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Trending on Billboard During his most recent livestream, Adin Ross criticized Kendrick Lamar‘s music as “ass” and said Drake not only has way better music, but shows more support for his fellow rappers. Explore See latest videos, charts and news On Sunday, the streamer revisited the 2024 beef between The Boy and K-Dot, saying that […]
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Three decades after shaking up the hip-hop landscape, Wu-Tang Clan is tasting the fruits of its labor. On the heels of celebrating the unofficial Wu-Tang Clan Day holiday on Sunday, the Staten Island crew collected a handful of new certifications from the RIAA on Monday (Nov. 10).
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Included in the bunch of plaques is Wu’s debut single, “Protect Ya Neck,” which has gone platinum nearly 33 years after its initial release in December 1992.
The Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) 1993 debut is now 4x-platinum and cuts from the project like “C.R.E.A.M.” (4x), “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F Wit” (1x) and “Method Man” (1x) also picked up platinum certifications. While “Bring Da Ruckas” and “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” are now certified gold.
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) celebrated its 32nd anniversary on Sunday. The LP reached No. 41 on the Billboard 200.
“C.R.E.A.M.” is the group’s most commercially successful single, with the money-stacking anthem peaking at No. 60 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 16 weeks. “Method Man” topped out at No. 69 on the Hot 100 and spent 14 weeks on the chart.
2025 has been a comeback year for the Wu, as the crew wrapped up the North American leg of The Final Chamber tour in July, which grossed $30.6 million, with 245,000 tickets sold, according to Billboard Boxscore.
Wu-Tang Clan will bring their farewell show global as The Final Chamber turns into a world tour next March, when the European leg kicks off on March 2 in Amsterdam.
The Billboard Hip-Hop Hall of Fame crew’s set to make stops in Berlin, Italy, Vienna, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, London and Manchester before heading to Dubai and Australia in March.
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Trending on Billboard Cardi B was in the owner’s luxury box suite for the New England Patriots game Nov. 2, and this Sunday (Nov. 9), she cheered on her NFL star wide receiver boo Stefon Diggs from her bedroom. Diggs and the Patriots traveled to Tampa Bay and came away with a hard-fought victory against […]
Trending on Billboard The first quarter of the 21st century featured 327 No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits seemingly covering every topic imaginable. Chart-toppers in that span ranged from “We Belong Together” to “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” From “Bootylicious” to “Way 2 Sexy,” “Angel” to “Vampire.” “Butterfly” and “Fireflies” both winged their […]
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50 Cent is sick and tired of airports in the United States being outta control. In recent posts on Instagram, the rapper shared his frustration with major delays and flight cancelations happening across the country due to the government shutdown.
His first post on Sunday (Nov. 9) was of a news montage of clips filmed at airports overrun with frustrated travelers, helplessly packing in like sardines. A headline attached to the video reads, “More Than 700 Flights Cancelled Across the Nation Due to Shutdown.”
“Man the airport is f–ked up, for get about traveling right now!” 50 wrote in his caption.
The G-Unit icon then followed up with a video showing his own POV on the situation, filmed as he deplanes a private jet that wasn’t allowed to take off — possibly due to the lack of air traffic controllers showing up for work as a result of President Donald Trump’s shutdown-mandated cuts to U.S. air travel. “It’s a wrap, man,” says 50, wearing a furry jacket and New York Yankees cap. “Can’t even take off in jets no more, they just said they’re not even letting the jets go.”
“Im headed back to Shreveport this ain’t it,” he captioned the clip. “Bad Travel day!”
Over the past few days, thousands of flights have been canceled across some of the biggest metropolitan airports in America. CNN reports that more than 1,000 departures were canceled on Friday (Nov. 7) alone, while 4,500 others were delayed.
The disarray comes amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which began on Oct. 1. One of the many effects of this pause has been a 4% reduction in trips flying to and from the 40 busiest airports in America, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
With his travel plans on hold, it sounds like 50 is going to spend more quality time in Shreveport, La., where he opened his G-Unit Studios in April 2024. A New York native, the hip-hop legend also recently criticized another governmental change, taking issue with the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of the city earlier in November.
“I think his intentions are good,” 50 wrote on Instagram of the politician, sharing and deleting memes indicating his disappointment with the election results. “But his Tax plan is gonna run the big money out of the city and if he defunds the police they are gonna purge. @50centaction All Roads lead to SHREVEPORT !”
See 50 Cent’s video from his recent negative experience with air travel below.
Trending on Billboard Travis Scott has been shut out at the Grammy Awards for his 10 nominations throughout his career, but he’s not going to give up the chance to hoist a Grammy trophy on stage anytime soon. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Houston native responded to a Nov. 7 post on […]
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Travis Scott delivered a major surprise for fans during the Japanese leg of his Circus Maximus tour over the weekend, bringing out Kanye West for an unannounced set at the Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa on Saturday (Nov. 8).
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In fan-shot footage circulating online, West — who had his face covered — pulled off his mask mid-show to roaring applause before launching into his 2007 anthem “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”
Scott remained onstage as a hype man and support act throughout Ye’s mini-set, which included hits like “Runaway,” “Heartless,” “Flashing Lights,” “Stronger,” and “All of the Lights.” The duo performed together in front of a packed Tokyo crowd as part of Scott’s two-night Japan stopover.
Scott previously hinted at a potential reunion with West during a Circus Maximus show in October, telling fans, “We might have to do something special.”
In April, La Flame spoke of his relationship with the controversial rapper in his Complex cover story. “S–t, man. That’s my kid’s uncle,” he said in the interview, which appears to have taken place in February. “That guy took me in when I was young, when I was like 19. He taught me a lot about music. And not even just ‘taught’ me, but he allowed me to experience the creation of music.”
The surprise performance comes just days after West made headlines for a sit-down with Israeli Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, where he addressed past antisemitic comments and expressed a desire to make amends.
“I feel really blessed to be able to sit here with you today and just take accountability,” Ye told Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in a video posted on social media.
“It’s a big deal for me as a man to come and take accountability for all the things that I’ve said, and I really just appreciate you embracing me with open arms and allowing me to make amends. And this is the beginning and the first steps, and the first brick by brick to build back the strong walls.”
West’s last major live performance was his Vultures listening event earlier in 2025, while Scott continues to tour globally.
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Salt-N-Pepa‘s Spinderella is now the first female DJ ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The historic moment happened Saturday (Nov. 8) during the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, where Salt-N-Pepa were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
After a speech from Missy Elliott, the trio performed a medley of their classic hits including 1987’s “Push It” and 1993’s “Whatta Man,” for which they were joined by the song’s original collaborators En Vogue.
The trio then made its own acceptance speeches, with Salt-N-Pepa DJ Spinderella, whose real name is Deidra Muriel Roper, noting that the honor makes her the first female DJ ever inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“When I started, it was a rare thing to see a woman behind turntables,” Spinderella said. “It was literally the boys club, so I had to carve my own lane. I had to show up. It was dedication; it was my craft, and I never missed a beat, in 40 years y’all… I carry every female DJ who ever dared to dream. Every woman who touched a turntable and said, ‘I can do that too.’ This is ours. Respect the DJ.”
DJs already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include DJ Kool Herc, who was inducted in 2003 and Grandmaster Flash, who was inducted in 2007.
The trio’s Saturday night acceptance speech also saw Salt-N-Pepa’s Cheryl “Salt” James referencing the group’s lawsuit, filed in May, against Universal Music Group to regain control of their masters, alleging that the record company has not honored Salt-N-Pepa’s copyright clawback rights and has punished them by taking their music off streaming.
“We’re in a fight for our masters that rightfully belong to us…,” James said. “After 40 years, our streaming music has been taking down from all streaming platforms because the industry doesn’t want to play fair,” then, amid cheers, added that “Salt-N- Pepa has never been afraid of a fight.”
