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Drake‘s recent shows in Australia have gone viral for various fans asking the rapper for money.The ‘Hotline Bling’ hitmaker is no stranger to gifting a few lucky concert attendees with money. Last March, Drake gifted a pregnant woman at his gig $25,000 after she asked the rapper to be her “rich baby daddy.”Back in 2023, while on tour, he gave $50,000 to two fans on separate occasions.

Anne-Marie has shared a new single called ‘Don’t Panic’, and revealed that she is expecting a second child with Slowthai.The song serves as the opener of the singer-songwriter’s new two-track project ‘Act 1: ‘If You’re Looking For A New Best Friend’, which follows her 2023 third studio album ‘Unhealthy’.Per a press release, the EP “delves into the themes of love for oneself, others and the universal quest for meaning”. On ‘Don’t Panic’, Anne-Marie explores “the chaotic reality of anxiety and inner turmoil”It adds: “With haunting imagery and vulnerable lyrics, it captures the relentless whirlwind of thoughts and emotions that accompany feelings of panic.

video on X showed that Ja Rule had trouble getting his words out. With a shaky voice, the star addressed his late friend.“Irv, I love you.

A Nevada judge has pushed the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur, until 2026, ABC News reports. Attorneys for the former gang leader said during a hearing on Tuesday that they required a lengthy extension to gather and review new evidence in the case. In their motion, Davis's attorneys claimed that a statement from a private investigator would prove that the ex gang leader was not at the scene of the shooting in Nevada on September 7, 1996.

Rihanna has responded to A$AP Rocky being found not guilty in the trial for a past shooting incident.Rocky – real name Rakim Athelaston Mayers – was found innocent on all counts by an LA jury yesterday (February 18) after being charged for allegedly firing a gun at his former friend A$AP Relli in Hollywood in 2021.He faced 24 years in prison after turning down a plea deal for 180 days in jail.

A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty in his on-going gun charges trial. After a weeks-long trial, a Los Angeles jury declared the rapper not guilty on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The verdict was reached on Tuesday, February 18, after hours of deliberation.

Central Cee, Bashy and Ayra Starr were among the big winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards – see the full list of winners below.The 27th edition of the annual awards ceremony, which celebrates music of Black origin, took place in Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on Tuesday night (February 18), hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and Love Island star Indiyah Polack.The show was live streamed on YouTube from 8pm on the night, while an exclusive ‘Access All Areas’ broadcast is set to air on BBC One on Friday night (February 21) at 11:25pm.Bashy took home the prestigious Album Of The Year prize for his first record in 15 years, ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’, which was also named as one of the 50 best albums of 2024 by NME. He was also named the Best Hip Hop Act.Other multiple winners were Darkoo, who won Best Female Act as well as Song Of The Year for ‘Favourite Girl’ featuring Dess Dior, and Ayra Starr, who picked up gongs for Best African Music Act and Best International Act.

the Super Bowl Halftime performance, saying it had nothing to do with being petty.Last week (February 9), Kendrick Lamar made history by becoming the first solo rapper to headline the coveted Halftime Show. Shortly after, it was reported that Lamar’s slot went on to pull 133.5million live viewers, as well as over 38million views on YouTube –making it the most-watched Super Bowl performance in history.Lamar brought out a number of special guests for the performance alongside Williams including SZA and Samuel L.

Kanye West has claimed that he’s been planning to release his ill-received swastika t-shirt for “over eight years”.In a new rant on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night (February 17), the controversial rapper once again took aim at the Jewish community.

Papo2oo4 and producer Subjxct 5 have been one of east coast underground rap's most consistently engaging pairings for a hot minute. The secret to their chemistry is that it can take many different sounds, from early-aughts throwback joints to Dilla-indebted sample-chopped psychedelia to grime-influenced club fit for the Blade reboot.

Timothée Chalamet has weighed in on the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.The beef between the two rappers began in 2013, but came to a head last year through a string of diss tracks, culminating in Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ – widely considered the most successful of the feud.‘Not Like Us’ became Lamar’s fourth Number One single, smashed numerous streaming records and went on to win five Grammys for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.Now, actor Timothée Chalamet has shared his thoughts on Lamar’s victory.

Kanye West has claimed that he and his wife Bianca Censori were only given tickets to the Grammys red carpet, and not the actual ceremony.The couple made headlines after the ceremony on February 3 when Censori showed up in a controversial see-through dress. The incident was claimed to be a stunt seeing the couple recreate the ‘Vultures 1’ album cover.After the Grammys incident, social media began wondering if Censori was alright, and if she was under Kanye West’s control.

Post Malone has announced new UK and European tour dates. Find all the information below.Announced today (February 17), the dates come as an extension to the Grammy-nominated singer’s biggest international headline tour to date: ‘The Big Ass World Tour’.With the new shows, Post Malone will extend his list of previously-announced North American shows with numerous dates across the pond.

TMZ last week.According to the outlet, the update was shared by one of Allen’s family members and the musician died at his home in Maryland on Wednesday (February 12). Details about the cause of death have not been shared, although TMZ states that it was the result of a medical emergency.Raised in Long Island, New York, Allen started his time in the music industry back in the ‘80s by forming his first group The Uptown Crew.

Suge Knight has claimed that Tupac was interested in signing Aaliyah to Death Row Records.The iconic label’s co-founder made the revelation in a new interview with The Art of Dialogue. Talking over the phone from prison, Knight said Tupac first learned about Aaliyah when they went to see Gladys Knight perform.“We had a thing,” he said. “I would always listen to oldies, and Pac would listen to rap.

Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000 has voluntarily withdrawn her lawsuit, according to a court document filed on Friday (February 14).The suit was first filed back in December by Jane Doe, who alleged she was sexually assaulted by both artists at a VMA after-party.The anonymous accuser filed papers later obtained by Rolling Stone informing the court that she was withdrawing her complaint with prejudice, meaning she could not file it again.Attorneys for Combs – who was arrested and charged with crimes including sexual trafficking and racketeering last September and is currently in a federal jail awaiting trial – told the publication there was no settlement between the parties. Combs has consistently denied all allegations raised against him.Roc Nation founder Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has continually denied the “heinous” accusation after Doe named him in an amended complaint in December, and had previously hit out at his accuser’s lawyer for “getting basic facts wrong”.Last month, Carter filed a memo with additional arguments to dismiss the suit, having previously filed a motion to dismiss it, with his lawyers requesting a monetary sanction be placed on Texan attorney Tony Buzbee – the lawyer representing Jane Doe – alleging that he failed to adequately investigate the woman’s allegations before he filed the lawsuit.Buzbee declined to comment on the dismissal, per Rolling Stone.In a statement shared with NME today, the ‘Empire State Of Mind’ artist called the news a “victory.”“The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed,” Carter said.

If there’s one rapper I know doesn’t play about Valentine’s Day, it’s Chow Lee, whose heroic libido and agile flows made last summer’s SEX DRIVE one of our favorite albums of 2024. Naturally, he’s celebrating the holiday with a new 3-song EP, GIRLS CUM FIRST!, a short-and-sweet collection of sexy drill serenades the Long Island rapper recorded on vacation in the Dominican Republic.

Super Bowl halftime show, the “God’s Plan” rapper seemingly waved the white flag on their battle in his new song, “Gimme a Hug.”“F–k a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit/Tryna get the party lit for the bitches,” he raps on the track from “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” his album with Partynextdoor that dropped on Friday.After nearly a year of going toe-to-toe with Lamar, Drake wants to be a lover, not a fighter.Having come out on the losing end of the battle, Drake acknowledges that some have relished in leaving him for dead — but that he is still very much alive and kicking.“Drake elimination, fake intimidation/Take a minute, take a deep breath, have a little bit of patience/Drizzy, you amazin’, you the inspiration/You set the bar for the next generation/,” he raps to open “Gimme a Hug.”“You Neo in The Matrix, these other n—-s just Nemo in the ocean/Small fish, making kids feel emotion/Using you for promotion,” he raps, possibly alluding to Lamar using Drake for gain.Later, he continues to address the talk of his demise: “N—-s want to see RIP me on a T-shirt like I’m Hulk Hogan/I appreciate the fans rocking with me, this is just a small token.”Drake makes it clear that he is far from done despite all the shots taken at him: “‘Cause I’m really out here, filling up the itinerary ’til I’m six feet in the cemetery/Bulletproof doors so heavy, got me rollin’ ‘round like a dignitary.“Funny how it’s only bitch n—-s that are waiting on the boy’s obituary/‘Cause if I die, it’s these n—-s that become the sole beneficiary/And what the f–k are they gon’ do with it?”He then gives love to 21 Savage for supporting him through the onslaught of Drake hate: “Savage, you the only n—a checkin’ on me when we really in some s–t, brother.”Last

Cara Delevingne has hit out at her former friend Kanye West with a clip of Amy Winehouse at Glastonbury.The rapper has made headlines in recent weeks as he rescinded his apology to the Jewish community for his past anti-Semitic remarks, and went on to declare himself as “a Nazi”. He also took to X to write “I love Hitler”, and praised billionaire and X owner Elon Musk as “the most lit person that [has] ever been on Twitter”, following the latter’s accusations of Nazism at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.His actions have been criticised by many across the entertainment world, with Ye’s ‘Vultures’ collaborator Ty Dolla $ign condemning hate speech, Charlie Puth begging West to stop promoting “incredibly dangerous” messages, and Friends star David Schwimmer calling for action to be taken against the rapper for his hate-filled “Nazi” posts, arguing that “silence is complicity”.Now, Delevigne, who was friends with West during his marriage to Kim Kardashian, has joined those speaking out against his comments.

the rapper’s gun assault trial were set to take place.The “Love on the Brain” singer, 36, arrived outside the courthouse in a black Escalade, emerging with RZA, 2, in her arms, while another individual carried 1-year-old Riot.Wearing a black leather coat and over-the-calf python-print boots, Rihanna was shielded from the rain by her bodyguards who covered the Fenty Beauty founder with multiple umbrellas.Rihanna’s court visit marks the first time she has brought her and A$AP Rocky’s children to their father’s trial, which began Jan. 24.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have added two extra dates to their ‘Grand National’ 2025 stadium tour. Check out the details below.The news of the new stadium dates arrived earlier this week, just hours after the Compton rapper took to the stage as the performer for the massive Super Bowl Halftime show, and was joined by SZA for two tracks.Dubbed the ‘Grand National Tour’, the upcoming shows arrive on the heels of their North American tour, and initially included four stops in the UK.