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How Kendrick Lamar and Drake changed rap beefs forever Rapid-fire releases and fast pace of modern life elevate diss war to levels unparalleled in hip-hop history.
They have been blasted from car stereos on the streets of New York City, played by DJs at nightclubs across the US, dubbed into Chinese on TikTok and inspired merengue songs among Spanish-speaking audiences.
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Kendrick Lamar Beat Drake By Being Drake
Kendrick beat Drake at his own game, using infectious hits and internet-savvy release tactics to turn the battle in his favor.
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How the Rap War Is Manipulating the Rap Media War
In the middle of a rap war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, artists are strategically aligning with podcasters, streamers, and YouTubers to control their own narratives.
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Craig David, a hitmaker since 2000, is still getting audiences dancing
The British singer/songwriter/DJ will perform at Warner Theatre on May 16.
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She’s one of the most famous people on the planet – but you’d never guess it was her from these latest pictures.
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Kendrick Lamar escalates Drake feud on the scathing diss track, Euphoria
Kendrick Lamar has released a diss track attacking fellow rap star Drake, escalating their long-running feud.
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Taylor Swift broke Spotify record with new album
The Tortured Poets Department became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said.
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Taylor Swift does the unbelievable
Just two hours after releasing her highly-anticipated new album, Taylor Swift has dropped a bombshell – sending fans wild.
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Rock band Kiss sells brand and songs for $300m
The band's distinctive look and entire back catalogue is sold to a Swedish music investor for around $300m.
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Lizzo clarifies she is not quitting music industry, just 'negative energy'
US pop star Lizzo is not leaving the limelight anytime soon, she has assured her fans in a social media post.
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Beyoncé’s Country Album Isn’t Meant for Nashville
With ‘Cowboy Carter,’ the pop superstar reimagines the genre—and creates her own country-radio station
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Lizzo Hits Back at Online Critics: “I’m Starting to Feel Like the World Doesn’t Want Me in It”
The 35-year-old unloaded in an emotional post, saying that she's found herself up against "lies being told about me for clout and views" and being the butt of the joke "every single time because of how I look."
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Album in One Day in 2024
The country album features a 27-song tracklist, including collaborations with Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Willie Nelson.
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MGM Denies Claim Bruno Mars Has $50 Million Gambling Debt With Casino (UPDATE)
The singer struck a long-term residency deal with MGM in 2016.
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All By Myself songwriter Eric Carmen dies aged 74
Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, known for hit song All By Myself, has died aged 74, his wife has announced.
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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to top US Hot 100 with country song
Success follows controversy over one Oklahoma radio station refusing to play the song and some questioning her genuine connection to the genre
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