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Post Malone and 21 Savage’ ‘Rockstar’ Gains Over 2 Billion Streams on Spotify

Post Malone and 21 Savage should pop champagne bottles in celebration of their single “Rockstar” gaining over 2 billion streams on Spotify. Making this the second song on the platform to reach this accomplishment. The song that surpasses Post Malone’s Rockstar is Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” reaching over 2.5 billion streams. The single “Rockstar” was released in September of 2017 and was nominated for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Currently, Post Malone is working on a new album during the pandemic. In an interview with WSJ, Malone states,  “I’m working on an album now. There’s so much to say

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Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Was Shot On The Las Vegas Strip 24 Years Ago

On this date in 1996, Tupac Shakur, who’s just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, was gunned down in Suge Knight’s BMW while at a stop light at East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. He was shot four times, with two of the .40 caliber shots landing in his chest. Shakur would succumb to his injuries six days later. He was only 25 years old. What were the events that transpired the days before the September 7th shooting that caused his early demise and why has the mystery of his death never

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Usher Confirms He Has a Baby on the Way and a New Las Vegas Residency

Usher has plenty of amazing things happening in both his personal and professional life. The 41-year-old singer appeared on Good Morning America on Friday and confirmed he was expecting a child with his girlfriend, Jenn Goicoechea. It was also just announced that he’ll be headlining his own Las Vegas residency, with shows starting in July 2021. This marks Usher’s third child, and his first with Goicoechea. Usher is already a dad to his two sons with his ex-wife, Tameka Foster — 12-year-old Usher V and 11-year-old Naveid. Usher said his sons couldn’t be more thrilled about the big news. “[They’re]

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Travis Scott Announces McDonald’s Collaboration

After weeks of rumors and leaks, Travis Scott has announced his collaboration with the fast food giant. Taking to social media on Thursday, the Houston rapper made it official. “CACTUS JACK FOR MCDONALD’S,” he tweeted alongside a photo of Mickey D’s famous fries in the shape of the Cactus Jack face logo. The collaboration is set to launch at McDonald’s stores on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The official McDonald’s account also shared an image of a paper takeout bag with a Travis figurine peeking out the top. Prior to the announcement, there had been rumors of the collaboration. An ad for

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Usher Expecting Baby With Girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea

Usher has a baby on the way. The R&B superstar and his girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea are expecting their first child together. Goicoechea, an A&R executive at Epic Records, showed off her baby bump while photographed alongside Usher outside a production studio in L.A. on Monday. “They are thrilled and very excited,” a source close to the couple tells Us Weekly. Usher and Goicoechea have been dating since at least October 2019, when they were spotted backstage at a Hollywood Bowl concert. Earlier this year, they were seen attending events during awards season including the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party. This will

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Cardi B Stars in Balenciaga Campaign

Cardi B is the new face of Balenciaga. The “WAP” rapper stars in the luxury fashion brand’s winter 2020 ad campaign. Taking to Instagram, Cardi shared the big news with her followers along with a photo of her first Balenciaga billboard that appears on the side of the famed Louvre museum in Paris. “Ya lookin at the face of a @Balenciaga campaign!” said an excited Cardi. “I remember how I felt seeing myself on a billboard in NYC Times Square but PARIS! Wish I was there to see it in person!” The ad, which was shot and styled by Cardi

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Lloyd Banks Has A Message For Rick Ross Following Recent Diss

Lloyd Banks evidently isn’t interested in any internet shenanigans. These days, rappers are often better known by their online antics rather than their actual music — and Banks clearly doesn’t want any part of it. Two days after Rick Ross taunted Banks in one of his Instagram Stories, the former G-Unit affiliate has responded via Twitter. “I’ll NEVER join the circus, so don’t expect it from me,” he wrote. “peace & love.” Ross targeted Banks following his recent “In Da Club” lawsuit victory against 50 Cent. While speaking to his 11.4 million Instagram followers, Rozay insinuated Banks’ financial situation wasn’t

Pharoahe Monch's Debut Album 'Internal Affairs' Hits Streaming Delighting Hip Hop Heads Worldwide

Pharoahe Monch’s Debut Album ‘Internal Affairs’ Hits Streaming Delighting Hip Hop Heads Worldwide

Pharoahe Monch’s once shelved album Internal Affairs is available now on streaming platforms. After years of being out of print due to a lawsuit, the veteran MC’s debut LP can be legally heard on DSPs such as Spotify and Apple Music as of Monday (August 31). “Available On All Streaming Platforms.. for the first time,” Monch declared via Twitter. Monch first announced plans for a digital rerelease of Internal Affairs in September 2019. The LP was reissued on vinyl in summer 2020. Internal Affairs originally dropped in 1999 but went out of print due to legal trouble regarding the lead

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Kanye West Hits 2 Chainz With A Yeezy Tank As An Early Birthday Gift

There’s still around two weeks to go until 2 Chainz celebrates another year around the sun, but his good homie Kanye West decided to get in the game early and gift the “It’s A Vibe” rapper with an advanced birthday present. (After all, birthdays are kind of their thing.) In an Instagram post on Monday (August 31), Chainz shared photos of a custom Sherp ATV he received from Ye, much like the ones he previously used to give out free Yeezy basketball sneakers in Chicago during the 2020 All-Star Weekend. “Woke up to a really dope present,”2 Chainz captioned the

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“Music Blends Into Itself”: A Conversation with Producer Black Noi$e

Black Noi$e prefers controlled chaos. The Michigan producer/DJ, born Rob Mansel, was raised in the circle pits and sweaty raves of Detroit’s music scene. Rap, hardcore, ghettotech, and house pulsed through his radio speakers and facilitated a sense of belonging. “That feeling of going to shows was unmatched,” Black Noi$e explains over the phone. “I couldn’t find this nowhere else; that sense of everyone being in the same place for the same reason.” Unfortunately, the feeling responsible for jumpstarting Black Noi$e’s omnivorous production style isn’t easily achievable in 2020. The coronavirus continues to stall the live music scene indefinitely—at least