The major streaming service Spotify now faces a class‑action lawsuit alleging it allowed fake or bot‑generated streams to inflate artist numbers, resulting in a distorted royalty model and harm to legitimate artists. Filed on November 2, 2025 in a California federal court, the complaint names Spotify as the defendant and claims that one of the world’s top […]
A Manhattan federal judge has thrown out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, ruling that Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” is protected under free expression as a “non actionable opinion.” Drake had alleged that the lyrics—accusing him of being a “certified pedophile”—were false statements that damaged his reputation and threatened his safety. […]
Drake has his fans speculating once again—this time over a cryptic post hinting at a potential U.S. tour loosely dubbed “Iceman U.” The elusive caption, scattered across social media over the past week, has set Swifties-style sleuths buzzing online. The context: fans have been immersed in the Iceman album campaign, with two official singles already […]
Drake paid a heartfelt tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne this week, showing up unannounced at the Black Sabbath Bench in Birmingham, England, following Osbourne’s death on Tuesday, July 23. As fans gathered to leave flowers, handwritten notes, and memorabilia honoring the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, the Grammy-winning rapper made a surprise appearance. According […]
Morgan Wallen continues his chart dominance as I’m the Problem secures its eighth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, tallying 151,000 equivalent album units. Despite a 12% dip, the album’s strong streaming numbers (over 188 million official on-demand streams) keep it atop the Top Streaming Albums chart as well. This latest win […]
Drake continues to widen the gap between himself and the rest of the hip-hop world. With the success of his new single, “What Did I Miss?,” the Toronto superstar now boasts a staggering 82 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100—cementing his position as the genre’s most dominant chart force. The chart milestone has […]
The rap rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake just took a political turn. Last week in Toronto, Kendrick’s Grand National Tour with SZA drew a sold-out crowd—and one particularly controversial attendee: Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh. Singh, the former leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, found himself in hot water when Drake publicly called him out […]
Drake and PartyNextDoor are turning up the heat this summer with the launch of their highly anticipated joint tour across Europe. The duo’s new collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, has already sparked major buzz — and now fans will get to hear it live. Kicking off with three consecutive headlining slots at London’s […]
The BET Awards 2025 nominees have been revealed, and Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with a staggering ten nominations, reinforcing his reign as one of the most influential voices in music today. Lamar’s nods span from ‘Album of the Year’ for GNX to multiple ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘Viewer’s Choice’ awards, showcasing the massive impact of […]
The legal drama between Drake and Universal Music Group (UMG) continues to escalate. UMG has filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s amended defamation lawsuit, marking the latest development in a high-profile feud sparked by Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track, “Not Like Us.” Drake’s initial complaint, filed in January, accused UMG of intentionally defaming him by […]