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Forbes
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Pushes Kendrick Lamar To No. 2 With His New Chart-Topper
Drake's 'Nokia' rises to No. 1 on the U.K. R&B and Hip-Hop Singles chart, pushing Kendrick Lamar's ... More 'Not Like Us' to No. 2 as their rivalry continues. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 23: (L-R) Drake, winner of the Artist of the Decade Award, and Adonis Graham speak onstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast on May 23, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) For more than a year, Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been locked in one of the most visible feuds in modern hip-hop. It began with diss tracks and public callouts, but even as that verbal warfare has quieted down, the competition between them hasn't slowed. These days, their battle plays out not in the studio, but on charts around the world. For weeks now, one has replaced the other at the top of one ranking or another, especially in the Western world. This time around, Drake is back on top — but only just — as one of his latest wins edges out a former No. 1 from his longtime rival. "Nokia," the current Drake single that's receiving much of his attention, lifts to No. 1 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart this week. The track rises from No. 2 and pushes "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar down to the runner-up spot. That composition had been leading the charge last frame — and in many other periods recently, as it's been a smash for a year now. With "Nokia" now in charge, Drake collects his sixteenth No. 1 on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart. The Canadian rapper has been a fixture on the tally, which ranks the bestselling tunes in those styles (and, of course, rap) essentially since its inception. In addition to his long list of leaders, Drake is also steadily working his way toward a very special record. He's closing in on 100 top 10 hits on the same genre ranking — a milestone he might very well hit in the coming months, depending on how many new tracks he unleashes in 2025. Despite his critical acclaim and cultural impact, Kendrick Lamar hasn't dominated the U.K. rap and R&B tally in quite the same way. In fact, he didn't even hit No. 1 for the first time until fairly recently, when "Not Like Us" finally did the trick. Lamar's new album GNX then ushered in a new era for the Pulitzer-winning rapper. That set has now spun off a pair of No. 1s, including "Squabble Up" and "Luther," his hugely popular collaboration with SZA. Several of Lamar's most recognizable tunes have come close to conquering the chart, but fell just short. "Euphoria," a direct response to Drake, maxed out at No. 2. So did "TV Off" with Lefty Gunplay, as well as earlier hits like "N95," "Humble," "All the Stars" — another team-up with SZA — and more. "Nokia" isn't just faring well on one genre-specific list. It's quickly becoming a cross-chart success in the U.K. This week, the track appears on five different tallies in the country, and on every one of them, it's moving up. Most notably, "Nokia" cracks the top 10 on the all-encompassing Official Singles chart. It advances from No. 12 to No. 10, pushing Drake back into the highest tier on the most competitive and ranking in the nation. That jump earns the superstar his forty-sixth top 10 on that list.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lefty Gunplay Arrested on Possession of Controlled Substance Charge in Texas
Los Angeles rapper Lefty Gunplay (born Franklin Holladay) was arrested on controlled and prohibited substance charges in El Paso, Texas, over the weekend. Per jail records viewed by Billboard, the alleged offense happened on Sunday (Feb. 23) and he was booked into El Paso's Downtown Jail the following day on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional or civil facility and not wearing a seatbelt. More from Billboard Tina Knowles Says She Was 'Really Shocked' When Beyoncé Won Album of the Year at the Grammys: 'I Couldn't Believe It' Morgan Wallen Gets Personal in Snippet of New Song 'Superman' Written for His Son: Listen NBA Star Jaylen Brown Struggles to Identify Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan & Missy Elliott in Pop Music Game: Watch The rapper, who collaborated on Kendrick Lamar's 'TV Off,' was released Monday after posting a $35,000 bond and paying the $184 fee in cash for the seatbelt violation. According to local news affiliate CBS 4, Holladay was in El Paso for an appearance at the Chuco Brunch event, which he never made it to. The outlet also shared video footage of what appears to be the artist in handcuffs while being escorted around a medical facility by a police officer. Billboard has reached out to the El Paso Police Department and reps for Lefty Gunplay for comment. Holladay apologized to his fans during an interview with Power 102.1 FM's Patti Diaz, and promised to make it up to those he disappointed. 'Later on, I'll get into further details of what really happened. If you know, you know, but I feel like I got to make it up to my El Paso fans. You know I got a lot of fans in Texas and things didn't work out the way they were supposed to,' he said during the chat. Holladay continued: 'At the end of the day, everything happens for a reason and I love Texas. They gotta come see me in California if they really wanna see me. Things ain't matching up right when I make an attempt.' Lefty Gunplay emerged onto the mainstream rap scene in November with his guest appearance on Lamar's GNX standout 'TV Off.' The Mustard-produced hit sits at No. 4 on this week's Billboard Hot 100. Listen to a clip of Lefty Gunplay on Power 102.1 FM below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lefty Gunplay arrested in El Paso on drug possession charges
Rapper Lefty Gunplay, also known as Franklin Holladay, was arrested on Sunday while traveling to El Paso, Texas. According to El Paso Police Department jail records, Gunplay was taken into custody for multiple offenses, including failing to wear a seatbelt, possessing a prohibited item in a correctional facility, and having a controlled substance in his possession. A video of the arrest was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by No Jumper. Lefty Gunplay was arrested in El Paso, Texas, for allegedly failing to wear a seatbelt, possessing a prohibited substance or item in a correctional facility (such as drugs, weapons, or contraband), and possessing a controlled substance. — No Jumper (@nojumper) February 24, 2025 Recently, Gunplay responded to allegations made by Audiomack cofounder Brian Zisook on X regarding his royalties from his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on the track 'tv off' from Lamar's 'GNX' album. Zisook claimed that Gunplay was not registered with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), which prevented him from earning royalties for the song. However, Zisook later updated his post, stating that Gunplay had signed with BMI and could begin collecting his royalties. Gunplay confirmed the update in response to the viral thread.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lefty Gunplay responds to publishing royalty allegations over Kendrick Lamar's ‘tv off'
Rapper Lefty Gunplay, whose real name is Franklin Holladay, recently responded to claims made by Audiomack cofounder Brian Zisook on X (formerly Twitter). On February 16, Zisook alleged that Gunplay had not been earning publishing royalties from his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on the track 'tv off' from Lamar's 'GNX' album. Zisook claimed that Gunplay was not registered with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), preventing him from collecting royalties for the song and his other works. He also explained that U.S. songwriters have three years to claim their royalties before the funds are redirected to major publishers. The next day, Zisook updated his post, stating that "various associates" informed him that Lefty had signed up with BMI, which would allow him to start collecting his royalties. Music analyst Brian Zisook says rapper Lefty Gunplay has not earned any profits from his feature on Kendrick Lamar's song "tv off," despite the track selling over 2 million units. — No Jumper (@nojumper) Lefty, who gained recognition for his feature on 'tv off,' responded to the viral thread, which had garnered over three million views. He seemed to confirm that he was now signed with a PRO. Mike Chehade, creative director at OTR Records, also clarified that business related to 'tv off' had not been fully finalized. GOOD MORNING AMERICA PUBLISHER LEFTY GUNPLAY OTR IPI #: 1256524061 WRITER / COMPOSER HOLLADAY FRANKLIN SCOTT IPI #: 1261145289 — Lefty Gunplay (@leftygunplay_) Following the release of 'tv off,' Lefty's streaming numbers surged by 84%. The song has sold two million units in the U.S. and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
