays. The TDE singer had earlier hit out at fans who criticized her less-than-smooth rollout of Lana. ?? RELATED NEWS SNOOP DOGG, SZA, JAY ROCK & MORE REACT TO KENDRICK LAMAR'S HISTORIC SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE FEBRUARY 10, 2025 "I used to think sharing snippets, personal info + music tea would build connection but it actually just made ppl entitled ungrateful and disrespectful. It's time to restore the boundary," she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in January. She added: "No more explanations / updates. No back n forth. All further questions hit punch. Thanks." The SOS star then attacked one fan who took issue with her remarks: "It's almost like you didn't read punch clearly announce we were waiting on sample clearance. Almost like wildfires broke out where everyone who worked on this album lives .. almost like you don't give a fuck, and lack common sense. Almost like u were raised by animals." Following their triumphant Super Bowl performance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to hit the road together on a huge arena tour in support of their respective projects, GNX and Lana. The North American leg kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis, MN and wraps up on June 18 in Landover, MD, with stops in cities such as Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Chicago along the way. The pair will then head to Europe on July 2 for dates in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Barcelona and more Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious A$AP Rocky may be facing serious charges for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli, but he was determined to keep the meaning of AWGE a secret during his felony assault trial. AWGE is Rocky's label and creative agency and the rapper has never publicly revealed what the initials stand for since its launch over a decace ago. Eminem: Expectations For New Album, Houdini Reaction, Megan Lyrics & Respect To His LegacyEminem: Expectations For New Album, Houdini Reaction, Megan Lyrics & Respect To His LegacyPauseNext video0:06 / 15:35Full-screen During his shooting trial on Friday (February 7), fellow A$AP Mob member A$AP Twelvyy was called to the witness stand and asked by a prosecuting attorney what the letters stood for. After Twelvyy avoided the question, Rocky, in a shock move, spoke up from the defense table and ordered Twelvyy to stay silent, telling him: "Don't say it." AWGE has two rules according to its website: "1) Never reveal what AWGE means. 2) When in doubt always refer to rule #1." After Pretty Flacko's controversial outburst, Twelvyy was asked by the prosecutor what Rocky had said but he denied he heard him, saying: "I heard something. I'm not too sure what I heard. I was listening to you." Twelvyy was testifying in support of his longtime collaborator, who claims that A$AP Relli was the aggressor during the November 2021 shooting and that Rocky was not even carrying a real gun but rather a prop starter pistol. Rocky previously spoke in the courtroom over objections to repeated use of the n-word by white attorneys, as well as the judge. After Rocky's own attorney, Joe Tacopina, said the racial slur without censoring himself while reading aloud evidence, the Harlem rapper vocally interjected about its continued use. Judge Arnold later confirmed that the slur was now banned during the trial, saying: "If there's an exhibit or any recording that has the n-word, I want you to say 'n-word.'" ?? RELATED NEWS 50 CENT WANTS A$AP ROCKY SHOOTING CASE TOSSED OVER CONCERNS ABOUT ALLEGED VICTIM FEBRUARY 4, 2025 A$AP Rocky faces a maximum of 24 years in prison if convicted after previously declining a plea deal that would have seen him spend 18 months behind bars. The high-profile trial could end this week, but it may run longer depending on how many witnesses are called and how long the jury take to deliver their verdict. The trial has so far been a contentious affair, with A$AP Relli's claims of being shot by his former friend being put under intense scrutiny by Tacopina. Relli was also forced to admit that he had deleted messages he had sent to Rocky after being accused of attempting to "extort" the rap superstar Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious Fugees legend Pras Michel could receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after he was controversially convicted of corruption. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trump is considering commuting Pras' possible 22-year sentence for participating in a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme that also involved foreign powers, bankers and even Leonardo DiCaprio. J. Cole's Verse On Tems New Song Silences Critics After Getting Dragged For "Grippy"J. Cole's Verse On Tems New Song Silences Critics After Getting Dragged For "Grippy"0:00PauseNext video0:00 / 0:00Full-screen Trump has not yet publicly commented on Pras' case, but the rapper's publicist said his legal team "is exploring all available options following his case" and "remain optimistic about potential paths forward." Pras and Trump have something of a relationship going back almost 30 years. Trump, then a renowned property tycoon, appeared on Pras' debut album Ghetto Supastar in the form of a voicemail. "1st Phone Interlude" found the future president saying: "I have no doubt that you're going to be a big success. To now, after knowing you, I know that you're going to be right up there. And I hope very soon you're going to be in the leagues with me. So good luck, man." Pras has not yet been sentenced but faces up to 22 years behind bars after being convicted in his conspiracy trial of charges such as failing to register as an agent of China. The U.S. government is also coming after him for almost $65 million. In December, federal prosecutors filed a motion for an order of forfeiture, seeking a judgment against the Fugees member for the amount of $64,923,226.40. The figure stems from what the feds say is a total payment of $104.24 million from Malaysian businessman Jho Low to Pras as part of several "schemes" intended to influence government officials to end an investigation into whether Low embezzled from the investment fund 1MDB, as well as to send a Chinese national back to China. ?? RELATED NEWS PRAS APPEARS TO SAY HE'S 'DONE WITH' THE FUGEES IN FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE CONVICTION NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Around $37 million of that total was dealt with in a related 2018 case, so the nearly $65 million mentioned in the new document is the amount left over. On the music side, Pras has distanced himself from the Fugees in recent months, suing Lauryn Hill for fraud and breach of contract over their failed reunion tour. He was also unable to go on a tour of Europe with his former bandmates last year because his legal problems barred him from leaving the country Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious Metro Boomin has nothing but great things to say about The Weeknd and producer Mike Dean after hearing the superstar singer's newest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. Hours after the album's release at midnight ET on Friday (January 31), Metro took to X to heap high praise on the pair. "only this n-gga Abel could drop album of the year in January lmao," he wrote in his first post. In a second, he added: "Mike Dean sitting high on that all time producer/composer list for sure." While Mike mixed and mastered the entire project as well as co-produced nearly all of the 24 songs, Metro also has a few production credits on the LP including "Cry For Me," "Given Up On Me" and "The Abyss." Released after a slight delay due to the recent L.A. wildfires, the 22-track (plus two bonus songs) musical odyssey serves as the final installment in the Canadian singer's trilogy following 2020's After Hours and 2022's Dawn FM (2022). It might also be The Weeknd's final release, period, having been billed as his last album under his stage name, a swan song to one of the defining acts of the last decade. This bittersweet fact is referenced on the album itself, with the closing track "Hurry Up Tomorrow" ending in the same way that "High For This" - the opening song on his debut mixtape House of Balloons from 2011 - begins. Played together, the two tracks flow seamlessly into each other, essentially brining The Weeknd's 14-year career full circle. "Last track on #HurryUpTomorrow transitioning to the first track The Weeknd ever made with High For This, absolutely insane," remarked one fan in a viral post on X. RELATED NEWS METRO BOOMIN TEASES NEW MUSIC WITH THE WEEKND: 'WE COOKING UP FOR HIS NEW ALBUM' MAY 23, 2024 "The weeknd's final transition into high for this was the perfect way to end the album," another said of the sonic easter egg. A third impressed fan gushed: "If you became a fan of The Weeknd in 2011-2014 the end of Hurry Up Tomorrow transitioning back into High For This HITS EXTRA DEEEEP. Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious Drake is getting his vocal cords warmed up ahead of his Australian tour and treated fans to a surprise performance at a karaoke bar while hanging in Melbourne this week. In a video posted to his page on Friday (January 31), Drizzy can be seen singing his 2011 hit "Trust Issues" much to the crowd's delight as they sing every word along with him. "IMAGINE performing after this at karaoke," a fan joked in the comments. Check out the clip below. Dubbed the Anita Max Win Tour (after his gambling alter ego), the 16-date trek launches on February 4 in Perth and will take Drake through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before wrapping in Auckland, New Zealand on March 16. Last month, Drizzy got an iced out mascot of Anita Max Win crafted by celebrity jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills. The pendant contains 3 kilos of gold and over 250 carats of flawless diamonds for the facial features. "Having done a number of Owl pieces for Drake, I was excited to work with him on a pendant of his alter ego. Just as the cartoon holds more meaning than meets the eye, so does the pendant," Jason told TMZ. In addition there's a hidden door that opens to reveal the skyline of Toronto, while the back features all the dates of his Australian tour - which is dubbed the Anita Max Wynn Tour. Gambling-loving Drake came up with the name as a play on "I need a max win." In other news, while Drake may have arguably lost the battle with Kendrick Lamar - his fan base hasn't gone anywhere and he's still out here hitting musical milestones. RELATED NEWS DRAKE IS LEASING OUT CALIFORNIA MANSION FOR SIX FIGURES A MONTH JANUARY 21, 2025 Though he won by just 48 hours, Drizzy just beat out Kendrick to become the first rapper to hit one billion streams on Spotify thus far in 2025. K. Dot hit the milestone in 29 days, while it took Drake 27. Conversely, Kendrick leads the charge for the most monthly listeners on Spotify for January at 81 million, while Drizzy follows in the runner-up spot with 73 million Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious GloRilla is hitting the road for a new tour in support of her debut album GLORIOUS, and she's bringing Real Boston Richey and Queen Key along for the ride. Sharing a promo clip in the gym with Key, Glo announced the tour on Thursday (January 30), writing: "AYEEEEE WE GOING ON TOUR Y'ALL!!!! It's time for The GLORIOUS TOUR! IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!" The 22-date trek kicks off in Oklahoma City in March and will hit cities among the likes of Atlanta, NYC, St. Louis and more before wrapping in Glo's hometown of Memphis in April. Check out the full list of dates below. Tickets are on sale now. 2025 is already shaping up to be another banner year for GloRilla with the new tour and a performance on Saturday Night Live. 2024 was just as great, with Glo landing on multiple year-end lists including TIME - which crowned her hit single "TGIF" as 'Best Song of the Year.' Among songs like Beyonc 's "Riiverdance," Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and Kehlani's "After Hours," Big Glo holds down the top spot for her single-ladies anthem. "For GloRilla, being single is a supernatural experience," reporter and critic Stephen Kearse writes of the track. "When the Memphis rapper isn't in a relationship, she's not just free from headaches and responsibilities; she's powered up, unstoppable, glowing. She spends 'TGIF' toasting to this enhanced state over seismic bass kicks and a cinematic horn loop that brings to mind Godzilla ascending from the Pacific. "Her bullish delivery elevates her mundane boasts - feeling good, looking 'fine as hell, ' sporting a fresh mani-pedi - into titanic flexes. This ode to Friday clubbing isn't self-empowering: It's a display of power." Billboard also named the Memphis native as the hottest female rapper in the game for 2024. Noting that she suffered a bit of a sophomore slump in 2023 after singles like the Fivio Foreign-assisted "Cha Cha" failed to hit like her breakout songs "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" and "Tomorrow 2" the year prior, Billboard highlights how she "made a triumphant comeback and reclaimed her mojo when she struck gold with 'Yeah Glo!' at the top of 2024." "The swaggering track zoomed into the top 30 of the Hot 100 and showcased her resiliency as a rapper who refuses to buckle under pressure," journalist Carl Lamarre writes. "Her torrid streak continued with the top 15 Hot 100 record 'Wanna Be' featuring Megan Thee Stallion and the summer hit 'TGIF.'" ?? RELATED NEWS GLORILLA & SEXYY RED TEASE JOINT PROJECT: 'MEN GONNA HATE US' DECEMBER 18, 2024 Lamarre continued: "Everyone felt GloRilla's momentum, as pop behemoths Rihanna and Taylor Swift applauded her efforts, saluting her as rap's newest 'IT' girl of the moment. Kamala Harris even phoned her up at the tail-end of her campaign to win over youth voters during her run against Trump. "The proverbial cherry on top came when GloRilla netted the highest opening week in 2024 for a female rapper, when her debut album GLORIOUS entered at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 with 69,000 album-equivalent units - doubli Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious Boosie Badazz has fans scrunching up their faces after learning the rapper prefers to go without underwear fairly often - including at the gym. The Baton Rouge native was in the gym this week as he works to gain weight for a new movie role. Talking to fans on Instagram Live, one person asked what he wears to a typical gym session and Boosie's answer was quite candid. "What I wear to the gym? Sweatpants, tee-shirt," he said. "I don't even wear drawers. I barely ever wear drawers, I ain't gon' lie. Yeah, I barely ever wear underwear." "Boosie out chea freeballin," one person commented with laughing emojis when the Live was posted. "SCREAMIN. I cnt stand him," someone else said.
In addition to film projects, Boosie Badazz also recently announced that he's launching a streaming channel - and he called on Kai Cenat to get him some subscribers. 50 Cent Slammed For Downplaying Livestream Incident With "Power" Actor50 Cent Slammed For Downplaying Livestream Incident With "Power" ActorPauseNext video0:13 / 2:15Full-screen "Ay, I'm on Twitch now," Boosie said in a video post earlier this month. "Kai Cenat, I'm on Twitch, man! I need you to tell your subscribers [to] subscribe to Boosie's shit, man. I'm on Twitch. Finna see what Twitch look like. Instagram Live ain't working. I'm going to Twitch. I'm finna Twitch this bitch up. I'm finna turn UP! "Kai Cenat, I need you. I need some subscribers, Kai Cenat. I'm starting with you. Do I need to come on the thing and get some subscribers? I'll come to your spot. I'ma finna try this Twitch. Twitch me, bitch!" Responding on his stream shortly afterward, Kai happily accepted and told Boosie the plan will be that they will play each other on Fortnite from their respective homes. "We gon make this n-gga a Fortniter!" he told his viewers. "He gon' turn into a real ass gamer." Once Boosie got word of the response, he noted that he has no idea how to play Fortnite - but he's ready to learn. RELATED NEWS BOOSIE BADAZZ CALLS FOR PARDON FROM DONALD TRUMP: 'CHECK MY CASE OUT' JANUARY 22, 2025 "He finna make me a Fortniter? Aight I'm finna go practice," he said. "Y'all gotta show me how to Fortnite. I could do anything. Tell that n-gga let's play Mortal Kombat! Yeah, Street Fighter! I'm fucking with Kai Cenat, man. Tell him I'm coming! I'm like that with anything! Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious DJ Unk's wife, Sherika Long-Platt, has revealed the cause of his death following his sudden passing late last week. Long-Platt confirmed to TMZ that the rapper and DJ died in his sleep on Friday (January 24) after suffering a heart attack. She said that she wanted to share the information to stop any rumors from spreading, confirming that drugs did not play a role in his death. A candlelit vigil was held in Unk's honor on Sunday (January 26) in his hometown of Atlanta. His death was initially announced last Friday by his wife, who wrote on Facebook: "Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER." His label, Big Oomp Records, later put out a statement confirming his death. "It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as 'DJ Unk,'" they said. "On behalf of Big Oomp Records and the BOR Family, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the countless fans who were touched by his artistry and spirit." "DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever," the label added. "Hit songs such as 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' have left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the craft will never be forgotten." ?? RELATED NEWS DJ UNK CALLED CAP ON ANDR 3000'S 'WALK IT OUT' VERSE WHEN HE FIRST HEARD IT JUNE 28, 2023 Unk had been suffering from health issues relating to a 2009 heart attack, which was also the year he last released a full-length project, ATL Off Da Chain. The following year, he discussed his health struggles with XXL, saying: "I had some medical issues going on from not eating the right food and that just come from when I stopped taking care of myself. I got to get healthy not just for my sake, but also for my kids and for my wife." He continued: "It comes from not exercising, from not eating right. Basically man, I work hard everyday. Everything I do every day I try to make something happen in my household. I constantly be on the go, I constantly be on airplanes, in different weather and you know it just took a toll on me. It was stress. Send Blog · Share on Facebook · Bookmark on Delicious
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