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Diddy’s Miami & Los Angeles Homes Reportedly Raided by Federal Agents | Billboard News

A pair of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami were reportedly raided by law enforcement on Monday March 25. Fox 11 reports that the raids were executed by Homeland Security “in connection” with an ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation.

Tetris Kelly
Breaking news Diddy’s LA and Miami homes have been raided by Homeland Security and both his sons have been placed in handcuffs. I have the updates for you now. TMZ broke that Diddy’s homes were rated in a sex trafficking investigation. Now Homeland Security has released a statement here’s what it say, “earlier today Homeland Security Investigations New York executed law enforcement actions as a part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.” Now recently, Diddy has been no stranger to sexual assault and misconduct allegations which he has firmly denied on all accounts.FOX 11 does have video of the rate in which both of people handcuffed seem to be his sons. Justin and King Combs, Billboard will be following the story as it develops and you can catch all the updates at Billboard.com.

Drake Seemingly Responds to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Like That’ Diss | Billboard News

Drake appeared to send a strong message to Kendrick Lamar and the rest of the rap game during his show in Sunrise, Fla.

Drake:
“I got my f–kin’ head up high, my back straight, I’m 10 f–king toes down.”

Tetris Kelly:
Drake seems to address Kendrick Lamar, continuing the long-standing feud.

Drake:
There’s not a n—a on this earth that could ever f–k with me in my life.

Tetris Kelly:
Drake had this to say at is recent concert, and the internet is assuming he’s talking about Kendrick Lamar in the viral video.

Tetris Kelly:
On Friday, Kendrick called out Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin ‘s new track “Like That.”

That’s Kendrick Lamar addressing Drake and J. Cole song “First Person Shooter,” where J. Cole tried to claim the three rappers are the best in the game, but this beef is over a decade old. Back in 2013 Kendrick had this to say on Big Sean’s “Control.”

Back then Drake told Billboard, “It just sounded like an ambitious thought to me. That’s all it was. I know good and well that Kendrick’s not murdering me at all in any platform. So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.”

Well, it looks like we’ve come full circle, Drake.

Drake:
There’s not a n—a on this earth that could ever f–k with me in my life.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for March 30 | Billboard News

Tetris Kelly:
With a new track from Cardi B and a battle between two Warner Brothers, will anybody be able to unseat Ariana’s latest No. 1?

Last time I talked to you, you were at No. 8 on the Hot 100, and now No. 4.

Teddy Swims:
Look at us. We’re going all the way.

Tetris Kelly:
This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated March 30.

Taylor Swift dances back into the top 10.

Cardi B’s “Enough” debuts at No. 9.

“Greedy” stays at No. 8.

Zach and Kacey glide up to No. 7.

Beyonce is holding them at No. 6.

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign dropped a spot to No. 5.

“Lovin On Me” is up to No. 4 as Ariana Grande falls to No. 3.

“Beautiful Things” is in at No. 2.

Grabbing his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 is Teddy Swims with “Lose Control.”

Teddy Swims:
I felt like when we recorded it and we first wrote it, I felt like this is gonna change my life. I just had that feeling, you know.

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New Music From Shakira & Tyla, Kendrick Lamar Takes Shots At Drake & J. Cole & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, March 22nd and there’s a ton of new music to listen to! Shakira dropped her new album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ which features a track with Cardi B. Future and Metro Boomin released a collaboration album titled ‘We Don’t Trust You.’ Tyla’s self-titled debut album is finally here. And more. We went to Rolling Loud LA to find the biggest Barbz. Chicano Batman talks about their upcoming album ‘Notebook Fantasy.’ Ivan Cornejo tells us all about his experience performing at the Houston Rodeo. Green Day rocks out to their new album ‘Saviors’ at the House of Blues in Anaheim. And more!

Tetris Kelly
New Music from Shakira,Tyla and more. We visit the Houston rodeo with Iván Cornejo and explore Rolling Loud to find the biggest Barbz, Chicano Batman stops by our studio and we take you into Green Day’s epic show. Welcome back to Billboard News, I’m Tetris Kelly. It’s Friday, March 22. And it’s almost the weekend. We’ve got a lot to get through first, starting with your Friday music guide. The Colombian queen is back, Shakira returns with a whole new album, and it includes plenty of features like Cardi B on “Puntaría.”

Tetris Kelly
More new music throughout the show but we’ve got a bunch of interviews for you today.

Iván Cornejo
I felt nice you know cuz Houston is like my second home my my first show was here in Houston, half the crowd was my family and the other 12 people you know, just fans, it feels nice to just come back two years later and just you know, do the Houston rodeo which was insane for me.

Iván Cornejo
It’s a beautiful feeling Houston just has always showed me so much love it feels nice knowing that like a lot of people who came to see me tonight


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Iván Cornejo on Playing the Houston Rodeo, What Fans Can Expect Next & More | Billboard News

Iván Cornejo talks about what it was like to play the Houston Rodeo, what fans can expect next from his upcoming music, memorable moments for him from his tour, the big boost Regional Mexican music has gotten over the past year, some of his new musical influences and more!

Iván Cornejo:
I was s—ting bricks. I was so scared. It was really fun. It was good nervous, you know?

Hey, what’s up, guys? It’s Iván Cornejo, and you’re watching Billboard News. I felt nice. You know, Houston is like my second home. Like, my first show was here in Houston. Half the crowd was my family and the other 12 people, you know, just fans. It feels nice to just come back two years later and just you know, do the Houston rodeo which was insane for me.

It’s a beautiful feeling. Houston just has always showed me so much love. It feels nice knowing that, like, a lot of people who came to see me tonight.

I was s—ting bricks. I was so scared. It was really fun. It was good nervous. Yeah, it’s insane. It’s scary. Um, you know, I’m still slowly building up my confidence. Practice makes perfect, I guess.

I’ve been in like the smallest venue you can think of, and I’m was more scared of the stadium. But hearing the fans sing your songs just gives you a lot of confidence. And it just definitely made me feel a lot better when I heard people singing.

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We Tested Barbz at Rolling Loud to See Who Knows the Most About Nicki Minaj | Billboard News

We tested Barbz at Rolling Loud to see who would know the most about Nicki Minaj.

Tetris Kelly:
So, I’m trying to find the biggest Barbz out here. I’m gonna ask you guys a couple of questions. OK: Where was she born?

Barbz:
Spain!

Tetris Kelly:
Spain?

Barbz:
Wait, can I start over?

Tetris Kelly:
Rewind! It’s being Friday at Rolling Loud. Everybody’s here to see Nicki Minaj. I’m trying to find out who’s the biggest Barbz. Something about your energy told me I might have found the right crew. Where was Nicki Minaj born?

Barbz:
Queens, New York, Trinidad. Trinidad or Queens, New York. Well she was born in Trinidad, but she lived in Queens.

Tetris Kelly:
She went on tour with a famous pop star. Who was it?

Barbz:
Britney Spears.

Tetris Kelly:
He was on that. I think we got Britney army right here. What’s your favorite Nicki Minaj album song?

That Mexican OT:
I like “Roger That.” “Flow tighter than a d–k in a butt.” She was killing that s–t, yo!

She was ruthless with it, she’s Nicki, she’s that b—h.

Tetris Kelly:
She was famously fired from Red Lobster. Why?

Barbz:
She had an attitude.

Tetris Kelly:
OK!

Barbz:
She went outside and told them, ‘Give me my motherf–kin’ pen back,’ that’s it! And she got fired when she came back in. That’s amazing.

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Chicano Batman Talks New Album ‘Notebook Fantasy,’ Headlining The Forum & More: ‘It’s a Graduation’

Next week, on March 29, alternative veterans Chicano Batman will release its long-awaited fifth album, Notebook Fantasy. It will be the band’s first release since 2020, while the supporting tour will see the trio of Bardo Martinez, Eduardo Arenas and Carlos Arévalo headline a historic Los Angeles venue for the first time: The Forum.

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“It means everything, it’s a graduation of sorts,” Arenas tells Billboard News. “It’s a celebration for the city because L.A. built this band. Our fans built this. We could not get to this level without [them].”

Arenas believes the recording process for Notebook also forced the band to aim higher, as they worked from the iconic Sunset Sound studios in Hollywood. “The walls have something to tell you,” he says. “You level up. Like, if [The Doors]’ Jim Morrison did that right there, what am I going to do today?”

“I feel like every time we make a record we’re trying to do something different, and that’s certainly the case for all the songs on this record,” adds Arévalo.

Martinez agrees, saying he’s a big fan of David Bowie for the way in which he “personifies different things.” He compares the icon to a painter, saying, “I think that’s what make great artists, is they’re not afraid to be different and challenge norms [by] just being their authentic self.”

In addition to the band’s own forthcoming album, Chicano Batman will also appear on the star-studded Talking Heads covers compilation album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense. While they can’t yet reveal what song they covered, they do share that they had just four days to rehearse, record and turn it in. But for Arenas, it was all worth it: “Stop Making Sense, for me, was life changing.”

For a band that formed 15 years ago, the trio is tighter than ever — both sonically, and by way of their lasting friendship. When asked if it feels as long as it’s been, they reply with a resounding “yes” before Arévalo doubles back. “Yes and no,” he says. “It feels like a blink, honestly, but we’ve put in the work.”

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Chicano Batman on Their Upcoming Album ‘Notebook Fantasy,’ How They Became a Band & More | Billboard News

Indie band Chicano Batman talk about their upcoming album Notebook Fantasy, their varied music influences from both Western and Latin America, look back at their 15-year journey as a band, how they first met and became a band, what playing the Kia Forum means to them as Los Angeles natives and more!

Chicano Batman:
I’m excited for people to hear the whole album. Finally, because we’re releasing singles. And every song is so diverse on this record.

My name is Bardo.

Sup, y’all, I’m Eduardo.

Hi, I’m Carlos, and we are Chicano Batman, and you are watching Billboard News.

Lyndsey Havens:
Hey, I’m Lyndsey Havens for Billboard News, and we’re here with L.A. legends Chicano Batman. How’s it going, guys?

I know it was your most collaborative album, from my understanding. So tell me a little bit about what that was like, you know, between all of you and then also the other people that you brought in for this?

Chicano Batman:
We wanted each of us to kind of have the reins on whatever song we presented to the group. Whether it’s “OK, I want string.” It’s kind of like the John Lennon vibe. I want strings on it. And they’re like, “OK, well, let’s let’s do it. Yeah.” And John Congleton was really … our producer was really helpful in that process. He’s also you know, he’s he’s a legend as well. I’m the biggest fan of St. Vincent. I’ll always work with St. Vincent, worked here at Sunset Sound, so it was … I don’t know. I was kind of sweating the day before. I was like, “Oh, The Doors recorded everything there.”

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Erykah Badu & Azealia Banks Call Out Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen Is Back & More | Billboard News

Erykah Badu and Azealia Banks took to social media to give their unfiltered thoughts on Beyoncé’s upcoming album ‘Cowboy Carter.’ After having to postpone 29 shows, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band make their big return at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Djo returns to the top spot on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart as Beyoncé & Dasha break into the top 10. We break down Shakira’s chart history. And more!

Tetris Kelly
It’s Beyoncé’s world, we’re just living in it. We’re telling you the biggest songs on TikTok, hanging out with Karol G, talking about Shakira’s iconic career and taking you to see Bruce Springsteen. It’s Thursday, March 21st. I’m Tetris, and this is Billboard News. I’m so excited about ‘Cowboy Carter’ and I’m clearly not the only one. So let’s get into some Beyoncé news. ‘Cowboy Carter’ is one of the most anticipated albums of 2024. But this new era is rubbing some people the wrong way. Beyoncé already has a No. 1 song from her new album ‘Cowboy Carter’ and it doesn’t even drop until next week. But after revealing the album name, inspiration behind the project and an alternate cover, some other artists are questioning Queen Bey. Erykah Badu shared Bey’s alternate cover on IG with the caption “hm,” seeming to insinuate that she copied Badu’s propensity for rocking similar braids. She recently wore the same style at a red carpet and in a promo. After the Beyhive got wind of it, Erykah took to Twitter, saying to Jay Z ‘say something, Jay, you’re gonna let this woman and these bees do this to me?’ Jay-Z didn’t respond. But Beyoncé’s publicist Yvette seems to have acknowledged it, sharing a slideshow of B with braided hairstyles over her decadeslong career. Erykah Badu isn’t the only artist taking issue with Beyoncé’s new era.

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Billboard Celebrates The Stage At SXSW With The Help of Carnival | Billboard News

Billboard and Carnival Cruise Line teamed up for two nights at The STAGE to deliver a slice of paradise following the recent announcement of a new, exclusive designation offering, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama: opening Summer 2025.

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Billboard and Carnival Cruise Line teamed up for two nights at this stage to deliver a slice of paradise following the recent announcement of a new exclusive destination offering celebration key on Grand Bahama, opening summer 2025. For two nights South by Southwest visitors were treated to the unique celebration key experiences only Carnival can provide. On night 2 eager fans lined up before doors open to catch a live set from dance music legend ILLENIUM. Ahead of the ILLENIUM set, fans were treated to opening sets by DJ Sober and FairLane, ILLENIUM’s set kept fans dancing all night. Carnival Cruise Line brought three fun activations to the party in Austin that elevated the consumer experience on site and showed some of what celebration key has to offer from custom treats at the paradise bars, snapping a photo on the beach side swing or grabbing a tropical popsicle from the celebration key card. No one does fun like carnival. Notable content creator Jenna Palek was on site interacting with fans before sharing her perspective of the show on social media. For more from Billboards to The Stage at South by Southwest visit Billboard.com.