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Jon Batiste scores his first No. 1 on Billboardās Classical Albums chart, as his new project, Beethoven Blues, debuts atop the list dated Nov. 30. Itās the first in a planned series of solo piano albums, and on this release, Batiste interprets familiar works by composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven Blues also bows at No. 1 on Billboardās Classical Crossover Albums chart, another first for Batiste.
The Grammy- and Academy Award-winning entertainer also sees Beethoven Blues bow at No. 9 on the Top Album Sales chart, with 13,000 copies sold in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 21, according to Luminate. That marks his biggest sales week ever. (Keep reading for a full recap of the weekās top 10-selling albums.)
Batiste has previously notched seven top 10-charting sets on both the Traditional Jazz Albums and overall Jazz Albums charts, including one No. 1, Social Music, in 2014. Beethoven Blues is his first title to chart on any of Billboardās classical albums charts.
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On the all-genre Billboard 200, Beethoven Blues enters at No. 64, landing Batisteās highest-debut ever, and fifth charting effort in total.
The albumās first-week sales were aided by its availability across four vinyl variants (including two signed editions), two CD variants (one signed) and a digital download album. In support of the project, Batiste appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show (Nov. 11) and The Jennifer Hudson Show (Nov. 18), and had a significant profile in The New York Times on Nov. 19.
Billboardās Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chartās history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now Luminate. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units.
The Classical Albums chart ranks the most popular classical albums of the week, ranked by equivalent album units. The Classical Crossover Albums chart ranks the top-selling classical crossover titles of the week. Jazz Albums and Traditional Jazz Albums rank the weekās most popular jazz and traditional jazz albums, respectively, by equivalent album units earned.
As for the rest of the latest Top Album Sales chartās top 10: ATEEZās GOLDEN HOUR: Part.2 debuts at No. 1 (179,000; the actās best sales week ever), Linkin Parkās From Zero debuts at No. 2 (72,000), Jinās Happy debuts at No. 3 (66,000), ENHYPENās chart-topping Romance: Untold jumps 26-4 (51,000; up 1,473% after a deluxe reissue), MF Doomās MM..Food re-enters at a new high of No. 5 (27,000; up 2,875% after a deluxe reissue), TOMORROW X TOGETHERās former leader The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY falls 1-6 (17,000; down 82%), Sabrina Carpenterās Short nā Sweet fall 4-7 (15,000; though up 24%), Shawn Mendesā Shawn debuts at No. 8 (nearly 14,000) and Gwen Stefaniās Bouquet debuts at No. 10 (11,000).
Welcome toĀ Billboard ProāsĀ Trending UpĀ newsletter, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industryās attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
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This week: A surprise Kendrick Lamar album is good news for (almost) everyone, the originalĀ WickedĀ cast album keeps rising as the new movie soundtrack also becomes a huge hit and OMB Peezy scores a new-old viral hit.
Kendrick Lamarās āGNXā Sends Sampled Songs By Luther Vandross, SWV & More Streaming
In the least shocking news of the week, GNX, the surprise new album by Kendrick Lamar, has gotten off to a scorching start on streaming services after dropping out of the sky last Friday (Nov. 22). Through its first four days, GNX earned an eye-popping 242.3 million official on-demand U.S. streams, according to Luminate ā never falling below 50 million daily streams through Monday. And the new album is also boosting Lamarās back catalog aside from GNX, which earned 44.6 million streams from Nov. 22-25, a 10% increase from the same four-day period during the previous week.
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Meanwhile, some of the songs sampled across GNX have also enjoyed streaming gains, as listeners peruse the older material that was revived on Lamarās new LP. With āSquabble Upā eyeing a major debut on the Hot 100 next week, for instance, āWhen I Hear Music,ā the iconic 1984 electro single from Debbie Deb thatās prominently featured in the production, scored a huge boost: 225,000 streams from Nov. 22-25, up 76% from its total from Nov. 15-18 (127,000 streams).
Elsewhere, Luther Vandrossā version of āIf This World Were Mine,ā which serves as the connective tissue of Lamarās new SZA collaboration āLuther,ā more than doubled its streams from the weekend before GNX arrived (79,000 streams from Nov. 15-18) to last weekend (164,000 streams from Nov. 22-25). And SWVās 1996 hit āUse Your Heart,ā which gets flipped on āHeart Pt. 6,ā was also up 25% in streams during those same periods, from 379,000 to 476,000 streams. ā JASON LIPSHUTZ
After Bewitching the Global Box Office, Ariana Grande & Cyntha Erivoās Wicked Soundtrack Soars on StreamingĀ
Wicked ā the Jon M. Chu-helmed film adaptation of the 2003 hit Broadway musical ā debuted atop the domestic box office with the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway musical adaptation in history ($114 million). The film grossed $164.2 million globally in its first weekend (Nov. 22-25), with strong word of mouth and rave reviews going into Thanksgiving weekend.Ā
Starring Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Galinda), Wicked was already spurring streaming increases for the Broadway cast recording before it even hit theaters. In the weekend preceding the filmās release (Nov. 15-18) the original Wicked Broadway cast recording pulled 6.6 million official on-demand U.S. streams, according to Luminate. That number rose by 109% to 13.8 million streams during the filmās opening weekend (Nov. 22-25).Ā
Of course, a new adaptation of Wicked means new interpretations of Stephen Schwartzās timeless music. Alongside Erivo and Grande, fellow cast members Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Peter Dinklage and Michelle Yeoh all lend their voices to the soundtrack. āDefying Gravity,ā the song that closes the first act of the musical, is easily the most widely known Wicked song, hence the impressive early performance of Erivo and Grandeās version. Streams for their āGravityā take remained above one million, increasing with each passing day of the filmās opening weekend. On Monday (Nov. 25), the rousing duet collected 1.8 million official on-demand U.S. streams, marking a 30% increase in streaming activity from the day prior.Ā
The entire new Wicked soundtrack has performed similarly; the set has remained above 7.7 million official on-demand U.S. streams each day since its Nov. 22 release. Monday (Nov. 25) marked the soundtrackās biggest streaming day so far with over 10.43 million streams earned ā a 34% boost from its Sunday streaming total (7.77 million).Ā
As Wicked continues to enrapture audiences, expect the soundtrack to perform strongly as the film barrels towards the Oscars stage next March.Ā
Dance Trend Spurs Revival OMB Peezyās Seven-Year-Old OG Breakout SongĀ
Back in 2017, Alabama-born, Cali-based rapper OMB Peezy started making major waves as his āLay Downā single gained traction across the country. Seven years later, a TikTok dance trend has given the song a new life.Ā
On Nov. 7, TikTok user @rahdboss posted a clip of himself living his best video vixen life and dancing to āLay Down.ā In the following weeks, the clip amassed over 4.8 million views and over half a million likes; the userās moves quickly captured the attention of other TikTokers, and hundreds of similar videos began to populate the official āLay Downā TikTok sound, which now boasts nearly 56,000 posts.Ā
During the first week of the month (Nov. 1-7), āLay Downā earned over 95,000 official on-demand U.S. streams, according to Luminate. That number exploded by 329% to over 408,000 streams earned during the following week (Nov. 8-14). Last week (Nov. 15-21), that figure once again rose, this time by 142% to over 987,000 official on-demand U.S. streams. Over the past two weeks, āLay Downā has jumped nearly 940% of streaming activity a whopping seven years post-release. A fire track will always find its audience!Ā
Q&A: Chris Jordan, Music Agent at UTA, on Whatās Trending Up in His World
As we approach the end of 2024, what has been your main takeaway from the hip-hop live space this year?
The days of mediocrity are over ā fans are paying closer attention to where they spend their money, raising their expectations for high-quality live events.
How would you describe the evolution of hip-hop festivals (and the presence of hip-hop at all-genre festivals) this year?
Hip-hop festivals were once limited, with few options available. However, in recent years, they have grown significantly in both number of festivals and size. They even compete with mainstream festivals in terms of acts, talent bookings, and ticket grosses. As a result, mainstream festivals have started paying more attention, curating a certain percentage of their bookings of hip-hop artists.
Which artist that you work with do you expect to have a breakthrough 2025 as a live performer?
Fortunately, I have an eclectic roster of amazing artists. I feel that all of my artists are going to put forth great material to then be able to create a great tour. With that said, I feel that Jordan Ward is set to have a tremendous 2025.
Fill in the blank: the hip-hop touring industry needs to think more about _________.
Mental health in relation to the conditions of being on the road can be a strenuous and tenuous challenge. Artists, touring teams, and production staff are often away from their loved ones for long periods, which can lead to unhealthy mental states for everyone involved. This is an issue we cannot afford to ignore. ā J.L.
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Jessi Uribe is back atop Billboardās Regional Mexican Airplay chart as āSi Ya Me Voyā jumps 2-1 to lead the Nov. 30-dated list. The single, written in collaboration with Joss Favela, is his first champ as a soloist, and second overall.
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āBeing No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay is a dream,ā Uribe tells Billboard. āI let life surprise me. I am a man of short dreams and let in these gifts from God. Itās also a gift from all my fans.ā
For the Nov. 15-21 tracking week, āSi Ya Me Voy,ā released via Mano de Obra, earned 6.5 million audience impressions in the U.S., according to Luminate, down 6% from the week prior. Despite that dip in impressions, the single still registered enough audience to land atop Regional Mexican Airplay. It sends Eden MuƱozās āTraigo Saldo y Ganas de Rogarā to No. 3, after the latterās one-week reign, with a 20% decline, to 6.1 million impressions.
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āSi Ya Me Voyā becomes Uribeās first single as a soloist, unaccompanied by any other act. The singer-songwriter scored his first ruler when āSi Ya Hiciste Mal,ā with Luis R. Conriquez, ruled for one week in November 2022. It marked his first No. 1 on any Billboard chart.
āI know there are people that are just discovering my music, learning about this guy who sings of heartbreak and love. Grateful for my team, for all of those who listen to my music and request my songs to radio. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I am here for you. How I always say, āĀ”repĆtelo!āā
Previously, āTe La Debo,ā with Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey, took the Colombian to a No. 5 high in July. In sum, with the new champ, Uribe has placed five top 10s, encompassing his complete Regional Mexican Airplay career.
Further, Uribe becomes just the fifth soloist to secure a No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay in 2024. He follows Eden MuƱoz and Xavi, who both placed three champs, Pepe Aguilar, two, and Gerardo Ortiz, one No. 1 this year.
Beyond the new No. 1, āSi Ya Me Voyā holds steady at its No. 5 high on the overall Latin Airplay chart, continuing as Uribeās highest charting songĀ to date.
In addition to the new No. 1, Uribe is celebrating his recentĀ Grammy award nomination for best mĆŗsica Mexicana album.
The .MUSIC registry announced on Wednesday (Nov. 27) two new tools to help music creators and professionals manage their digital identities: SmartBadge and SmartPage.Ā
The SmartBadge, a digital badge similar to a blue checkmark seen on social media profiles, uses an embedded watermark QR code that helps protect identities by only linking back to verified, legitimate .MUSIC profiles and content. The SmartPage provides artists with a branded page where they can post an official biography and verified links to social media and the artistās music at various digital service providers.
āWith .MUSICās SmartBadge and SmartPage, we are setting a new industry standard for authenticity, security, and connection within the global music industry,ā Constantine Roussos, the founder/CEO of .MUSIC, said in a statement. āThis is a significant leap in the digital music identity space, providing the music community with enhanced brand protection and promotion opportunities, while fostering trust and transparency across the entire music ecosystem.ā
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āI have seen the industry change a lot over the years, but this .MUSIC thing? It is next level,ā said Fred Durst, frontman of Limp Bizkit. āIt is not just about stopping fraud. It is also about creating a trusted space where we can connect with fans without worrying about imposters or scams. It is a game-changer for artists at every level.ā
In her own statement, songwriter and recording artist Skylar Grey said sheās attracted to .MUSICās potential to help musicians receive the royalties they are due. āIt always bums me out that I do not ownĀ SkylarGrey.COM,ā Gray said. āNow, a verified .MUSIC feels more official than a .COM. I am excited to see how having a verified MusicID can also be used by the global music industry to help musicians get paid and solve the problem of unclaimed black box royalties.ā
āFinally, artists can get their verified music identity and be trusted,ā added Elliott Taylor, a recording artist and songwriter for artists such as Celine Dion and Eminem. ā.MUSIC is much needed because it guarantees that an artistās identity is truly and undeniably authenticated.ā
After a lengthy process to win industry support and beat out other interested parties such as Google and Amazon, .MUSIC began offering top-level domains in October. Unlike the familiar .com domain, .MUSIC domain names are available exclusively to the music community, just as.gov and .edu domains are reserved for proper entities in government and education, respectively. Artists, songwriters, producers, other industry professionals and music companies all have the option of acquiring .MUSIC domains.Ā
Another feature offered by .MUSIC is a single sign-on to access the .MUSIC ecosystem and other digital service providers. Using a secure set of credentials is meant to enhance security for creators, reduce the chance of data breaches and make on-boarding easier for music organizations, collection societies, digital service providers and distributors.
You can check out Limp Bizkitās SmartBadge and SmartPage for examples of the new products.
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard EspaƱol editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think ādiamantes en bruto,ā or ādiamonds in the rough.ā These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream ā but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover.
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Our latest edition of On the Radar Latin includes a wave of emerging artists, who we discovered either by networking or coming across their music at a showcase, and beyond. See our recommendations this month below:
Artist: DFZM
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Country: Colombia
Why They Should Be On Your Radar: Hailing from Buenaventura (a coastal city in Colombia), DFZM first caught our attention on Mike BahĆaās salsa tune āCali Buenaventura,ā an homage to the hometown of both artists. At only 18 years old, the artist born Dylan Zambrano can easily navigate from a potent freestyle to an enchanting chanteo ā all backed by his smooth, deep vocals. In 2023, he signed with Seven Music, Inc. and also forms part of Keitynās management hub, La Creme. As a singer-songwriter, the newcomer has two verses on ā+57,ā the recent hit helmed by Karol G, Feid, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, and Blessd, and produced by Ovy on the Drums. The songās virality earned DFZM his first Billboard chart entries across Hot Latin Songs, Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. ā JESSICA ROIZ
Song For Your Playlist: āCali Buenaventura,ā Mike BahĆa & DFZM
Artist:Ā DREILU
Country:Ā Ecuador
Why They Should Be On Your Radar:Ā āFrom Guayaquil to the world,ā as he describes on his YouTube channel, DREILU (real name: Omar Quiz) is an independent artist based in Miami with an accessible vocal delivery and an interesting combination of genres such as bomba, Afropop and urban rhythms, with lyrics that reflect his personal experiences. This month he presented his debut EP, titledĀ 999, which includes the previously released singles āNo Soy de AquĆā and āBarcelona.ā Committed to his art, he has new releases scheduled for the coming months.Ā ā SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Song For Your Playlist:Ā āContando Estrellasā
Artist: Nia Skyfer
Country: Cuba
Why They Should Be On Your Radar: Youāve heard the work of Cuban-American Nia Skyfer (real name Stephanie ConcepciĆ³n) in songs written for the likes of CNCO, Young Miko and Kim Loaiza. And youāve heard her powerful vocals on the 2022 season of The Voice, when she made part of John Legendās team. Now, the Miami-based Bresh DJ is steadily releasing her solo fare, a mix of pop and R&B augmented by a pathos-filled voice that can go from ethereal to commanding. Check our her latest single, the mid-tempo rock track āMejor no contesto,ā with more singles planned for steady release in the next year. ā LEILA COBO
Song For Your Playlist: āMejor No Contestoā
Artist: Os Garotin
Country: Brazil
Why They Should Be On Your Radar: When it comes to burgeoning talent in Latin music, Os Garotin is swiftly carving out their niche. I first stumbled upon this dynamic trio at the Latin Grammyās Best New Artist Showcase 2024 in Miami, and they were nothing short of electrifying. Hailing from SĆ£o GonƧalo in Rio de Janeiro, Os Garotin ā comprised of Anchietx, Cupertino, and Leo Guima ā bring a refreshing blend of funk carioca, soul and rap to the stage, coupled with infectious dance moves. In May, they introduced themselves to the world with their debut album,Ā Os Garotin de SĆ£o GonƧalo, which encapsulates their energetic essence and plenty of passion. This Latin Grammy-nominated group is undoubtedly a must-watch for any music enthusiast looking to infuse their playlist with fresh, spirited tunes. ā ISABELA RAYGOZA
Song For Your Playlist: āGarotaā
Artist: Sofi Saar
Country: Mexico
Why They Should Be On Your Radar: Sofi Saar got on my radar during Latin Grammys Week in Miami, Fla. earlier this month, where she was a two-time nominee. With her sweet-girl aura and stoic attitude, the Monterrey-based artist is turning her personal stories into healing music. Once engaged to get married, Saar ā who kicked off her career in the pandemic ā used the wedding money to invest in recording studio time when she broke up with her ex-fiancĆ©. The songs born during that era gave life to her debut album, Terca (āStubbornā), earning her the Latin Grammy nomination for best norteƱo album. Her popteƱo fusion and relatable lyrics also made her a best new artist nominee. ā J.R.
Song For Your Playlist: āQuĆ© Perro Aguante (Emperrada)ā
Artist: Yetsi
Country: Venezuela
Why They Should Be On Your Radar: With releases including āWow,ā āLofiā and āCuchi Babyā in the last year alone, Yetsi ā a Caracas native currently based in Miami with a sweet, powerful voice ā has demonstrated a unique ability to fuse rhythms while showcasing her vocal prowess. Her most recent release is āLPC,ā an infectious reinterpretation of Amanda Miguelās classic āLas Cosas PequeƱasā to the rhythm of drum-n-bass. Yetsi, who has also directed some of her own music videos, is a well-rounded artist with a global sound.Ā ā S.R.A.
Song For Your Playlist: āCuchi Babyā
In his Broadway debut, SebastiƔn Yatra delivers a solid vocal performance and demonstrates an enjoyable stage presence as the charming, corrupt lawyer Billy Flynn in Chicago. Here, he is not the same singer of Latin pop chart-topping hits; he is a conscious cast member committed to the requirements of this type of show.
The Colombian star began his four-week engagement in the long-running musical on Monday (Nov. 25), where he shares leading roles with Broadway veterans Bianca MarroquĆn and Kimberly Marable, who play Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectively.
The singer-songwriter, known for No. 1 hits on theĀ BillboardĀ Latin Airplay chart like āTacones Rojos,ā āUn AƱoā (with Reik) and āRobarte un Besoā (with Carlos Vives), makes the leap to the theater mecca two years after making his acting debut in the miniseriesĀ Once Upon a Timeā¦ Happily Never After.
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Although at 30 he is younger (and sweeter) than other actors who have played Billy Flynn ā Jerry Orbach was 40 in the original 1975 production, and Richard Gere was 52 in the 2002 film adaptation ā on Tuesday (Nov. 26 ), in only his second performance, Yatra shone, showing new vocal registers and singing classics like āRazzle Dazzleā and āWe Both Reached for the Gunā in English. While dancing is not considered his forte, he followed the choreography without issue and stood out with his bearing and likability.
āEveryone in Chicago is excited and proud of him,ā MarroquĆn, who shares several scenes with Yatra in the performance, told Billboard EspaƱol on Tuesday as she left the theater. āHe has done an exceptional job. He arrived super disciplined with everything memorized, very committed, very responsible, and on top of that he is a sweetheart. Being backstage with him is divine. He is a very beautiful soul. So I love having that connection because, besides, Roxie and Billy have a lot to do with each other in the show. We have created a beautiful friendship, a bond, a very nice chemistry.ā
Set in the 1920s,Ā ChicagoĀ āthe longest-running American musical on Broadway after almost three decadesā is a scathing satire of how show business and the media make celebrities out of criminals. With a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Ebb, it includes killer songs like āAll That Jazz,ā āCell Block Tangoā and āMr. Cellophane.ā
With Yatra, the role of Billy Flynn now receives some Latin and contemporary flavor. āLatinos have something special even when we are speaking English, there is a lot of love within us, a lot of passion,ā Yatra told Billboard EspaƱol in September, upon the announcement of his Broadway debut. āI think I can offer a perspective from someone who is living in 2024 at almost 30, how he sees that world, also knowing that I could have perfectly been a lawyer and could be that person standing there. Thank God Billy and I donāt share the same values, because that would be messed up!ā he added with a laugh.
Over the years,Ā ChicagoĀ has invited various Latin stars to join the musical for brief runs. Yatra joins a list that includes Colombian actress Sofia Vergara, who in 2009 played Matron āMamaā Morton, and Mexican singer and actor Jaime Camil, who in 2016 portrayed Billy Flynn.
ChicagoĀ is presented at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.) For more information and to purchase tickets, visitĀ the Broadway musicalās site.
RosĆ© & Bruno Marsā āAPT.ā stays at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, making chart history as the only song by a Western act to score multiple weeks atop the Japan song chart.
On the chart dated Nov. 27, the pop-punk duet sees an increase in downloads, streaming, radio airplay and video views, with radio in particular increasing by 2.3 times compared to the week before perhaps due to the buzz surrounding the 2024 MAMA Awards. The track rules streaming and radio this week, while also hitting No. 2 for video and No. 6 for downloads.Ā
Creepy Nutsā āOtonokeā follows at No. 2. While the points for the Dandadan opener have decreased overall, karaoke is up to 125% week-over-week. The hip-hop hit has held in the top 5 for 7 consecutive weeks.
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timeleszā ābecauseā debuts at No. 3. This is the title track off the groupās first single under this name and also the last as a trio. The groupās 27th single launched with 277,505 copies to rule physical sales, and also came in at No. 18 for radio.
Mrs. GREEN APPLEās āLilacā moves 5-4. Streaming for the Oblivion Battery opener has gained 104%, radio 201%, and video 106% compared to the week before.
Kenshi Yonezuās āAzaleaā bows at No. 5 this week. The theme song for the Netflix series Beyond Goodbye was released digitally Nov. 18 and debuted at No. 1 for downloads, No. 14 for streaming, No. 5 for radio, and No. 13 for video.
This weekās chart is the last for 2024; the new chart year begins next week. The year-end charts for 2024 will be released Dec. 6 at 4:00 am Japan time.
The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.
See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Nov. 18 to 24, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japanās English X account.
Jelly Roll has never been shy about his long, hard road to stardom, which included multiple run-ins with the law as a teenager and twentysomething that landed him behind bars. But now that heās on the straight-and-narrow path and has catapulted from juvenile delinquent to chart-topping global country superstar, the 39-year-old singer told People magazine that heās making sure his 16-year-old daughter Bailee doesnāt hit the same roadblocks he did when he was her age.
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ā[I said], āI donāt judge you based on what you do. I judge you based on what I know youāre capable of,āā he said of a recent chat he had with his daughter in which he reminded Bailee of how much potential he sees in her in the cover story titled āFrom Inmate to Icon: How Jelly Roll Beat the Odds.ā
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āāYouāre so much smarter than I was at 16. Youāre so much better, so much more emotionally intelligent,’ā he said he told his daughter, who was born in 2008 when he was in prison. āāYou can read a room so much better. So donāt try to talk your way out of getting in trouble, Miss Sassy, by weaponizing my past,’ā added the āSave Meā singer who was 14 the first time he got arrested. Jelly and wife Bunnie XO have had full custody of Bailee since 2017 because of her biological motherās reported substance use struggles.
The good news for the father of two ā he also has an eight-year-old son named Noah ā is that he thinks Bailee is ātotally aheadā of where he was at her age, confident that she has a promising future. āWhen I look at what she does that I consider horrible, I look back at what I was doing at 16, and Iām like, āOh manā¦ā When Iām hard on her about stuff or a little pushy, she knows itās from love,ā he said.
As proof, Bailee was with Jelly when he performed at last weekās 2024 CMA Awards. āWe were really, really close before it exploded, but she understands what itās doing for her future and the familyās future,ā he said of the path the father-daughter relationship has taken as his career has gone supernova over the past two years. āSheās a really hammered down kid. Sheās been in the same public school district for 10 years and had the same friends since me and Bunnie have had custody of her. I think a lot of that has helped.ā In a recent appearance on Bunnieās Dumb Blonde podcast, Bailee said she hopes to attend Columbia University to study criminal law after high school.
The six-time country Airplay chart-topper closed out his Beautifully Broken arena tour at Nashvilleās Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday night (Nov. 26) where he was joined by guests including Snoop Dogg, ERNEST, Morgan Wallen, Keith Urban and Skylar Grey. He is slated to support Post Malone on the singerās 2025 Big Ass Stadium Tour next spring.
Following Kendrick Lamarās name-dropping of Lil Wayne on GNX opener āWacced Out Murals,ā Weezy allegedly attempted to check in with Lamar and take his temperature on what he meant exactly, according to Joe Budden.
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On the latest episode of his eponymous podcast, Budden claimed on Wednesday (Nov. 27) that Wayne called Kendrick, and the Compton native didnāt respond.
āIām hearing that somebody picked up the phone and tried to call and see what the energy was,ā Budden stated. āIām hearing that Kendrick didnāt answer. If Iām calling you rapper to rapper and you donāt answer.ā
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Joe went on to say that he heard Wayne went in the booth after Kendrick allegedly deaded his olive branch, and presumably recorded something to send in the Compton rapperās direction.
āNow Iām going in the booth,ā he continued. āYou have until I get in that booth to hit me back. Iām hearing that Wayne went in the booth.ā
Billboard has reached out to reps for Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick raps on the albumās opening track: āUsed to bumpĀ Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.ā
Word travels fast and Weezy got wind of Kendrickās bars not long after GNXās arrival. āMan wtf I do?!ā he tweeted on Saturday (Nov. 23). āI just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Letās not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction,not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love.ā
Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Letās not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction,not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Loveā Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) November 23, 2024
Wayne admitted he was hurt by the NFLās decision to have Kendrick headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show next year with the big game in his hometown of New Orleans, which has seemingly caused static between the two.
āThat hurt. It hurt a lot. You know what Iām talking about. It hurt a whole lot,ā he said at the time. āI blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown. And for automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position. So I blame myself for that. But I thought that was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city, so it hurt. It hurt a whole lot.ā
Watch Joe Buddenās explanation below.
Joe Budden says Lil Wayne tried to call Kendrick Lamar about Wacced Out Murals and Kendrick didnāt pick up the phone which inspired Lil Wayne to go in the booth and make a response record to him š§š§š§š§ pic.twitter.com/fhy14otgN9ā Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod šøš“ (@big_business_) November 27, 2024