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10 Nov 2025

Adin Ross Calls Kendrick Lamar’s Music ‘Horrible,’ Says Drake Saved His Career With Feud: ‘Y’all Know I’m Not Capping!’

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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.

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On Sunday, the streamer revisited the 2024 beef between The Boy and K-Dot, saying that Drake singlehandedly revived Lamar’s career due to their vitriolic feud.

“Listen to this… 2021 plus, Drake’s killing him,” said Ross, as seen in the clip here. “If it’s 2010 plus, Drake’s killing him. Kendrick’s catalog is horrible, and y’all know I’m not capping. It’s f—ing a–! Nobody listened to Mr. Morale. GNX — Drake saved his miraculous career because he f—ing… ‘Wow, the beef.’ Who gives a sh–?”

Ross also criticized Lamar for his lack of features while hyping up Drizzy’s forthcoming album Iceman.

“Kendrick is a–. He does nothing for any other rappers,” Ross continued. “Doesn’t do verses. He does nothing! He does nothing for rap. Drake, you need a verse: ‘Here you go, guys!’”

The praise should come as no surprise considering how often Ross shows love to Drake and has the 6 God on his livestream.

“I f— with him, bro,” Ross said during a separate stream earlier in November. He then showed off a $330,000 Maybach Drake had allegedly gifted him. “There’s no loyalty left in the world for people like him in the entertainment industry, and I love him. And I’m loyal to him.”

Ross and Drake are currently embroiled in a class-action lawsuit, which accuses the streamer and rapper of promoting the online casino Stake, thereby “glamorizing the platform to millions of impressionable fans.”

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10 Nov 2025

Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Protect Ya Neck’ Goes Platinum Nearly 33 Years After Release

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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.

10 Nov 2025

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Kehlani, 1900Rugrat, 3QUENCY, Armand Hammer & More

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Brianna Mazzola, Nori Royale, and Wennely Quezada of 3Quency at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.

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The big news story over the weekend was the announcement of the 2026 Grammy Award nominations (Nov. 7).

Kendrick Lamar leads the field with nine nominations for his dominant GNX album, including album of the year and record and song of the year for “Luther” (with SZA). Alongside Lamar, Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out) and Tyler, the Creator (Chromakopia) are both nominated for album of the year, marking the first time in Grammy history that three hip-hop albums are competing for the top prize in the same year. Notably, Doechii also represents hip-hop in the general field, earning song and record of the year nods for “Anxiety,” her first Hot 100 top 10 hit (No. 9).

R&B also had a formidable showing during Friday’s nominations announcement. Leon Thomas pulled off a whopping six nominations for Mutt, including album of the year and best new artist, and Kehlani earned a pair of nods (best R&B song and performance) for “Folded,” which recently became her first Hot 100 top 10 hit. Sounwave, who produced the bulk of GNX, and Dijon, who crafted a significant chunk of Justin Bieber’s R&B-informed SWAG album, both earned nominations for producer of the year, non-classical. Finally, Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s box office-conquering, blues-honoring vampire epic, became one of the most-nominated films in Grammy history with five nominations for its soundtrack and score.

With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from a new 3QUENCY single to Armand Hammer and The Alchemist’s latest link-up. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below.

Freshest Find: Kehlani, “Out the Window”

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The rest of the world might still be folding clothes, but Kehlani is looking “Out the Window” — with tears streaking her face, heartstring-tugging production courtesy of ’00s R&B maestro Antonio Dixon and a pen that lives somewhere between smoldering bravado and disarming vulnerability. “Even my mama been asking me ’bout you/ I heard your mama been asking about me too/ But I know I’m to blame/ I played in your face, too little, too late, but,” she croons at the end of the second verse, lacing her plea for reconciliation with equal parts accountability and toxicity. From the whirring gusts of wind at the song’s opening to the key change she flirts with in the bridge, Kehlani is undoubtedly two for two. — KYLE DENIS
Bushy B, “Meet Me in the 305”

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Bushy B cooked up his version of a smooth playa’s anthem with “Meet Me in the 305,” where he displays his suave without breaking a sweat and delivers an ode to his hometown. The laid-back Miami native tests his vocals with a melodic chorus and then spotlights a certain love interest, whom he’s looking to play travel agent with and show her everything that Vice City has to offer on a memorable night out. All you gotta do is meet him in the 305. Keep an eye out for his upcoming Lifestyle album. — MICHAEL SAPONARA
detahjae feat. La Reezy & Garnett Sparrow, “You Ready?!”

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I came across detahjae a few weeks back when I was watching s—t on YouTube, and I stumbled upon his music video for “TEST?!” and I thought not only was it great, but the song bangs. “You Ready?!” is another high-energy track with another creative music video attached just in time for him to introduce the world to his sophomore album, FLARE, which he dropped today. The Bay Area rapper is definitely worth checking out. — ANGEL DIAZ
3QUENCY, “Once I Was a Good Girl”

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Fresh off their debut single “Top Down,” 3QUENCY, comprised of Brianna Mazzola, Nori Moore, and Wennely Quezada, return with “Once I Was a Good Girl,” a heartbreak anthem co-written by RAYE and Steve Mac, who also handles production. Built around glistening synths, crisp percussion and a hook that feels tailor-made for arena singalongs, the track captures the moment heartbreak turns into self-empowerment. “Once I was a good girl all in love,” the group begins wistfully, before flipping the narrative into triumph. “To freeze my tears, had to put you on ice,” they declare, turning vulnerability into a flex with clever wordplay and icy vocal layering. Each member brings a distinct tone, Nori’s defiance, Wennely’s ache, Brianna’s warmth, blending into harmonies that feel both nostalgic and fresh. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXTON
Bun B feat. Cory Mo, Monaleo & Scotty ATL, “I Can’t Lie”

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For his first solo full-length project since 2024’s Yokozuna Trill, Texas legend Bun B decided to prioritize making music for where he’s currently at in life — and for the fans that have grown up alongside him since his 1987 debut as one-half of UGK. Featuring Cory Mo, Scotty ATL and Monaleo — who recruited Bun B for an “OG Mix” of “We On Dat” last month — “I Can’t Lie” finds each rapper sliding and flexing over Cory’s soulful, luxurious production. “If you don’t work, you don’t eat, and neither do they/ So I gotta get up, get out and get it even today, man,” Bun proclaims at the end of his opening verse, providing valuable context for how he got into a position to truly pop his s—t. — K.D.
1900Rugrat feat. Hunxho & HeadHuncho Amir, “Hard”

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Whether he did it ironically or without realizing, 1900Rugrat assembled a couple of the biggest hunchos in rap while joining up with Atlanta’s Hunxho and Dallas newcomer HeadHuncho Amir for “Hard.” Rugrat takes a more tranquil approach on the production side, rather than turning up over the chaotic beats he typically favors. Hunxho handles chorus duties before passing the baton to Rugrat, who calls out the fake demons who are “only killer in their captions.” Amir bats third with a motivational assist, stamping himself as the voice of East Dallas. — M.S.
Armand Hammer & The Alchemist feat. Earl Sweatshirt, “California Games”

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Armand Hammer, the duo consisting of billy woods and E L U C I D, dropped their second tape with The Alchemist over the weekend, and this beat really stood out for me. Not to mention the fact that Earl left Earth during the opening verse. Also, that flute sample reminded me of something Paul Rudd would be air playing during the end credits of a mid-2000s comedy. That doesn’t really make sense, but it kinda does once you hear it. — A.D.
rum•gold, “Act of God / Force Majeure”

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Across production from Frankie Scoca and Zak Khan featuring gospel-infused keys, delicate strings, and expansive R&B textures, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter rum•gold depicts a collapsing relationship as a natural disaster, capturing love as both miracle and catastrophe. From the first note, “Act of God / Force Majeure” shifts between raw vulnerability and dramatic intensity, with layered harmonies lifting the song beyond heartbreak into something almost sacred. By the final chorus, rum•gold acknowledges his exhaustion: “I don’t wanna fight no more/ It’s the only thing I know for sure,” leaving listeners with a meditation on the sometimes-devastating power of love. — C.C.

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10 Nov 2025

Cardi B Celebrates Boyfriend Stefon Diggs Scoring Crucial Touchdown: ‘That’s What the F—k I’m Talkin’ About’

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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 the Bucs, and the wide receiver was a major part of the team’s success, which included a crucial touchdown catch right before halftime to give the Pats the lead.

“That’s what the f—k I’m talking about!” Cardi repeatedly shouted at her TV following the touchdown, which she posted to her IG Story. The f—k I’m talking about. Bring it home! Talk about that T.D. Jake’s!”

The Bronx native added on X: “When my man score a touchdown… PAT NATION!!! #PattyNation #PatekNation #PattiLabellePiesNation.”

Diggs finished with five catches for 46 yards and the touchdown as the Patriots won yet again on the road by a score of 28-23.

Cardi B was in attendance for the Patriots game Nov. 2, as she was spotted in Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s luxury box, cheering on her man. She even hit Diggs’ signature celebration while on the Jumbotron.

Cardi and Diggs are expecting a child together at the top of 2026, and Diggs revealed at the 2025 CDFA Fashion Awards last week that Cardi’s fourth child is a boy.

We’ll see if Cardi B makes it to the next Patriots home game, which is slated for Thursday night (Nov. 13) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., against their AFC East rival New York Jets. The Patriots remain atop the division with a record of 8-2.

Cardi and Diggs began dating earlier in 2025 and publicly launched their relationship when attending a New York Knicks game together in May.

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10 Nov 2025

The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100: Nos. 25-21

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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 way to No. 1. So did such explosive hits such as as “Firework” and (directly after) “Grenade.” For every “Party Rock Anthem,” there was “A Bar Song” to sing along to (probably loudly if while tipsy).

Meanwhile, no matter where music fans were, or any loyalties, we bopped to “Empire State of Mind” and “California Gurls” and everything in between.

The creators of those hits encompass nearly 1,000 credited songwriters (along with more than 300 producers). Some double as superstar recording artists, while others have made their mark on pop culture as behind-the-scenes musical masterminds.

After revealing the top artists, albums, songs and producers of the first 25 years of the 21st century on the Hot 100 and more since January, Billboard is now celebrating The Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100 — the top 25 writers with the most No. 1 hits on the chart in the century’s first 25 years. Every writer on the ranking led the Hot 100 at least six times in that span (Jan. 1, 2000-Dec. 28, 2024), with the top eight talents each boasting double-digit No. 1 totals.

Billboard is unveiling the full songwriters list all this week: Monday, Nov. 10: Nos. 25-21; Tuesday, Nov. 11: Nos. 20-16; Wednesday, Nov. 12: Nos. 15-11; Thursday, Nov. 13: Nos. 10-6; and Friday, Nov. 14: Nos. 5-1. Check back each day to see which prominent songwriters made the cut — and who crowns the tally.

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25. Jay-Z

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Total Hot 100 No. 1s as a writer 2000-24: 6

Longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 as a writer 2000-24: Beyoncé ft. Sean Paul, “Baby Boy,” nine weeks at No. 1, beginning Oct. 4, 2003
24. Ye

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Total Hot 100 No. 1s as a writer 2000-24: 6

Longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 as a writer 2000-24: Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx, “Gold Digger,” 10 weeks at No. 1, beginning Sept. 17, 2005
23. Sean Garrett

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Total Hot 100 No. 1s as a writer 2000-24: 7

Longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 as a writer 2000-24: Usher, “Yeah!,” 12 weeks at No. 1, beginning Feb. 28, 2004
22. Fergie

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Total Hot 100 No. 1s as a writer 2000-24: 7

Longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 as a writer 2000-24: The Black Eyed Peas, “I Gotta Feeling,” 14 weeks at No. 1, beginning July 11, 2009
21. Jermaine Dupri

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Total Hot 100 No. 1s as a writer 2000-24: 7

Longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 as a writer 2000-24: Mariah Carey, “We Belong Together,” 14 weeks at No. 1, beginning June 4, 2005

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10 Nov 2025

The Top 10 Songs Played in Atlanta Strip Clubs for October 2025

Metro’s run continues through spooky season.

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Metro Boomin' — Metro Boomin’

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Strip clubs wrapped up spooky season when the calendar turned to November, and there were plenty of tricks and treats to go around for clubgoers throughout October.

Billboard launched the first strip club chart in August and will continue to track the top songs played monthly at three prominent Atlanta strip clubs for the foreseeable future.

For those new here, Billboard teamed up with DJ Monitor, a service that installs music-recognition technology for venues and festivals, along with a contribution from the Coalition DJs, to collect data from the three Atlanta-based strip clubs.

Metro Boomin’s A Futuristic Summa dominance continued into the fall as Young Metro has been a staple on our strip club chart for its first three months, where he once again holds the top two slots.

There are also a few newcomers, as Cardi B, who got her start at gentlemen’s clubs as a dancer. Young Thug makes his first appearance as a lead artist along with YFN Lucci, who was released from prison in January.

As far as artists who enjoyed the most spins in the strip club for October, the top 10 is as follows:

No. 10, Gunna (259)
No. 9, Gucci Mane (293)
No. 8, Cardi B (302)
No. 7, Moneybagg Yo (329)
No. 6, Young Thug (335)
No. 5, Jeezy (344)
No. 4, Bossman Dlow (377)
No. 3, Lil Baby (436)
No. 2, Metro Boomin (533)
No. 1, Future (1,184)

U.S. club owners interested in contributing data can send an email to hiphop@billboard.com. Check out the top 10 songs making noise in Atlanta strip clubs below.

Young Thug & 21 Savage, “Walk Down” (48 Plays)

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“Walk Down” landed on Young Thug’s comeback UY SCUTI album in September. 21 Savage and Thugger take turns dancing in the ring, but it’s 21 that lands the ultimate KO to hold up the championship belt on the menacing track, which boasts samples from a pair of Memphis titans in Project Pat and Kingpin Skinny Pimp.
YFN Lucci & 21 Savage, “Pieces on My Neck” (48 Plays)

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YFN Lucci put his legal woes behind him with the release of his ALREADY LEGEND. project in September. Lucci reflects on his turbulent journey back to freedom over the sparkling production and calls on 21 for a bristling assist. “My future brighter than the ice in my ear,” he raps. Lucci didn’t waste much time making his debut on the Strip Club chart since coming home.
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As a former dancer who got her start in the club, it’s only right Cardi B finds some real estate on the Strip Club chart. The Bronx bombshell’s debut comes from Am I the Drama?‘s “Magnet,” which cracked the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 (No. 37) following its September arrival.
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Jermaine Dupri wondered how “WHIM WHAMIEE” didn’t make our inaugural strip club chart in August, and it’s back at No. 7 with a second consecutive appearance. Pluto and YKNIECE’s collab enjoyed an organic rise to the charts as a hit this summer, which peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 following a remix with Sexyy Red.
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Gunna and Burna Boy’s The Last Wun standout debuted on the strip club chart last month, and holds strong at No. 6 for October. Gunna’s earned another sleeper hit and he’ll be bringing his show on the road for his world tour, which kicks off later this month.
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It was only a matter of time before Cardi B made her presence felt on this list. She notches a second entry with “ErrTime,” which landed on her Am I the Drama? sophomore album and reached No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. Atlanta native Latto joined forces with Cardi for an official remix of the track as well.
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Metro has been a staple on the strip club chart, and it doesn’t look like his run is going to end anytime soon. “Loose Screws” recalls the nostalgia of a bubbling early 2010s Atlanta, and shows love to one of the city’s underrated cogs, Skooly.
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Belly Gang Kushington has been making a name for himself, and he’s caught an underground hit, teaming up with YKNIECE for the “Friend Do (Remix),” which shoots up to No. 3 as the strip club has fully embraced BGK and his $100 brick white tees.
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Another month has passed, and it’s more Metro Boomin domination. The top two slots remain the same this month, with Metro, DJ Spinz and Waka Flocka Flame’s “Clap” continuing to make it rain at the strip clubs. Metro said it was a Futuristic Summa, but that has continued well into the fall.
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“Take Me Thru Dere” notches another month at the summit and the Quavo, Breskii and YKNIECE-assisted bop has also surged on the Billboard Hot 100, where the Futuristic Summa banger reached a new peak of No. 71 on the chart dated the week of Nov. 8.

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10 Nov 2025

50 Cent Slams ‘F–ked Up’ Airport Delays Amid U.S. Government Shutdown: ‘This Ain’t It’

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 !”

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10 Nov 2025

Travis Scott Had This to Say About Not Winning a Grammy Award Yet

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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.

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The Houston native responded to a Nov. 7 post on X naming him as one of the surprising rappers who don’t have a Grammy victory just yet. “This will change for me one day. Jus wait,” he replied on Saturday (Nov. 8).

Scott hasn’t been shy about his hopes of becoming a Grammy Award winner one day. While other artists have boycotted the Grammys after winless nights, La Flame has continued to double down on his plans to keep going until the Recording Academy can’t deny him any longer.

Scott’s first Grammy nominations as a lead artist came with 2018’s Astroworld and Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “SICKO MODE.” He celebrated the noms in late 2018 by showing off a Grammy Awards duffel bag he’d been using to travel.

“Thank u record academy it’s took a whole 24hrs for it to really hit me. Plus this has Also been my duffle all year,” he wrote at the time to X.

At that point, it felt like Scott’s best chance to win a Grammy Award in 2019, following the commercial success and critical acclaim of Astroworld.

However, La Flame ended up losing out to Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy. His disappointment in the moment at the award show was included in his Look Mom I Can Fly documentary, which arrived during the summer of 2019.

Scott’s most recent nomination came for best rap album at the 2024 Grammy Awards for his Utopia LP, which lost to Killer Mike’s Michael. Trav has nothing nominated for the 2026 awards.

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10 Nov 2025

Travis Scott Brings Out Kanye West in Japan for Surprise Performance

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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.

09 Nov 2025

Salt-N-Pepa’s Spinderella Is Now the First Female DJ Ever Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Never Missed a Beat’

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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.”

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