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Drake Extends Rhythmic Airplay Record as “Shabang” Lands His 46th No. 1

Drake’s “Shabang” reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, extending his all-time record to 46 leaders and giving ICEMAN its fourth chart-topper.

By Ariyan C. AUGUST 24, 2026

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Kanye West Concert Delivers $11 Million Tourism Boost to Kazakhstan

Kanye West’s Kazakhstan concert drew 31,000 fans to Almaty, including 7,700 international visitors, generating an estimated $11 million tourism impact.

By Shawn P. AUGUST 24, 2026

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Rick Ross Pushes Back on 50 Cent’s Claim That Hip-Hop Belongs to the Young

Rick Ross pushed back on 50 Cent’s claim that hip-hop is a young person’s game, arguing that artists with a lasting connection to the…

By Dav R. AUGUST 24, 2026

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Hailey Bieber’s Sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow Avoids Jail in 2024 Bar Case

Hailey Bieber’s sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow has entered a pre-trial diversion program that could keep her out of jail over charges tied to a…

By Ariyan C. AUGUST 23, 2026

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BigXthaPlug Misses Country Rising Festival After Texas Arrest

BigXthaPlug missed the Country Rising Festival in Winnipeg after his August 21 Texas arrest on DWI, marijuana and firearm charges.

By Aaron B. AUGUST 23, 2026

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Drake Sings Along to Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ at Arkansas Concert

Drake was spotted singing and dancing to Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” during her sold-out Dandelion Tour concert in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

By Dav R. AUGUST 23, 2026

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Usher and Chris Brown Extend ‘The R&B Tour’ With Eight New Stadium Shows

Usher and Chris Brown have added eight new stadium dates to The R&B Tour, expanding their 2026 co-headlining run to 59 shows across North…

By Shawn P. AUGUST 23, 2026

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50 Cent Calls Marriage a “Bad Contract” Before Trolling Tyrese Over Viral Breakdown

50 Cent called marriage a “bad contract” during Apple Music’s Rap Life Review, then hilariously trolled Tyrese with his famous viral breakdown line.

By Jack O. AUGUST 23, 2026

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Tems Brings Out Dave for Surprise ‘Raindance’ Performance at All Points East

Tems brought Dave out during her All Points East set in London for a surprise performance of their UK No. 1 collaboration “Raindance.”

By Eliora C. AUGUST 23, 2026

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Master P Backs Jay-Z Over Target Deal While Calling for Corporate Accountability

Master P defends Jay-Z over his Target partnership while saying the retailer and other major corporations should still be held accountable to Black consumers.

By Ariyan C. AUGUST 23, 2026