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Forbes
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Repeats A Rare Billboard Feat With One Of His Biggest Albums
Drake's Certified Lover Boy has now spent 200 weeks on the Billboard 200, becoming his seventh album ... More to reach the impressive milestone. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Drake attends the "Top Boy" UK Premiere at Hackney Picturehouse on September 04, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) For most musicians, keeping an album on a Billboard chart for dozens of weeks — if not 100 or more — is a major career milestone. It's something to strive for, but not necessarily expect. A title earning a lofty debut is no guarantee of long-term success. Many projects by superstars launch in high positions, only to vanish within a matter of weeks. For a full-length to remain on the Billboard 200 for hundreds of weeks requires sustained interest and a dedicated fan base that continues to stream the collection non-stop. Drake is one of the few artists who can count on his studio LPs earning lengthy lifespans on the charts in the United States, particularly on the Billboard 200. This week, one of his more recent efforts reaches a remarkable milestone, one which he's now hit multiple times before. Certified Lover Boy Reaches a Huge Landmark Certified Lover Boy has now spent 200 weeks on the Billboard 200. As it hits that landmark figure, the set climbs back into the upper half of the tally, rising from No. 102 to No. 98. According to Luminate, the rapper's solo effort moved 12,200 equivalent units in the latest tracking period, almost all of which came from streaming activity. Drake's Many 200-Week Charters Drake has now seen seven different albums live on the Billboard 200 for at least 200 weeks. Certified Lover Boy is just one frame behind If You're Reading This It's Too Late in terms of length of time spent on the list. Since that project is no longer present on the Billboard 200, Certified Lover Boy will almost certainly tie it — and then surpass it — very soon. Take Care Remains Drake's Longest-Charting Project Take Care stands as Drake's longest-charting release by a wide margin, with 644 turns on the Billboard 200. Behind it are Nothing Was the Same (506 weeks), Views (477), More Life (387), and Scorpion (366). Drake Occupies Many Spots on the Billboard 200 Certified Lover Boy is currently one of eight Drake albums that appear on the Billboard 200. While he drops out of the top 10 this frame with Some Sexy Songs 4 U, most of his seven other projects climb this week.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake-UMG Court Hearing Dives Into Context And Success Of Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'
In the court of public opinion, Drake is viewed as disrespecting the essence of Hip-Hop by suing Universal Music Group for defamation by publishing and promoting Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us.' In an actual court hearing this past week, the judge examined both sides' arguments, which yielded a few humorous moments. UMG is looking to get the case dismissed, which prompted the hearing between the Toronto rapper's legal team and the label's representatives on Monday (June 30). Drizzy's side called the content slanderous and claims the massive promotional efforts, including the Super Bowl, were intentionally done to lower his value and assassinate his character. UMG argues that the song was hyperbolic, much like many diss songs throughout Hip-Hop history. At one point in the hearing, they were discussing the 'Certified pedophile' line. UMG's lawyer, Rollin Ransom, reduced it to a play on the 6 God's 2021 album title Certified Lover Boy, and Judge Jeannette Vargas asked if the average listener would understand the wordplay or simply see it as an accusation. UMG's side admitted that the context had to do with rumors of the multi-time Grammy winner having inappropriate relationships with underage women. Michael Gottlieb, Drake's lawyer, brought up how UMG made the record 'more culturally ubiquitous than any other,' citing its 9 billion streams and the fact that it has played at bar mitzvahs. Judge Vargas called any bar mitzvah that would play the song 'interesting,' causing people in the courtroom to laugh. Gottlieb also mentioned how the 'Not Like Us' cover art was an image of the father of one's home with sex offender location tags. Judge Vargas countered by bringing up how Drake suggested that Lamar's kids were not his. As for botting, Gottlieb alleged that 10% of the streams for 'Not Like Us' are false, citing a popular podcaster who accused them of using bots. He also mentioned their other alleged efforts to increase the visibility of the song, such as whitelisting, tampered search results, and payola. Judge Vargas was curious about how botting can be damaging, to which Gottlieb said that every other artist on the platform is 'injured' in the form of lower compensation. A spokesperson for Drake shared the following statement with VIBE following the hearing. 'UMG is desperate to see this case not move forward because the company can't hide its misconduct in a courtroom the way it does in the boardroom,' they wrote. 'Soon, in addition to facing concerned regulators and investors, the leadership of music's most powerful label will have to answer for the damage it has caused to every artist that has been silenced, exploited, endangered or discarded.' K. Dot's 'Not Like Us' remained on the Hot 100 for over a full year, won him five GRAMMYs at this year's show, and was performed at the Super Bowl. In one of the most viral moments, he looked directly into the camera and grinned when rapping the 'Say Drake, I hear you like 'em young' line. More from Drake Has The Most Songs On Apple Music's 10th Anniversary Chart Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Makes History As Longest-Running No. 1 Album On Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart Chris Brown Labels T-Pain "One Of The Goats" In "Random" Social Media Post
Express Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake subtly responds to Kendrick Lamar's super bowl diss
Drake appeared to acknowledge the ongoing tension with Kendrick Lamar by altering the lyrics of his song Knife Talk during a performance in Melbourne, Australia. In the original track from his 2021 album Certified Lover Boy, Drake raps, "Beef is live, spoiler alert, this n***a dies." However, during his concert, he changed the line to, "Beef is live, spoiler alert, I never died," a move that fans believe was a direct response to Lamar's recent Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. 'Beef is live, spoiler alert, I never died' — Drake in Melbourne 🦉 — Kurrco (@Kurrco) This change comes just days after Kendrick Lamar took multiple shots at Drake during the Super Bowl. Before performing his diss track Not Like Us, Lamar seemingly referenced Drake's rumored legal action against Universal Music Group, saying, 'I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.' Additionally, Lamar welcomed tennis legend Serena Williams onstage, a moment some fans interpreted as a subtle jab at Drake, who was once romantically linked to Williams. Drake's altered lyrics have sparked debate online, with mixed reactions from fans. Some argued that Lamar is the only one keeping the beef alive, while others defended Drake, pointing out his continued success. "Drake still richer, still got more hits, still pulls more baddies," one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), dismissing Lamar's jabs. Currently, Drake is on his Anita Max Win Tour in Australia, with upcoming performances scheduled in Sydney and Brisbane before concluding in Auckland, New Zealand, next month. As their feud continues to escalate, fans are closely watching to see whether either artist will make a more direct move in the ongoing rap battle.
Express Tribune
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' diss track lyrics and meaning explained
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday night carried multiple messages. However, for social media users, the main takeaway was clear: Don't mess with Kendrick Lamar. In Lamar's diss track Not Like Us, he accuses Drake of pedophilia, continuing the themes he introduced in Meet the Grahams, a track he had dropped just a day earlier. Lamar says, "Say, Drake, I hear you like 'em young / You better not ever go to cell block one." He also references Drake's 2021 album *Certified Lover Boy*, stating, "Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles." In one of the track's most controversial lines, Lamar reinforces his point: "Why you trollin' like a b—? Ain't you tired? / Tryna strike a chord and it's probably A-minor." The single's cover art features an aerial view of Drake's Toronto estate, edited to resemble a sex offender registry map, highlighting the homes of convicted offenders. Beyond reiterating his accusations about Drake's alleged inappropriate behavior with minors, Lamar also takes aim at his cultural identity, accusing him of using Black artists from Atlanta to gain "street credibility." He further references past personal experiences involving J. Cole, Lil Wayne, and Serena Williams. Both fans and music critics at the time agreed that this track cemented Lamar's victory in the feud. By late 2024, Drake took legal action, filing a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), the record label he shares with Lamar. The lawsuit alleged that UMG failed to block the release of *Not Like Us*, which Drake claimed contained damaging and defamatory accusations. He argued that not only did UMG allow the song's distribution, but it also promoted it, further harming his reputation. A month later, the legal battle began, with Drake asserting that UMG's actions not only tarnished his public image but also put his personal safety at risk.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is Drake at the Super Bowl? What to know as Kendrick Lamar performs halftime show
It may be another tough Sunday for Drake. Kendrick Lamar is set to perform during the Super Bowl halftime show exactly one week after winning multiple Grammys for "Not Like Us," a diss track directed at the "Hotline Bling" rapper. But while Drake may or may not be tuning into the game from wherever he is, he is not expected to be present in New Orleans. The rapper kicked off his Anita Max Win Tour on Tuesday and is scheduled to perform on Sunday in Melbourne, Australia. He also has shows in Melbourne on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lamar will be taking the stage during the halftime show alongside special guest SZA, who also happens to be Drake's ex-girlfriend. Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap beef: What makes this music feud so significant? Last year, Lamar and Drake faced off via a series of back-and-forth diss tracks, each hurling increasingly inflammatory accusations and insults at one another. It all led up to "Not Like Us," in which Lamar continued to brutally tear into Drake and rapped, in reference to Drake's album "Certified Lover Boy," "Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles." Drake and Kendrick Lamar's diss songs, including 'Not Like Us' and 'Part 6' In January, Drake filed a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group, "the music company that decided to publish, promote, exploit, and monetize" the song. The lawsuit claimed UMG "intentionally sought to turn Drake into a pariah, a target for harassment, or worse." UMG denied the accusations, saying to USA TODAY, "Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist — let alone Drake — is illogical." "Not Like Us" was a huge hit for Lamar, winning both record of the year and song of the year at the 2025 Grammys. Lamar did not mention Drake in either of his Grammys acceptance speeches, but fans thought his outfit choice may have been a sneaky reference to him. The Pulitzer Prize-winner wore denim-on-denim, often called a Canadian tuxedo, a potential dig at Drake, who is Canadian. While performing recently in Australia, Drake told fans, in a possible allusion to the fallout from his feud with Lamar, that he is still "very much alive." Contributing: Anika Reed, KiMi Robinson and Jay Stahl This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Drake at the Super Bowl? What to know as Kendrick Lamar performs
