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IOL News
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lil Wayne's son claims father wrote most of Drake's lyrics, sparking fierce debate
For years, Lil Wayne has been credited as the catalyst for Drake's illustrious career, but now, his son argues that the accolades should extend further to creative contributions. This revelation has reignited discussions about authorship and originality in the rap world, a topic that has long been a subject of scrutiny. In a recent livestream that has sent ripples through the hip hop community, Lil Wayne's son, Lil Novi, dropped a bombshell claim, asserting that his father wrote 'most' of Drake's lyrics. For years, Wayne has been credited as the catalyst for Drake's illustrious career, but now, his son argues that the accolades should extend further to creative contributions. 'My dad wrote most of Drake's sh*t,' Novi declared confidently when posed with the prompt to choose between his father and the Canadian rap superstar. 'If it wasn't for my pops, there wouldn't be no Drake.' These provocative comments have quickly gained traction online, leading fans and experts alike to debate their validity. Some recall the ghostwriting controversy that broke open in 2015, when Meek Mill accused Drake of using ghostwriter Quentin Miller on parts of his acclaimed mixtape, 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'. Novi seemed to push this narrative further, insisting that Wayne had a fundamental influence on Drake's seminal albums, including 'Take Care' and 'Views'. However, scepticism surrounds his claim, particularly given that Novi was born after the launch of Drake's breakthrough mixtape, 'So Far Gone", in 2009. The age difference has raised doubts about whether the young artist fully understands the historical context or is merely seeking attention in the public sphere. The disturbance surrounding Novi's comments raises questions yet again about the authenticity of hip hop - a genre that apparently thrives on its artists' individual voices. Though Drake and Wayne have enjoyed a remarkably close working dynamic over the past decade, these latest claims have prompted renewed discussions about the blurring lines of authorship. So far, neither Drake nor Wayne have publicly addressed the situation, leaving fans anticipating a response.
Forbes
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Queen Joins Eminem And Michael Jackson In A Historic Feat
Queen's Greatest Hits has now spent 650 weeks on the Billboard 200, and it now ranks among the top ... More 12 longest-charting albums in U.S. history. UNSPECIFIED - FEBRUARY 01: Photo of Freddie MERCURY and QUEEN; Freddie Mercury performing live on stage, (Photo by Fin Costello/Redferns) The introduction of streaming platforms radically changed how Billboard compiles its weekly albums chart, the Billboard 200. The tally, which for decades ranked the bestselling full-lengths and EPs in America, had to evolve as streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and iHeartRadio became ubiquitous. It became impossible to ignore that millions of people preferred to stream their favorite albums rather than buy them. Now, the roster is created every week using a blend of pure purchases and streaming activity. That shift has helped dozens of projects remain on the tally for significantly longer stays than might otherwise have been possible. Queen is one such act that has benefited greatly from this move, and it's another huge week for the legendary rock outfit on the Billboard 200. Queen's Greatest Hits slips slightly on the Billboard 200 this frame, falling from No. 52 to No. 58, but it's the length of time the title has spent on the competitive list that's truly worth noting. As of this frame, the compilation has remained on the 200-spot ranking for 650 weeks. The compilation is just the twelfth album in history to make it to 650 frames on the Billboard 200. The last title to do so was Good Kid, M.A.A.D City by Kendrick Lamar, which is only about two months ahead of Queen's set. It looks like the next sets to join this exclusive club will be Back in Black by AC/DC and Take Care by Drake. Both of those titles need just a couple more months to reach the milestone. Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon continues to reign as the longest-charting title in the history of the Billboard 200, as it's fat approaching 1,000 weeks on the tally. The group of artists that have reached 650 frames on the list includes stars like Eminem, Metallica, Journey, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Michael Jackson. Greatest Hits is by far Queen's longest-charting project on the Billboard 200. In fact, it's one of only two from the outfit to rack up triple-digit frames on the tally. The other is Greatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum Collection, which is up to 150 frames — less than a quarter of the amount of time Greatest Hits has managed. The compilation can currently be found on multiple Billboard rankings this frame. Though it's largely on the decline — which is not unexpected for a decades-old release — from time to time, it rises near the top 10 on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and the Top Rock Albums charts. It also holds at No. 3 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The title is about to crack 400 frames on the first two genre-specific lists, and it reached that milestone on the hard rock-only ranking months ago.
Hype Malaysia
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
K-pop Group HIGHLIGHT Announces Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For September
Last week, rumours began circulating that K-pop boy group HIGHLIGHT (하이라이트), formerly known as BEAST (비스트), would be holding a concert in Malaysia later this year. Speculation arose after GME International teased fans with an image of a flower encased in a lightbulb, set against a backdrop of metal chains — a clear nod to the group's official lightstick and their latest track, 'Chains'. Well, it appears that fans' guesses were correct as it has now been confirmed that the idols will be making their way to our shores this September. Here's what we know so far: HIGHLIGHT first rose to fame as BEAST, debuting in 2009 under Cube Entertainment. In 2016, members Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang and Son Dong-woon ended their contracts with the agency and announced their departure. However, much to fans' delight, the group rebranded as HIGHLIGHT the following year after signing with Around Us Entertainment. Since their re-debut, HIGHLIGHT have released several hit tracks, including 'It's Still Beautiful', 'Take Care', 'BODY', 'Switch On', and their latest single, 'Chains'. Earlier today (Monday, 19th May), the quartet officially announced that they'll be embarking on their [RIDE OR DIE] tour across Asia, and Malaysia is confirmed as one of the stops. Here are the details revealed so far: HIGHLIGHT LIVE 2025 [RIDE OR DIE] in Malaysia Date: 27th September 2025 (Saturday) 27th September 2025 (Saturday) Venue: TBA TBA Organiser: GME International Other confirmed stops on the tour so far include Manila, Taipei, Tokyo, and Bangkok. It's also worth noting that additional dates may still be announced, meaning there's a chance the group could perform in other neighbouring countries such as Singapore or Indonesia. While we wait for more updates, how about we enjoy HIGHLIGHT's latest single 'Chains'? Source: Instagram
The Guardian
24-04-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
‘Rob just put it down to bad luck': Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons
This weekend Lindsey Burrow will run the London Marathon. Two weeks later, she will run the Leeds Marathon. And she's not even what she'd call a good runner. 'I think coming from Yorkshire and having that Yorkshire grit,' she says, with a smile, 'I'm just quite stubborn.' Burrow has always found getting out for a run good for her mental state and in the nine months since she lost her husband, it has become vital. 'It's just given me that headspace to go out and focus on something positive,' she says, speaking on Zoom from her Pontefract home. 'And the marathons have given me a goal.' It was at the start of last June that Rob Burrow, the Leeds rugby league legend, died with motor neurone disease. He was 41 and had spent the five years since his diagnosis raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure. His positivity and determination in facing the condition that would trap him, speechless and immobile, in a wasting body, was a reflection of both his on- and off-pitch persona. Burrow has no doubt that his rugby league journey played its part. 'Sport had such a massive impact on Rob and his mentality,' she says. 'He was often told he was never going to make it as a rugby player, he was too small, he didn't fit the mould. Standing up to players that were two or three times his weight, his size, but not showing that he was tired, not showing that he was fatigued or possibly injured – that was the bravery that sport instilled in him.' They met when they were teenagers and had been together ever since. In the book she co-wrote with Donald McRae this year, Take Care, she charts their lives together – from young love story (Rob first noticed her wearing her Castleford shirt) to shared parenting (he would always rather pick up his kids up from school than hang out with the lads after training) to the diagnosis that changed everything. 'Rob had been pound for pound the strongest player in the Leeds team,' remembers Burrow. 'He was unbelievably fit. So to be struck down with something like MND was such a shock.' Burrow's medical background – she is an NHS physiotherapist – meant she had seen the effects of MND before. In the book she describes sitting in the doctor's room, feeling like she's been silently blown apart. 'I understand far too clearly what it means. Rob will be buried alive in his own body. He will be trapped and paralysed beneath the rubble.' When Rob was a player, she dreaded going to his games, filled with anxiety about the batterings he took. 'To me, it was never about the score. I just wanted Rob home in one piece.' She has never forgotten the time when, playing for England in a World Cup match, she saw him knocked out and laying lifeless on the pitch. 'And then at Elland Road, they were playing in the World Club Challenge [against Sydney Roosters in 2009] and he was knocked out, and I was working on a spinal unit at the time. Having that insight made it really scary because you knew what rugby players put their bodies through. The impact on their bodies is just incredible, something like being in a 40mph car crash. You can hear it pitchside.' Research on the long-term cognitive and neurological effects of rugby concussions has already led to changes in both codes of the sport, from on- and off-field medical protocols to smart mouthguards that measure the force of head collisions. 'And obviously,' says Burrow, 'it was a question that I thought of. Has rugby contributed to this in some way?' Her mother-in-law, Irene, believes it could have. Bioscientists at Durham University discovered last year that rugby players who suffered multiple concussions had abnormal levels of particular proteins that play a crucial role in the development of both Alzheimer's and MND. 'But you look at the spectrum of people that get MND and there's people that have never played sport that sit in an office that get it. So it's really difficult, I don't know the answer. 'Rob's take on it was that he just put it down to bad luck. It is such a complex cellular disease that I don't think it's particularly one factor. And we need more research.' It has not put Burrow off introducing their son to the game. 'Although he's a sensitive little soul, bless him,' smiles Burrow. 'He does get mothered a lot I think by having two older sisters. I think if Rob was here he'd be like: 'Come on, Jackson, toughen up.'' Jackson was only six when Rob died; when he attended his first training session last month, the fact that people there had heard of and known his father delighted him. One day, when it's less raw, Burrow will show him footage of Rob in his playing days. It was a feature of their marriage that the scrum-half never brought his 'rugby self' home and Burrow was 'horrified, mortified' to discover, on reading Rob's autobiography, the pranks he pulled in the dressing room, like peeing on his teammates in the shower. 'He was such a family man! And very traditional in his values, you know – always made sure the children had good manners, they were polite … and then there was him going off and doing that.' Sign up to The Recap The best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend's action after newsletter promotion And yet the game will always be a part of her family's life. She loves going to Leeds Rhinos matches and talking to the new generation of talent that Rob had begun coaching before his illness, although it's still bittersweet. 'Many of them talk about how inspiring Rob was,' she says. 'I think he would have been really good as a coach.' The support from the team and the wider rugby league community continues, and in May Leeds' fixture against Wakefield Trinity will be an MND fundraiser, while Kevin Sinfield continues to complete ultramarathons in his best friend's memory ('I do keep thinking: Look, I'm moaning, I'm running two marathons in two weeks, Kevin does seven in seven days,' laughs Burrow). The solidarity of the sporting world has created a real movement around MND awareness. One of the most powerful moments in her book is when Rob meets rugby union's Doddie Weir, the former Scotland lock, for the first time. Weir had been living with MND for five years at that point, and his fighting spirit had an immediate effect: 'Rob came back and said: 'Right, you know, there's no more tears now, we get on with life.'' And last month, football's Marcus Stewart – diagnosed in 2022 – walked from Wembley to Ipswich with a host of supporters. 'It's not a community that anybody wants to be part of, but actually it's such a beautiful community,' says Burrow. 'It would have been quite easy for any of them to kind of say, you know, right, shut my doors, my time is with my family now.' Instead, with Rob determined to make the most of every moment remaining to him the naturally private Burrow cared for him in the public eye, from their kids' activities to their media appearances. And while that did help increase understanding of the condition – consultants now have patients presenting with what they call 'the Rob Burrow disease' – Burrow suspects it did something else too. 'It's shown people with MND that even at your most vulnerable you don't have to shy away and be ashamed. And that people really do care.' As for his life in rugby league, she wants people to know that Rob had no regrets. 'I asked him: if playing rugby has played a part in you being diagnosed with MND, would you change it? And Rob said: 'Absolutely not. I've travelled the world, the team friendships, the camaraderie, the experiences that I've had, I wouldn't change any of that.'' Take Care by Lindsey Burrow is published by Penguin and available to buy now at the Guardian Bookshop and other outlets.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Rob just put it down to bad luck': Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons
This weekend Lindsey Burrow will run the London Marathon. Two weeks later, she will run the Leeds Marathon. And she's not even what she'd call a good runner. 'I think coming from Yorkshire and having that Yorkshire grit,' she says, with a smile, 'I'm just quite stubborn.' Burrow has always found getting out for a run good for her mental state and in the nine months since she lost her husband, it has become vital. 'It's just given me that headspace to go out and focus on something positive,' she says, speaking on Zoom from her Pontefract home. 'And the marathons have given me a goal.' Advertisement Related: Rob Burrow was a rugby league giant and a most extraordinary man | Donald McRae It was at the start of last June that Rob Burrow, the Leeds rugby league legend, died with motor neurone disease. He was 41 and had spent the five years since his diagnosis raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure. His positivity and determination in facing the condition that would trap him, speechless and immobile, in a wasting body, was a reflection of both his on- and off-pitch persona. Burrow has no doubt that his rugby league journey played its part. 'Sport had such a massive impact on Rob and his mentality,' she says. 'He was often told he was never going to make it as a rugby player, he was too small, he didn't fit the mould. Standing up to players that were two or three times his weight, his size, but not showing that he was tired, not showing that he was fatigued or possibly injured – that was the bravery that sport instilled in him.' They met when they were teenagers and had been together ever since. In the book she co-wrote with Donald McRae this year, Take Care, she charts their lives together – from young love story (Rob first noticed her wearing her Castleford shirt) to shared parenting (he would always rather pick up his kids up from school than hang out with the lads after training) to the diagnosis that changed everything. 'Rob had been pound for pound the strongest player in the Leeds team,' remembers Burrow. 'He was unbelievably fit. So to be struck down with something like MND was such a shock.' Advertisement Burrow's medical background – she is an NHS physiotherapist – meant she had seen the effects of MND before. In the book she describes sitting in the doctor's room, feeling like she's been silently blown apart. 'I understand far too clearly what it means. Rob will be buried alive in his own body. He will be trapped and paralysed beneath the rubble.' When Rob was a player, she dreaded going to his games, filled with anxiety about the batterings he took. 'To me, it was never about the score. I just wanted Rob home in one piece.' She has never forgotten the time when, playing for England in a World Cup match, she saw him knocked out and laying lifeless on the pitch. 'And then at Elland Road, they were playing in the World Club Challenge [against Sydney Roosters in 2009] and he was knocked out, and I was working on a spinal unit at the time. Having that insight made it really scary because you knew what rugby players put their bodies through. The impact on their bodies is just incredible, something like being in a 40mph car crash. You can hear it pitchside.' Research on the long-term cognitive and neurological effects of rugby concussions has already led to changes in both codes of the sport, from on- and off-field medical protocols to smart mouthguards that measure the force of head collisions. 'And obviously,' says Burrow, 'it was a question that I thought of. Has rugby contributed to this in some way?' Advertisement Her mother-in-law, Irene, believes it could have. Bioscientists at Durham University discovered last year that rugby players who suffered multiple concussions had abnormal levels of particular proteins that play a crucial role in the development of both Alzheimer's and MND. 'But you look at the spectrum of people that get MND and there's people that have never played sport that sit in an office that get it. So it's really difficult, I don't know the answer. 'Rob's take on it was that he just put it down to bad luck. It is such a complex cellular disease that I don't think it's particularly one factor. And we need more research.' It has not put Burrow off introducing their son to the game. 'Although he's a sensitive little soul, bless him,' smiles Burrow. 'He does get mothered a lot I think by having two older sisters. I think if Rob was here he'd be like: 'Come on, Jackson, toughen up.'' Jackson was only six when Rob died; when he attended his first training session last month, the fact that people there had heard of and known his father delighted him. One day, when it's less raw, Burrow will show him footage of Rob in his playing days. It was a feature of their marriage that the scrum-half never brought his 'rugby self' home and Burrow was 'horrified, mortified' to discover, on reading Rob's autobiography, the pranks he pulled in the dressing room, like peeing on his teammates in the shower. 'He was such a family man! And very traditional in his values, you know – always made sure the children had good manners, they were polite … and then there was him going off and doing that.' Advertisement And yet the game will always be a part of her family's life. She loves going to Leeds Rhinos matches and talking to the new generation of talent that Rob had begun coaching before his illness, although it's still bittersweet. 'Many of them talk about how inspiring Rob was,' she says. 'I think he would have been really good as a coach.' The support from the team and the wider rugby league community continues, and in May Leeds' fixture against Wakefield Trinity will be an MND fundraiser, while Kevin Sinfield continues to complete ultramarathons in his best friend's memory ('I do keep thinking: Look, I'm moaning, I'm running two marathons in two weeks, Kevin does seven in seven days,' laughs Burrow). The solidarity of the sporting world has created a real movement around MND awareness. One of the most powerful moments in her book is when Rob meets rugby union's Doddie Weir, the former Scotland lock, for the first time. Weir had been living with MND for five years at that point, and his fighting spirit had an immediate effect: 'Rob came back and said: 'Right, you know, there's no more tears now, we get on with life.'' And last month, football's Marcus Stewart – diagnosed in 2022 – walked from Wembley to Ipswich with a host of supporters. 'It's not a community that anybody wants to be part of, but actually it's such a beautiful community,' says Burrow. 'It would have been quite easy for any of them to kind of say, you know, right, shut my doors, my time is with my family now.' Advertisement Instead, with Rob determined to make the most of every moment remaining to him the naturally private Burrow cared for him in the public eye, from their kids' activities to their media appearances. And while that did help increase understanding of the condition – consultants now have patients presenting with what they call 'the Rob Burrow disease' – Burrow suspects it did something else too. 'It's shown people with MND that even at your most vulnerable you don't have to shy away and be ashamed. And that people really do care.' As for his life in rugby league, she wants people to know that Rob had no regrets. 'I asked him: if playing rugby has played a part in you being diagnosed with MND, would you change it? And Rob said: 'Absolutely not. I've travelled the world, the team friendships, the camaraderie, the experiences that I've had, I wouldn't change any of that.'' Take Care by Lindsey Burrow is published by Penguin and available to buy now at the Guardian Bookshop and other outlets.
