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Kai Cenat and Ray J‘s recent #sleepovergate has taken a dark turn.
During a recent stream, Ray J hit up the popular streamer and asked if he can be invited to one of the sleepovers Cenat has done in the past with comedians such as Druski and Kevin Hart. However, the way he asked made it seem like he wanted to sleep with Kai, which made him uncomfortable.
“Y’all have sleepovers before right,” Ray asked Kai over the phone. “I didn’t mean it like anything. I meant it how y’all meant it. I want to sleep over, too. I want to sleep with y’all n—as too. That’s how I meant it; pause, I know. That was a lot.”
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He then brought up when Kai streams himself in the shower while wearing swimming trunks. “But that’s what I meant,” he continued. “Is like if y’all was in the shower then y’all was in the shower, y’all took a shower together. I’m like, s—t, I’ll take a shower with them n—as like on a stream, of course, with clothes on, bro. You know what I mean?”
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Adding, “The next sleepover — if I’m not invited, it’s cool, I’ll just be hurt about it. But I was hurt about the first one. And I’m like, ‘Damn, man, these n—as in the city, they over there sleeping in the bed like I wanna sleep in the bed too! I don’t mean with you, I mean I want my own bunk. Kevin Hart gotta bunk, Druski gotta bunk. N—a, this a big night! This one of the biggest nights. I wanna sleep too, my n—a.”
This led to Ray J’s sister Brandy appearing to send him a YouTube clip of his convo with Kai and said, “Come on Ray? What’s going on with you? You’re so much better than this!!”
He shared a screenshot of a message from someone named “Rocket” in his phone, and attached a lengthy rant about his family and kids on his Instagram Stories Wednesday (April 9). “My sister hates who I am!” he wrote. “And all I’m doing is being myself! I don’t know how to be better than who I am. I tried. But I get depressed trying to change when I don’t have a wife anymore and I have no stability!! I’m sorry to my sister for who I am. And my mom. I don’t give a f about nobody else’s feelings but when it’s my family it makes me feel alone.”
“So I turn up more!!” he continued. “Stay tuned — to my kids who might see this later when they are older – just know I work hard for you and only you!! – if it wasn’t for you Melody and Epik I would’ve been locked up or dead!! — I’m crashing out tonight.”
Billboard has reached out to Brandy’s rep for comment.
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The desert will be the place to be this weekend and the next with Coachella in full swing in Indio, Calif. This year’s two-weekend festival will run April 11-13 and 18-20, and will be co-headlined by Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.
While the aforementioned artists are top billings, there’s a handful of Latin artists that you’ll want to check out if you’re attending this year. From Venezuelan band Rawayana to corridos hitmaker Junior H, indie pop artist Judeline and música mexicana star Ivan Cornejo, there’s something for everyone throughout the three days. Other Latin acts on the roster include, Arca, The Marías, El Malilla, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Alok and Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Phil. Check out the artists’ schedules here.
Anitta was set to perform this year but pulled out of her performance slot last month over “unexpected personal reasons.”
“I was really looking forward to being at Coachella this year, but due to unexpected personal reasons, I won’t be able to perform,” the Brazilian superstar wrote on X. “I’m truly grateful to the festival for the invitation, their understanding, and continued support. I hope to have the opportunity to join you all in the future and share that special moment together.”
In previous years, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Becky G, Natanael Cano, Kali Uchis, Peso Pluma, Eladio Carrión, Carla Morrison, Banda MS, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Grupo Firme, among many other Latin artists, have performed at Coachella.
Below, find the ultimate guide to Latin artists at this year’s Coachella in alphabetical order:
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The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, wants to encourage young artists — especially those in the trending genre of corridos tumbados — to create songs that don’t glorify violence or drugs. That’s why this week she announced México Canta (or Mexico Sings), a binational contest aimed at shifting the focus of Mexican music to themes like “love, heartbreak and peace.”
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This is the first initiative launched by the Mexican government to use music as a way to counteract the glorification of violence and the fascination some young people have with joining criminal groups, drawn by the promise of a flashy, luxurious lifestyle — all happening amid the wave of violence affecting certain regions of the country.
“While the contest won’t solve this issue overnight, and we’re not neglecting the underlying causes — for that, there’s a whole national security program — we felt it was important to create creative spaces through culture for Mexican and Mexican-American youth who are passionate about music,” explains Claudia Curiel de Icaza, Mexico’s Secretary of Culture, to Billboard Español.
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In her opinion, many young Mexicans see their dreams of breaking into the music industry crushed, because they don’t have instruments or professional recording equipment. “Organized crime takes advantage of this situation and starts funding musicians,” says the official. “No one hires you if you don’t have a solid music production to stand out. This program aims to provide that professional support.”
The presidential initiative is backed by a segment of the country’s music industry, including major players like Virgin Music Group and Fonovisa/Universal, the Mexican Society of Authors and Composers (SACM), the Mexican Association of Producers of Phonograms and Videograms (AMPROFON), among others.
Registrations will be open at mexicocanta.gob.mx from April 28 to May 30. The grand finale will take place on Oct. 5 in the Mexican state of Durango.
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According to Curiel de Icaza, another goal of the México Canta contest is to attract a portion of the creative industry in the United States to promote Mexican creative industries. This effort is part of Plan México, a joint strategy between the Mexican government and the private sector to attract investments and boost national growth, especially amid the tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The minister highlighted the importance of Mexican music, which generates “$2 billion in the United States, of which $500 million stays in Mexico,” she said, adding that Mexico currently ranks tenth in the global music industry market, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), and No. 8 in digital consumption.
“More than 70% of Latin music consists of corridos, and many of them glorify violence,” she stated.
In the past, Sheinbaum has clarified that her government is not looking to promote censorship but rather to preserve traditional Mexican music while emphasizing other values.
This initiative was announced just days after outrage erupted in Mexico over the projection of images of a criminal leader during a concert by the corridos group Los Alegres del Barranco at an auditorium at the University of Guadalajara, which led to the U.S. revoking the work and tourist visas of the band’s members.
Here’s everything you need to know about the binational México Canta contest.
Who can participate?
All young Mexican and Mexican-American performers between the ages of 18 and 34.
How can you participate?
With songs or performances in genres like mariachi, norteño, banda, corrido, tropical, duranguense, campirano, bolero, among others, as well as fusions with rap, rock, pop, and hip-hop. Participants can perform in indigenous languages, Spanish, or Spanglish, with original songs up to 3 minutes long.
In which cities will participants be selected?
In the U.S.: Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.
In Mexico: Tijuana, Mexico City, and Oaxaca.
Where can the contest be followed?
On the Mexican government’s public channels and official social media platforms.
What are the prizes?
Regional winners will receive mentorship from a group of specialists.
For Best Song, the prize is a contract with a national, international, or independent record label.
The Best Performer will be awarded a record deal and the opportunity to record an album.
The winner of the Jury Prize will receive a record deal and the opportunity to record an EP (6 songs).
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