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Here are some recent hip hop news updates:
Breaking News
- Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre to Release New Music: According to a recent report, Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre are working on new music together. The two hip-hop legends have been rumored to be collaborating on a new album, but no official release date has been announced. (Source: Complex)
- Cardi B and Offset's Divorce Finalized: Cardi B and Offset's divorce has been finalized, according to court documents. The two rappers were married in 2017 and had a tumultuous relationship before announcing their separation in 2018. (Source: TMZ)
- J. Cole Announces New Album: J. Cole has announced his new album, "The Off-Season", which is set to drop on June 18th. The album will feature 12 tracks and marks Cole's seventh studio album. (Source: Rolling Stone)
Recent Releases
- DaBaby's "Rockstar" Debuts at Number One: DaBaby's new single "Rockstar" featuring Roddy Ricch has debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been certified platinum and has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify. (Source: Billboard)
- Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" Remix with Beyoncé Breaks Records: Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage" remix featuring Beyoncé has broken multiple records, including the most streams in a single week for a female rapper. The song has been certified multi-platinum and has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify. (Source: Variety)
- Lil Baby's "The Bigger Picture" Debuts at Number One: Lil Baby's new single "The Bigger Picture" has debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is a powerful protest anthem that addresses police brutality and systemic racism. (Source: Billboard)
Industry News
- Drake's OVO Fest Cancelled Due to COVID-19: Drake's annual OVO Fest has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The festival was set to take place in Toronto in August and featured a lineup of top hip-hop artists. (Source: Complex)
- Jay-Z and Roc Nation Partner with Live Nation: Jay-Z's Roc Nation has partnered with Live Nation to create a new joint venture, Roc Nation Live. The partnership will focus on live events and touring. (Source: Billboard)
- Kanye West's Yeezy Gap Deal Worth $100 Million: Kanye West's deal with Gap to create a new clothing line, Yeezy Gap, is reportedly worth $100 million. The deal marks West's latest venture into the fashion industry. (Source: Forbes)
Upcoming Tours and Festivals
- The Weeknd's "After Hours" Tour: The Weeknd is set to embark on his "After Hours" tour in June, featuring special guests Sabrina Claudio and Don Toliver. (Source: The Weeknd's Instagram)
- Rolling Loud Festival: The Rolling Loud festival is set to take place in Miami in July, featuring a lineup of top hip-hop artists including Travis Scott, Post Malone, and Megan Thee Stallion. (Source: Rolling Loud's Instagram)
- A$AP Rocky's "Testing" Tour: A$AP Rocky is set to embark on his "Testing" tour in August, featuring special guests A$AP Ferg and A$AP Twelvyy. (Source: A$AP Rocky's Instagram)
Stay tuned for more hip hop news and updates!