Music

  Rapper Drake on Wednesday filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group’s release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him amounted to defamation and harassment. UMG is behind both Drake and Lamar, two superstar rappers ...

  Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, leading the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list. The ranking is based on performances on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard ...

  Drake, the world-renowned Canadian hip-hop artist, has been named the “Biggest Rapper of the 21st Century” by Billboard. The “Hotline Bling” singer topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century, recently published by the ...

  In a move that’s generating buzz in the music scene, Bethel Okechukwu, allegedly the brother of Nigerian socialite Chief Priest, has unveiled his latest song. This comes on the heels of Burna Boy gifting him $30,000, amidst their highly ...

  Rema’s critically acclaimed album, HEIS, has taken the top spot as the most-streamed album on Boomplay in Nigeria for 2024. With an impressive 13 million streams since its release in July 2024, HEIS has cemented Rema’s status as a ...

  Timi Dakolo has opened up about his unexpected path to becoming a professional musician. In an appearance on the ‘On The Record’ podcast, Dakolo shared that music was initially a leisure activity for him, rather than a career aspiration. ...

  Dancer, Lil Smart has taken legal action against singers Naira Marley and Zinoleesky, accusing them of assault and threats to his life. Two weeks ago, Lil Smart alleged he was attacked and threatened by the duo, sharing disturbing photos ...

  For Mariah Carey, it’s always work, work, work, work, work But this time, the singer, 55, had a special guest. Rihanna made an appearance during the final stop of Carey’s Christmas Time tour at the Barclays Center in New York City ...

  FIRSTBANK KICKS OFF DECEMBERISSAVYBE 2024 WITH KENNY BLAQ‘S ‘RECKLESS’ MUSICOMEDY By Bolaji Israel   December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with ...

  Guinness World Records has taken to their X page to commemorate a remarkable achievement in music history. On this day in 2016, “One Dance” by Drake, featuring Wizkid and Kyla, became the first song to reach an incredible 1 ...

  Davido has been making headlines following his appearance at Chris Brown’s concert in South Africa The event took place at the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. During the sold-out concert, Davido joined Chris Brown on stage to perform their ...

  Tiwa Savage is making waves on social media with her extravagant one-million-naira giveaway. The singer, who’s currently basking in the success of her latest single, Mega Money, has been hosting live sessions where she rewards lucky fans with life-changing ...

  Beyonce‘s 2025 tour and Christmas NFL performance are now uncertain, following a r*pe claim against her husband Jay-Z. The Single Ladies hitmaker, 43, is set to appear at the NFL Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore ...

  Wizkid has shared insights into his journey to stardom and the impact of his success on upcoming artists. In a resurfaced interview, Wizkid recalled how numerous artists would wait outside his home, waiting to collaborate with him. As one ...

  Blaqbonez has kickstarted a debate on social media — X, after announcing he is “50 times bigger” than Asake. It ensued when a fan revisited a 2019 tweet where Asake requested a follow-back from Blaqbonez. Blaqbonez claimed that his ...

  Nigerian music stars Asake and Ayra Starr have been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The duo will compete in the Best International Act category alongside global superstars like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki ...

  Afrobeats sensation Asake has been crowned Spotify’s most-streamed Nigerian artist of 2024, marking his second year at the top. The announcement underscores a phenomenal year for Asake, whose innovative sound and electrifying performances have captivated audiences globally. Trailing closely ...

  The British boyband 911 has claimed they originated Beyonce’s famous “booty shake” dance move. During a BBC documentary “Boybands Forever,” band members Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable, and Simon ‘Spike‘ Dawbarn shared their story. Spike revealed that during a TV ...

  Princess Martha-Louise’s daughter Leah Behn, a 19-year-old model and influencer, has strongly criticized Norwegian rapper Kevin Lauren for writing a song about her. Lauren, 36, released a track called ‘Princess Leah Behn‘ in July, which has garnered over half ...

  Ellie Goulding has shared that her upcoming album will be deeply personal, reflecting on her life following her separation from husband Caspar Jopling. The 37-year-old singer and the art dealer ended their marriage in February and are now co-parenting ...

  Musc executive, Ubi Franklin has addressed Nigerians this morning on X, about his position at Davido’s DMW. He says just as many would like it; unfortunately, he is not the singer’s Personal Assistant nor a Nanny to his kids. ...

  Elton John last night shocked fans after revealing he can no longer see out of either eye. Attending a gala performance of his musical The Devil Wears Prada in London, the 77-year-old admitted he was physically unable to watch ...

In the ever-evolving music landscape, Tiwa Savage has pinpointed the secret to sustained success which is forging connections with fans. The Afrobeats queen recently shared her insights on the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, emphasizing that artists must transcend music to ...

  Mr P has responded to a viral video showing a French band performing the duo’s hit song “Testimony” (Taste the Money) during a state dinner in Paris. The event, which took place at the Palais de l’Élysée on Thursday, ...

  Skales has made a surprising claim about his influence on fellow artist Burna Boy. In an interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Skales stated that he inspired Burna Boy at a pivotal point in his career. According to Skales, ...