Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Reaches 6x’s Platinum Level
*Even in the wake of dropping his new album, GNX, Compton’s Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” continues to stand out for the culture. Hip-Hop Vibe reports the tune, which was released in May, is 6x’s platinum. The achievements follow a number one Billboard Hot 100 debut on the charts. “Not Like Us” […]
Drake Accuses Record Company (UMG) of Using Bots to ‘Artificially Inflate’ Kendrick Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ on Spotify – UMG Responds | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Musician Drake alleges that Universal Music Group “conspired” to artificially boost Kendrick Lamar’s searing diss track “Not Like Us” on Spotify, according to a pre-action petition submitted to a New York court on Monday. According to a copy of the petition, obtained by CNN, the rapper claims that UMG “launched a campaign to […]
They’re Not Friends Anymore! Drake Makes His Feelings About DeMar DeRozan Known During Raptors Game | WATCH
*Drake‘s loyalty to the Toronto Raptors was on full display Saturday night as he went at former player DeMar DeRozan during a game against the Sacramento Kings. The tension, fueled by DeRozan’s recent appearance in Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” music video, became a significant talking point throughout the evening. The night began positively as […]
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Makes History with the Most Weeks on Top of Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs Chart | VIDEO
*Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” is making history on another level, with a longstanding grip at the top of Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. Billboard reports the tune, released May 4, has spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the rap songs chart, moving past Lil’ Nas X’s 2019 Billy Ray Cyrus-assisted “Old […]
Drake Seemingly Mocks Jay-Z Over Solange Elevator Incident
*Drake hit up social media recently to post photos of Solange and Aaliyah and fans think he’s taking jabs at Jay-Z. In one Instagram Story, shared on X by user @itsavibe, Drake posted a screenshot of Solange after she slapped Jay-Z in the infamous elevator incident with his wife Beyonce in 2014. In the comments, […]
Barry White Estate Takes Legal Action Over Future’s ‘Like That’
*Barry White’s family is taking legal action related to the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. According to All Hip Hop, the Barry White Family Trust, led by his widow Glodean B. White and Jack W. Perry, filed a lawsuit against Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, claiming that the hit song “Like That” by Future, […]
Zion Williamson Hastily Exits Interview After Admitting Playlist Without Kendrick Lamar | WATCH
*Zion Williamson stands strong on his choice of hip-hip, whether certain MCs are included or not. As one reporter learned during the NBA’s pre-season media day, sometimes it is better to just let it go and keep it moving when it comes to who makes up Williamson’s musical playlist. According to AllHipHop, things started well […]
Drake and J. Cole Shatter Records: The $320 Million ‘It’s All a Blur’ Tour Redefines Hip-Hop History
*(Houston Style Magazine) — Drake and J. Cole have made history with their unforgettable “It’s All a Blur Tour,” which will go down as the highest-grossing hip-hop tour in history. This record-breaking tour, which grossed a whopping $320.5 million over 80 sold-out shows across North America, is an ode to hip-hop’s growing dominance and its […]
Did You Know That Drake Turned Down Headlining Super Bowl Halftime Show … TWICE?!
*While many a musician dreams of headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Drake has the guts to turn down such an offer. The five-time Grammy Award-winning artist has turned down such an offer not once but twice, according to music executive Steve Stoute. Speaking on “The Pivot” podcast, Stoute revealed that it’s Drake who declined […]
LL Cool J Targets the End of Ageism in Hip-Hop
*LL Cool J is proving that older rappers are very much relevant in current-day hip-hop. RhymeJunkie cites the 56-year-old rhyme legend’s recent sit-down with Billboard, where he chatted about his latest album “The FORCE” and detailed plans to keep mature rappers doing their thing musically. “When I told people, ‘Yo, I wanna do a culturally […]
Sean Diddy Combs Locked Up Behind Bars – Is the Decadent Veil of Black Celebrity Collapsing? | WATCH
*Attorney Antonio Moore breaks down the recent indictment of Sean “Diddy” Combs and contextualizes it against the larger implications for Black celebrities moving forward. Moore looks back at his prior shows on Diddy, Jay Z, and Kanye West among others, and the consequence of the presentation of these men as billionaires. According to TMZ: Diddy […]
Toccara Jones Remembers Dating Drake … The Same Time as Melyssa Ford | VIDEO
*Drake may have lost his rap war with Kendrick Lamar in the eyes of many, but Champagne Papi still has his talent for messing with the ladies. Including famous ones, he’s dating at the same time. Detailing her past, Ice Cream Convos cited an interview where Toccara Jones touched on her romantic situation with Drake. […]
50 Cent and Drake Talk TV in ‘Brainstorming’ Session
*Looks like Toronto was the spot of choice for an exchange of ideas between 50 Cent and Drake. Taking to social media, Billboard (via MSN) reports the “I Get Money” MC broke the news of his time with the 6 God with an Instagram photo of him and Drake that featured the following caption: “Brainstorming […]
Kendrick Lamar Fans Troll Drake After Toronto Mansion Floods | Video
*Drake shared a video on his Instagram story revealing significant flooding in his 50,000 square foot Toronto mansion, known as The Embassy. The short video shows dirty, yellowish water flowing through the home. “This better be Espresso Martini,” text on the screen said. USA Today reports that parts of Toronto received over four inches of rain […]
Questlove Expresses Being ‘Triggered’ by Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud
*Questlove claims the Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud significantly impacted him. During an interview with NPR, he reflected on the Biggie and 2Pac beef back in the day, noting that he had “never seen a battle in which it ends well.” “I was there at the Source Awards when the sh*t really hit the fan in 1995,” […]
