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Drake and 21 Savage’s “Jimmy Cooks” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
Drake and 21 Savage‘s HONESTLY, NEVERMIND collab “Jimmy Cooks” is opening this week’s Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1. According to Billboard, the track earned 42.2 million streams, 3 million radio airplay audience impressions and 6,000 downloads in its first week. “Jimmy Cooks” officially gives The Boy his 11th Hot 100 No. 1 cut and 21 Savage’s second, with the former adding the cut to this list: “What’s My Name?,” Rihanna feat. Drake (one week at No. 1, beginning Nov. 20, 2010)“Work,” Rihanna feat. Drake (nine weeks, beginning March 5, 2016)“One Dance,” Drake feat. WizKid & Kyla (10 weeks, beginning May 21, 2016)“God’s Plan” (11 weeks, beginning Feb. 3, 2018)“Nice for What” (eight weeks, beginning April 21, 2018)“In My Feelings” (10 weeks, beginning July 21, 2018)“Toosie Slide” ...
NAV Announces New Album ‘Demons Protected By Angels’
NAV has officially unveiled his newest album, Demons Protected By Angels. The XO Records artist announced the record alongside a mysterious July 29 date, but did not reveal further details. Demons Protected By Angels marks NAV’s first release since his Emergency Tsunami mixtape in November 2020 and his first full-length studio album Good Intentions, which dropped in May of the same year. Good Intentions went on to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart while Emergency Tsunami opened at No. 6. Between then and now, NAV has appeared a guest artist on several tracks including “Jesse Owens” with Rowdy Rebel, “Burnt N Turnt” with Lil Gotit and “Do Not Disturb” with Vory and Yung Bleu. My new album will be called“Demons protected by Angels” — Nav (@beatsbynav) June 27, 2022 July 29th!!! — Nav...
Kevin Samuels Mentioned In Tribute Section Of BET Awards, Twitter Reacts #BETAwards
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Guy D’Alema / Atlanta FX Kevin Samuels, the controversial media figure known for his searing takes on Black relationships and wealth building, died earlier this year under tragic circumstances. During a tribute section at the BET Awards, Samuels’ name was mentioned among the fallen and Twitter chimed in with their thoughts. The BET Awards concluded on Sunday (June 26) with a segment of the ceremony focused on celebrities known to the culture that passed away. As mentioned in the reactions, the great Sidney Poitier was among several individuals named so it came as a shock to many that Samuels would find his name among the tribute. Samuels died on May 5 of this year at the age of 57, sparking a flurry of comments, debate, and the like. With a sharp an...
Marvel Studios To Return To San Diego Comic-Con
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Next month (Juy 2022) the annual San Diego Comic-Con is set to have fanboys and fangirls getting their cosplay on and to add to the festivities, Marvel Studios will be returning to the fold after taking a three-year hiatus from the event. According to Deadline, Marvel Studios will once again be holding court at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con where fans will no doubt be expecting big news regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The news broke during a virtual press conference for Thor: Love and Thunder, when Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige confirmed that they’d be returning to the annual event to inform fans of what’s coming next. Related Stories “We’ll be at Comic-Con next month, which we’re e...
Kendrick Lamar Issues Fiery Women’s Rights Plea At Glastonbury
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Kendrick Lamar closed out his set at the Glastonbury music festival with an impassioned statement for women’s rights this past weekend. The rapper performed at the music festival in Somerset, England on Sunday (June 26th) in a night-time set highly anticipated for months after delays that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the set at the Worthy Farms soundstage, he did a medley of his hits like “Alright” and “Humble” and newer tracks from his recent album, Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers. As he performed the final song, “Savior”, he was wearing the diamond-encrusted crown of thorns that he had recently sported while performing at the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh’s show for Louis Vuitton for Paris Fashion Week, wh...
Cardi B Releasing New Song “Hot Shit” With Kanye West and Lil Durk This Friday
Cardi B has announced a new song with Kanye West and Lil Durk called “Hot Shit.” It’s produced by Tay Keith and will come out this Friday, July 1. She broke the news with a commercial during the BET Awards and later confirmed it over social media. Check out the cover art and a teaser clip for the single below. Cardi B’s last album, Invasion of Privacy, came out in 2018. “Hot Shit” will be her first single as a solo artist since 2021’s “Bet It.” After releasing the latter track, Cardi tapped Summer Walker and SZA for their extended version of “No Love,” and she joined fellow Bronx rappers Kay Flock and Dougie B for their song “Shake It.” These days, Cardi B has spent most of her time collaborating with other artists. She linked up with Lizzo (“Rumors”), Normani (“Wild Side”), Migos (“Type S...
Jane Remover (fka dltzk) Shares 2 New Songs: Listen
dltzk reminds me of a period of my life I’d like to move past, and I hope you all understand my reasoning as to why I’m dropping it. I’ve spent enough time facing bigotry in my life, from the closest people in my life to even my own fans. I know, for a fact, who I am and what I stand for. Just so everyone is in the loop now, and I don’t have to keep beating around the bush: my name is Jane, from now on I make music as Jane Remover, and that’s all there is to it.
The Roots, Haim, and Sheryl Crow Announced for The Big Climate Thing Festival
The Roots, Haim, and Sheryl Crow are set to headline The Big Climate Thing, a new climate-themed festival with live music and talks in New York. It takes place on the opening weekend of Climate Week NYC, on September 16-18, at Forest Hills Stadium. The Flaming Lips, the Weather Station, Khruangbin, Courtney Barnett, Princess Nokia, and Mykki Blanco are also among those on the bill. Find ticket information and more here. A single-stage event presented by Climate Control Projects, The Big Climate Thing will mix music and climate programming including videos, talks, and calls to action. Proceeds from the event will support EarthPercent, a nonprofit launched by Brian Eno, although the festival has not detailed the amount or nature of the support. The organization is aiming to raise $100 millio...
Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, Lorde, More Protest Roe v. Wade Reversal at Shows
Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, Lorde, and Halsey all spoke out about the overturning of Roe v. Wade over the weekend, joining the outcry against the backslide in reproductive rights. During her Friday night set at Glastonbury, just hours after the Supreme Court handed down its ruling, Bridgers led the crowd in a “Fuck the Supreme Court” chant; Lorde expressed the same sentiment at the festival on Sunday. Lily Allen stepped on stage to join Rodrigo for “Fuck You” on Saturday, which Rodrigo dedicated to the five Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of striking down the 50-year-old ruling. Megan Thee Stallion noted that she was disappointed in her home state of Texas, adding “I just want to have it on the record that the motherfuckin’ hot girls and hot boys d...
Muni Long Announces New EP ‘Public Displays of Affection Too’
Muni Long officially has new music on the way. Fresh off her appearance at the 2022 BET Awards, the rising star shared on Monday (June 27) that she’s readying the release of her fifth EP. Titled Public Displays of Affection Too, the five-track project will be released Friday via Supergiant/Def Jam Recordings as a sequel of sorts to last year’s Public Displays of Affection and will contain songs including the previously released “Pain,” “Cartier” and brand-new Saweetie collaboration “Baby Boo.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The in-demand songwriter-turned-solo artist also shared a peek at the EP’s sultry cover art on her Instagram account – depicting her sitting in the bathtub with her arms wrapped around her knees as she stares plaint...
R. Kelly Supporter Arrested for Threatening Prosecutors, Accepting Payments for Ammunition
An Illinois man has been arrested for threatening federal prosecutors involved in the New York criminal case against R. Kelly, a representative for the U.S. Department of Justice tells Billboard. Christopher Gunn, a resident of Bolingbrook, Illinois, was arrested on Saturday and made an initial court appearance on Monday (June 27) before Magistrate Judge Young Kim in Chicago. He was ordered to remain detained without bond pending a detention hearing Wednesday; the Department of Justice is seeking his removal in custody to New York. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted. In a court document obtained by Billboard, Gunn is charged with “knowingly and intentionally transmit[ing] in interstate and foreign commerce communications containing threats … that would result in the death or ...
Britney Spears Dances to Katy Perry’s ‘Firework,’ Opens Up About Wanting to ‘Crawl in a Hole’ While Looking at Social Media
While Britney Spears is a frequent Instagram user, she also falls victim to the toxicity of watching people’s highlight reels on the platform. “Do you know how many times I literally wanted to crawl in a hole and feel like an idiot while looking at social media ???” she wrote on Instagram on Monday (June 27). “These women with a style game and hot bodies … shit !!! The excitement of fast shooting with edits these days … In my conservatorship, each shot in my videos was like 4 years !!!” She went on to recall her commercial with Elizabeth Arden, whom she would often team up with to launch her popular fragrances. “I did somewhat of a fast edit … so I’m well aware by saying ‘f— i’” and leaving the whole system behind … I am sure it looks like a huge fail dancing in my garage or having a huge ...
