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Hypebeast
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Drake Shatters RIAA Diamond Certification Record with 10 Certifications
Summary Drakehas officially made history, breaking the record for the mostRIAADiamond Certifications of any artist, ever. The Recording Industry Association of America announced that the 6God has earned his 10th Diamond certification, cementing his unparalleled commercial success. This remarkable achievement means Drake is the first artist to reach double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums. His two latest additions to the Diamond club are the beloved tracks 'Hold On, We're Going Home' and 'Best I Ever Had.' Each Diamond certification signifies 10 million equivalent units sold or streamed in the United States. Currently,Scorpion's 'Nice for What' which is currently at nine-time Platinum, could be the 11th Diamond plaque. With this milestone, Drake surpasses country music legend Garth Brooks, who held nine Diamond-certified albums, and Post Malone, who has nine Diamond-certified singles. Drake is the first artist to enter the double-digit Diamond certifications across albums and singles. This new record further solidifies Drake's legacy as one of the most commercially dominant and influential artists in music history.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Capitalizes On 'NOKIA' Popularity With New Music Video
When Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released their joint album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U just over a month ago, fans immediately gravitated to 'NOKIA.' The 6 God has now capitalized on that organic rise—releasing the track's highly anticipated music video this week. From the day of its release, listeners have been speculating about the visuals; specifically, when they would arrive and what they might look like. The 38-year-old rapper has specialized in turning his popular records into not just regular music videos but almost short films, such as 2019's 'No Guidance' with Chris Brown, 2022's 'Spin Bout U,' or 2023's 'You Broke My Heart.' So, expectations were high even before he mentioned that the 'NOKIA' video had been shot on IMAX. This time around, Drake did something a little different. The grayscale music video did focus heavily on women, but not in the party or roller rink manner that fans had predicted. Instead, there was elaborate choreography, with even Drizzy showing off a two-step. A woman walked through a miniature figurine version of Toronto, a welder sported a Chrome Hearts mask, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a cameo appearance and flexed with his Converse SHAI 001 signature sneaker, all while the five-time Grammy winner seemingly set up parties via his classic Nokia cellphone. There are, notably, no skits or cheeky elements though. Watch the music video above. Drake's timing for the 'NOKIA' music video couldn't be any better. The record hit its peak position on the Billboard Hot 100 this week at No. 7, making it the second highest-charting song from $ome $exy $ongs 4 U; 'Gimme A Hug,' the highest-charting song from the album, debuted at No. 6 on the long-running chart. Meanwhile, the 21-song project has maintained a constant presence in the Billboard 200 since its release on Valentine's Day. It debuted at No. 1 with 246,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and has remained in a tight race with Kendrick Lamar's November 2024 album GNX. $$$4U marked PARTYNEXTDOOR's first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and his largest first-week sales performance in his career. The album featured Yebba, Chino Pacas, and Pimmie, who got a solo performance on 'Pimmie's Dilemma.' Drake has already alluded to another solo album being on the way, though no date has been announced yet. With 'NOKIA' as a reminder that neither a rap beef loss nor a constantly-slandered defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group has stopped his ability to make a hit, it will be interesting to see how his next solo effort performs. More from Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show Sparks 125 FCC Complaints Drake Unveils Release Date For Highly Anticipated "NOKIA" Music Video J. Cole's Final Dreamville Festival Is Bringing Out The Hip-Hop And R&B Heavyweights
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DJ Khaled Receives Bizarre 'RIP Drake' Coffin Delivered To His Florida Home
DJ Khaled received a mysterious and chilling delivery at his Florida mansion this week, adding to murmurs of tension between him and longtime collaborator Drake. On Saturday (Feb. 15), a black coffin bearing the ominous words 'RIP OVO' and 'RIP Drake' in bold white lettering was dropped off outside Khaled's Miami residence, TMZ reports. According to a police report, two unidentified men, dressed as delivery workers, managed to gain access to the property before placing the bizarre prop at the We The Best music producer's gate. Adding to the strange incident, the culprits reportedly knelt in prayer before the casket, which also featured an upside-down cross. Images of the unsettling delivery quickly spread across social media, fueling speculation about its intended message. Meanwhile, Khaled's security team wasted no time disposing of the coffin. The Grammy-winner wasn't the only one to receive an eerie delivery recently, as Tekashi 6ix9ine too, received a coffin with the words 'RIP King Von' emblazoned across it. The wild encounter comes at a time when tension between Khaled and Drake appears to be simmering amid the OVO boss' ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. Earlier this month, the producer teased his upcoming album Aalam Of God with a cinematic trailer, hinting that Drizzy would be making an appearance. 'FYI…DRAKE'S BACK TO WORK,' Khaled declared in one post, before doubling down with, 'SO AM I THIS THE ONE WITH THE [TWO] DRAKE'S.' However, the 6 God was quick to shut down the teaser with a cryptic response. 'Must be Drake Bell,' he commented—referencing the Nickelodeon star and seemingly distancing himself from Khaled. He later deleted the remark, leaving fans to continue to fuel rumors of a potential fallout. Reportedly, authorities have no interest in pursuing the incidents. Take a look above at the unorthodox gift. More from Drake Blesses Pregnant Fan At Concert With $30K For This Reason LeBron James Dances To Kendrick Lamar's "TV Off" During Lakers Game Amid Ongoing Drake Tension Clip Of Drone Intruding Drake's Penthouse Turns Out To Be Ad For Stake
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Seemingly Declines Being Featured On DJ Khaled's Forthcoming Album ‘Aalam Of God'
Drake has spent the last few months reflecting on fake friends and people who turned on him during, or since, his 2024 rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. Based on his response to DJ Khaled saying he was featured on his upcoming album, the 49-year-old producer might be one of those people. Khaled had been pretty silent over the last year, but he popped out to announce his forthcoming LP Aalam Of God this week. In typical fashion, he was as dramatic as ever with a seven-minute cinematic trailer teasing Drizzy features, another '100 bar' verse from JAY-Z, and his attempt at securing another Rihanna placement. While Khaled's albums tend to be hit or miss, fans typically welcome them because they know he will always have new music from the 6 God. However, this may be the first album in a while that the Toronto superstar won't appear on, per his comment on the promotional Instagram post. 'Must be @drakebell,' he wrote on Khaled's post with an emoji showing a face without a mouth. Colloquially, that is often used in a petty way or to signify somebody has more they could say, but are not at the moment. Drake's comment might have been taken as a joke until DJ Khaled's next move: deleting his album announcement everywhere. This has led to fans wondering what the Miami luminary may have done to the For All The Dogs rapper behind the scenes, especially since he was walking around his shows in 2023 promoting that he had two new Drake songs on his next album. If this is truly the end of the road for Drake and DJ Khaled, they have already given Hip-Hop fans more than enough classics. Over the last 15 years, they released 'I'm On One,' 'For Free,' 'No New Friends,' 'Popstar,' and more. On Khaled's last album, God Did from 2022, the five-time Grammy winner appeared on 'No Secret' and 'Staying Alive' featuring Lil Baby. Watch the 'Staying Alive' music video below. More from DJ Khaled Hints At Rihanna, JAY-Z, And Drake Features On Next Album, 'Aalam of God' Ye Says He's The Only Rapper Who Can Beat Kendrick Lamar In A Battle Drake Takes Dig At LeBron James With "Nonstop" Lyric Change During Live Show
Express Tribune
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake kicks off 2025 tour in Australia with bullet-hole hoodie, fans joke Kendrick 'smoked' him
Drake is back and ready to prove he's not going anywhere. The 6 God kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 "Anita Max Win" tour in Australia on February 4, with a show in Perth marking his first performance in the region since his 2017 Boy Meets World tour. The opening night was nothing short of dramatic, with Drake making a grand entrance on stage wearing a black hoodie riddled with bullet holes and smoke streaming from his back. It was a bold, dramatic entrance that immediately got people talking, but for some fans, the visual was just too perfect. Drake making an entrance to the stage walking with bullet holes thru his clothes with smoke coming out of his back. 🥶 — King Jared (@certifiedjared) After Kendrick Lamar's dominating win at the 2025 Grammys, which included top honors like Record of the Year and Song of the Year , Drake's entrance had social media buzzing. Some fans couldn't help but joke about the timing, suggesting Kendrick's Grammy victories left Drizzy 'smoked.' One user on X (formerly Twitter) quipped, 'Bro tryna say he got smoked by Kendrick in the Grammy.' Others chimed in, adding: "Drake try not be corny challenge: Impossible," and "Bro trying to play it out like he survived the shooting." Bro trying to play it out like he survived the shooting 😭 — 𝕏 Coach (@xCoach_G) Drake try not be corny challenge : Impossible — 3FILMZ (@3_filmz) Kendrick cooked him a bit too much 😭 — Pami (@pamiibabyyy) The visual, paired with the instrumental of his hit "Over My Dead Body," seemed to symbolize Drake's resilience in the face of past rap feuds, notably his ongoing beef with Kendrick Lamar. As the smoke cleared, Drake took the mic and made it clear: "My name is Drake. I started in 2008, I came all the way from Toronto, Canada," he said. 'The year is now 2025, and Drizzy Drake is very much still alive." 'My name is Drake, I started in 2008, I came all the way from Toronto, Canada. The year is now 2025, and Drizzy Drake is very much still alive.' — Drake closing out his show tonight in Perth 🦉 — Kurrco (@Kurrco) Fans quickly took to social media to share clips of the unforgettable moment, along with snippets of the performance. Drake's setlist included hits like 'Headlines,' 'IDGAF,' 'Rich Flex,' and 'Girls Want Girls,' among others, as he confidently delivered an energetic show. Drake performing The Motto in Australia 🇦🇺🦉🔥 — King Jared (@certifiedjared) Drake also gave fans a glimpse into his pre-show life on Instagram. In one post, he shared a photo of himself poolside in Perth, captioned 'Now Day in Perth,' while another showed him rocking a jacket inspired by Al Pacino's iconic look from Scarface . The "Anita Max Win" tour, named after Drake's alter ego introduced in his December 2023 Kick stream, is inspired by his love for gambling, with the name serving as a pun on the phrase "I need a max win." This tour will see him playing a 16-date run across Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland. It's clear Drizzy is still on top, with no signs of slowing down.
