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14 Mar 2024

Young MC Leads Top TV Songs Chart Via ‘Rookie’ Synch for ‘Bust a Move’

Young MC’s 1989 top 10 hit “Bust a Move” is No. 1 on a Billboard chart in 2024, reaching the top spot on the Top TV Songs chart, presented by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), for February 2024.

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Rankings for the Top TV Songs chart are based on song and show data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of February 2024.

“Bust a Move,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1989, sported a synch in ABC’s The Rookie, sending it to No. 1 on Top TV Songs after being heard in the second episode of the series’ sixth season on Feb. 27.

In February 2024, “Bust a Move” earned 3.2 million official on-demand U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads, according to Luminate.

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“Bust a Move” reigns over Gordon Lightfoot’s “If You Could Read My Mind,” which bows at No. 2 following a synch in Amazon Prime Video’s The Grand Tour on Feb. 16. The track snagged 3.7 million streams and 2,000 downloads in February 2024.

Like “Bust a Move,” “If You Could Read My Mind” was a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 (as well as the first top 10 for both acts), albeit earlier, peaking at No. 5 in February 1971.

A pair of songs from HBO’s True Detective round out Top TV Songs’ top four in Mazzy Star’s “Into Dust” and The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively. The former was in episode four of the fourth season (Feb. 4), while the latter followed in episode six (Feb. 18).

“Into Dust” racked up 802,000 streams and 1,000 downloads in February 2024, while “Twist and Shout” boasted 6.4 million streams and 1,000 downloads.

They’re not the only True Detective synchs on the latest chart. The show also appears at No. 9 via Billie Eilish’s “Everybody Dies,” also from episode four, via 1.3 million streams.

See the full top 10, also featuring music from Will Trent, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and One Day, below.

Rank, Song, Artist, Show (Network)

  1. “Bust a Move,” Young MC, The Rookie (ABC)
  2. “If You Could Read My Mind,” Gordon Lightfoot, The Grand Tour (Amazon Prime Video)
  3. “Into Dust,” Mazzy Star, True Detective (HBO)
  4. “Twist and Shout,” The Beatles, True Detective (HBO)
  5. “Gimme Three Steps,” Lynyrd Skynyrd, Will Trent (ABC)
  6. “Sandstorm,” Darude, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
  7. “This Is the Day,” The The, One Day (Netflix)
  8. “Love Ballad,” LTD, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
  9. “Everybody Dies,” Billie Eilish, True Detective (HBO)
  10. “Feels Good,” Tony! Toni! Toné!, Will Trent (ABC)

14 Mar 2024

Wale Bringing WaleMania To Philadelphia For Wrestlemania Weekend

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We’re just a few weeks away from wrestling fans indulging in the annual event known as Wrestlemania and while fans await to see if Cody Rhodes will finally get to finish his story and defeat Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, Wale is treating Hip-Hop/wrestling fans to a little pre-game event.

On April 4, Wale will be bringing his annual WaleMania to Philadelphia to kick off the Wresltmania festivities Hip-Hop style and give the city of Brotherly Love something to turn up to before tuning into the wrestling matches of the weekend. Going down at the Franklin Music Hall in Philly, Walemania is set to be hosted The Ringer’s Kazeem Famuyide and Emilio Sparks and will feature artists such as Connie Diamond, Nick Papz, and 3ohBlack. On the wheels of steels will be the likes of DJ Money, Cory Townes, DJ Tommy Carlucci, and Gigi Rosa

Yeah, they’re ready to get things litty in Philly.

Of course some surprise guests are expected to make an appearance but as of now those names are being kept under wraps as they want to give the fans in attendance something to talk about come April 4th.

Wale spoke about what this means to him as both a wrestling fan and Hip-Hop artist.

“Bringing my friends together from the world of music and wrestling is something I truly look forward to doing every year leading up to Mania week,” says Wale in a statement. “This year is going to be the biggest one we’ve ever done and I’m looking forward to giving my fans and friends a unique experience.”

Should be a helluva night.

Tickets for WaleMania are available here.

Let us know if you’ll be heading to WaleMania and if you think Cody Rhodes has a chance against The Rock, Roman Reigns and The Bloodline in the comments section below.

14 Mar 2024

Cardi B’s Close Friend Star Brim Sentenced In RICO Case

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One of Cardi B’s friends will have to spend some time in jail. Star Brim has just been sentenced in her RICO case.

Per the United States Department Of Justice (DOJ) the woman born Yonette Respass pleaded guilty to involvement in criminal activity relating to the 59 Brims; an alleged subset of the Bloods. The gang reportedly carried out various crimes including assault, racketeering, firearm offenses, distribution of narcotics and murder. According to the DOJ, Star Brim served as the gang’s highest-ranking female member and not only directly participated in the ongoing conspiracy, but also ordered the slashing of an unnamed individual.

The original indictment was made back in February 2020. At the time of the announcement, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea made it clear that this was a collaborative effort between local New York City police and federal authorities.

“Targeting and dismantling gangs and crews, and preventing the violence so often associated with their illegal activities, continues to be one of our highest priorities. By using precision policing we are targeting the small percentage of people responsible for committing much of the violence in New York, and making the safest large city in America even safer. I’d like to thank our law enforcement partners for their efforts in helping us achieve this goal.”

Star Brim has been sentenced to one year and one day behind bars and three years of supervised release. Seventeen other individuals connected to the 59 Brims also were charged.

14 Mar 2024

You Care: Tammy Rivera & Waka Flocka’s New Boo Trade Barbs On Social Media

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Tammy Rivera and her estranged husband’s new boo had time for each other on social media.

After eight years of “marital bliss,” Tammy Rivera and Waka Flocka split in 2022, and the rapper happily announced in January 2024 that he has moved on with a woman he calls Big Mel.

His soon-to-be ex-wife took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, March 11, to drop a post that some believe is a direct shot at the “No Hands” crafter’s new love interest.

The post read, “No one can ever make me jealous over a seat I had first. You wouldn’t be sitting there if I didn’t get up.”

Big Mel didn’t waste no time responding to Rivera’s shade, writing in her own post, “Being washed up and can’t let go of your past is type crazy,” with Diddy’s Bryson Tiller assisted track “Gotta Move On” playing. At the bottom of the post she added, “This is the one, cuz it’s giving jealous and bitter.”

But that wasn’t the end of the discourse.

Tammy Rivera Had Even More Time

When the IG blog The Neighborhood Talk picked up the back and forth between the two women, Tammy appeared in the comment section, claiming she wasn’t shading Big Mel at first but admitting she is now.

Per HipHopDX:

Man I’m just waking up it’s 9am over where I’m at [face palm emoji],” she began. “Waka we literally just talked about this last night (your morning).. Waka get her please for I hurt this lil girl feelings. Oh btw that post wasn’t even about him nor you but hit dogs holla. You f’king up your seat Shein Tammy.

A blog follower had something to say to Tammy, calling her behavior “embarrassing” and saying that she was making herself look like a sidekick. Rivera clapped back while also revealing that she and Waka Flocka are still married.

“Sweetie we talked cause our daughter and to be honest we still legally married so we have to talk cause we have business that has to be handled until them papers are signed! Grown ppl business.”

Waka’s mom and Tammy’s mother-in-law, Deb Antney, chimed in, adding, “Why are we doing this sh*t on the internet? We don’t do this sh*t.”

The Trump-loving rapper has yet to respond, and we highly doubt he will speak on the matter.

14 Mar 2024

Eminem “Doomsday 2,” Busta Rhymes & Cool & Dre fr. Young Thug “OK” & More | Daily Visuals 3.13.24

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A few weeks ago Eminem had older heads confused when he decided to rehash his old beef with Benzino on the track “Doomsday 2.” Although Zino is open to squashing his beef with Em in 2024, It doesn’t seem like the feeling is mutual.

Dropping off some new visuals for the aforementioned song, Eminem rocks some black and yellow attire (alone with the “Thunder” Air Jordan 4’s) as he strolls through a hospital that seems like it’s been rocked by a natural disaster while his rap peers such as Big Sean and Cordae appear to take on the adlib duties. Not gonna lie, we kinda feel bad for Benzino at this point.

Another Hip-Hop OG returns to show he’s still got enough bars to lock down a block and in his Young Thug assisted clip to “OK,” Busta Rhymes uses a cloud as his sofa high in the sky while utilizing some CGI magic to have the currently incarcerated Young Thug to spit his verse. Busta still got it, man.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from NBA YoungBoy featuring Herm Da Sheep, Maxo Kream, and more.

EMINEM – “DOOMSDAY 2”



BUSTA RHYMES & COOL & DRE FT. YOUNG THUG – “OK”



NBA YOUNGBOY FT. HERM DA SHEEP – “MY BOBO”



MAXO KREAM – “NO THEN YOU A HOE”



STARLITO – “WRITER’S BLOCK”



THE MUSALINI & SMOKE DZA – “EYE OF THE STORM”



NICE – “ON THE QUICK SIDE”



TRF BAMRICH – “GRIM REAPER”



SY ARI DA KID – “OUTSIDE LOOKING IN”



14 Mar 2024

Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Carnival’ Spends Second Week Atop TikTok Billboard Top 50

Concurrent with its rise to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated March 16, “Carnival,” from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and Ty Dolla $ign and featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, spends its second week at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.

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The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity March 4-10. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50. As previously noted, titles that are part of Universal Music Group’s catalog are currently unavailable on TikTok.

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“Carnival” remains the chart’s top song, becoming the first to reign for more than one week since Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” ruled for four frames between Jan. 20 and Feb. 10.

The song’s usage continues to largely revolve around its opening choir-led refrain and is used in a variety of ways, from lip-synching (usually in front of a mirror, known as the Carnival Mirror Trend) to soundtracking sports clips, gaming content, a dance trend and more.

“Carnival,” as previously reported, rises 4% in official U.S. streams to 33.7 million, assisting its ascension to No. 1 on the multimetric Hot 100.

The success of “Carnival” comes despite Ye’s various controversies, including recent and continued hate speech and antisemitic remarks that have caused some listeners to shy away from his material past and present.

The entire top five of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 remains both intact and in the same order, with Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love,” Djo’s “End of Beginning,” Kinfolk Thugs, GC Eternal and Tyme Bomb’s “Back It Up and Dump It (Dump Truck)” and Cat Janice’s “Dance You Outta My Head” rounding out the top five.

The rest of the top 10, however, is either made up of debuts or songs reaching the top 10 for the first time. They’re paced by Kaytoven’s “MONEY! (Money Money, Green Green),” which starts at No. 6. Released Feb. 24, the tune, which also sports slowed-down and sped-up versions on streaming services, had been teased on TikTok for weeks prior to its official release, sparking a strong premiere.

“MONEY!” has benefited from a variety of uploads using the sound so far, including some lip-synching to the “money’s all I need” chorus to explain why they care about their grades or work, while others soundtrack the “ew, look at that trio” challenge.”

AP$ENT’s “Can I Come With You” follows at No. 7. The Russian-language song (it translates to “Можно я с тобой”), originally released in 2022, has seen some of its biggest success in cat-related content.

Bryson Tiller’s “Whatever She Wants” starts at No. 8, while DeJ Loaf’s “No Fear” rises 16-9 and Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)” rounds out the top 10. Tiller’s tune began being teased on TikTok in January and has seen a steady ascent since, concurrent with its move into the top 20 of the Hot 100, jumping 22-19 on the latest ranking. Its usage on the platform is mostly via lip synch and dance content.

“Like What” reaches the ranking as the song debuts at No. 38 on the Hot 100 following its March 1 premiere. Cardi herself got in on the action with one of the top-performing clips using the song so far, racking up over 1.7 million likes as of March 12.

See the full TikTok Billboard Top 50 here. You can also tune in each Friday to SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio (channel 4) to hear the premiere of the chart’s top 10 countdown at 3 p.m. ET, with reruns heard throughout the week.

14 Mar 2024

Mexican Influencer Domelipa Signs With Westwood Entertainment, Unveils Album

Domelipa is ready to launch her music career under her new signing with Westwood Entertainment, Billboard can exclusively announce today (March 14). She will be managed by Jorge Juárez, who currently also manages Carin León. 

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The Mexican influencer — who boasts more than 73 million followers on TikTok and nearly 25 million on Instagram — unveiled that her debut studio album is already in the works via her new signing and management. Billboard can confirm that the forthcoming project is helmed by Latin Grammy-winning hitmakers Ovy on the Drums and Edgar Barrera. 

“Yes, there is music coming and I hope that people like it and enjoy it because it’s music that comes from deep within, literally,” the 22-year-old TikTok star told Billboard at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro carpet in February. “I’ve been trying all the genres there are, but what I want is for [my fans] to have that song for every occasion—to listen to in their car, during a party, for cleaning the house, for sleeping—all kinds of music.” 

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Born Dominik Elizabeth Reséndez Robledo in Monterrey, Mexico, her artistic name is a combination of her first name and Dua Lipa, whose music career she admires. Domelipa began using social media as a teenager, where she built a solid following through viral short clips. She was often seen collaborating with Kunno, who also found fame on social media and debuted as a singer in 2021. 

Ahead of kicking off her own music career, Domelipa previously teamed up with artists such as J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Bizarrap, Manuel Turizo, Sebastián Yatra, and Nicki Nicole to cross-promote their songs.

14 Mar 2024

Raedio, Walmart Partner Again to Promote Diversity With ‘Black & Unlimited’

For the second consecutive year, Raedio is partnering with Walmart to release the compilation album Black & Unlimited. The project is set to arrive tomorrow (March 15) across all major streaming platforms.

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The diverse roster of artists showcased on Black & Unlimited includes Duckwrth, Ru AREYOU, Flozigg, Luxury Lanes, Talibah Safiya, pineappleCITI, NextLVLwin, LiD and Jon Waltz, in addition to Raedio’s GAWD and Flwr Chyld. The 12-track album presents a fusion of alternative hip-hop and R&B through a mix of instrumentals and vocal-driven songs.

With this forthcoming project, Raedio and Walmart continue to foster their ongoing commitment to support underrepresented voices through the Black & Unlimited Digital Development Program. Now in its second year, the initiative promotes diversity in music and creation by giving aspiring creators the tools, insights and mentorship necessary to flourish in the digital arena.

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In a press release announcement, Raedio’s label and publishing GM Xtina Prince said, “This compilation is not just a music project but a vision board of the creative community and artists we love at Raedio. We’re thrilled to partner with Walmart once again to bring this music to audiences worldwide and to support the next generation of content creators.”

“We’re proud to continue our collaboration with HOORAE, in support of these incredible artists,” said D.J. Vaughn, director of Multicultural Media Partnerships at Walmart. “We’re excited to play a part in their creative journey, giving them the support they need to really shine and share their voice and talent with a global audience.”

Prior to the compilation album’s impending release, HOORAE and Walmart hosted a curated weekend of events for participants in the Black & Unlimited Digital Development Program. Among the activities: a special album listening party accompanied by a Q&A with the album artists, panels with program alumni and industry executives and a gifting suite offering essential camera equipment and content creation tools. 

Black & Unlimited featured act GAWD tells Billboard, “We’re thrilled to join Raedio & Walmart’s initiative in supporting Black (and unlimited) creators. Our song ‘Up 4 Me’ is crafted with love, aiming to make you feel unstoppable. We’re going up!”

Represented on the compilation by two songs including “I Love U Me,” Talibah Safiya says, “This project is full of gems. I love music that encourages people to feel powerful and confident. Thinking about the possibility that more Black folks might look at themselves in the mirror and say, ‘I love u me,’ delights me.”

Black & Unlimited can be pre-saved HERE. Below is the full track list:

  1. I Love U Me by Talibah Safiya
  2. The Morning by Nexlvlwin
  3. Free by Flozigg and Luxury Lane
  4. Future Prospect featuring Flwr Chyld
  5. Up 4 Me by GAWD
  6. Work by pineappleCITI 
  7. Party Animal by LiD
  8. Shut It Down by Ru AREYOU feat. Duckwrth
  9. Black Gold by Jon Waltz 
  10. Punk Me by Nexlvlwin 
  11. Moving Up by LiD 
  12. Unlimited by Talibah Safiya

14 Mar 2024

OJ da Juiceman Arrested Drug Trafficking Charges

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OJ da Juiceman, a past member of the XXL Freshmen class, was arrested earlier month in his home state of Georgia and subsequently arrested. Police found drugs and a handgun after pulling over OJ da Juiceman for speeding.

TMZ reports that OJ da Juiceman, 42, was pulled over for speeding in Coweta County, Ga. After giving a brief chase in his 2024 Ford Expedition, OJ, real name Otis Williams Jr., pulled off to the side where the discovery of cocaine and a 9mm handgun was made.

Along with the cocaine and other drugs charges, OJ also faces charges of fleeing cops, firearm possession, and failure to maintain his lane.

OJ was part of the 2010 XXL Freshmen class along with Nipsey Hu$$le, Wiz Khalifa, Pill, J. Cole, Freddie Gibbs, Jay Rock, Fashawn, Donnis, and Big Sean. He was once linked with Gucci Mane and his 1017 Brick Squad imprint before creating his independent label situation.

A court date has yet to be announced.

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14 Mar 2024

Bon Jovi Prepping ‘Forever’ Album, Drop Upbeat ‘Legendary’ Single

Bon Jovi are celebrating their fourth decade of rocking with the upcoming release of their 16th album, Forever. The Jersey giants announced the news on Thursday morning (March 14), along with releasing the LP’s first single, the upbeat rock bop “Legendary.”

“This record is a return to joy.  From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi,” said singer Jon Bon Jovi in a statement about the album due out on June 7. The CGI-heavy video for “Legendary” finds the band rocking out in a grassy digital field as leader Bon Jovi sings, “Who are you and who am I/ To think that we could ever fly/ It don’t pay to even try/ Work get paid and just get by,” before busting into the uplifting chorus, “I raise my hands up to the sky/ Don’t need more to tell me I’m alive/ Got what I want/ Cuz I got what I need/ Got a fistful of friends/ That’ll stand up for me/ Right where I am is where I wanna be.”

The rousing chorus packs in several allusions to classic rock songs, including Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl.” The band will be the subject of the upcoming four-part Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, which will debut on the streamer on April 26.

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Check out the “Legendary” video and Forever track list below.

Forever track list:

1. “Legendary”

2. “We Made It Look Easy” 

3. “Living Proof”

4. “Waves” 

5. “Seeds” 

6. “Kiss The Bride”

7. “The People’s House”

8. “Walls Of Jericho”

9. “I Wrote You A Song”

10. “Living In Paradise” 

11. “My First Guitar”

12. “Hollow Man”