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Drake accuses Universal Music Group and Spotify of unfairly promoting Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

6:04am November 26, 2024

Drake claims Universal Music Group charged Spotify significantly less to license "Not Like Us," in exchange to feature the song prominently on the app.

Mexican singer Peso Pluma performs in concert at the Foro Sol in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Peso Pluma bests Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny for most streamed YouTube artist of 2023

3:12pm December 23, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The Mexican singer-songwriter racked up more than 8.5 billion views globally on the platform this year.

Drake, performing in 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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On The Charts, Drake Beats The Beatles Again

12:46pm October 23, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The Toronto rapper has made 12 appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 this year, one more than The Beatles did in 1964.

With "Hacia el Fondo," Rubio proves Chile's dance music scene has the world's attention.

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Bad Bunny, Drake, And Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

4:38pm October 17, 2018

Looking for a playlist to celebrate Bad Bunny and Drake smashing records at Apple Music? This week's mix includes Mexican garage punk, Chilean EDM, and DJ Snake with Cardi B, Selena Gomez and Ozuna.

A screenshot from "KIKI Challenge | In my feelings Challenge | Shiggy Challenge | Funcho Entertainment | FC," a video by Funcho Entertainment.

Another 'Kiki Challenge' Video From India Earns 2 Million Views — And 3 Arrests

7:00am August 11, 2018

by Kamala Thiagarajan

The police came after the guys who made the video because of their dangerous stunts. The courts gave them what some folks think is a highly appropriate punishment.

Farmers do their version of the Kiki Challenge, dancing to Drake's song "In My Feelings." In the mud. With oxen.

'Kiki Challenge' Inspires 2 Farmers To Dance Awesomely With Oxen In The Mud

5:18pm August 07, 2018

by Kamala Thiagarajan

One look at this video and you'll know why Trevor Noah said they "won" the Kiki challenge.

Drake's "In My Feelings" video is an ode to New Orleans bounce and Internet frenzy.

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Watch Drake Take The 'In My Feelings' Challenge To New Orleans In New Video

10:14pm August 02, 2018

by Sidney Madden

The Toronto rapper's single already hit No. 1 thanks to a viral dance challenge. But he's not letting the fun stop just yet.

Drake's latest No. 1 hit "In My Feelings" shot to the top of the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge that had little to do with the rapper himself.

Music & Culture

Who's Entertaining Who?: How The Internet Picks Up Drake's Slack

10:53am July 20, 2018

by Sam Sanders

Drake's latest No. 1 hit "In My Feelings" shot to the top of the charts thanks to a viral dance challenge that had little to do with the rapper himself.

Music & Culture

What Is The Song Of The Summer?

9:30am July 03, 2018

by Phil Harrell

From the joint debut of pop's royal couple to a "bro-country" act ceding the mic to a woman's perspective, music insiders give their picks for 2018's song of the summer.

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Sam Sanders celebrates the first anniversary of It's Been a Minute.

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'The News Deserves A Soundtrack Too': The Year In Music On 'It's Been a Minute'

1:24pm June 25, 2018

by Sam Sanders

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders is celebrating its first anniversary. Hear the music that's been featured on the podcast.