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Ye Weighs In on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef | Billboard News

Ye speaks up about his take on the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef, and he’s telling the crowd to not count Drake out. Keep watching to see what he had to say!

Do you think Drake still has a shot at redemption? Let us know in the comments below!

Ye:

Or at least he took him down for a little bit. Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine or something just goes away for a couple of films.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye speaks his thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick beef. Rapper Ye hosted a Grammys afterparty on Sunday, when he spoke about if he thinks Drake is down for the count.

Justin Laboy:

So Kendrick killed Drake — he’s dead,

Ye:

Yeah, for now. You can’t ever count out Steph Curry. So that man might hit 200 points in one, you know, song.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye, who has a long, complicated history with the Canadian rapper, compared Drake to a superhero who’s taking a short L, for a little bit.

Ye:

Or at least he took him down for a little bit. Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine or something just goes away for a couple of films.

Tetris Kelly:

Ye also seemed to give his frenemy Drake and Kendrick their flowers by stating: “Drake something to the algorithm to our frequency. He advanced us. Future advanced us and now Kendrick advanced the frequency.”

We should be expecting to hear more from Ye this year, as the rapper announced the release date of his upcoming ‘Bully’ album at the afterparty. ‘Bully’ is now expected to arrive on North West’s 12th birthday on June 15. For updates on everything music, stay locked here at Billboard.

Mustard, Kehlani & More Predict Who Will Win the Super Bowl LIX | Billboard News

On the Grammys 2025 red carpet, Mustard, Kehlani, Zedd and more predict who will win the  Super Bowl LIX this upcoming Sunday, Feb. 9. 

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

Eagles or Chiefs? 

Mustard:

I’m gonna go Chiefs. Man, I’m gonna go Chiefs. I’m a 49ers fan, but I like Cheifs for this game. 

Rich the Kid:

Eagles. 

Tetris Kelly:

Okay, just making sure,

Zedd:

Okay, I was rooting for somebody who’s no longer in, so I don’t know. Okay, part of me does not want the same team to win this many times in a row, but the other team knocked out the team I was rooting for it. As you can tell, I’m not naming anyone, right? 

Tetris Kelly:

He’s being very specific. 

Rania Aniftos: 

We could deduce.

Zedd:

But I’m rooting for a really good game. 

Rania Aniftos:

Period. 

Tetris Kelly:

Safe answer, are you a politician Zedd? You got any skin in the game, you know, Chiefs? Eagles? 

Durand Bernarr:

So I just started going… No, I’ll go to football games like in person, but like, you know that’s where the energy is. 

Rania Aniftos

Yeah, I agree. 

Durand Bernarr:

You gotta let me know who’s, you know, team I’m rooting for, so I can coordinate with my outfit. 

Rania Aniftos:

I agree, I’m the same! 

Omarion:

I’m looking forward to Kendrick Lamar’s performance.

Dan Nigro:

You can’t ask me that. You look in the crowd, I might be at the game. 

Kehlani:

Oh, football.

Tetris Kelly:

That’s how I feel, too, don’t worry about it. 

Kehlani:

I’m like, touchdown go! I’m so sorry. Um Kendrick! 

Tetris Kelly: 

Okay, there we go.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown For Feb. 8th, 2025 | Billboard News

Will Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars “Die With A Smile” still take No. 1 this week?

Tetris Kelly: 

There’s a brand new No. 1 on the charts. This is the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the week dated February 8. Still at 10, Morgan Wallen, and down to nine is Gracie Abrams. “DtMF” slides to eight, as does Billie to seven. Teddy swims rises to six. AndShaboozey slips to five. “Luther” is up to No. 4. Bruno and Rose are holding on to three, while Bruno and Gaga are at two, and debuting at No. 1 is Travis Scott with “4×4.” If you want more Billboard, make sure you hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to be notified on all our latest videos.

Grammys 2025 Recap: Major Wins, Hottest Performances & More | Billboard News

The 2025 Grammys were full of big wins and even hotter performances. With groundbreaking wins from Doechii to Beyoncé to Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, we’re breaking down the moments that you missed on music’s biggest night!

Were your Grammys predictions right this year? Let us know in the comments!

Taylor Swift:

And the Grammy goes to ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Tetris Kelly:

She did it. Beyoncé took best country album. It was a night of hot fashions, unbelievable performances and red carpet magic.

Kai Cenat:

Beyoncé, I’m gonna say, “Beyoncé go to the left, to the left.”

Tetris Kelly:

It’s Tetris at the 67th Grammy Awards. I mean, Shakira is right there behind me. We’re giving you a rundown of the biggest winners, performances and everything you missed at the show.After a kiss from Jay-Z and Blue Ivy, Beyoncé accepted her award for best country album for ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Beyoncé:

Wow, I really was not expecting this. 

Tetris Kelly:

And closed the show with the ultimate accomplishment for album of the year. 

Beyoncé:

I just feel very full and very honored. 

Tetris Kelly:

It was a night of female power. Charli XCX took her first Grammys ever. Doechii won best rap album. Chappell won the coveted best new artist award. 

Chappell Roan:

My hat’s gonna fall and it’s gonna be okay. 

Tetris Kelly:

And perform her hit “Pink Pony Club.” Sabrina Carpenter had everyone talking. 

Sabrina Carpenter:

I’m still out of breath from the performance. 

Tetris Kelly:

With her win for best pop vocal album and classic retro looks, which seemed to be the trend of the night with Marilyn silhouettes, nudes and classic vintage glam. We celebrated Shakira’s birthday on the red carpet. Happy birthday to you!

Keep watching for more!

Billboard’s Pre-Show to Music’s Biggest Night: Nominees, Predictions & More | Billboard News

The 2025 Grammys are Sunday (Feb. 2) and the Billboard staff has come together to discuss the biggest night in music and L.A.’s rebuilding efforts from the devastating wildfires. From the pop girl sensations of 2024, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, to Beyoncé securing 11 nominations, we will be predicting who will win big in the pop, rap and country categories. The Game heads out into the community to help those in need, while Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt share updates about the wildfires and more.

Keep watching for Billboard staffers predictions, and how to help those affected by the L.A. wildfires. 

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

No after parties, canceled carpets. We have never done a pre-show quite like this, but we are LA strong and united for the biggest night in music with a pre-show fundraiser. Our hearts are with the people of Los Angeles as they face the aftermath of the fires. In fact, many members of our own staff and community have been personally affected, and so our focus at this time is to allocate resources for the city we all call home. That’s why Billboard is helping raise funds for local organizations, including CalFund, the Pasadena Community Foundation, and Baby2Baby, an organization that provides for children living in poverty. So please help, and head over to our YouTube channel, Instagram or Facebook page to donate. And while no amount of money could ever bring back what was lost, it’s been beautiful to see so many stepping up.

One thing that I will say is I’m so, so grateful for and happy for is to watch how that community has come together. It just feels so wonderful to see how many people have donated, and people come together and volunteered and given their time. It’s just, I think the unity of that community is something that really inspired the hell out of me, you know, to see the all of us coming together and pushing through that thing. 

Keep watching for more!

The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Completes Trilogy | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

The Weeknd has released the final installment in his trilogy, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ With an album filled with features from Lana Del Rey, Anitta and more, he also announced his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour bringing Playboi Carti with him. Keep watching for everything you need to know about The Weeknd!

What’s your favorite song from ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’? Let us know in the comments!

Tetris Kelly:

The trilogy is complete. The Weeknd’s new album has arrived and not only is it full of some major collabs, he’s heading on tour. This is music you should know: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ Concluding the trilogy that began with 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and 2022’s ‘Dawn FM,’ The Weeknd experiments on the 84-minute ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’ It features Lana Del Rey, Travis Scott, Anitta and more. The Toronto crooner announced the ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Tour, where he’s hitting some stadiums and bringing Playboi Carti with him. The outing is slated to kick off in Phoenix on May 9 before wrapping up in San Antonio on Sept. 3. For more on the tour and album, hit Billboard.com.

Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Perform at FireAid Benefit Concert | All Access | Billboard News

L.A.’s wildfire benefit concert FireAid happened Thursday night, and we’re taking you inside the star-studded lineup. Keep watching to see who performed.

Tetris Kelly:

A new song from Lady Gaga, an appearance from Kamala Harris, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae, Stevie Nicks, a Nirvana all-star jam, and so much more. The city of L.A. got together at two arenas to raise money after the recent wildfires. We take you to FireAid in ‘Billboard All Access.’ Olivia Rodrigo had the crowd singing every word in the Intuit Dome and so did Tate McRae. Kamala Harris and her husband Doug stopped by and were greeted to roaring applause from the crowd. Over at the Kia Forum, the vibes were going with Stevie Nicks. And nobody was ready to see Nirvana’s surviving members reunite — with added star power. Back at the Intuit Dome, Billie Eilish and Finneas captivated. And there was even Billie and Green Day, but after Gaga went through her hits like ‘Shallow,’ we got a brand-new song from the queen of ‘Mayhem.’ For everything you missed, head to Billboard.com.

2025 Grammys Predictions: Who Will Win Big In Hip-Hop/R&B? | Billboard Unfiltered

In today’s episode of Billboard Unfiltered, Billboard staffers Trevor Anderson, Kyle Denis, Carl Lamarre and Damien Scott predict who will win big at the 2025 Grammys, discuss Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing during Donald Trump’s inauguration and more.

Trevor Anderson: 

I don’t think Snoop needs a bag that bad. He was just getting paid a gazillion to be on the Olympics coverage.

Kyle Denis:

This guy’s been a cancer to the culture for a long time. Has really emboldened some of the worst parts of incel culture and hip-hop conversation over the past couple of years. It’s been f–k you for a long time, it’s time to get him out of here. 

Carl Lamarre:

We got the Grammys coming up this Sunday. Hip-hop will be very well represented. Shout out to Mr. Kendrick Lamar, seven nominations. I think of those, he’s going to take home five. Yo, yo what’s going on y’all? Welcome to a fresh episode of Billboard Unfiltered. Gentlemen!

Trevor Anderson:

Whaddup, whaddup? 

Carl Lamarre:

We are here once again.

Damien Scott:

Yes we are. 

Carl Lamarre:

How’s everybody feeling? 

Damien Scott:

Feeling good, doing good.

Kyle Denis:

We’re waiting for music’s biggest night! It’s coming up

Trevor Anderson:

That’s right.

Carl Lamarre:

Yes it is. 

Damien Scott:

BET Awards?

Kyle Denis:

Oh hell yeah.      

Carl Lamarre:

BET Awards.

Damien Scott:

I love you BET, I’m just joking. 

Trevor Anderson:

Shout out, always supporting BET.

Damien Scott:

Nah, it’s…

Carl Lamarre:

It’s going to be the Grammys this week, a big night which we’ll talk about shortly, but we’re going to talk about the new reign of Trumpito. Donald Trumpito is officially back in office.  

Keep watching for more! 

Kelsea Ballerini, Adam Levine, John Legend & Michael Buble Talk Coaching on New ‘Voice’ Season | Billboard News

The Voice’s 27th season premieres Monday, February 3rd, and coaches John Legend, Kelsea Ballerini, Adam Levine and Michael Bublé share what their experience has been like on the show. Keep watching for the full interview!

Adam Levine:

That I was in such a chaotic environment. 

John Legend:

Rookie is here. 

Kelsea Ballerini:

The rookie is here.

Adam Levine:

She’s so d*mn lovable. It’s like sickening. 

Rania Aniftos:

I know, right? 

John Legend: 

It’s very difficult to be mean to Kelsea Ballerini

Adam Levine:

Very difficult. 

Tetris Kelly:

Kelsea Ballerini is leaving internet trolls behind and embracing a new family on season 27 of The Voice and we sat down with the coaches. Already Adam Levine is saying, with Kelsea, some tense judging days are behind him. 

John Legend:

We do compete, but it doesn’t get dirty. It doesn’t get dirty.

Adam Levine:

We all let each other speak. We don’t talk over each other. It used to get so ugly guys, you don’t even know, man. We used to scream over each other. 

John Legend:

He’s still traumatized from those days. 

Adam Levine:

You know what’s crazy? I have realized through this process, which has become therapy of the sort, that I was in such a chaotic environment like me and Blake are slanging hate at each other like everyone’s yelling and screaming. It was so different, but I wouldn’t be able to even stomach or handle that at this point. This is the perfect place. I’m in the right place. It’s a safe space.

Tetris Kelly:

We’re happy, Adam’s happy. And when it comes to advice for the new country princess coach, Michael Bublé has this to say about fakeness.

Michael Bublé:

What I said to her was this, that friendships don’t happen. It’s fake.

Keep watching for more!

Drake & Lil Wayne’s ‘She Will’ Enters Top 5 of TikTok Billboard Top 50 | Billboard News

Drake and Lil Wayne are in this week’s top five of the TikTok Billboard Top 50, but can the duo take Supa King’s No. 1 spot? Keep watching to find out!

Tetris Kelly:
Bathroom trends are all the rage while a 2010’s hit makes a major comeback and a newbie breaks into the top 10. Supa King’s “Tell on Me” claims a second week at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 for the chart posting Jan. 30. Weezy and Drake’s “She Will” debuts at four, more than 13 years after its release, proving dancing against a wall is the hottest trend. Fetty Wap’s “Jimmy Choo” climbs 16 to 9 in its second week on the chart thanks to a similar bathroom trend, while Saga Faye closes out the top 10 with “Who Are You” after debuting at 21.

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.