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      Akon Readily Accepts 6ix9ine's 'VERZUZ' Battle Challenge

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      Stars from the hip-hop world have been trading songs as part of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s hugely popular Instagram Live series during the coronavirus lockdown.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Singer Akon has accepted a challenge by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine to battle it out on Instagram Live on Monday afternoon, May 18.
      Stars from the R&B and hip-hop world have been going hit-for-hit as part of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s hugely popular “VERZUZ” series during the coronavirus lockdown, with Ludacris and Nelly trading songs in the latest round on Saturday night.
      The following day, Tekashi declared he wanted to get in on the action, too, and called on Akon to square off with him online – a challenge readily accepted by the “Smack That” hitmaker.
      “@6ix9ine just challenged me to a battle tomorrow at 3:30pm Live on IG. ITS ON (sic),” Akon announced.

      Their music battle doesn’t appear to have anything to do with the official VERZUZ brand, but fans can tune into the fun on both Akon (https://www.instagram.com/akon/) and Tekashi’s (https://www.instagram.com/6ix9ine/) Instagram pages at 3.30pm ET.
      The “Fefe” MC was released from prison early last month (April) to serve the remainder of his sentence for gang-related crimes under home confinement.
      He has been working hard to relaunch his career ever since, and recently dropped his first new track and accompanying music video for “Gooba” online.

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      Scooter Braun Thanks Ariana Grande for Being Humble in the Wake of 6ix9ine Attack

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      After the ‘Stuck With U’ singer hit back at accusation that she and Justin Bieber manipulated chart result, her manager offers the ‘Gooba’ rapper a lengthy explanation on how the chart works.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ariana Grande’s manager, Scooter Braun, has jumped on the singer’s lengthy attack on Billboard Hot 100 chart rival Tekashi 6ix9ine after he suggested she and Justin Bieber didn’t deserve to be number one.
      The rapper, who bowed at three on the new countdown with “Gooba”, accused the pop pair of buying their way to the top of the countdown, prompting Grande to issue a long statement shooting down his claims and urging Tekashi to be “humble” and “be grateful you’re even here.”
      Her response prompted a comeback from the rap star, who added, “I don’t want you to think that I’m coming at you. I’m not saying you’re not talented, I’m not saying you can’t sing. You’re a beautiful singer, you just don’t understand my pain.”
      He had previously told fans in a video that he had learned the same credit card had been used to buy multiple copies of Bieber and Grande’s duet.
      And now Braun has joined the feud, offering Tekashi a lesson in how the chart works, “Only domestic streams are counted for a domestic chart. If someone is counting their total they aren’t counting correctly… We never disclose our sales until end of week. That is called strategy and is and always has been our policy… Nielsen (chart compilers) and billboard rules state clearly one credit card can only buy max 4 copies (sic). Anything above that the entire amount gets thrown out. They review that. All must be confirmed. Which it was.”
      Scooter confirms there was an investigation surrounding this week’s charts, but adds, “it was into a video that had 6 times the amount of paid bot activity than the normal video. That video was not ours.”
      He added, “Ariana thank you for being so humble. Others should do the same.”
      Braun also made it clear he is “proud” of Grande and fellow charge Bieber’s latest chart achievement, adding, “honored to stand with you always.”

      Justin also responded to 6ix9ine’s claims on social media, adding, “He said 30k was bought with 6 credit cards but that is a lie. The rules are clear one credit card can buy max 4 copies (sic). Anything over that the entire amount gets thrown out (sic).”
      “Nielsen (chart compilers) company checks this and found all our sales were legit because our fans are amazing and bought them. Don’t discredit our fan base with false info.”
      He also ripped in to the rapper for failing to mention he’s part of the song in his initial attack on Grande, adding: “If you gonna say her name make sure you say mine because it’s our song.”

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      6ix9ine Trolls Justin Bieber for Defending Ariana Grande Amid Billboard Drama

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      This arrives after Ariana addresses the allegations made by the ‘Gooba’ artist that she manipulated the Billboard 100 chart to make her and Justin’s new song ‘Stuck With U’ top it.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The Billboard drama involving 6ix9ine a.k.a. Tekashi69 and Ariana Grande continues to heat up. Further making it complicated was Justin Bieber, who is featured in Ariana’s “Stuck With U”, as he posted a lengthy Instagram post to defend his collaborator after being accused of chart manipulation by the rapper.
      “He says his streams don’t count. Yes they do but he is counting his global streams and this is a domestic chart so only domestic streams count,” the “Despacito” hitmaker said of Tekashi in a Instagram Story post on Monday, May 18. “60,000 units came because we don’t disclose our numbers until the end of week. That’s called strategy.”
      “He said 30k was bought with 6 credit cards but that is a lie. The rules are clear one credit card can buy max 4 copies. Anything over that the entire amount gets thrown out. Nielsen company checks this and found all our sales were legit because our fans are amazing and bought them. Don’t discredit our fan base with false info,” Justin continued weighing in on the matter.
      He added, “This is my song with Ariana Grande and I’m honored to work with her to help raise money for a great cause. If you gonna say her name make sure you say mine because it’s our song.”

      Tekashi caught wind of the post and reacted to it. However, he didn’t spare much thought as the rapper only trolled Biebs for wanting credit for the song. ” ‘Say my name too,’ ” he wrote on Instagram, alongside a skull emoji.

      Tekashi69 trolled Justin Bieber for defending Ariana Grande.
      This arrives after Ariana addressed the allegations from the “Gooba” artist that she manipulated the Billboard 100 chart to make “Stuck With U” top it. “I would like to address a few things which i don’t usually do (i don’t give my energy to drama or strange accusations normally but this has gone a little too far)… my fans bought the song. JUSTIN’S fans bought the song. OUR fans bought this song (never more than four copies each, AS THE RULES STATE). they are ride or die motherf**kers and i thank god every day that i have them in my life. Not just when they fight for us to win (even when i ask them not to as i did this week) but because they’re some of the greatest people i know,” she said on Instagram.
      Tekashi quickly responded to it with a new video. “I don’t want you to think that I’m coming at you. I’m not saying you’re not talented, I’m not saying you can’t sing. You’re a beautiful singer, you just don’t understand my pain. My frustration is from Billboard. I speak for the millions of kids that come from nothing, right,” he explained.

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      Ariana Grande Asks 6ix9ine to Humble Himself After He Accused Her of Chart Manipulation

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      The ‘7 Rings’ hitmaker has topped the Billboard Hot 100 with her Justin Bieber collaboration, ‘Stuck With U’, but the ‘Gooba’ rapper suggests that the two bought their way to the top.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ariana Grande has fired back at rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine after he suggested she and Justin Bieber bought their way to the top of the U.S. charts.
      The pop pair’s new track, “Stuck With U”, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on Monday, May 18 – two spots above the rap star, whose “Gooba” bowed at three.
      After picking up a copy of the new countdown, Tekashi posted a video from his post-prison home confinement and said, “I want the world to know that Billboard is a lie. You can buy number ones on Billboard.”
      He added, “They purchased half of those things with six credit cards. When we asked where was those six credit cards linked to, Billboard said, ‘We can’t disclose that information’ (sic).”

      Angry Ariana was quick to dismiss the rapper’s claims as she thanked fans for giving her a third number one debut.
      “Anyone who knows me or has followed me for a while knows that numbers aren’t the driving force in anything i do,” she wrote on social media. “i’m grateful to sing. grateful to have people who want to listen. grateful to even be here at all. i didn’t have a number one for the first five years of my career and it didn’t upset me at all because from the bottom of my heart, music is everything to me. my fans are everything to me. i promise i couldn’t ask for another f***ing thing.”
      “I would like to address a few things which i don’t usually do (i don’t give my energy to drama or strange accusations normally but this has gone a little too far)… my fans bought the song. JUSTIN’S fans bought the song. OUR fans bought this song (never more than four copies each, AS THE RULES STATE). they are ride or die motherf**kers and i thank god every day that i have them in my life. Not just when they fight for us to win (even when i ask them not to as i did this week) but because they’re some of the greatest people i know.”
      And she wasn’t done there, adding, “Sales count for more than streams. u can not discredit this as hard as u try. to anybody that is displeased with their placement on the chart this week or who is spending their time racking their brain thinking of as many ways as they can to discredit hardworking women… i ask u to take a moment to humble yourself. be grateful you’re even here. that people want to listen to u at all. it’s a blessed position to be in (sic).”
      She concluded her carefully-worded rant by stating, “Congratulations to all my talented a** peers in the top ten this week. even number 3. And thank u to @billboard for this honor.”

      Tekashi responded with a new video on Monday, addressing Ariana directly and saying, “I don’t want you to think that I’m coming at you. I’m not saying you’re not talented, I’m not saying you can’t sing. You’re a beautiful singer, you just don’t understand my pain. My frustration is from Billboard. I speak for the millions of kids that come from nothing, right. Let me show you something…”
      He then revealed an old video of himself and shared TV footage of Ariana playing Cat Valentine, before adding that he comes from “a different background,” mentioning his mother “used to collect cans on the street” while he used to “be a dishwasher.”
      He captioned the video, “@arianagrande All I’m saying is I worked super hard to make it out of Brooklyn NY (New York),” adding that he grew up on welfare, without a father.

      Tekashi concluded his post with, “YOU ARE VERY TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL GOD BLESS YOU. But you will NEVER UNDERSTAND MY PAIN.”

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      Barbz Mad at Usher for Calling Nicki Minaj a 'Product' of Lil' Kim

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      The ‘U Got It Bad’ rapper inadvertently shades the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker while weighing on potential ‘Verzuz’ battle between Nicki and Kim during an Instagram Live chat with Swizz Beatz.
      May 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Usher has incurred the wrath of Barbz. The R&B singer inadvertently threw shade at Nicki Minaj during an Instagram Live chat with Swizz Beatz while talking about potential “Verzuz” battles fans are begging for.
      During their discussion on Sunday, May 17, they brought up a few “Verzuz” battles involving Lil’ Kim that fans want a lot. “I see a lot of, Lil’ Kim versus Foxy Brown. Then I see a lot of – Lil’ Kim versus Nicki? I see a lot of that,” Swizz said to Usher.
      Usher thinks the latter battle is impossible, saying, “Nah, Nicki is a product of Kim.” His remark quickly gained reactions from social media users as Swizz alerted the “Yeah!” hitmaker, “You already trending on Twitter right now, by the way.” He went on enthusing, “This is the Verzuz effect, king. I see you trending on Twitter! This is special, this is fun.”

      Usher didn’t further explain his comment, but considering his history with Nicki, he might not mean to disrespect her. He teamed up with the Harajuku Barbie on 2010’s “Lil’ Freak”, while he also worked with Kim when she appeared on his song “Just Like Me”.
      This didn’t stop people from commenting on Usher’s claim about Nicki being a “product” of Kim. Agreeing with the awards-winning singer, one commented, “Of course she’s the product, Kim is the blue print.” An Instagram user reminded others, “Y’all are really dumb to think she’s not … she’s said it herself many times Kim influenced her and opened doors that allowed her to be the super star she is today.”
      While acknowledging that Nicki was influenced by Kim, a third person thinks that the Trinidad and Tobago-born femcee has grown beyond that. “I mean she has always showed Kim love as she should Kim paved the way I’ll never take that from her….but let’s be real Nick has surpassed being ‘a product of lil Kim’ I know y’all Dont wanna hear the TRUTH…..I just wished Nick and Kim would squash whatever it is and make a hit together,” the said user wrote.
      Another similarly said of the “Starships” raptress, “Nicki has surpassed lil Kim in every which way possible .. Nicki also gave usher some on her hottest versus on his song .. they always discrediting her.”
      Some others slammed Usher for making such disrespectful comment about Nicki. “She wasn’t a product when he asked for a feature,” one said of Justin Bieber’s mentor. Another who disagreed with Usher commented, “Nicki Minaj is in her own lane! Give her her damn respect. Y’all stuck on these color wigs… and that lollipop picture… Kim cool but Nicki pen game is unmatched!!”
      Also not having Usher’s comment, someone else clapped back, “HOW THO?! Nicki music isn’t comparable to Kim’s at all. Their music style is different and y’all know it. A few wings and appearances don’t mean nothing. And if we gone talk about ‘product’ Bc of style then let’s talk about how kim is a product of Cher and Madonna.”

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      NAV's 'Good Intentions' Debuts Atop Billboard 200 Chart

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      Following it up at No. 2 is Kehlani, who makes her highest charting and best week ever with ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’ that earns 83,000 album equivalent units.
      May 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – NAV lands atop the Billboard 200 chart with “Good Intentions”, which was released on May 8 via XO/Republic Records. The set, which marks his second No. 1 album, rules the chart after earning 135,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 14, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
      Of the sum, 73,000 are in pure sales that is driven by merchandise/album bundles sold via NAV’s official webstore. Following it up at No. 2 is Kehlani, who makes her highest charting and best week ever with “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t” that earns 83,000 album equivalent units. Of the number, 56,000 are in SEA units, 25,000 are in album sales and 1,000 in TEA units.
      Meanwhile, Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” falls from No. 2 to No. 3 in its second week with 79,000 units. Former chart-topper Lil Baby’s “My Turn” slips from No. 3 to No. 4 with 72,000 equivalent album units while Lil Durk’s “Just Cause Y’all Waited 2” debuts at No. 5 with 57,000 equivalent album units. The album marks his second top five-charting album.
      At No. 6 is DaBaby’s “Blame It on Baby” that earns 45,000 equivalent album units. As for No. 7, the spot is occupied by Bad Bunny’s “Las Que No Iban a Salir” that enters the chart with 42,000 equivalent album units.
      Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake” falls from No. 5 to No. 8 with 42,000 units. Rounding out the Top 10 are The Weeknd’s “After Hours” and Post Malone’s “Hollywood Bleeding” which are descending from No. 6 to No. 9 (with 40,000 units) and from No. 8 to No. 10 (with 37,000 units) respectively.
      Top Ten Billboard 200 (Week ending May 14, 2020):
      “Good Intentions” – NAV (135,000 units)
      “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t” – Kehlani (83,000 units)
      “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” – Drake (79,000 units)
      “My Turn” – Lil Baby (72,000 units)
      “Blame It on Baby” – DaBaby (48,000 units)
      “Just Cause Y’all Waited 2” – Lil Durk (57,000 units)
      “Blame It on Baby” – DaBaby (45,000 units)
      “Las Que No Iban a Salir” – Bad Bunny (42,000 units)
      “Eternal Atake” – Lil Uzi Vert (45,000 units)
      “After Hours” – The Weeknd (40,000 units)
      “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – Post Malone (37,000 units)

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      'American Idol' Finale: Jordin Sparks and Past Winners Help Lionel Richie Remake 'We Are the World'

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      Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Phillip Phillips, Scotty McCreery and Laine Hardy are also joined in the performance by other alumni including Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler and Lauren Alaina.
      May 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “American Idol” has crowned its Season 18 winner, but the finale offered more than that. One of the highlights from the Sunday night, May 17 show was the return of past winners, including Jordin Sparks, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino, to help judge Lionel Richie in performing a remake of “We Are the World”.
      Joining the foursome to deliver a beautiful rendition of the song Ritchie co-wrote in 1985 with Michael Jackson were Season 10, 11 and 17 winners, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips and Laine Hardy respectively. Other “Idol” alumni, including Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Lauren Alaina, Gabby Barrett and Alejandro Aranda, also took part.
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      “We Are the World” were originally produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. Made as a charity single to benefit starvation relief efforts in Africa, it was performed by USA for Africa, a supergroup which included the likes of Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Ray Charles and Tina Turner.
      The unifying anthem got remade by Richie and Wyclef Jean in 2010 as a response to devastating earthquake in Haiti. This version featured Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Hudson, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and Toni Braxton among others.
      Back in March 2020, Richie offered his thought on remaking the song for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic 35 years after its first release. “Two weeks ago, we said we didn’t want to do too much [about the song] because this is not the time to sell an anniversary. But the message is so clear,” he said referring to a line in the chorus, “There’s a choice we’re making, we’re saving our own lives.”
      “That line came about as Michael and I were sitting there talking. We said, you can either say, ‘I’m saving my life’ or ‘We’re saving our lives,’ ” the 70-year-old explained in an interview with PEOPLE. ” ‘We Are the World’ is a statement we wanted to make. What do we do to save our own?” He added that every time he tried to write a different song, he wrote “those same words.”
      The season 18 finale was filled with individual performances from the Top 5, Dillon James, Jonny West, Arthur Gunn, Francisco Martin and Justin Sam, as well as performances from Richie’s fellow judges, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Other performers for the finale included Lauren Daigle and Cynthia Erivo.

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      Ludacris Slammed for Name-Dropping R. Kelly on New Song

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      In addition to that, Luda put a Bill Cosby reference on his and Lil Wayne’s upcoming song ‘Silence of the Lambs’, which he previews during a song battle on ‘Verzuz’ with Nelly.
      May 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ludacris had a song battle with Nelly in the Saturday, May 17 episode of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s “Verzuz”. In the episode, Luda decided to treat fans to a snippet of his new song featuring Lil Wayne, only to get backlash.
      He previewed the song, which was titled “Silence of the Lambs”, three times in a row. It made fans easy enough to catch the R. Kelly and Bill Cosby references in the lyrics.
      Produced by Timbaland, the song opens with a mention of Bill as the lyrics read, “The world screwed if n****s pouring drinks like Bill Huxtable.” As if that wasn’t enought, Luda later rapped, “I love R. Kelly but around my daughters, I’m not comfortable.”

      It didn’t take long before people on the Internet were coming after Luda for his questionable sentiment about Kelly. “Ludacris really thought it was appropriate to tell us he loves R.Kelly in 2020 and told us three times. I’m still in shock,” someone tweeted.
      “I still can’t believe Ludacris played a new song with that R Kelly line THREE TIMES. Never let that man on live again,” another user wrote. “I’m still mad Ludacris previewed that Wayne song and dropped Cosby and R Kelly lines to start off the song. And ran it back like 5 times,” another person stated.
      Someone else added, “Nelly won tonight off the strength of Ludacris shouting out out R. Kelly not once, not twice, but three times in a 10 minute window. I don’t make the rules.”
      “Ludacris said ‘I love R. Kelly but around my daughters I’m not comfortable.’ Ehm I think you might want to REWRITE THAT LINE yunno,” a fan suggested. “Ludacris giving us bill cosby, r. kelly and roseanne bars in 2020 along with a chance the rapper feature. who asked for this? more importantly,” one other said, referring to Luda’s lyrics in which he shaded Roseanne Barr by declaring that racists were still drinking “from Roseanne’s bar.”

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