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Matthew Knowles is responding to Ye’s controversial remarks about his grandchildren.
In a since-deleted post on X Tuesday (March 18), the embattled rapper — formerly known as Kanye West — questioned the mental capacity of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir Carter. He also claimed the children were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Knowles, 73, who managed his superstar daughter early in her career, addressed Ye’s offensive comments in a new interview.
“People pay a price for being stupid, especially in the music industry,” Knowles told TMZ on Friday (March 21). He added, “I’m hopeful Kanye gets the type of help he needs, in terms of mental health.”
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During an interview with Justin LaBoy in February, West revealed that he was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder).
Knowles’ remarks follow an Instagram video from his ex-wife Tina Knowles (and Bey’s mom), which many believe was a response to Ye’s comments. In the clip on Wednesday, she said, “What happens when a snowman throws a tantrum? He has a meltdown.”
Tina captioned the since-edited post: “Corny joke, time! It’s hard to remain positive and classy in the face of ignorance and evil. But I know that no weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper. This battle is not mine, but the Lord’s, I know that God has got this.”
Ye has been in the spotlight for his recent controversial remarks, including antisemitic rants and his willingness to engage in beef with just about any of his past collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and others.
On March 19, West released a self-directed short film for his Bully album, which stars his son Saint West and was edited by Hype Williams.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020, according to court records.
Yella Beezy, 33, whose real name is Markies Conway, was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury on Tuesday (March 18) on a charge of capital murder while remuneration. The indictment accuses Conway of hiring a man named Kewon White to murder Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble.
The indictment did not provide information on why authorities believe Conway hired White to shoot Noble, who also lived in Dallas.
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Court records did not list an attorney who could speak on behalf of Conway. Calls and emails to representatives for Conway were not immediately returned.
In a Facebook post after Conway’s arrest, Noble’s mother, Nichole Williams Noble wrote, “Justice for my baby!!!!”
The 28-year-old Noble was driving on Interstate 35 in south Dallas on Nov. 11, 2020, when authorities allege White drove up next to him and got out of his vehicle with a gun in his hand. Noble got out of his vehicle and began running south on the freeway as White shot at him, authorities said. Noble and a bystander who was inside a car were shot by White, police said. The bystander survived but Noble died at a hospital.
White and another man, Devin Brown, 32, were later indicted in Noble’s death. Their cases related to Noble’s death remain pending. White, 26, was sentenced in 2022 in a separate case to nearly nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Conway is best known for his 2017 single, “That’s On Me” and the 2019 song “Bacc At It Again” with Quavo and Gucci Mane.
In October 2018, Conway survived being shot while driving on a tollway in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville when someone pulled up next to him and opened fire, hitting him three times.
Noble had more than 800,000 followers on his Instagram page and was best known for a 2019 remix of the song “Errybody,” with Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rapper Boosie Badazz.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Girls’ Night Out
It was a star-studded week in Miami, and Becky G did not hesitate to gather her girls for a night out in town. In a surprising reel using Bad Bunny’s “Nuevayol” sound, the Mexican-American singer is seen hanging out on a yacht with 11 of her celebrity friends. Each of the beautiful ladies, including Jessica Alba, Gloria Estefan, Emily Estefan, Eva Longoria, and Becky, have their moment to shine and show off their best dance moves to the trendy dembow-salsa tune. The ladies were celebrating Longoria’s 50th birthday, where Marc Anthony was also one of the guests. “Grateful to have begun celebrating my birthday (as it will be a month long). I felt so loved! […] Ready for this new decade,” the actress said on her Instagram. Watch the fun clip below.
The Bromance That Keeps on Giving
On other birthday news, Nicky Jam celebrated his 44th birthday on March 17, and in honor, his good friend J Balvin took fans down memory lane. In a video recap, Balvin collected the best highlights from their bromance throughout the years: “mi real y yo” (my real one and I), he subtitled the clip. The video captures more than 10 years of friendship between the two reggaetón artists, including memorable pranks, viral moments, and their mano a mano panel at 2017 Billboard Latin Music Week. “Happy birthday, Nicky Jam, for more moments like these,” Balvin captioned the post. Additionally, the Colombian and Puerto Rican artists have collaborated on many bangers including “X,” “Superhéroe,” “Travesuras (Remix),” and “Poblado (Remix),” to name a few.
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The She Wolf Pack
In a sweet fan moment, Kunno could not contain the moment he shared with Shakira during one of her concerts in Mexico this week. “Her success has had many roads and Shakira invited me to walk with her at her first concert in Mexico City,” the Mexican influencer expressed on his social media accounts. In the clip, Kunno is seen dressed in a metallic jumpsuit and accompanying the Colombian sensation during a part of her show where she’s walking through the crowd with her “she wolf” pack. “Dreams definitely come true and among wolves we stay in a pack,” he added, thanking Sony Music México and Ocesa for making this opportunity possible. Watch the journey below.
The Future of Music
This week, Rolling Stone revealed its annual The Future 25 list featuring two Latin names: breakthrough Música Mexicana star Ivan Cornejo and Puerto Rican newcomers Chuwi. From around the world and across all genres, the artists were selected by the RS staff, “spotlighting the next generation of artists shaping the sounds of tomorrow. Cornejo—who was Billboard’s Genre Now cover last January—got his own Future of Music cover and performed as headliner at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at SXSW earlier this month. “Completely honored to be the face of Rolling Stone representing música mexicana,” he shared on social media.
Selena Gomez dropped her new joint album with fiancé Benny Blanco, I Said I Love You First, on Friday (March 21), and fans believe the superstar took a lyrical page out of her best friend Taylor Swift‘s book on one of the tracks.
In the track “Younger and Hotter Than Me,” in which Gomez reflects on getting older and the insecurities that, at times, come along with it. “We’re not gettin’ any younger/ But your girlfriends seem to,” she sings in the chorus.
Upon hearing the song, fans called out that the line may be in reference to Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” in which she sings, “And I was never good at tellin’ jokes, but the punch line goes/ ‘I’ll get older, but your lovers stay my age.’”
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“woah. the subject matter of this song is reminiscent of all too well a bit, especially with the ‘we’re not getting any younger, but your girlfriends seem to’ line. sonically it’s perfect for selena’s voice as well,’” one fan wrote on X, with another echoing the same sentiment, noting, “younger and hotter than me by Selena reminds me of All Too Well (10 Min Version) by Taylor.”
“All too well [hand shake emoji] younger and hotter than me,” another wrote, alongside side-by-side comparisons of the lyrics.
Gomez hasn’t confirmed that the lyrics were inspired by Swift, making it just a fan theory for now.
Gomez has previously opened up about sharing her music with Swift. Back in 2019, she recalled showing her first Hot 100 No. 1 hit, “Lose You to Love Me,” with her pop superstar bestie, noting that it made her and her mother Andrea Swift cry. It’s gonna make me cry thinking about it,” Gomez said. “Because it wasn’t just about how great the song was, which is a lot coming from her, it was just that they had been on that journey with me, intimately. And they were crying because of how proud they were for me stepping into a whole new era of my life, and it not involving the horrible things, the abuse, the emotional chaos, it felt like I had a huge sigh of relief.”
Swift has also been a massive supporter of Gomez’s music and beyond, often sharing her new releases to her Instagram Stories.
PlaqueBoyMax continues to make a name for himself with his “In the Booth” series on YouTube. He’s had everyone from Cash Cobain to Will Smith pull up to his studio to lay down some tracks and today he dropped his debut EP centered around his trip to London. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and […]
Ecuadorians Jombriel, Alex Krack and Jøtta earn their first No.1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart as the remix of “Parte y Choke,” with Ryan Castro, rises 2-1 on the March 22 dated ranking.
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The buzzy song’s rise, which was originally released Nov. 5 on La Sangre Nueva and debuted at No. 33 last December, takes the lead after the release of the remix by the Colombian singer-songwriter.
“Parte y Choke’s” popularity driver also leans on TikTok activity with support from fans and artists alike. Nicki Nicole went viral after the Argentinian shared a clip of her dancing to Jombriel’s song, which has since registered over 16 million views and more than two million likes.
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“Parte y Choke” trades places with La T y La M’s “Amor de Vago,” featuring Malandro, which dips 2-1 after 10 weeks in charge, the most in 2025.
Emilia and Luísa Sonza’s “Bunda” rises 5-4 for its new peak and Sonza’s highest ranking to date.
Notably, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars earn their first top 10 through “Die With A Smile” which advances 13-10. It’s the second simultaneous song from Lady Gaga’s No. 1 album, Mayhem, after “Abracadabra” climbs 37-26.
CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso take the Greatest Gainer honors of the week thanks to “#TETAS,” as the song surges 98-50. The Argentinians also take the Hot Shot debut of the week with “El Día Del Amigo” at No. 68. Plus, a third song from their newly-released EP Papota debuts: “Dumbai” at No. 77.
Four other debuts arrive this week, starting with two entries by Shakira, “Inevitable” at No. 72 and “Dia De Enero” at No. 96. Meanwhile, Zell, DUKI and Neo Pistea’s “Starboy Remix” opens at No. 80.
Lastly, Mon Laferte returns to the chart through “Tu Falta de Querer” at No. 98. It’s the Chilean’s first entry in over six years. since “El Beso” debuted and peaked at No. 98 in 2018.
Agnez Mo has always been a style icon, and now she’s designing some new footwear. The Indonesian superstar is teaming up with Omar Bailey’s FCTRY LAb, a footwear innovation studio, as their newest creator partner. For her first-ever shoe design, Agnez is creating a special edition FCTRY LAb KNIGHT RNR with the AM Knight RNR […]
It’s no secret that Drake enjoys gambling, and his partnership with Australian online gambling company Stake is a testament to that. The Toronto rapper posted of clip of him sitting down with the company for their online series House Money, where he answered questions about his biggest win and his gambling GOAT. When asked about […]
Women in music don’t just take up space; they define it. They set the trends, move the culture and rewrite the rules in real time. As we gear up for Billboard Women in Music 2025, happening Saturday, March 29, at Inglewood, California’s YouTube Theater, we’re celebrating the artists and industry leaders who are shaping the sound of today and tomorrow.
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This year’s honorees represent a powerful range of voices and genres. Doechii is our Woman of the Year, while Muni Long is our Rising Star presented by Honda; aespa is Group of the Year, Megan Moroney earns Rulebreaker, and Angela Aguilar is honored with Breakthrough. Tyla takes home Impact, GloRilla claims Powerhouse, and Meghan Trainor is recognized as Hitmaker. Erykah Badu receives the Icon award, Jennie is honored as a Global Force, and ANNA and Charlotte Cardin share Global Women of the Year – Billboard. Gracie Abrams is named Songwriter of the Yea
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Beyond the music, Tina Knowles will be honored as Mother of the Year, recognizing her influence not just as the woman behind some of music’s biggest stars — including her superstar daughter Beyoncé — but as a cultural architect in her own right. From shaping Destiny’s Child to her philanthropy and creative ventures, her legacy extends far beyond entertainment. She’s now sharing her journey in her upcoming book, Matriarch, reflecting on motherhood, leadership and the power of community.
The night will also feature a lineup of presenters including Julia Michaels, Mickey Guyton, Kali Uchis, Summer Walker, Madison Beer, Tanner Adell, Zara Larsson, Becky G, Suki Waterhouse and Victoria Monét, all coming together to celebrate the impact of women in music. Laverne Cox will take the stage as host, leading a night dedicated to honoring the talent, creativity and influence of women across the industry.
To mark the occasion, we’ve curated a 60-song Billboard Women in Music playlist featuring the artists shaping this moment. With songs from honorees and presenters alike, it’s a celebration of music in every form — whether it’s R&B, pop, country, rap, K-pop or reggaetón. No matter the genre, the energy is the same: fearless, forward-thinking, and impossible to ignore.
Listen to the playlist below, and don’t miss Billboard Women in Music 2025 on March 29. Get your tickets now at billboardwomeninmusic.com.
“They Don’t Know.” “Are You Still Down” featuring Tupac Shakur. “Someone to Love” featuring Babyface. Jon B’s brand of soulful music has kept female fans screaming for 30 years. Now the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer-musician is celebrating — and continuing — that legacy with the March 21 release of his eighth studio album, Waiting on You (stream HERE).
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“Man, 30 years,” Jon B tells Billboard of reaching that lofty career milestone. “I love what I do, and Waiting on You is just another product of my loving what I do. I also love my fans, who have allowed me into their lives. We’ve gone this long together and still got that love, so let’s keep this thing going.”
That sentiment is reflected in one of the album’s 11 songs, “Still Got Love,” whose cha-cha groove is reminiscent of another Jon B fan fave, the 2001 club jam “Don’t Talk.” In addition, Waiting on You has already spun off two singles: the ‘90s-vibed title track and the atmospheric ballad “Natural Drug.” On the former, Jon B reunited with Tank, who first collaborated with his fellow R&B purveyor on the title track for another Jon B album: 2004’s Stronger Everyday. Along with Tank, Jon B’s Waiting on You production collaborators include Brady Watt, Loren Lomboy and Donte Jackson.
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Of his and Tank’s musical rapport, Jon B says, “He can play, write and sing. So when you put us in a room, we immediately start talking that musical language. I love his bridge [on “Waiting”] because it brings back the harmonies and energy that we were giving in the ’90s — a little of that old goodness that’s kind of missing in R&B.”
As does the ballad “Understand” featuring late ‘90s-early ‘aughts R&B artist Donell Jones. The album’s other tasty offerings include the uptempo love ode “Hills to the Hood” with rap icon Rick Ross (“WhenI made the track, I thought the only voice that needs to rap on this is Rick Ross”) and the meditative “Show Me” featuring rising star Alex Isley (“Her lineage and classic voice speak for themselves; she sounds ahead of her time.”)
“I only have 11 records on here,” Jon B adds, “so there’s just a different intensity with each song. I don’t feel like there any song that’s redundant or just filler. Every song could be a single.”
The one thing that’s remained constant in Jon B’s creative evolution is his smooth, sexy and supple tenor. It’s what caught fans’ ears in 1995 when debut studio album Bonafide was released by Tracey Edmonds’ Yab Yum label via Epic Records division 550 Music. The set boasted the later Grammy-nominated song with Babyface, “Someone to Love,” which initially appeared on the 1995 Bad Boys soundtrack. Jon B’s enduring catalog has since been sampled by the likes of The Weeknd (“Niagara Falls”), Drake (“Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude”), Chris Brown featuring a posthumous appearance by Aaliyah (“Don’t Think They Know”) and Gunna and Chloe Bailey (“You & Me”).
Now Jon B is back on deck with Waiting on You, the follow-up to his 2019 single “Priceless” and last formal studio album, 2012’s Comfortable Swagg. All three projects are under his own label Vibezelect. Jon B credits his wife Danette as being “the backbone” of the family operation. “She’s the executive producer, artistic director, stylist and booker,” he explains. “It’s a really cool collaboration between the two of us and has been now for almost 20 years.”
The pair’s next collaboration is Jon B’s Pick Me Up Tour. Named after the album’s newest single, the 10-city trek — with additional dates forthcoming — begins April 11 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland and will swing through New Orleans, Dallas, Houston and Chicago, among other cities. Opening for him will be Nigerian-born British singer-songwriter Shaé Universe. “People are really going to be in a trance when they hear her sing,” Jon B promises.
In the meantime, the newly minted 50-year-old says it’s “pretty cool” to come back with new music and new energy. “I feel better and more confident about being an artist than I ever have. After searching for a long time to find my rhythm, I’ve finally figured this whole thing out. Now I’m definitely coming into my own.”
