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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake and Kai Cenat's livestream set to kick off as Kendrick Lamar brings the 'Grand National Tour' to Toronto
Kai Cenat is on an unstoppable winning streak with his streams, which have secured him several A-list celebrity guests and major invitations, such as to the Grammy Awards and BET Awards. Tonight (June 12), the Twitch sensation is teaming up with one of his favorite artists, who will likely continue to help him pull in views well into the millions. Trending Luh Bri drops 'One of One' on streaming with backing from 440 Artists 15 independent Hip Hop and R&B artists that need to be on your radar Silentó breaks his silence about 30-year prison sentence Beginning at 8 p.m. EST he will be joined by Drake as the duo makes good on the promise to give 20 lucky OVO supporters the chance of a lifetime: to direct a music video for the 6 God's song 'SOMEBODY LOVES ME,' featured on his and PARTYNEXTDOOR's album Some Sexy Songs 4 U. Kai announced the special live stream in an Instagram Story, thanking countless visionaries who submitted their ideas. 'We were blown away by the creativity and thought poured into each submission,' he wrote on Wednesday (June 11). The duo originally planned to select the winners, who will receive $15,000 each, totaling $300,000, to bring their concepts to fruition that day. However, the task of reviewing all the submitted video treatments required additional time. The post continued, 'Drake and I [are] gonna go through some of the submission[s] with you guys, share some of my favorites, and some of the not-so-good ones, and let y'all know which 20 [people] are getting money to bring their treatments to life!' The rules were simple: Submit an idea for a video inspired by any 30-second to one-minute time stamp from the song by May 24. The announcement ignited an uproar of reaction on social media when countless people noticed that June 12 also marks the first of two Toronto stops on Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Grand National Tour.' Tonight's performance kicks off at 7 p.m., just one hour before Kai's broadcast, while the second show is set for the following day. Kendrick Lamar and Drake's lyrical feud reached a climax last summer during their lethal volley of diss records like 'Not Like Us.' That track also happens to be at the heart of a legal battle that the Compton MC's rap nemesis is battling against Universal Music Group. Now, several social media users have drawn their own conclusions about Kai and Drake's streaming event. 'It's starting to feel like a pattern. When Dot was set to perform at the Super Bowl, Drake flew off to Australia. When Kendrick's tour hit Toronto, Drake is preparing to do a Kai Cenat stream. And let's not forget, he filed a lawsuit right around the release of the GNX album,' read one tweet. Other social media users are making it clear that they're not buying into speculative theories that Drake was deploying a petty tactic amidst the ongoing feud. Regardless of anyone's true intentions, many Hip Hop fans will either be focused on enjoying Kendrick's latest performance, or they'll be tapped in to Twitch for the livestream with Drake. You Might Also Like 15 live performers who mastered the stage 13 of the flyest Hip Hop groups to ever do it
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx among honorees at 2025 BET Awards: Full winners list (updating live)
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, took center stage Monday night to honor Black excellence across music, film, television, and sports. Dubbed "Culture's Biggest Night," the star-studded event showcased the best of the best in creative achievement. Heading into the ceremony, Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with an impressive 10 nods, including Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice Award, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Close behind were Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, each receiving six nominations. Metro Boomin came in with five bids, while SZA and The Weeknd tied with four nominations apiece. More from GoldDerby Billy Bob Thornton on 'Landman's' overnight 'international hit' status and how he's 'afraid' to read reviews 'Sly Stone was way ahead of the game': Questlove explains the 'genius' legacy of the late funk-rock master Pickleball, punchlines, and personal growth: 'Hacks' stars Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs on their bond and what's next Lamar's fellow Album of the Year nominees are Chris Brown for 11:11 (Deluxe), Doechii for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter, GloRilla for Glorious, the Weeknd for Hurry Up Tomorrow, Drake and PartyNextDoor for Some Sexy Songs 4 U, and Future and Metro Boomin for We Don't Trust You. The eight films nominated for Best Movie are Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Luther: Never Too Much, Mufasa: The Lion King, One of Them Days, Rebel Ridge, The Piano Lesson, and The Six Triple Eight. Adding to the night's celebration, BET previously announced that Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin will receive the prestigious BET Ultimate Icon Award. The honor recognizes their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. The 25th annual BET Awards will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/PT. See the full list of 2025 BET Awards winners below. ALBUM OF THE YEAR 11:11 (Deluxe) — Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal — Doechii Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé Glorious — GloRilla GNX — Kendrick Lamar Hurry Up Tomorrow — The Weeknd Some Sexy Songs 4 U — Drake and PartyNextDoor We Don't Trust You — Future and Metro Boomin VIDEO OF THE YEAR '3AM in Tokeyo' — Key Glock 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' — Shaboozey 'After Hours' — Kehlani 'Denial Is a River' — Doechii 'Family Matters' — Drake 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar 'Timeless' — The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti 'Type Shit' — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD 'Residuals — Chris Brown 'Denial Is a River — Doechii Nokia — Drake 'Like That — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar 'TGIF — GloRilla 'Not Like Us — Kendrick Lamar 'Luther — Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA 'Brokey — Latto BEST COLLABORATION '30 for 30' — SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar 'Alter Ego' — Doechii featuring JT 'Are You Even Real' — Teddy Swims featuring Giveon 'Beckham' — Dee Billz featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo and KJ Swervo 'Bless' — Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug 'Like That' — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar 'Luther' — Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA 'Sticky' — Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne 'Timeless' — The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST Bruno Mars Chris Brown Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas III Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker SZA Victoria Monét BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST Cardi B Doechii Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST BigXthaPlug Bossman Dlow Burna Boy Drake Future Kendrick Lamar Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, the Creator BEST NEW ARTIST 41 Ayra Starr BigXthaPlug Bossman Dlow Dee Billz Leon Thomas III October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims BEST GROUP 41 Common and Pete Rock Drake and PartyNextDoor Flo Future and Metro Boomin Jacquees and Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz and the Alchemist Maverick City Music BET HER AWARD Beautiful People — Mary J. Blige Blackbiird — Beyoncé Bloom — Doechii Defying Gravity — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Heart of a Woman — Summer Walker Hold On — Tems In My Bag — Flo and GloRilla VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Anderson .Paak B Pace Productions and Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, the Creator BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD 'A God (There Is)' — Common and Pete Rock Feat. Jennifer Hudson 'Amen' — Pastor Mike Jr. 'Better Days' — Fridayy 'Church Doors' — Yolanda Adams Feat. Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence (Terry Hunter Remix) 'Constant' — Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula 'Deserve to Win' — Tamela Mann 'Faith' — Rapsody 'Rain Down on Me' — Glorilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT Any Gabrielly (Brazil) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Bashy (United Kingdom) Black Sherif (Ghana) Ezra Collective (United Kingdom) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) Mc Luanna (Brazil) Rema (Nigeria) Sdm (France) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Ajuliacosta (Brazil) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr Yaro (France) Kwn (United Kingdom) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille (France) Odeal (United Kingdom) Shallipopi (Nigeria) Txc (South Africa) BEST MOVIE Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Luther: Never Too Much Mufasa: The Lion King One of Them Days Rebel Ridge The Piano Lesson The Six Triple Eight BEST ACTOR Aaron Pierre Aldis Hodge Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Denzel Washington Jamie Foxx Joey Bada$$ Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith BEST ACTRESS Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Cynthia Erivo Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya YOUNG STARS AWARD Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth Heiress Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixson Tyrik Johnson Vanvan SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR A'ja Wilson Angel Reese Claressa Shields Coco Gauff Dawn Staley Flau'jae Johnson JuJu Watkins Sha'Carri Richardson Simone Biles SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Aaron Judge Anthony Edwards Deion Sanders Jalen Hurts Jayson Tatum LeBron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Brandon Scott Jones on CBS' 'Ghosts': 'I enjoy playing characters that are desperate' 'She's got tunnel vision': Wendi McLendon-Covey reveals what she loves most about her character Joyce on 'St. Denis Medical' Marlon Wayans on laughing through tragedy in 'Good Grief' and why social media has made comedy 'toxic' Click here to read the full article.
The Verge
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
May 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM EDT
Victoria Song Say Drake... I hear you like your Nokias... blung? Listen, it's early and I'm not Kendrick. However, behold this iced-out Nokia phone and wallet chain that jeweler Alex Moss made for Drake's Some Sexy Songs 4 U album. Hypebeast has the details but apparently this project took four months to complete and has over 150 carats of diamonds. I think this counts as a wearable.
Forbes
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake's Album Spikes More Than 8,500% In Sales
Drake's Some Sexy Songs 4 U is a bestselling title in America once more. The set, released earlier in 2025, skyrockets on the Billboard charts this frame. It has performed well for months, but this time around, sales are driving its resurgence. The project was recently released on vinyl, and fans showed up in a meaningful way. The collaborative effort earns a very welcome boost up the rankings thanks to a massive increase in pure purchases, tied directly to the wax drop. In the past tracking frame, Some Sexy Songs 4 U sold just under 9,300 copies, according to Luminate, the organization that gathers sales and streaming data that powers the Billboard rankings. That's a lofty figure for any hip-hop project, especially one that's been out for several months. The week prior, Some Sexy Songs 4 U managed to sell only 100 copies. Of course, that number doesn't include streaming activity, and total consumption was much, much more impressive. From one frame to the next, Drake and PartyNextDoor's album saw its sales grow by an incredible 8,557%. That spike of several thousand percent ensures Some Sexy Songs 4 U gains considerable ground on the charts in the U.S. After managing just a few weeks on the Top Album Sales chart previously, Drake and his production partner reappear at No. 7 — only a handful spots shy of the set's No. 3 peak. The title also returns to the runner-up rung on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It remains in that position on the Top Rap Albums ranking, where it has stood out as a strong performer since it debuted. Some Sexy Songs 4 U launches on one tally this frame, as it opens at No. 4 on the Vinyl Albums chart. The set gives both Drake and PartyNextDoor their first top 10s on the list of the bestselling vinyl-only offerings in the country. Drake also climbs on the Billboard 200, as general consumption of Some Sexy Songs 4 U rises alongside purchases — though sales are largely to thank. The collection, which improves two spaces to No. 5, moved more than 47,000 equivalent units, which is up more than 17% from just days ago. Drake has long been a top star on the Billboard rankings, dating back nearly two decades. He has largely relied on streaming platforms to power his massively popular albums and singles, with sales never being a determining factor — especially not vinyl. But now, he appears to be embracing the vinyl craze that has overtaken younger Americans, and Some Sexy Songs 4 U stands out as his biggest win in that space.
Forbes
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Beats Taylor Swift On The Albums Chart With Multiple Comebacks
Drake and Taylor Swift often trade places when it comes to which artist claims the most real estate on the Billboard 200. Sometimes it's the hip-hop superstar, while at other times, the singer-songwriter takes the crown. This frame, Drake occupies the most spots on the ranking of the biggest full-lengths and EPs in the U.S. — but not by much. He edges out the female powerhouse by just one placement, as two of his projects return to the tally. A pair of Drake albums bounce back onto the Billboard 200 this week, landing almost side by side. Thank Me Later returns at No. 187 on the 200-spot ranking, which blends sales and streaming activity. More Life follows close behind at No. 189. According to Luminate, just 10 equivalent units separate the two titles. Both collections moved between 8,480 and 8,500 equivalent units in the past tracking frame, with pure sales making up a tiny fraction of those numbers. One managed almost 20 pure purchases, while the other didn't even crack double digits. Drake lays claim to eight positions on the Billboard 200 this week. Most of his collections are climbing, while a handful remain steady. His collaborative set with PartyNextDoor, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, is still his highest-rising effort. That's unsurprising, as it's only been on the roster for 10 weeks, and it is still being promoted with a slew of big singles. That project holds at No. 5. Another reliable performer, For All the Dogs, is stationary at No. 93. Meanwhile, Take Care lifts to No. 40, Views rises to No. 79, Certified Lover Boy ascends to No. 101, and Scorpion moves up to No. 134. Taylor Swift fills seven spaces on the Billboard 200 this frame – just one fewer than Drake. In most weeks, that would be more than enough for her to dominate, but the rapper's resurgence gives him the edge this time around. Swift appears on the list with The Tortured Poets Department (No. 11), Lover (No. 52), Folklore (No. 64), Midnights (No. 65), 1989 (Taylor's Version) (No. 70), Reputation (No. 115) and Red (Taylor's Version) (No. 159).
