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15 Apr 2025

Lil Nas X Reveals Partial Paralysis of Right Side of His Face: ‘I Can’t Even Laugh Right’

Partial facial paralysis is no joke. But in a video posted on Monday (April 14), Lil Nas X just had to laugh at the medical condition in a clip he posted from a hospital bed. “And when I smile? This is me doing a full smile right now by the way,” he said in the clip in which the left side of his mouth was open and the right side was immobile. “It’s like, what the f–k? I can’t even laugh right, bro. What the f–k?”

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The video, captioned, “Soooo lost control of the right side of my face ?,” captured the 26-year-old rapper laying in a hospital be in a hospital gown and white Von Dutch baseball hat. He seemingly had a chipper attitude about the health condition in an Instagram Story featuring a close-up video of his face in which he panned from one side to the other, saying, “We normal over here, we get crazy over here!” with the caption, “I’m so cooked [two crying laughing emoji].”

Though no additional information was available at press time about what is ailing the “Hotbox” MC, another slide assured fans, “Guys I am OK!! Stop being sad for me! Shake ur ass for me instead!” to the strains of Huey’s 2006 hit “Pop, Lock & Drop It.” The final slide contained yet another assurance that things are fine, with a photo of the rapper and the promise, “Imma look funny for a lil bit but that’s it.”

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At press time a spokesperson for Lil Nas could not be reached for additional comment on his condition.

Last month, Lil Nas released the 8-track Days Before Dreamboy EP, which scooped up his recent run of surprise singles, including “Right There!,” “Big Dummy,” “Swish,” “Hotbox,” “Dreamboy,” “Need Dat Boy” and others. Fans are still awaiting word on the release date for the Dreamboy LP, his anticipated follow-up to his 2021 debut full-length album, Montero.

Check out Lil Nas X’s hospital video below.

14 Apr 2025

Coachella 2025 Weekend 1 Recap: Lady Gaga, JENNIE, Tyla & More Bring Hot Performances | Billboard News

The first weekend of Coachella 2025 featured some of the hottest stars, including JENNIE, LISA and Cardi B. Tyla brought out Becky G for her set, Lady Gaga delivered a monster performance, and Megan Thee Stallion surprised the crowd by bringing out Ciara, and more! Keep watching to catch everything you missed at Coachella!

Who was your favorite performance of the weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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From on stage with the hottest sets and surprises to backstage with the artists themselves and the hottest parties in the desert, we are taking you to Coachella in Billboard All Access Coachella. Day 1 was all about LISA and Lady Gaga, but before we hit the Polo Fields, Billboard hung out with White Claw and Maren Morris on Thursday night. Then on Friday, we got the day started with some shopping and getting refreshed at 818. Damien kept all the vibes going at Yuma before we got to see Anyma join Yeat at Sahara. Lisa slayed Sahara with her hits and some new ‘Alter Ego’ tracks, and even XG was excited for Lady Gaga. It was a spectacle, as expected, for Gaga.

Some of the desert’s hottest moments came at night, and Nylon had festivalgoers and stars dancing the night away. We also dropped by Zenyara for Desert Nights.

Day 2 kicked off by getting charmed with Pandora at a relaxing oasis. Over at the Ace Hotel, Billboard and Amazon teamed up with comedian and musical improviser Reggie Watts, who pulled up and offered attendees some sick beats on top of a colossal-sized couch.

And, of course, the famous Revolve Fest with Cardi B herself! Then we got to go say hi to ENHYPEN before their big set. The K-pop kings lit up the stage with hot choreo, and the fans loved it all. After the set, they were so happy.

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14 Apr 2025

GloRilla, Summer Walker, Muni Long & More Set for 2025 ESSENCE Festival Stage

GloRilla, Summer Walker, Muni Long, Maxwell and Boyz II Men are among the first wave of contemporary stars and legends announced for the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Presented by Coca-Cola, the annual music and lifestyle event will take place July 4-6 in New Orleans.

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In addition to the aforementioned acts, the lineup of headliners and performers includes Davido, Nas, The Isley Brothers, Donell Jones, Buju Banton and New Orleans’ native son Master P. Banton and GloRilla will be making their ESSENCE Festival debuts as well. Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Jermaine Dupri will also curate a tribute to the legacy of multifaceted industry icon Quincy Jones. Titled “ESSENCE Flowers,” Dupri’s special salute will “bring together artists who’ve sampled, studied or shared space with the music titan,” according to the press release announcement.

“We Are Made Like This” is 2025’s theme as the festival celebrates the 55th anniversary of its namesake, ESSENCE magazine. Serving as hosts for the evening series of concerts will be actor/comedian Anthony Anderson and cultural curator Kenny Burns.

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A mix of returning and new lifestyle experiences will round out the weekend’s various offerings. These include the ESSENCE Food & Wine Festival, ESSENCE Film Festival, BeautyCon and ESSENCE Authors.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary last year, the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture featured eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher in a special performance of his classic 2004 album Confessions. Attendees were also treated to performances by Janet Jackson, Victoria Monét, Charlie Wilson, Birdman & Friends Presents 30 Years of Cash Money Millionaires and a tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze.

14 Apr 2025

Here Are the Lyrics to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Squabble Up’

When Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped his GNX album, an immediate standout from the project was “Squabble Up.”

The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, at the same time as GNX debuting atop the Billboard 200 albums chart. The track became Lamar’s fifth Hot 100 No. 1 out of six total, and his third of 2024 – the most among all artists of the year. He previously led in 2024 with “Not Like Us,” for two weeks beginning in May, and “Like That,” with Future and Metro Boomin, for three weeks in April.

Below, find the lyrics to Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up.”

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God knows
I am
Reincarnated, I was stargazin’
Life goes on, I need all my babies (gyah, gyah)

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Woke up lookin’ for the broccoli
High-key, keep a horn on me, that Kamasi
IP, ownership, the blueprint is by me
Mr. Get Off, I get off at my feet
(When I hear music, it makes me dance)
(You got the music, now is your chance)
A yee nigga couldn’t try me in the tri-state
Buddy pass, bet I get him splashed ’til he hydrated
Bounce out, know he spook town, eyes dilated
I got the money and the power both gyratin’

I feel good, get the fuck out my face
Look good, but she don’t got no taste
I walk in, walked out with the safe
Mando, let me know what the play

What the fuck? I got hits, I got bucks, I got new paper cuts
I got friends, I got foes, but they all sitting ducks
Hit his turf and get crackin’, double back like a deluxe
Fifty deep, but it ain’t deep enough
Fuck a plea, there he go, beat him up
Fallin’ from my money tree and it grow throughout the months
Spit a loogie at the camera, speed off, yeah, it’s us

I feel good, get the fuck out my face
Look good, but she don’t got no taste
I walk in, walked out with the safe
Mando, let me know what the play

Squabble up, squabble up
Squabble up, squabble up
Squabble up (mh-mh), squabble up (mh-mh)
Squabble up (mh-mh), squabble up

Hol’ up (hol’ up), where you from? (Where you from?)
Bye, bitch (bye, bitch), I’m finna go dumb (finna go dumb)
Sideways (sideways), bunk skunk (bunk skunk)
Fever (fever), I’m on one (I’m on one)

Thunk, thunk, thunk, thunk, thunk, baby rockin’ it
Quid pro quo, what you want? ‘Cause I’m watchin’ it
Work on the floor, let me know if you clockin’ it
Brodie won’t go, but I know that he poppin’ it
It was woof tickets on sale ’til I silenced it
Pipe down, young, these some whole other politics
Bitch with him and some bitch in him, that’s a lot of bitch
Don’t hit him, he got kids with him, my apologies
Ghetto child, it was Black & Milds with the Smirnoff
Yeehaw, we outside, whoadie ’bout to kill him off
Blaps on blaps, it’s a fact, this a brick of raw
Tell me why the fuck you niggas rap if it’s fictional?
Tell me why the fuck you niggas fed if you criminal?
“Ayy, Dot, can I get a drop?” I’m like, “Nigga, nah”
Ace boon coon from the Westside to Senegal
It’s a full moon, let the (ah) wolves out, I been a dog

I feel good, get the fuck out my face
Look good, but she don’t got no taste
I walked in, walked out with the safe
Mando, let me know what the play

Squabble up, squabble up
Squabble up, squabble up
Squabble up (mh-mh), squabble up (mh-mh)
Squabble up (mh-mh), squabble up

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Jack Michael Antonoff, Matthew Bernard, Tony Butler, Mark Anthony Spears, Ruchaun Maurice Akers Jr., Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
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14 Apr 2025

Here Are the Lyrics to BigXthaPlug’s ‘All the Way’ feat. Bailey Zimmerman

BigXthaPlug is quickly becoming country’s “favorite rapper,” and the rising star teamed up with Bailey Zimmerman for the ultimate cross-genre hit.

“I feel like for the past decade it’s been a lot of mumble rap. People not talking about nothing,” BigXthaPlug told Billboard of his musical inspirations. “I’m talking about something. A lot of the older people who love music, that’s what they grew up on — actual substance. Here’s this young dude that sound old, but he on these young-old beats. I literally mixed everything up so everybody could love it.”

Below, find the lyrics to BigXthaPlug’s “All the Way” featuring Bailey Zimmerman.

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Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way
Don’t ask for all your things back, cussin’ out my name, yeah
Just to go and take back what you say
Burn all the bridges, don’t ask forgiveness
Walk away like I’m someone you hate
Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way

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Ayy, if it’s over, it’s over, so fuck it
Just don’t act like my love wasn’t nothin’
Like I wasn’t the one you was holdin’ at night
Tellin’ all of your secrets and huggin’
Guess you right, it’s too good to be true
Was a point all I needed was you
But shit, time after time, all this fussin’ and fightin’
It’s time that you do what you do
And it’s cool
Mama said it was fish in the sea, I got lost in the pool
Knew it was comin’, I watched how you move
How you turn your back on me and leave me to lose?
Remember the text, all you said that you’d do
Said that you’d never leave, we would fight ’til it’s due
But as it went on, I was fightin’ for you
Seen the texts’ turn green, why the fuck it ain’t blue?
Guess you done and I get it
Said you stayin’, you wanted my name and you left
So I’m guessin’ that you never meant it
Said you’d try and hold on ’cause the love was so strong
Now I’m standin’ alone this kitchen
Singin’ sad songs, but I’m knowin’ that this shit don’t last long
If you leavin’, then leave ’cause your bags gone
But just know, you can never come back home

Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way
Don’t ask for all your things back, cussin’ out my name, yeah
Just to go and take back what you say
Burn all the bridges, don’t ask forgiveness
Walk away like I’m someone you hate
Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way

Ayy, if you say that you done, ain’t no take backs
Said you fell out of love and I hate that
But see me, I was stuck like a drug
Really fiendin’ for love and somehow, I can’t shake back
When you walked out that door, I was hurtin’
All the dreams in my head, you was perfect
You remember the very first time that we chilled
And I reached for your hand, where them nerves at?
Time repairs and shit, that’s what it do
It be times I be sick, sittin’, thinkin’ ’bout you
It was death do us part ’til you gave me the blues
Really played my heart, left me lost and confused
Thought this shit was fair game, but you made up the rules
On my heart, left a scar and a bruise
Hope that you can stand on all the shit that you did
‘Cause I’m done, yeah, I’m finally through

Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way
Don’t ask for all your things back, cussin’ out my name, yeah
Just to go and take back what you say
Burn all the bridges, don’t ask forgiveness
Walk away like I’m someone you hate
Don’t let me down easy, if you’re gonna leave me
Baby, go and leave me all the way

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Ben Johnson, Charles Nelson Forsberg, Jenna Johnson, KK Johnson, Krishon Gaines, Xavier Landum
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14 Apr 2025

Here Are the Lyrics to Drake’s ‘Nokia’

Drake is entering the summer with yet another hit, the breezy “Nokia,” featured on his most recent album, $exy $ongs 4 U.

The project, released alongside PARTYNEXTDOOR, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 back in February, and the ear worm “Nokia” has been steadily climbing the Hot 100 ever since. It currently sits at No. 3, posing a threat to Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” dominance, which has held the top spot for seven consecutive weeks.

Below, find the full lyrics for Drake’s “Nokia.”

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Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who? Who?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who? Who?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Yeah, yeah)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (OVO Sound, 2025)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone?

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Is it Stacy? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Becky? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Keisha? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Ellie? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Was it Dani? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it PARTY? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Where’s the function? (Where the f— the function?)
Send the addy (where the f— the function?)

The way I feel right now, I feel like we need to be all alone
So if you just playin’ around, you need to tell your girl, “Take your fine a– home,” and that’s real
Stop teasin’ me, yeah, what? Stop teasin’ me
I could change your life so easily
I keep beggin’ you to stay, but you’re leavin’ me
Leavin’ me, we got sticks in the club illegally
Got the whole six side, they believe in me
We got members east of the DVP
We got members west on 401
We had a lock on the game, but it’s more to come
You gotta pop that a– ’til the morning come
You want shots for the girls? Then order some

Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who’s callin’ that s—?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who? Who?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who? Who?)
Who’s callin’ my phone? (Who? Who?)
Who’s callin’ my- (ayy)

Is it Stacy? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Becky? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Keisha? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it Ashley? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Was it Dani? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Is it PARTY? (Who’s callin’ my phone?)
Where’s the function? (Where the f— the function?)
Send the addy (where the f— the function?)

Baby girl
Baby girl
Baby girl

Baby girl
Let me see you do your dance, let me see you twirl
Shakin’ a– in the club with your homegirls
Take a pic for the ‘Gram, show the whole world (show the whole world), yeah
Is that your bestie?
I’ma ice both of y’all like Gretzky
I’ma at you like bless me
Hit the dance floor, get nasty, impress me
Baby girl
Let me see you do your dance, let me see you twirl
Shakin’ a– in the club with your homegirls
Take a pic for the ‘Gram, show the whole world (show the whole world), yeah
Is that your bestie?
I’ma ice both of y’all like Gretzky
I’ma at you like bless me
Hit the dance floor, get nasty, impress me

Ayy, how many hoes in this club?
Is it just me and you, my love?
I don’t mean to call you no ho
I just heard about the things that you do, my love
And you’re just like me, if it’s true, my love, ayy
You could see right through my love, ayy
I see your waist shrunk, my love, ayy
You got some bass in the trunk, my love, damn
How many hoes in this club?
Is it really just me, my love?
You know my dad ‘nem pimpin’ for real
You ever been down to Memphis, Tennessee, my love? Uh
I ain’t sayin’ I agree, my love
I’m just tellin’ you the things that I seen, my love
I got drinks, jokes, sex, and cash
Those are four things I can guarantee, my love, ayy

Baby girl
Let me see you do your dance, let me see you twirl
Shakin’ a– in the club with your homegirls
Take a pic for the ‘Gram, show the whole world (show the whole world), yeah
Is that your bestie?
I’ma ice both of y’all like Gretzky
I’ma at you like bless me
Hit the dance floor, get nasty, impress me
Baby girl
Let me see you do your dance, let me see you twirl
Shakin’ a– in the club with your homegirls
Take a pic for the ‘Gram, show the whole world (show the whole world), yeah
Is that your bestie?
I’ma ice both of y’all like Gretzky
I’ma at you like bless me
Hit the dance floor, get nasty, impress me

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Aubrey Drake Graham, Paul Omar Elkan Agyei
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14 Apr 2025

Tay-K Found Guilty of Murder in Killing of Photographer

Rapper Tay-K has been found guilty of murdering a photographer in 2017, but was acquitted of capital murder.

On Monday (April 14), a jury found the rapper, real name Taymor Mclntyre, guilty of robbing and killing photographer Mark Anthony Saldivar, according to News 4 San Antonio. Prosecutors had argued Mclntyre fatally shot Saldivar after stealing his photography equipment, while defense attorneys contested both the physical evidence and eyewitness testimony, saying they didn’t directly tie Mclntyre to the crime.

Tay-K, who was a minor at the time of the shooting, now faces five to 99 years in prison. Had he been convicted of capital murder, he would have received an automatic life sentence.

The rapper, who rose to fame with the 2017 hit “The Race,” was convicted on a different murder charge in 2019 related to a 2016 home invasion. That case resulted in a 30-year sentence for aggravated robbery, along with an additional 13-year sentence for two other counts of aggravated robbery.

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In social media posts from behind bars, the 24-year-old pleaded with the judge in this latest case to give him a second chance.

“I really just need 1 chance @ adulthood,” he wrote in 2023. “I bet if I was a lil white kid they wouldn’t have gave me no 55 years for a crime I was alleged to play the most insignificant role in when I was 16….they woulda rightfully argued that my mind wasn’t fully developed and gave me rehabilitation and a 2nd (1st) chance at adulthood.”

14 Apr 2025

Young Thug ‘UY SCUTI’ Coachella Billboard Hints at May Release Date

Young Thug could be making his official return to music with a new album next month.

Back in March, he attended a Miami Heat game with his girlfriend Mariah the Scientist, where the two held up white Heat jerseys with their names on the back, except Thug’s No. 5 jersey had the words “UY Scuti” on the back. He then tweeted out that he’s “King Spider the biggest star in the world,” which helped fans realize that UY Scuti wasn’t something he made up, but instead is the name of the biggest star in the known universe.

Future also tweeted the phrase a day later, leading fans to believe something from Thug was on the horizon — and that seems to be the case.

Young Thug fan account Thugger Daily is reporting that a new billboard has been spotted near Coachella that says in all-caps: “Universe has been too quiet. Until now. UY SCUTI.” In the lower-right corner of the billboard is a May 2025 release date, with the specific day blacked out.

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It’s worth pointing out that May 9 lands on a Friday this year, and that’s the same date the Atlanta rapper and 27 others were taken into custody by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on RICO charges three years ago in 2022.

Aside from a handful of features, Thug hasn’t released any solo music since his release from prison in November. However, the idea of a joint album with him, Future, and Lil Baby has been floated by Baby himself, who said it was Thug’s idea and it’s almost done.

14 Apr 2025

Ja Rule Claps Back at 50 Cent After Irv Gotti Disrespect: ‘Go Ahead and Lie’

Ja Rule has fired back at his longtime nemesis 50 Cent after the latter made disrespectful comments about the late Irv Gotti.

On Sunday, Ja hopped on X to fire a few shots at 50 Cent, who clowned Ja’s appearance on The Breakfast Club last week. During that interview, Ja had told The Breakfast Club that Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff talked him out of fighting with the G-Unit leader after Fif uploaded a picture of himself smoking hookah next to Irv Gotti’s faux gravestone. Ja Rule, who has had beef with 50 Cent dating back years, said the antics made him want to go “nuclear,” which 50 Cent clowned almost immediately.

“The Breakfast Club should be ashamed of themselves asking questions that perpetuate violence,” 50 wrote on IG. “This fool has been ready to go what he calls nuclear for 22 years. LOL.”

50 Cent then continued to clown the late Murder Inc. CEO by adding: “Ya man in my Runtz right now!”

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In his tweets, Ja told 50 to “suck my di–” and demanded he shut his mouth until he do something about the people that shot him back in 2000.

“Until you do something to the n—as that shot you you can’t troll no more…,” Ja wrote in the tweets below. “[Laughing face emoji] handle your business chump lmao…”

He went on to say: “@50cent N—a you’re a used car salesman everything you do is trash music 1 good album after that trash liquor trash tv shows yeah I said it TRASH how many times you gonna make the same show that coke stepped on parenting trash character trash n—a you the garbage man.”

Ja closed things out by insinuating 50 Cent cooperated with the feds. “From now on your name boo boo that’s what they called you on the streets right lmfao,” Ja Rule wrote. “Boo boo the fool… [laughing face emoji] 50 cent is a street n—a from Brooklyn you boo boo from Queens… Mc gusto cb4 a– n—a. You’re right he told the Feds murder inc had him shot and they put us under federal indictment… [rat emoji]…@50cent Go ahead and lie tell these good people tell the paperwork fake so I can send this next shot… WE GOT RECEIPTS boo boo…”

50 Cent has yet to respond to Ja Rule’s incendiary allegations, though he’s previously denied snitching on anyone in Murder Inc.

“They’ll say, ‘He a rat’ or, ‘He this, this and that.’ All you gotta do is ask them who I told on?” 50 Cent said on the Cigar Talk podcast in 2020. “I ain’t never told on no n—a in my life.”

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14 Apr 2025

Drake Says He’s Working on a ‘Slap’ of a New Album During Adin Ross Livestream

Drake announced during a livestream with Adin Ross that he’s working on a new album, and the OVO leader is extremely excited about it.

On Sunday (April 13), Drizzy hopped on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross as part of a partnership giveaway with digital gambling platform Stake. During the lengthy hang, Drake took a moment to thank his supporters for streaming his $exy $ongs 4 U project with PARTYNEXTDOOR, which dropped back in February.

“Thank you to everybody that’s streaming the album,” Drake said while donning some $$4U merch. “Every time, every journey. Working on a new album, it’s a slap.”

Adin Ross expressed shock at the quick turnaround for The Boy, whose last solo album For All The Dogs dropped back in 2023. Elsewhere in the livestream, Drake also said Nothing Was The Same and Honestly, Nevermind were the two bodies of work he was most proud of.

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As for $$4U, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 back in February, and the ear worm “Nokia” has been steadily climbing the Hot 100 ever since. It currently sits at No. 3, posing a threat to Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther” dominance, which has held the top spot for seven consecutive weeks.

The Canadian crooner will also be headlining London’s Wireless Festival in July, which he also shouted out during the livestream.

“Shout out to everybody that’s been showing us love, though, for real. On every song. Shout out to everybody that’s coming to Wireless [Festival]. We love you so much,” Drake said.