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Drake’s New Album ‘Honestly Nevermind’ Drops At Midnight, Soft Rap Twitter In Shambles
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Cole Burston / Getty Apparently, Drake couldn’t let Beyonce get all the glory today. Apparently, the 6 God is also dropping a new album, but his will be landing at midnight tonight for a Friday, June 17 release. The Toronto rapper took to his Instagram to reveal the title, Honestly Nevermind, and the release date along with the album artwork. By Drake standards, the cover, some blinged out lettering, is kind of no frills. Drake’s last album, Certified Lover Boy, was released less than a year ago (9 months to be exact, coincidence?) in September 2021. Also worth noting, OVO Fest is making its return this year. Twitter is already saluting, or hating on, The Boy, so, the usual. This story is developing. 1. Coincidence?
Drake to Release New Album Honestly Nevermind Tonight
The day began with Beyoncé revealing that she’ll be releasing new music in July and the day will conclude (or the next one beginning depending on your point of view) with Drake‘s seventh album finally arriving. In an Instagram post on Thursday afternoon, the Canadian superstar announced that Honestly Nevermind will arrive tonight at midnight. As you can see below, there’s little else revealed (or known) about what’s to come on Honestly Nevermind. But hey, isn’t that part of the fun with Champagne Papi? We leave that up to you to decide. Last September, Drake released Certified Lover Boy after a bit of a delay. On that album, he worked with frequent collaborators 40, Nineteen85, PartyNextDoor, OZ, and Vinylz. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. There were a slew of other g...
10 Chart-Toppers That Sample or Pull From Past No. 1s
“First Class,” the second single from Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow’s album Come Home The Kids Miss You, is one of the biggest songs of 2022 so far, reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100 twice since its April release. One reason for the quick ascent: the familiarity of the chorus, which samples Fergie’s vocals from “Glamorous,” which also topped the Hot 100 back in 2007. Since Billboard began publishing the Hot 100 in 1958, nine songs have topped the chart more than once by different artists, like Little Eva’s 1962 original “The Loco-Motion” and Grand Funk Railroad’s 1974 cover. But as hip-hop began to take over the charts in the 1990s, sampling old hits has become the most notable method of reviving pop’s past. And in recent years, interpolations with replayed elements of old hits have kicked up a ...
Jack Harlow Drops Visuals To Drake Featured “Churchill Downs”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty A few weeks ago social media was abuzz with Jack Harlow’s new Drake featured song, “Churchill Downs,” due to Drizzy taking “subliminal” shots at Pusha T and now we have an official video to go with the “controversial” cut. In the new visuals to “Churchill Downs,” Jack and Drake indulge in white folk activities and take to the racing track for the Kentucky Derby where they put some money on the ponies where Drizzy stands out like a sore thumb with those braids. We’re lowkey surprised some of those older wypipo even knew who he was when they met him. Kentucky gets Hip-Hop reception? We kid we kid. Related Stories Check out the visuals to “Churchill Downs” below and let us know your thoughts on the video and whether or not Pusha T is the ...
Doja Cat, Drake & Ari Lennox Nab Top 2022 BET Awards Nominations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Doja Cat continues to command attention, as the entertainer was named the leader in nominations at the upcoming 2022 BET Awards, edging out Drake and Ari Lennox. Doja Cat is on a roll with her current streak of high appreciation for her music with the recent announcement by BET. The Planet HER rapper leads all artists with six nominations in total. These include Album of The Year, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best R&B/Pop Artist, and a BET Her Award nomination for her song “Woman”. She’s also nominated for best collaboration and duet of the year for her hit single with SZA, “Kiss Me More”. Related Stories Drake and Ari Lennox landed slightly behind, tied at four nominations each. Lennox’s include a BET Her nomination for “Unloya...
Spice Rack Papi: Drake’s ‘Dave’s Hot Chicken’ is Now America’s Fastest-Growing Restaurant
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN / DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN Drake is moving a lot of birds; no not that kind. The 6 God’s Dave’s Hot Chicken fast-food chain is the fastest-growing restaurant in the United States. As per Hype Beast the Certified Lover Boy is seeing big success from his hospitality venture. Back in the infant stages of Dave’s Hot Chicken the Toronto, Canada native invested in the poultry focused pop up. Fast forward to current day and the brand is the fastest growing chain across country. Originally founded by Arman Oganesyan, Chef Dave Kopushyan, Tommy and Gary Rubenyan the team started the business with only $900 dollars in a parking lot in East Hollywood, California. According to their newest performance reports DHC experienced a 262% sales growth in 2021 c...
Get Your Loonies Up: Drake Confirms OVO Fest Will Return In 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: George Pimentel / Getty We guess we can take this as a sign of nature finally healing. Drake’s OVO Fest will return in 2022. Drizzy made a special appearance during Streatham-born rapper Dave’s Toronto tour stop and had some good news for fans of his two-day music festival. Drake surprised fans when he came out on stage to join Dave for a performance of his hit song “Wanna Know.” After the performance, Drake announced that OVO Fest would be returning in 2022. Drake put the festival on ice due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. In typical Drake fashion, he also gushed about Dave, giving him his flowers while he could still smell them. Related Stories “Toronto, please, like I said, this guy right here is one generational talent. Whether he is rapping, po...
Get Your Loonies Up: Drake Confirms OVO Fest Will Return In 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: George Pimentel / Getty We guess we can take this as a sign of nature finally healing. Drake’s OVO Fest will return in 2022. Drizzy made a special appearance during Streatham-born rapper Dave’s Toronto tour stop and had some good news for fans of his two-day music festival. Drake surprised fans when he came out on stage to join Dave for a performance of his hit song “Wanna Know.” After the performance, Drake announced that OVO Fest would be returning in 2022. Drake put the festival on ice due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. In typical Drake fashion, he also gushed about Dave, giving him his flowers while he could still smell them. Related Stories “Toronto, please, like I said, this guy right here is one generational talent. Whether he is rapping, po...
Pusha T Says He Doesn’t Think Kanye West & Drake Make Good Music Together
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Revolt / Revolt Pusha T may not have a bone to pick with Drake anymore as Drizzy and Kanye West have officially squashed their beef, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be biting his tongue when talking about his one-time rival. In a recent interview with Nore on Drink Champs, the It’s Almost Dry artist spoke on Kanye West and Drake and revealed that he doesn’t think the two make beautiful music together. When talking about Drizzy and Ye getting over their drama, Pusha said “I felt like it was good for them. They play an industry game. I feel like that’s gonna work for them and what they do,” but then took a little swipe at their union saying “I don’t even think they make good music together. That’s the wildest part. There ain’t even a hot record. Name it.” Relat...
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Champagne Poetry: Drake Gives Drunk Interview At Kentucky Derby With Jack Harlow [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeff Schear / Getty Drake and Jack Harlow were acting up at the recent Kentucky Derby. So much so that Drizzy was a little tipsy during an interview at the festivities. As per Rap-Up Magazine the two rappers turned newfound friends pulled up to the iconic horse race. Harlow is a Louisville, Kentucky native thus he was slotted as the announcer for the event. After making the “Riders Up” call he was escorted to a private area where he got to view the festivities in grand fashion. There he was joined by Drake, Bryson Tiller, DJ Drama, Boi-1da, and Druski. The “Churchill Downs” duo went on to do an impromptu performance from a Bluetooth speaker while the crowd looked on. Related Stories Afterwards they conducted an interview with NBC and this is where it...
Drake Claps Back At Troll By Following His Wife On Instagram And Sliding In Her DMs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cole Burston / Getty A lot of celebrities choose to navigate social media by taking the high road and ignoring the trolls who will inevitably show up on their posts to take shots at the celebs they love to hate. But not Drake. Drake will let it be known that he has time ta’day, and he’ll do it in the Drak-iest way possible. One social media troll found this out the hard yet hilarious way. Not only did the Certified Lover Boy rapper clap back by following his troll’s wife on Instagram, but he even slid in her DMs. From Blavity: Related Stories The hilarious interaction started when Drake went on Instagram to defend Tee Morant, the father of NBA superstar Ja Morant. Responding to a post that claimed that the dedicated father is “approaching LaVar Ball level...
Drake Inks Monster Deal With Universal Music Group
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cole Burston / Getty Drake has secured the bag, and it’s a massive one. Universal Music Group revealed that has renegotiated its contract with the Toronto rap star and it sounds like an all-inclusive and expensive affair. According to Variety, UMG’s Chairman revealed in its Q1 earnings calls, which went down Tuesday (May 3), that his company and Drake had “entered into an expansive, multi-faceted deal with the company that encompasses recordings, publishing, merchandise and visual media projects.” Related Stories The specifics of Drake’s new deal, which was reportedly locked down in 2021, haven’t been shared. He has been listed as a re-signing, after his last proper album from his first Young Money/Cash Money contract, Scorpion, dropped in 2018. Neverthel...
