Drake maintained an iron-fisted grip on the Number One spot of the Rolling Stone Artists 500 for the fifth straight week. The rapper cruised to his 36th non-consecutive week at Number One with 241.9 million song streams for the week of October 1st through October 7th. While Drake’s latest album, …
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Hundreds of music industry professionals — including artists, managers, record labels, executives, trade groups and publishers — have signed an open letter urging New York state to repeal statute 50-A, which shields police disciplinary records from public view. The letter was shared publicly on Monday alongside an accompanying petition. Rihanna, …
Read More »Meek Mill, Summer Walker, DaBaby Lead 2020 Roots Picnic
Meek Mill, Summer Walker and DaBaby are among the acts slated for this year’s Roots Picnic, to be held May 30th at The Mann Center at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. The Roots will put on a curated set, “The Roots Present SOUL,” featuring Brandy, SWV and Musiq Soulchild. The group’s …
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Meek Mill spoke candidly about his battle with an opioid addiction while he was on probation during a press conference he held in Philadelphia. The rapper was released on bail from prison in April. “I think [there] should be a line drawn where you have a drug problem [and] where …
Read More »Watch Young Thug, Carnage's Blood-Soaked 'Homie' Video
Young Thug and Carnage announced a joint EP titled Young Martha with a bloody, Shining-inspired video for their new single, “Homie.” Meek Mill is featured on the incinerating new song as well. The video begins with twin girls in matching dresses, holding hands while playing piano. The show then reveals …
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