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Drake Named Top Rapper of 2021 in Spotify’s Top Global Artists Wrap-up

As the end of 2021 approaches, Spotify has again partaken in its tradition of summarizing the year through music.  According to the “Top Artists of 2021 Global” list, Drake is considered to be the top hip-hop artist to be streamed across the world.  Drake lands at number four on the list, behind Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, and BTS. Besides the late Juice WRLD at number ten, the Certified Lover Boy […]

todayDecember 3, 2021

Music

More Families Reject Travis Scott’s Offer to Cover Funeral Costs 

Four more families of Astroworld victims Jacob Jurinek, Franco Patino, Axel Acosta, and John Hilgert have all come forward to deny Travis Scott’s offer to cover funeral expenses, claiming the act to be “disingenuous” and an attempt “to lessen the public outcry on [Scott’s] case.” This news comes soon after the family of 9-year-old victim Ezra Blount first rejected the rapper’s offer.  According to Philip Corboy, the attorney for the […]

todayDecember 1, 2021

Adult Contemporary

Adele: “Drake and I Are a Dying Breed of Musician”

In a recent interview, Adele notably claimed that she and Drake are a “dying breed” in the music industry, as they are part of the era of artists who were making music before streaming became the most popular way for audiences to enjoy music.  “We came out before streaming,” the singer explained. “We came out before all the social media frenzies of like, ‘You've got five seconds to entertain; otherwise, […]

todayNovember 29, 2021

Adult Contemporary

Adele’s “30” is Officially 2021’s Biggest Album

In just three days, Adele's 30 has become 2021's biggest album debut. Earning over 660,000 equivalent album units in the U.S., the British singer's fourth release has broken records for this year set by Drake's Certified Lover Boy and both Taylor Swift's evermore and Red (Taylor's Version). Adele, who is notoriously both elusive and humble, has downplayed her talent many times over, most recently in a one-on-one interview with Oprah. “I don’t think, as a person, […]

todayNovember 26, 2021

Music

Kanye West and Drake Announce “Free Larry Hoover” Concert

After just officially squashing their beef with an Instagram post captioned with a single dove emoji, Kanye West and Drake have come to announce a one-off benefit concert titled “Free Larry Hoover.” Larry Hoover Jr., the son of the incarcerated ex-gang leader, spoke excitedly about the concert and its message: “With Ye, Drake, and J Prince United to Advocate For My Father’s Release, We Can Take Our Plea For Redemption […]

todayNovember 23, 2021

Music

Kanye West Calls For End of Feud With Drake, Asks For Collab 

At the beginning of this week, Kanye West made a video addressing--and hoping to squash--his notorious beef with Drake that has gone on for quite a few years now.  “I'm making this video to address the ongoing back and forth between myself and Drake. Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it's time to put it to rest," Ye stated alongside record executive J. Prince.  The […]

todayNovember 10, 2021

Music

Despite Dissing the Grammys, Drake Submits His Newest Album For Multiple 2022 Categories

Drake has officially submitted his newest album, Certified Lover Boy, for multiple 2022 Grammy categories, potentially leading to a chance at Album of the Year.  Ironically, the rapper adamantly encouraged his fellow artists to focus on creating new music and not the awards.  “I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards and just accept that what once […]

todayNovember 2, 2021

Adult Contemporary

Who Will Win Artist of the Year at the 2021 American Music Awards?

Yesterday, the nominations for the 2021 American Music Awards were announced, including a hot lineup of contenders for the coveted artist of the year title.  The nominees for the category are Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, the Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Drake. Many of these prolific and popular artists of today have had a great year of releases and influential projects, including the quick-rising success of viral, new artist, Olivia […]

todayOctober 29, 2021

Music

Big Wins From 2021’s BET Hip Hop Awards

On Tuesday evening, the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards honored a number of artists for their memorable projects over the year.  Lil Baby won multiple awards, scoring big with the Artist of the Year title over Cardi B, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, J. Cole, and Tyler, the Creator.  Most of the other Best Artist nominees did not go home empty-handed, though. Tyler, the Creator won Best Live Performer, the Cultural […]

todayOctober 7, 2021

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