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  • Drake becomes first artist to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certifications

    Drake becomes first artist to earn 10 RIAA Diamond certifications

    Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Drake has become the first artist in history to achieve 10 Diamond certifications, a monumental milestone in his career. 

    The Canadian rapper and singer’s latest tracks to surpass the 10-million-unit sales mark in the U.S. are “Hold On, We’re Going Home” from his 2013 album ‘Nothing Was the Same’ and his 2009 breakout hit “Best I Ever Had.”

    The RIAA celebrated the achievement on social media, declaring, “@Drake has the most RIAA Diamond Certifications of any artist, ever. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had” are now certified RIAA Diamond, bringing Drake to a total of 10 Diamond Certifications. @ovosound”, alongside a graphic showcasing his collection of Diamond plaques. 

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    These new certifications join an elite list of previously honored tracks, including “God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling,” “Life Is Good” (with Future), “SICKO MODE” (with Travis Scott), “No Guidance” (with Chris Brown), and “Love Me” (with Lil Wayne and Future).

    Drake’s record-breaking tally surpasses country legend Garth Brooks and rapper Post Malone, each with nine Diamond certifications. 

    Notably, Drake stands alone as the only artist to reach double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums.

  • FULL LIST: Taylor Swift, Drake lead Billboard’s top 100 artists of the 21st century

    FULL LIST: Taylor Swift, Drake lead Billboard’s top 100 artists of the 21st century

    The prestigious music charting platform, Billboard, has released its highly anticipated list of the top 100 artists of the 21st century.

    Taylor Swift claims the top spot, followed closely by Drake and Rihanna.

    The rankings, which take into account chart performance, streaming records, and cultural impact since 2000, provide a comprehensive snapshot of the music industry’s most influential and successful acts.

    Taylor Swift has emerged as the number one artist of the 21st century, solidifying her position as a global music phenomenon.

    The multi-platinum singer-songwriter has consistently dominated the charts with hits like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” and has been recognised for her impact on the music industry with numerous awards and accolades.

    See the full list of the artistes below:

    1. Taylor Swift
    2. Drake
    3. Rihanna
    4. Post Malone
    5. Eminem
    6. The Weeknd
    7. Beyoncé
    8. Justin Bieber
    9. Bruno Mars
    10. Usher
    11. Maroon 5
    12. Adele
    13. Morgan Wallen
    14. Ed Sheeran
    15. Katy Perry
    16. Lady Gaga
    17. PInk
    18. Chris Brown
    19. Arian Grande
    20. Ye
    21. Miley Cyrus
    22. Alicia Keys
    23. The Black Eyed Peas
    24. Justin Timberlake
    25. Nelly
    26. Nickelback
    27. Kelly Clarkson
    28. Mariah Carey
    29. Jay-Z
    30. Lil-Wayne
    31. 50 Cent
    32. Kendrick Lamar
    33. Carrie Underwood
    34. Britney Spears
    35. Billie Eilish
    36. Nicki Minaj
    37. Linkin Park
    38. Imagine Dragons
    39. Ludacris
    40. Luke Combs
    41. Destiny Child
    42.  Kenny Chesney
    43. Future
    44. Juice WRLD
    45. T.I.
    46. SZA
    47. Avril Lavigne
    48. Rascal Flatts
    49. Christina Aguilera
    50. Olivia Rodrigo
    51. Travis Scott
    52. Lil Baby
    53. Coldplay
    54. Jennifer Lopez
    55. Bad Bunny
    56. Flo Rida
    57. Luke Bryan
    58. Toby Keith
    59. Akon
    60. Tim McGraw
    61. Jason Aldean
    62. Mary J. Blige
    63. Harry Styles
    64. Lady A
    65. Doja Cat
    66. Creed
    67. Michael Bublé
    68. Dua Lipa
    69. Sam Smith
    70. Ne-Yo
    71. OutKast
    72. Kesha
    73. Cardi B
    74. R. Kelly
    75. Fergie
    76. 3 Doors Down
    77.  One Direction
    78. Ashanti
    79. Selena Gomez
    80. Blake Shelton
    81. Ja Rule
    82. Pitbull
    83. Kid Rock
    84. Twenty One Pilots
    85. J. Cole
    86. Florida Georgia Line
    87. Khalid
    88. Sean Paul
    89. Daughtry
    90. *NSYNC
    91. Shawn Mendes
    92. Keith Urban
    93. Jason Derulo
    94. Norah Jones
    95. T-Pain
    96. Josh Groban
    97. Gwen Stefani
    98. Santana
    99. Alan Jackson
    100. Fall Out Boy

  • Billboard crowns Drake “Biggest Rapper of the 21st Century”

    Billboard crowns Drake “Biggest Rapper of the 21st Century”

    Billboard has named Drake the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” in a recent ranking.

    The Canadian hip-hop star topped the list, which featured other notable rappers such as Eminem, Kanye West, and Jay-Z.

    Drake’s impressive discography and chart-topping hits like “Hotline Bling” and “God’s Plan” solidified his position at the top of the list.

    His ability to blend vulnerability with mainstream appeal has resonated with fans worldwide.

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    The top 10 list also included Nicki Minaj as the only female rapper, while Kendrick Lamar ranked eighth.

    Here is the full list:

    1. Drake
    2. Eminem
    3. Kanye West (Ye)
    4. Nelly
    5. Jay-Z
    6. Lil Wayne
    7. 50 Cent
    8. Kendrick Lamar
    9. Nicki Minaj
    10. Ludacris

  • Drake loses $300,000 bet as Argentina beat Canada to Copa America Final

    Drake loses $300,000 bet as Argentina beat Canada to Copa America Final

    Canadian rapper Drake has lost a whopping $300,000 bet on the Copa America semifinal match between Canada and Argentina.

    The Canadian superstar had placed a bold wager on his home team to emerge victorious, but Argentina’s 2-0 win at New York’s MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night dashed his hopes.

    On Tuesday afternoon, Drake had anticipated a massive payout of $2.88 million if Canada had won.

    The rapper had shared his bet slip on Instagram earlier, taunting Argentine legend Lionel Messi with the caption, “This could get Messi @stake.”

    Read Also: Drake sets record for 100 billion streams on Spotify

    Argentina will now face the winner of the Uruguay-Colombia semifinal in the Copa America final on July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

    Canada, meanwhile, will battle for third place against the loser of that match.

  • Drake sets record for 100 billion streams on Spotify

    Drake sets record for 100 billion streams on Spotify

    Canadian hip-hop star Drake has history by becoming the first artist to reach a staggering 100 billion streams on Spotify.

    This monumental achievement was announced by Chart Data on Tuesday night.

    Drake aced the competition with the next closest rapper, Eminem, trailing behind with less than half the number of streams.

    Drake’s streaming figures are truly mind-boggling, with an average of 234 million streams per song and a whopping 5 billion streams per album.

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    His chart-topping hit “One Dance”, featuring Wizkid and Kyla, takes the top spot as his most streamed song on the platform, with 3.2 billion streams.

    The song also holds the Guinness World Record for being the first to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify, cementing Drake’s position as a trailblazer in the music industry.

  • Drake gifts pregnant fan $25,000 during concert

    Drake gifts pregnant fan $25,000 during concert

    Renowned Canadian rapper Drake has generously gifted a pregnant fan $25,000 who asked him to be her rich baby daddy.  

    According to People Magazine, this happened at the Frost Bank Financial Center in San Antonio, Texas, as part of his “It’s All a Blur Tour with J. Cole”.

    The pregnant woman was sighted in the front row with a placard pleading for him to be her rich baby daddy in a now-viral concert video.

    His well-known song, Rich Baby Daddy, which includes Sexyy Red and SZA, was referenced in this course.

    After spotting her, he said: “She’s got a sign that says I’m five months pregnant, can you be my rich baby daddy?’.Well, first of all, I don’t wanna offend your real baby daddy, but I would love to.”

    Drake stated that he wanted for the safety of the expectant fan to remove her from the packed mosh pit.

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    Then he proposed to give her $25,000 so she could start a profitable baby business.

    He declared: “First of all, get you out of the pit so we can put you somewhere safe like the VIP or some s,” he told the fan. “Cause you can’t be pregnant getting bounced around. When I start playing some of these slappers, we can’t have you getting pushed around. Second of all, I’d love to give you $25,000 so you can be a rich baby mama”.

  • Taylor Swift, the only artist on my rating list – Drake

    Taylor Swift, the only artist on my rating list – Drake

    Canadian rapper Drake has revealed Taylor Swift as his only ever-rated artist in the global music industry.

    The OVO Sound boss said American singer Swift is the only one who can make him postpone the release date of his album.

    He disclosed this in his new song, ‘Red Button,’ off his latest project, ‘Scary Hours 3,’ which dropped at midnight on November 16.

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    “Taylor the only n**ga that I ever rated, Only one that could make me drop the album just a little later,” Drake raps.

    Drake and Swift are consistently two of the biggest names in music and often fight for the top spot on the charts when dropping music around the same time.

  • Why I will stop making music, by Drake

    Why I will stop making music, by Drake

    Renowned Grammy-winning Canadian rapper and singer, Drake has declared a sabbatical leave from music.

    The 36-year-old announced this on his radio show, SiriusXM programme, Table For One, on Friday, hours after the release of his new album, ‘For All The Dogs.’

    He said the break which would last for a year or more was to enable him to focus on his health, stressing that he has been battling stomach issues for years.

    Read Also: Drake gives heartbroken fan $50,000 at Miami show

    “I probably won’t make music for a little bit, I’m gonna be honest.

    “I need to focus on my health, first and foremost… Nothing crazy, but just like, you know, I want people to be healthy in life, and I’ve been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach.”

    “I’m going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit. I don’t even know what a little bit is. Maybe a year or something. Maybe a little longer,” Drake said.

  • Drake gives heartbroken fan $50,000 at Miami show

    Drake gives heartbroken fan $50,000 at Miami show

    Canadian singer and rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham aka Drake has generously given a heartbroken fan $50,000 at his Miami show.

    The heartwarming gesture occurred during his performance at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

    As Drake was performing, he noticed a fan in the crowd holding up a sign that caught his attention.

    He said: “I gotta read that sign; I like that sign.”

    Drake, known for his usual kindness and giveaways to females during concert, took an unusual turn this time by giving a male fan something huge.

    The fan’s sign revealed a heartfelt story: “I spent all my savings buying tickets for me and my ex, but Honestly, Nevermind, it’s really Her Loss.”

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    Drake couldn’t believe that the fan’s girlfriend hadn’t come to the Drake show with him.

    He playfully said: “What the heck is wrong with her? And you’re in here looking sharp with your gold chain and sunglasses on!”

    The crowd joined in, chanting, “Forget that girl!”

    Drake responded: “Alright, that’s a bit aggressive, but you know what? She’s going to feel really regretful because tonight, I’m giving you $50,000 so you can show off and have an amazing night. This is your night, my man! And I won’t say it the way you all did, but forget that young lady.”

  • Drake shows off massive bra collection thrown at him on tour

    Drake shows off massive bra collection thrown at him on tour

    Canadian rapper, Drake made headlines recently when he showcased his impressive collection of bras that had been thrown at him during his “It’s All a Blur” tour.

    Drake had encouraged audience members to toss bras onto the stage as a sign that he was still a heartthrob, and the response was nothing short of astonishing.

    He probably didn’t expect to end up with a whole ‘library’ of bras when he asked audience members to keep throwing the item of clothing onstage to let him know he’s ‘still got it’.

    While other celebrities on tour might have been pelted with various objects or doused with liquids, Drake’s experience was uniquely adorned with bras.

    Given the vast number gathered, it doesn’t seem as though anything was affected when the singer asked the crowd not to throw the underwear at one performance on the Los Angeles leg of the tour because his kid was present.

    During one of his performances, the ‘One Dance’ singer was perplexed when he was given the most significant bra ever.

    But he later disclosed it was his dad, Dennis Graham that sent it his way with an inscription that read: “Dad’s wishing you big things for you. I love you and making sure you are breastfed properly.”

    Showcasing his collection from the tour, the 36-year-old rap star shared a photo standing in front of extensive rows of bras and bralettes with a grin and outstretched arms.

    Read Also: Rapper Drake gives loyal fan $50,000

    He captioned the post: “Remember when we both forgot who the f^ck I was in unison…that wavelength was def a foolish one.”

    The post has since amassed over one million likes in just four hours after it was made with overwhelming remarks, causing him to limit the comment section.

    One user skinnybets said: “Mans got more bras than Victoria Secret.”

    Another, grandwizardchatnigga wrote: “Went from ‘It’s All A Blur’ to ‘It’s All A Bra’ tour.”

    Surfboardwave, yet another noted: “According to my calculations there are approx 406 bras.”