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Drake Releases Old Video of Potential Kendrick Feature on ‘100 Gigs’ | Billboard News

Drake uploaded a new video to ‘100 Gigs’ featuring him, OVO 40 and OVO Hush discussing a potential Kendrick Lamar collaboration from over 10 years ago. Stay tuned for more details.

Tetris Kelly:

Drake added another video to his 100 Gigs website, showing himself, OVO 40 and OVO Hush vibing to a beat, talking about a potential feature. 

Drake:

For him, where he’s at, I know he’s going to murder that sh–.

Tetris Kelly:

Turns out that beat was meant for Drake and his now biggest rival. 

OVO 40:

When he told me Kendrick, it made so much sense. Ugh, brilliant. So good.

Tetris Kelly:

The beat was made around the time Drake was recording his third solo album, ‘Nothing Was the Same.’ The album dropped in September 2013, without the Kendrick feature. Just one month after, Big Sean and Kendrick released “Control.” At the time, when Billboard asked Drake about the diss, he said, “I know good and well that he‘s not murdering me, at all, in any platform.” Fast-forward a decade and Kendrick and Drake’s feud got so heated, Lamar dropped not one, but two Hot 100 No. 1 diss tracks aimed at the Toronto rapper. Maybe once the dust settles we’ll get a new collab, since that beat from 2012 ended up with another rapper. 

Travis Kelce Makes Major Taylor-Themed Purchase & Adam Sandler Gushes Over Couple | Billboard News

Travis Kelce makes a major Taylor Swift-themed purchase and he breaks a sweat as Adam Sandler gushes over the couple. Keep watching to catch up on the latest Tayvis tea!

Adam Schefter:

How do you know that Travis Kelce didn’t buy an engagement ring? 

Laura Rutledge:

I don’t know. Do you know? Are you going to break some big news here?

Tetris Kelly:

Engagement rumors are in the air thanks to ESPN as Travis Kelce makes a major investment and calls Taylor the…

Travis Kelce:

Best performer out here. 

Tetris Kelly:

Jason and Travis had Adam Sandler on their New Heights Podcast and his family may just be the biggest Tayvis supporters. 

Adam Sandler:

When you first started dating, my family was like “yes! Look how good they are together! He’s a gentleman and she’s having so much fun with him.”

Tetris Kelly:

And he couldn’t stop gushing about the couple. 

Adam Sandler:

Any time Taylor’s laughing with you my whole family is high fiving. 

Travis Kelce:

So good. You got me sweating over here.

Tetris Kelly:

But it’s not just Adam that’s turning up the heat on Taylor and Travis.

Booger McFarland:

What about this engagement ring Schefty? Talk to me about this engagement ring. 

Laura Rutledge:

Come on. Bring news for the Swifties.

Tetris Kelly:

DUring ESPN’s NFL Live, Ada, Shefter pressed Laura Rutledge after she said Travis hadn’t bought Taylor an engagement ring. 

Host:

You’re about to make us go viral Schefty

Adam Schefter:

All I did was ask a question about how Laura knew he didn’t buy an engagement ring. That’s all I was doing.

Tetris Kelly:

What Laura was actually talking about is Travis making an investment in a racing horse named “Swift Delivery.”

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Fuerza Regida’s JOP on Inspiration for ‘Secreto Victoria’ | How It Went Down | Billboard

JOP from Fuerza Regida shares how he and the band created the catchy, Jersey club vibe for “Secreto Victoria.” Let us know what you think of their new song in the comments! 

JOP:
Hey, what’s up? This is JOP and this is how it went down with my song “Secreto Victoria.” We were in Ciudad de México, and I remember we were in the studio working on the song “Bella” on the production. And we got a little irritated. We left two producers down there, and we went up to the top floor, and we just started writing that song. I remember Diego just started spitting a flow, and then we just finished the song. It was, like, 30 minutes.

The inspiration behind the lyrics of that song, I remember we were in Ciudad de Mexico with Diego, Angel Ureta, George — those are some of my writers on my label — and the inspiration for that song was the same inspiration for the album, Pero No Te Enamores, you feel me? The track was produced by Rabba, Charly, Twenty9, myself and Streamline Records, all the team. It’s my squad. I only work with my team most of the time. Here and there, I work outside the house, but most of the time it’s only my writers, my producers.

When we made this song, “Secreto Victoria,” the melody and everything, the lyrics were really catchy. I remember, I was like, “I want the song in the album.” I send it to get produced. They sent it back to me and they have Jersey club on it because they knew I wanted Jersey club on a lot of these songs.

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Lil Baby Arrested in Las Vegas for Carrying a Concealed Weapon | Billboard News

Lil Baby has been arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in Las Vegas. Keep watching for the details.

Tetris Kelly: 

Lil Baby was arrested on Monday in Las Vegas and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told Billboard. We’re letting you know what’s going on. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Lil Baby was seen at a Las Vegas club called Encore. There is reportedly a video in which he is seen being passed a gun. When officers arrived and investigated, he was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. Lil Baby’s attorneys have stated to Billboard, “To be clear, Dominique Jones has a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit. On his behalf we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas.” Nevada does not recognize “Carry Concealed Weapon” permits issued in Georgia. Billboard has reached out to Lil Baby’s rep for comment. Please check for updates on billboard.com.

Lizzo Defends Chappell Roan & Explains Her Gap Year In Music | Billboard News

Lizzo defends Chappell Roan after the pop star shared her thoughts on her rapid rise to fame. The “Truth Hurts” artist also shares why she hasn’t been making music recently. Keep watching for the details!  

Lizzo:
We all need a refresh on empathy. It’s very mindful. Very demure.

Tetris Kelly:
Lizzo’s giving fans an update and Chappell Roan support. 

Lizzo:
I’m gonna ride for Chappell because I see myself in her.

Tetris Kelly:
Lizzo hopped on TikTok to share a story about an aggressive fan after Chappell Roan got real about her feelings on fan interactions. 

Lizzo:
She has the right to speak up for herself. She has the right to feel what she’s feeling. Also, not what you signed up for.

Tetris Kelly:
As for Lizzo’s fans, many have been asking where she’s been since her last album released a little over two years ago. 

Lizzo:
Let’s jump rope in Bali.

Tetris Kelly: 
Well, she’s been working on her fitness and enjoying what she calls her “gap year” while protecting her peace and living it up while in Bali.

Lizzo:
Have a beautiful day!

Omah Lay’s ‘Moving’ Story Behind His New Single, Working With Tyla & Justin Bieber & More | Billboard News

Omah Lay is making waves and an impact in the Afrobeats genre. The singer shares his “Moving” story behind his latest single, working with Tyla and Justin Bieber and how his move to London from Lagos further contributed to the vision. He also talks about his new album, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ what he hopes his fans can take away from the album and more!

Tetris Kelly:

Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with Omah Lay. How’s it going my man? 

Omah Lay:

I’m good. It’s going well, how are you doing?

I’m good. Man, I gotta tell you, congrats on the new single, “Moving.” Tell me about this song and what was the inspiration behind it.

“Moving” is the second single off of my next project. It was all inspired by by moving to a new place. I actually have not been spending a lot of time in Lagos recently. I’ve been spending a lot of time in London, especially making the album. It’s just a new environment being able to move from one place to another, to be your police then.

And tell me about the music video for the song. How involved are you in the visuals and what kind of story did you want to tell? 

I mean, recently, I’ve been emphasizing on telling the story of my music through the music videos. For “Moving” I am telling the story of how illegal immigrants travel to Europe through the desert, through Sahara, because the thing about Nigerians from Edo traveling, trying to get to Europe illegally, and going through the desert, and a lot of them don’t make it through and stuff. So yeah, that was just the story. That was what inspired the video for “Moving.”

Oh, man, that’s incredible now. I like that, you’re able to take kind of your life experience and apply it with something else that’s from your region, that kind of, give you that story.

I mean, I think it is, if it is something, it is the story of the whole world, like me, also having a Nigerian passport is very difficult. Traveling where it’s like, I’m just looking for peace. I’m looking for a place to call, of course, I have my home, but like, you know, I’m just looking for that place to like, feel accepted and stuff, because home is really bad where we can’t stay at home and like, enjoy the common things that is being provided by even God, by nature, which is like, what being able to live freely. It’s difficult in Lagos, so I feel like I’m telling the story of the whole world, where everybody’s looking for some place to find peace of mind, some place to just call home and feel relaxed.

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Hot 100 First-Timers: Gigi Perez Debuts With Queer Love Ballad ‘Sailor Song’

Gigi Perez is officially a Billboard Hot 100-charting artist, thanks to her breakthrough viral hit, “Sailor Song.”

The track, which Perez self-released on July 26, debuts at No. 98 on the Aug. 31-dated chart from its streaming sum: 5.6 million official U.S. clicks (up 20%) Aug. 16-22, according to Luminate. It also rises 10-9 on Hot Alternative Songs, 12-9 on Hot Rock Songs and 16-13 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.



Perez first began teasing the song on TikTok in April, helping generate hype leading up to its official release. The initial clip shared on her TikTok has since soundtracked over 40,000 clips on the platform, while the official audio has been used in over 75,000. Fans liken her sound to such alt-folk favorites as Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes and Hozier.

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While many have raved about the song’s lyrics detailing queer love and longing, Perez has received backlash from some religious TikTokers due to its lyric, “I don’t believe in God / But I believe that you’re my savior.” In response to users asking her to remove the line, she shared a TikTok last week, writing via caption, “I never had to consider whether or not I was going to change my song cause it was never up for discussion … My songwriting is not a democracy and that applies to every artists [sic] work.”

The New Jersey-born, Florida-raised singer-songwriter first achieved a taste of stardom in 2021 with her song “Sometimes (Backwood),” which has since racked up 57.9 million official U.S. streams. She released her debut eight-track EP, How To Catch a Falling Knife, in 2023 (via Mogul Vision/Interscope Records) and two more songs this year: “Normalcy,” in March, and “Please Be Rude,” in May.

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Mariah Carey’s Mom & Sister Tragically Pass Away on the Same Day | Billboard News

Mariah Carey announces that both her mom and sister have tragically passed away on the same day over the weekend. Keep watching for the details.

Tetris Kelly:

Mariah Carey has suffered a major loss as both her mother and sister have died on the same day. We have the report. In an unimaginable tragedy Billboard has confirmed, Mariah’s mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, have both died, passing away within hours of one another. In a statement shared with Billboard, Carey wrote, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister has lost her life on the same day. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed.”

Her mother, also a singer, joined her on her Christmas album in 2010. She spoke about her relationship with her family in her 2020 memoir, ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey.’ Details of Patricia and Alison’s causes of death have not been confirmed, our thoughts are with Mariah and her family.

BTS’ Suga Apologizes Again After Receiving DUI From Riding a Scooter Intoxicated | Billboard News

Suga released a second apology after he received a DUI from riding his scooter intoxicated throughout the streets of Seoul. Keep watching to see what his second apology says.

Tetris Kelly:

BTS’ Suga apologizes again for being intoxicated while riding his scooter, this time with a handwritten note. SUGA, aka Agust D, already spoke out a couple weeks ago. After being cited by police in Seoul and having his license suspended after falling off an electric scooter. Now he posted a note to Weverse saying: “I would like to apologize again to you with shame. I deeply apologize for the disappointment and hurt of my misbehavior to my fans and everyone who loves me. I’ve made a big mistake, forgetting the responsibility to repay you with actions worthy of the love I’ve received.”

In reference to his original post a day after the incident, he stated: “I should have thought more deeply and been careful, but I couldn’t.” Some fans have expressed concern online though most have been respectful. He added: “Due to this incident, I have greatly damaged the precious memories I made with the members and fans and put a lot of pressure on the name of the BTS. Once again, I sincerely apologize to the fans who were hurt by me. I sincerely apologize for causing a social stir and disappointing many people.”

We could never be disappointed in you, Suga. Wishing you the best as you complete military service.

Taylor Swift Praises Charli XCX, Puts Rumors of Feud to Bed | Billboard News

Taylor Swift praises Charli XCX and puts fan rumors of a feud to bed with her comments. Keep watching to see what the artists had to say.

Tetris Kelly:
If you believed the rumors of beef between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift, they’re both speaking out without directly addressing said rumors. Some fans believed “Sympathy Is a Knife” off of Charli’s hit album Brat is about Taylor Swift. 

“It’s so difficult being an artist, especially a female artist, where you’re pitted against your peers, but also expected to be best friends with every single person.” Charli made it clear before the album dropped that there weren’t any diss tracks on Brat, aside from “Von Dutch.” “And if you’re not, you’re deemed a bad feminist.” But we did see a song about Lorde get an epic remix. 

While we don’t know if T-Swift will be on a remix of “Sympathy Is a Knife,” which Charli played for New York Magazine, Taylor told the mag, “I’ve been blown away by Charli’s melodic sensibilities since I first heard ‘Stay Away’ in 2011. Her writing is surreal and inventive, always. She just takes a song to places you wouldn’t expect it to go, and she’s been doing it consistently for over a decade. I love to see hard work like that pay off.”

Taylor’s seen Charli’s work firsthand, when Charli was an opener for the Reputation Tour. When asked if she regretted the lyric that made most fans think “Sympathy” was about Taylor, she simply said no, and she was OK playing the silent game and letting the interview get awkward. 

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