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UPI
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Drake announces U.K., Europe summer tour
Drake appears backstage during the Billboard Music Awards in 2019. He announced a tour on Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Drake is going on tour. The Canadian rapper, 38, announced his $ome $pecial $hows 4 U.K. shows Tuesday. He has not performed in Britain and Europe in six years, since his Assassination Vacation tour. He will be joined by PARTYNEXTDOOR, who collaborated with Drake on the album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. That album dropped in February. "For the first time in six years, Drake performing the hits, old and new, across the waters," a social media post announcing the performances reads. The shows begin in Britain on July 20, and wind down in Germany on Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake announces new solo album during Kick livestream with Adin Ross while promoting $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
Drake has confirmed he is working on a new solo album during a livestreamed gambling session with popular content creator Adin Ross. The announcement came during their 'Stake vs Drake & Adin' broadcast on Kick, where the rapper casually dropped the news while placing bets. 'Working on a new album right now… it slaps,' Drake said, later clarifying that it's a solo project. Fans in the chat reacted enthusiastically, flooding the stream with fire emojis. DJ Akademiks also joined the stream to assist in betting decisions. The project will be Drake's ninth solo studio album and follows his recent collaboration with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which features tracks like 'Nokia,' 'Gimme A Hug,' and 'Somebody Loves Me.' Though initially scheduled to tour Australia in February for the "Anita Wynn Max" tour, Drake has postponed those dates to late 2025 due to scheduling issues. This latest livestream highlights the growing intersection between music, gaming, and digital media. Drake's increasing presence on Kick reflects how artists are using platforms like it to engage fans directly—on their own terms. His unscripted, real-time interactions create an event-like atmosphere, offering fans both access and entertainment. As streaming platforms become central to modern entertainment, 'Stake vs Drake & Adin' is more than a casual promo—it's part of a cultural shift. Livestreaming is no longer fringe; it's now a mainstream tool for artists to control their narrative and connect with audiences beyond traditional media. Drake's approach signals where the industry is headed: a blend of immediacy, personality, and participation.
Express Tribune
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake confirms 'NOKIA' music video release date as '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' becomes 2025's fastest-selling album
Drake is back in the spotlight with a long-awaited announcement. The Canadian superstar has officially revealed that the music video for his hit track 'NOKIA' will premiere this Friday, March 28. The announcement was made on his Instagram Story on Sunday, March 23, sending fans into a frenzy as they gear up for the visual release. 'NOKIA' stands out as the clear fan-favorite from Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. Despite being a solo cut, fans praised its emotional depth and infectious replay value, with many saying the track 'carried the album' and deserved a visual from the moment it dropped. The announcement follows growing demands for more content from the duo's surprise hit album. And the timing couldn't be better—$ome $exy $ongs 4 U has already become the fastest-selling album of 2025, racking up over 500,000 album-equivalent units and on its way to a Gold certification by the RIAA. Even amid soft, melancholic vibes, fans have found comfort and consistency in the album. Streaming platforms reflect that, with Drake's track 'Fake Love' recently crossing the 1 billion streams milestone on Spotify—making him the rapper with the most songs over the billion mark, now totaling 23 tracks. The buzz around 'NOKIA' also comes as fans reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef, a saga still fueling conversations online. While Kendrick's diss 'Not Like Us' made waves, it also sparked Drake's defamation lawsuit against UMG. Though the battle may simmer down legally, the rivalry remains a hot topic for fans. Still, Drake appears focused on the music. As one fan posted, 'All I care about now is the 'NOKIA' video—just give us that masterpiece.' And with its release just days away, the hype around the visual suggests Drake's not slowing down anytime soon.
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake teases new solo music while Playboi Carti's album I AM MUSIC raises questions about Drake's involvement
Drake has teased fans with exciting news about his upcoming music, confirming that he has been "locked in" and working on solo material. In a message to DJ Akademiks, Drake shared that he is fully immersed in the creative process, stating, 'I'm in the zone, it's just me.' He made it clear that his upcoming music will be entirely solo, unlike his previous collaborative projects like $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U and Her Loss, signaling that fans can expect a focused, Drake-only experience. While Drake's solo work is generating excitement, DJ Akademiks also shared updates on Playboi Carti's highly anticipated album I AM MUSIC. According to Akademiks, Drake recorded a guest verse for Carti's album, but he expressed doubts that it would make the final cut. This uncertainty stems from Akademiks' claim that Kendrick Lamar is allegedly the creative director of I AM MUSIC, which could lead to the exclusion of Drake's involvement. However, Carti's producer, F1LTHY, quickly denied the rumor, stating that I AM MUSIC is fully Carti's vision and that Lamar is not in charge of its direction. Despite the conflicting details, both artists' projects are highly anticipated. Drake's confirmation of his upcoming solo album has stirred excitement among fans, especially since his last major release was $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U in February 2024. Meanwhile, Playboi Carti's I AM MUSIC continues to generate buzz, especially with its star-studded features and the mystery surrounding one unnamed collaborator.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar's ‘GNX' Projected To Reclaim Billboard 200 Top Spot From Drake
Kendrick Lamar's GNX is projected to reclaim the Billboard 200 top spot from Drake. Chart Data and HITSDD reported on Tuesday (Mar. 4) in a post on X/Twitter that K. Dot's November 2024 release is set to return to No. 1 on the coveted chart, with 92K units sold for the first week of March. Before this news, CD reported that it was a three-way race involving Dot, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR, and pop star Tate McRae, challenging for first-place bragging rights, with less than 10K units separating the distance between the three musical acts offerings. However, things appeared to have shaken out in favor of the Compton native this week. Drake and PND's $ome $exy $ongs 4 U reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon release. In its inaugural week, the album sold 246,000 album-equivalent units, taking the No. 1 spot away from Dot in mid-February. It should be noted that the Canadian duo's figure was noticeably less than Lamar's first-week sales for GNX, which amassed 319,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during the week ending Nov. 28, per Luminate. Regardless, the feat marked the 14th No. 1 for Aubrey, tying him with Taylor Swift and JAY-Z all-time. As for Kendrick, if projections hold steady, Lamar's GNX will have spent three weeks atop the Billboard 200 overall. The news arrives just a month after Lamar made Billboard chart history. As GNX returned to No. 1 after Super Bowl LIX, the 37-year-old's previous LPs, DAMN and good kid, m.A.A.d city, occupied spots in the top ten simultaneously, with No. 9 and 10, respectively. The chart positions mark the first time in history that a rap act has placed at least three albums concurrently in the top 10. Taylor Swift was the last musician, regardless of genre, to accomplish the feat on the December 9, 2023 chart, with five albums in the top ranking. Prince was the last artist to claim three albums in the top 10 following the singer's 2016 death. More from Xzibit Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar Calling Drake "A Pedophile" JAY-Z Rape Accuser Allegedly Told Investigator She Lied Kanye West Claims To "Love Drake" In Latest String Of Unhinged Posts
