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    Young Thug Dragged on Twitter After Claiming to Have More 'Stadium Anthems' Than Jay-Z

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    The ‘Stoner’ rapper is trending on the blue bird app for shading the ‘Run This Town’ spitter though he quickly retracts his comment and acknowledges that Hova probably has more than 50 stadium-worthy songs.

    Dec 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Young Thug has made himself a sort of public enemy after dissing one of the biggest hip-hop stars in the late 20th to early 21st century. The Atlanta native has caught a lot of flak from Twitter users after questioning Jay-Z’s music catalog.
    Appearing in a Monday, December 28 episode of Gillie Da Kid’s “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast, Thugger was bragging about having 30 or 40 stadium-worthy anthems. He then compared his songs to Jigga’s, saying, “Jay-Z ain’t got 30 songs like that.”
    Gillie disagreed, saying of Hova, “He got a lot, though.” Apparently realizing he said something wrong, Thug quickly backtracked on his remark as he acknowledged, “I’m just saying like, I know he do, he probably got 50 of them b***hes.”
    “I’m not literally saying him,” the 29-year-old went on clarifying. “I’m saying n***as who you thinking … I seen n***as like, ‘Damn, they don’t know this song?’ I’m so scared to get boo’ed, I don’t even perform songs they won’t know.”

    With a career that has spanned over two decades and 13 studio albums, Jay-Z has a bunch of Billboard hits and has sold over 29,179,000 studio albums as of December 2014. Meanwhile, Thug has released one solo studio album, three EPs and 19 mixtapes.

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    While Thug quickly backtracked on his comment, the damage has been done. Jay-Z’s fans won’t let it pass and has been dragging the “Go Crazy” spitter on Twitter, making his name trending on the blue bird app for the wrong reason.
    “25 years of rapping and Jay-Z don’t have 30 songs that a stadium knows and Young Thug does? Bruh…..cmon,” freelance journalist Keith Nelson Jr. reacted to Thug’s remark. Another noted, “First he disrespected 3 Stacks & now he’s dissing Jay-Z saying he doesn’t have 30 songs like that. Young Thug took a bad audience not knowing Jay’s s**t & is using it to further divide youth & elders. We don’t need this negativity separating 2 artists with hella fans & influence.”
    “Did Young Thug compare his ignorant a** to Jay Z??” a third user slammed Thugger. Another told Thug to focus on making music instead, “Young Thug needs to just stop talking on legends and focus on releasing PUNK.”
    A fifth commenter added, “Young Thug needs to pipe down. I was born in 1998 and can rap more Jay Z songs Woman shrugging these new generation rappers think to highly of themselves Rolling on the floor laughing nigga Jay-Z entire albums have no skips tf.”
    “what does he gain from slandering Jay like are you dumb??” a baffled user asked. Another commented, “Young thug got JAY Z CONFUSED! Lmao n******a WHET,” while someone else quipped, “I’m here tryna figure out if I know 30 young thug songs much less 30 Jay Z songs.”
    There were a few, however, who agreed with Thug’s initial comment. “He is not lying tho and this is not him saying he is better than jay z it’s just the truth…..NO ONE KNOWS 30 JAY Z SONGS BY HEART,” one explained. Another argued, “Young Thug ain’t lie tho, Lls the only Jay Z song I know is the story of OJ.”

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    Nile Rodgers Keen to Work With Dua Lipa Again Despite Being Dropped From Her Latest Album

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    The Chic musician would love to hit the studio with the ‘Don’t Start Now’ hitmaker again although she previously turned down his contributions on ‘Future Nostalgia’.

    Dec 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Nile Rodgers hasn’t ruled out a duet with Dua Lipa.
    Despite the “Don’t Start Now” hitmaker turning down the music legend’s contributions on her latest album, “Future Nostalgia”, the “Le Freak” hitmaker says his door is always open for a collaboration with the pop megastar.
    He told British newspaper The Sun, “That’s up to her. We got along great, we really liked each other.”
    “She can call me any time – I’m down.”

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    Although the pair spent time in the studio together in 2019, Dua decided she wanted to make the arrangements for her LP more futuristic instead of retro disco.
    She explained at the time, “I think I just needed a bit more of a future element in terms of production. The production we did together was amazing, but took it into beautiful disco and Chic. It needed to be more current.”
    Dua recently broke online live-stream records with her Studio 2054 virtual concert, which pulled in over five million viewers, including over 1.9 million unique log-ins from China, 95,000 from India and over 263,200 tickets sold on regular ticketing platforms. The total is said to be a record for a paid live-stream, according to Variety.
    The extravaganza featured guest appearances from Sir Elton John, Kylie Minogue, FKA twigs, and more.
    Dua Lipa also receives multiple nominations at the upcoming 2021 Grammy Awards. Her album is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album while her single “Don’t Start Now” is nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

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    Meek Mill Insists His New Music Streaming App Will Be Different From Spotify, Tidal and Apple

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    The Philadelphia rapper has teamed up with 21 Savage, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk to build their own music streaming platform, insisting the new app will not be the same as the already existing ones.

    Dec 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk are developing their own music platform.
    The 33-year-old star has teamed up with his fellow rap stars to build their own digital streaming service as a new platform that will support artists with the hope of maximising “black wealth.”
    Meek made the announcement on Twitter whilst seeking a third party to build the platform, writing, “Me lil baby Durkio tryna get somebody in Silicon Valley to build us our own music platform we can be majority owner in! We will pay!! We need top Silicon Valley steppers please! 21 gone link in too we need some app options we looking for the best platform builders!!!! Tryna get started 2021 (sic).”
    The following day, Meek gave more information surrounding the business venture and expressed how they plan to donate money back to the musicians who stream their music through the platform.

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    He tweeted, “We gone start something and donate a % to the people we make money from! We waiting on production now! #culturecurrency coming full blast!!!”
    However, the “Going Bad” hitmaker assured fans the new platform would not be a copy of already existing streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music as they plan to connect with the big companies to maximise their client’s work.
    He added, “Respectfully to Spotify too we get millions with them one of my biggest platforms I sell on! We need their help too… but we gone build something where we can maximize black wealth and we not gone fail by any means ‘we got a real backing behind us’ let’s get it.”
    “We not even trying to build the same thing as Spotify …tidal … apple we wanna build a platform/tool and connect it with those big big companies and eat and build up some billion dollar sh*t! If you a big rapper that sale a lot and got a lot of influence rap in for (percentage) (sic).”

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    Rapper Chika Defends Grammys Amid 2021 Nomination Controversy

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    The ‘Project Power’ star who gets a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist insists, ‘They’re always going to miss somebody,’ in response to the 2021 nomination controversy.

    Dec 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Rapper Chika reflected on the exclusion of artists from awards shows like the Grammys insisting, “they’re always going to miss somebody.”
    The “Project Power” star received a best new artist nomination for the awards in November (20). However, artists such as The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding spoke out after being overlooked. However, the 23-year-old insisted it’s just “the nature of awards.”
    “People generally feel like the Grammys don’t really understand hip-hop, that they vote in people without knowing what’s going on,” she told Entertainment Weekly. “How did you feel about the Grammys before your nomination? And how do you feel about it after seeing this year’s nominees? Absolutely the same before and after.”

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    She continued, “I’ve had those moments of being a fan and not seeing someone who I think deserves it be nominated. I fully understand the frustration and confusion when it comes to people being like, ‘yo, they don’t ever get it right.’ I also think that people think that the Grammys is for white people who are like, ‘All right, give us the songs. Now let’s begin.’ That’s not how it works.”
    “There are people who work on these songs and who are in the industry who are given the opportunity to nominate people based on how the year is reflected. With that being so subjective because it’s art, they’re always going to miss somebody. It’s the nature of awards.”
    The “My Power” hitmaker insisted that whether she wins or loses, she’ll still feel like “I already won,” no matter what happens on the day.
    “Even with me getting this nomination, I celebrated the way it felt, because who knows what’s going to happen the day I show up? I’m not going home sad though, because I already won. That’s the way I want people to look at things.”

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    6ix9ine Accuses Lil Durk of Using King Von to Boost Album Sales

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    The ‘FEFE’ hitmaker has since been called out for being ‘mad disrespectful’ over his comment on Durk’s new album while also dissing the late ‘Crazy Story’ rapper.

    Dec 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tekashi69 a.k.a. 6ix9ine is once again using King Von to troll Lil Durk. Reviving his feud with the founder of the Only the Family record label, the Brooklyn-born artist has accused the latter of using the late rapper to boost the sales of his latest album.
    It all began when DJ Akademiks, who is known for being friends with 6ix9ine, reported on Durk’s “The Voice” projected first week sales. “Lil Durk ‘The Voice’ is on pace to sell 55K this week,” so the post on Akademiks’ Instagram page read, along with an artwork of the mixtape which features a picture of Durk and Von sitting side-by-side.
    Paying tribute to the late rapper, Durk wrote on the cover art, “Long Live Grandson.” He was referring to Von’s nickname “Grandson”, which is said to be related to David Barksdale, the founder of the Black Disciples which Von was allegedly a member of.
    Not impressed by the number Durk garnered for his new album, 6ix9ine weighed in on it, “Used Von name for sales. Is NOT blackballed has all industry support. 55k and his man was caught in 4K.” The “TROLLZ” rapper added, “#KingVon REST IN PISS.”

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    6ix9ine dissed Lil Durk and King Von.
    It didn’t take long for 6ix9ine to catch flak over his distasteful comment about Von. Replying to his comment on Akademiks’ post, one clapped back at him, “so mad u sold 20k first week and 80% of ur sales were bundles and ain’t ur biological dad get caught lackin outside of a 711 while u was beating ur baby mama lol.”
    Another called 6ix9ine “a lame,” while a third user called him out for being “mad disrespectful.” Another warned him, “wow n***az goona eat yu,” while someone else launched a threat not only to the rapper, but also to his child and baby mama, “can’t wait for the day they kill you, you baby moms and your kid.”
    This isn’t the first time 6ix9ine used Von to troll Durk. Back in November, he responded to Durk’s tribute to his artist, “Nuski now von AND you still rapping go pick up a gun.” The 24-year-old added five rolling on the floor laughing emojis.

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    Artist of the Week: Jhene Aiko

    The ‘Souled Out’ singer is making waves on the urban and rhythmic radio charts with her healing single called ‘BS’ from her third studio album titled ‘Chilombo’.

    Dec 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jhene Aiko is full of confidence and it shows on her new single “BS”. Collaborating with H.E.R., she sings about finding the courage to leave a man who never appreciated her and moving on to do her own things and live her life to the fullest as she’s hitting the party scene and bagging a new guy.
    The relatable story coupled with her soothing voice sent her to the top of this week’s Mediabase urban radio chart and rhythmic radio listing. On Spotify alone, the song has been played over 90.45 million times. It was also certified platinum for selling more than a million units.
    The slow jam, which has Kehlani on the remix, additionally climbed up to No. 24 on Billboard Hot 100, marking Aiko’s second top-forty entry on the chart. It’s ranked even higher on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at No. 15.

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    The single, written with the help of her boyfriend Big Sean, was taken from Jhene Aiko’s third studio album, which reached No. 2 on both Billboard Hot 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. On top of that, the LP gave her three Grammy nominations including Album of the Year.
    She recorded the new album while also working on finding balance to her mind, body, and spirit. She started her new music in the “very healing place” of Hawaii where her grandmother was born and incorporated sound healing on her every song.
    The album was fittingly titled after her last name “Chilombo”, which had a very special meaning. “[Chi] is life force,” so she explained. “[l] is for Love. Love is Living On Valued Energy. Taking care of the future by being fully present in. this. moment. [om] is the sound of the universe. The solution is sound. [b] represents the leg and the foot… foundation. B is for base; basics, beginnings [o] is eternity, infinite, wholeness… totality, perfection.”

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    Taylor Swift's 'Evermore' Maintains Reign On Billboard 200 In Its Second Week

    Following it up at No. 2 is Paul McCartney’s ‘McCartey III’, which bows at the position with 105,000 equivalent album units earned this week after being released in more than 10 vinyl variants.

    Dec 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift’s “Evermore” is spending its second week leading the Billboard 200 chart this week. The album stays at No. 1 on the chart after earning 169,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending December 24, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
    Of the number, album sales comprise just under 102,000. Meanwhile, 66,000 are in the form of SEA units with 1,000 are TEA units. The huge number is thanks to the release of the album on CD on December 18 after only being available as a digital download in its first week of release.
    Following it up at No. 2 is Paul McCartney’s “McCartey III”, which bows at the position with 105,000 equivalent album units earned. The album, which is released in more than 10 vinyl variants which combined to sell 32,000 copies, marks the musician’s 21st top 10 album on the Billboard 200.
    Meanwhile, Eminem’s former No. 1 “Music to Be Murdered By” bounced high from No. 199 to No. 3 this week. It earns 94,000 equivalent album units thanks to a deluxe edition of the set, featuring 16 bonus tracks, which was released on December 18.

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    Later, Michael Buble’s “Christmas” leads the six-pack of holiday albums in the top 10 as it occupies the No. 4 with 77,000 equivalent album units. Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas”, meanwhile, soars high from No. 10 to No. 5 with 60,000 equivalent album units with Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song” jumping up from No. 8 to No. 6 with also 60,000 units.
    Carrie Underwood falls one spot to No. 7 as her album “My Gift” earns 57,000 equivalent album units. Another holiday album in the Top 10 is Pentatonix’s “The Best of Pentatonix Christmas” that climbs from No. 13 to No. 9 with 51,000 units.
    Meanwhile, Taylor’s “Folklore” descends from No. 3 to No. 8 this week with 53,000 equivalent album units earned. Lastly, Vince Guaraldi Trio’s soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” rounds out the Top 10 with 50,000 equivalent album units.
    Top Ten Billboard 200:
    “Evermore” – Taylor Swift (169,000 units)
    “McCartey III” – Paul McCartney (105,000 units)
    “Music to Be Murdered By” – Eminem (94,000 units)
    “Christmas” – Michael Buble (77,000 units)
    “Merry Christmas” – Mariah Carey (60,000 units)
    “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole) (60,000 units)
    “My Gift” – Carrie Underwood (57,000 units)
    “Folklore” – Taylor Swift (53,000 units)
    “The Best of Pentatonix Christmas” – Pentatonix (51,000 units)
    “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Soundtrack – Vince Guaraldi Trio (50,000 units)

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    50 Cent Challenges Lil Wayne to Do Verzuz Battle With Drake

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    When promoting his new Branson cognac line, the ‘Candy Shop’ hitmaker explains that the rappers’ different styles will provide entertainment should they face off against each other.

    Dec 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – 50 Cent has challenged Lil Wayne to hit the VERZUZ stage with his protege Drake in 2021.
    Rappers have come together in 2020 for rap battles on Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s COVID-busting online initiative, and now 50 wants to see a Drake/Lil Wayne face-off.
    Asked who he thought would be a good VERZUZ opponent for Drake and Wayne during an Instagram chat while promoting his new Branson cognac line, 50 said in a new interview, “I think because of the momentum, the best thing would be Lil Wayne versus Drake.” Fiddy further elaborated, “because it’s two styles, two different styles in the same period so it will be entertaining enough to watch both of them.”

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    Should Weezy accepted Dizzy’s challenge, that wouldn’t be the first time for them to have a friendly battle. The two rapper previously went on a Street Fighter-inspired tour dubbed “Drake vs. Lil Wayne”. The “In My Feelings” hitmaker and the “Scared of the Dark” spitter used to co-headline the said tour in addition to having a joint set during which they went hit-for-hit in which fans would decide the winner among the two.
    Meanwhile, last week, The Game said he would be willing to take part in a VERZUZ battle – but only if he was matched up with old rival 50 Cent.
    The rap battles linked to VERZUZ so far have included Snoop Dogg and DMX and Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy.

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