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14 Feb 2025

Drake & PartyNextDoor Drop ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

Drake & PartyNextDoor have released their joint album ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ for Valentine’s Day, and he had more to say about his beef with Kendrick Lamar on the album.

What do you think of the new album? Let us know in the comments below!

Tetris Kelly:

Drake is back, and he’s not being shy about his beef with Kendrick Lamar. He dropped a brand-new album with PartyNextDoor, and we’re breaking it all down. In this week’s Music You Should Know: ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.’ Happy Valentine’s from Drake and PartyNextDoor, as they gift you with 21 new tracks on ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.’ And Drake’s ready to move on from the drama saying: “F— a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit.”

And after Kendrick performed his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” on the world’s biggest stage. Drake went in even more on the new album. The PartyNextDoor collab album is mostly feature-less outside of them bringing on Yebba, Chino Pacas and Pim. There’s a lot to unpack. Is this Drake’s big comeback? Let us know in the comments.

14 Feb 2025

NFL Exclusive: Creating Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show | All Access | Billboard News

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was one of the most watched shows of all time. We’re taking you inside the big day with an exclusive interview from the NFL’s Head of Music sharing how the show was created, talking with the hottest stars about his performance and more!

What did you think of Kendrick’s halftime show? Let us know in the comments!

E-40:
Man, I’m so happy for him overall. Man, that’s a bad man. 

Seth Dudowsky: 
And when you look at an artist like Kendrick in terms of the talent to be able to execute in a way that very few artists — let alone hip-hop artists — can, and it’s a production and a musical performance that isn’t just about understanding music and art, then how do you display it for broadcast and in media in a way that makes sense on a global scale? 

Tetris Kelly:
We were on the field and behind the scenes with the creators to find out the real story of Kendrick Lamar’s epic halftime show at Super Bowl 59. 

Megan Thee Stallion: 
That’s why we came. 

Tetris Kelly:
We take you there in Billboard All Access. 

Flavor Flav:
Come on, man. I’m humble, just like him, and I hope that’s what he opens up with.

Kendrick Lamar: 
The passion I have now is still the passion I had then. And I think that carried on to the Super Bowl. 

Seth Dudowsky: 
For this year with Kendrick Lamar, we announced him the first weekend of the season. We already have a set playground for them to play in. So when they come with their ideas, they’re not coming with staging ideas that can’t fit through the tunnel. And then shortly after that, his creative team, Dave Free, Mike Carson, a few weeks later, came to us with the initial seeds of what they wanted to do narratively.

Keep watching for more!

14 Feb 2025

JISOO Talks ‘Earthquake’ Shakeup, Debut Solo Album ‘AMORTAGE,’ BLACKPINK Reunion Tour | Billboard News

BLACKPINK’s JISOO has released her debut solo mini-album, AMORTAGE. She walks us through her new pop sound, the reasons for releasing it now, her creative process for “Earthquake,” BLACKPINK’s upcoming summer tour reunion and more!

JISOO:
I’m in Billboard!

Tetris Kelly: 
Yes she is! She made it to Billboard. And I mean, we’re so happy to have you. The beginning of the year just kicked off, so what have you been up to?

Ah … These days, I’m always filming a drama. I’m shooting the drama and new series.

How was it to step into the acting world? What’s it been like?

So, I initially pursued acting because I loved the idea of transforming into a completely new person. Now, having been in several series, I find that with each role, I embody someone different. It’s a refreshing experience that offers a unique charm distinct from my work as a singer.

And I feel like you’re also a new character when you do new music. We’re here to talk about the new music today. “Earthquake” is so good. I was about to blow listening to it. So tell me why that song was the first one you wanted to offer up to your fans?

That song captures the thrill of experiencing first love. When I first heard it, I was immediately swept up by this intense, wonderful feeling — it was like butterflies in my stomach. It just clicked. The song lived up to its title perfectly, evoking that precise emotion from the very first listen. That’s exactly why I chose it.  

And do you feel like there was some inspiration behind that subject that made you want to really lock into it?

Keep watching for more!

13 Feb 2025

Doechii’s ‘Denial Is a River’ Hits Top 3 of TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

The TikTok Billboard Top 50 has a new No. 1, but who could it be between Doechii, Lady Gaga and Fetty Wap? Keep watching to find out!

Tetris Kelly: 
Grammy winners see a boost this week, while a decade-old hit reigns supreme. Fetty Wap’s “Again” rides from eight to No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting Feb. 13. It’s all thanks to a trend where users act like they’re listening to the hit on a speaker from 10 years ago when the song was released. Doechii’s “Denial Is a River” lands at No. 3 after performing the hit at this year’s Grammys and taking home best rap album. Also making a splash that evening was Lady Gaga. After premiering her new song “Abracadabra” during a commercial break, the song became a hit on TikTok, debuting at No. 9.

Every Thursday, Billboard will bring you the verified list of the hottest songs on TikTok by monitoring music discovery and engagement on the platform in the United States. To find the TikTok Billboard Top 50 each week, users can simply go to any sound detail page and tap the top right button to access the charts page.

12 Feb 2025

Anthony Mackie Reveals Kendrick Lamar Recorded Title Track for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ | Billboard News

Anthony Mackie shared that Kendrick Lamar has recorded the title track for Marvel’s new film, Captain America: Brave New World. Keep watching to see what he said and how his previous title track, “All the Stars,” received various accolades. 

Are you excited for Kendrick’s track? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:
Actor Anthony Mackie has been doing the rounds to build hype for his upcoming movie, Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World. During an interview with our friends over at ET, Mackie let slip that Kendrick Lamar recorded the title track for the film.

Anthony Mackie:
Kendrick did the title song for my movie. I hope that’s not supposed to be a surprise.

Tetris Kelly:
This isn’t the first time Kendrick has lent his talents to a Marvel movie soundtrack. Back in 2018, Kendrick teamed up with SZA for the hit song “All the Stars,” which was the lead single for Marvel’s Black Panther. “All the Stars” was a big single for Marvel. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, received numerous accolades including a nomination for best original song at the 76th Golden Globe Awards and the 91st Academy Awards, as well as receiving four nominations at the 61st Grammy Awards, including record of the year and song of the year. Not to mention that K.Dot and SZA just performed the hit track “All the Stars” this weekend during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. We can’t say the name of the track or its release date just yet, but I might have seen a screening of it and the track is epic.

Captain America: Brave New World releases in theaters this Friday, Feb 14.

Stay locked here at Billboard for everything in music and pop culture news.

12 Feb 2025

Laverne Cox Talks Hosting Billboard Women in Music 2025, ‘Clean Slate’ Creation & More | Billboard News

Laverne Cox has been officially announced as the host for Billboard Women in Music 2025, and we sat down with the star to get her feelings on hosting an empowering night for women, creating her new show ‘Clean Slate’ and more!

Are you excited for her new show? Let us know in the comments!

Rania Aniftos:

I mean, you’re no stranger to hosting red carpets. You are front and center of glitz and glam. How does it feel now to be able to host an event that’s primarily focused on women?

Laverne Cox:

I love being a woman. I think women are the most powerful, amazing humans on the planet. The ways in which women have evolved are leading in all areas, and particularly in music. I’m insanely excited. I mean, the women who are performing, the women we’re honoring. I’m a fan, I’m a fangirl, and I just can’t wait to celebrate and have a party with everybody. 

I agree. And I mean, you, of course, are such a pillar of representation, and you so fiercely advocate for humans to be all on the same level. And I’ve been noticing myself a big shift, especially in music, that women get to express themselves however they truly are. We see it with all the pop girls lately. Why do you think now is the time where we see women kind of expressing themselves and their full potential and their full capacity?

I’m older, so I think about artists like a Tina Turner or Madonna. I think a lot about Madonna, when I think about this moment and how much control she took over her career, of every aspect of it, and how she was represented. And more and more, women are having that control artistically. 

Keep watching for more!

11 Feb 2025

Travis Scott Confesses Dream Collabs With Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & More | Billboard News

In Travis Scott’s cover with Billboard, he confesses who is dream collaborations would be with. Keep watching to see what he said about them!

Do you think a song with these artists would be good? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

From partying with us at the Super Bowl to the cover of our magazine, we just found out who Travis Scott wants to collab with. Is Travis tasting the “espresso?” He told Carl Lamarre of Billboard:

“This might be crazy, but I would love to get Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter on a hook.”

And when asked why he said, “I have some ill ideas.”

And that’s not it. He’s looking at a Best New Artist nominee from the Grammys too, saying: “It’s this band called Khruangbin I want to work with.”

Would you be excited for any of these? Let us know in the comments.

11 Feb 2025

Drake Changes Lyric In ‘Knife Talk’ After Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show | Billboard News

Drake changed the lyrics on “Knife Talk” after Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show this past Sunday, teases music from his joint album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, and new solo music in the works. 

What do you think of his lyric change and his teaser of new music? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:
It seems like Drake may be down, but he’s not out. At a recent tour stop in Melbourne, Australia, Drake changed the lyrics on his hit song “Knife Talk” from “Beef is live, spoiler alert, this n—a dies” to “Beef is live, spoiler alert — I never died.”

Not only is Drake declaring he’s not dead yet, he’s also letting us know his beef with Kendrick isn’t over. We’ll have to wait and see what response the Canadian superstar has planned, but until then, Drake has teased his next project.

Drake is getting ready to drop a joint project with PartyNextDoor. While performing in Australia, Drizzy teased the crowd on what to expect from the project, which drops this Friday the 14th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Drizzy then took to Instagram to preview one of the songs, titled “Crying in Chanel.” A tracklist for the album has not been revealed. Talking to his fans on the second night of Anita Max Win tour, Drake teases that he’s working on a solo album. “Eventually when the time is right, Drizzy Drake alone by himself is gonna have to have a one-on-one talk to y’all.”

Drake clearly has “More Life” in him, and we can’t wait to see what music he’s been cooking up. His joint album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, drops this Friday.

For updates on everything music, stay locked here at Billboard.

10 Feb 2025

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Feb. 15, 2025 | Billboard News

Will Morgan Wallen take No. 1?

Tetris Kelly: 
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Feb. 15. Up to 10 is “TV Off,” “Beautiful Things” bounces back to nine, “Lose Control” falls to eight, Weeknd and Carti climb to seven. Bruno and ROSÉ are at No. 6. Shaboozey is still at five, as “Birds of a Feather” rises to four. “Luther” is at its peak. Morgan Wallen debuts a new one at No. 2, and grabbing another week at No. 1 is “Die With a Smile.”

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07 Feb 2025

Cardi B & Pardison Fontaine ‘Toot It Up’ & More | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

Cardi B and Pardison Fontaine dropped “Toot It Up,” but are fans hitting her with backlash from this match-up? Cardi tells you why there isn’t any drama and when her new album is coming.

What do you think of the new track? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly: 

New music from Cardi is here, but is there drama that it includes Megan Thee Stallion’s ex Pardison Fontaine? 

Cardi B:

None of that is my ******* business. So stop ******* harassing me. Stop calling a *****.

Tetris Kelly: 

And Cardi, when is the album coming? 

Cardi B:

It’s coming. I’m just waiting on everything to be ready.

Tetris Kelly: 

We have it all in this week’s Music You Should Know: “Toot It Up.” It’s Cardi and Pardi on an explosive new track “Toot It Up” and the music video has us doing just that. Now, Pardison Fontaine has worked with Cardi B on her ‘Invasion of Privacy’ album in the past, but he also dated Megan Thee Stallion. And some of her fans think Cardi is doing her friend and collaborator dirty, still working with her ex. She had this to say on X.

Cardi B:

I want to make this very clear, when I **** two people and I like two people, I stay away from **** because when it comes to relationship, some **** will always happen. And one thing about me, I’m gonna stay neutral, and I’m gonna stay the **** out of it. 

Tetris Kelly: 

Now will this track be a part of Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album? And when is it coming out? 

Cardi B:

It’s coming. I’m just waiting on everything to be ready. So when it’s time to order, everybody can have everything on deck for the pre-order. 

Tetris Kelly: 

Okay, okay, when it’s time to order, we gonna get it. We gonna get all the sides, the toppings?

Cardi B:

Everything, all the bells and whistles! 

Tetris Kelly: 

Oh, Cardi. Well, we will be ready when it comes.