The Weeknd set to release his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on January 24.
Canadian singer and songwriter, The Weeknd has finally announced that his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, will be released on January 24, 2025. Following the blueprint of his 2022 album Dawn FM, which launched early in the year, the Canadian superstar will mark the album’s release with a one-night-only performance at the Rose Bowl Stadium on January 25. Tickets for the show go on sale December 2. Fans have already heard three singles from the album: “Dancing In The Flames,” “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti, and “São Paolo” featuring Anitta. The album will also be accompanied by a film of the same name, starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the movie will be distributed worldwide by Lionsgate, though its release date has not yet been announced. Many fans have expressed great excitement for the upcoming release.
THE WEEKND
HURRY UP TOMORROW💿
(ALBUM)🚨JANUARY 24TH 🚨 pic.twitter.com/vtHAcj7XbE
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 27, 2024
J. Cole finally releases Friday Night Lights on streaming platforms.
Dreamville rapper, J. Cole continues to celebrate his career milestones through his podcast Inevitable, which revisits his iconic mixtapes ahead of his final album, The Fall Off. As part of this rollout, Cole has been re-releasing his celebrated mixtapes on streaming platforms. Following The Come Up and The Warm Up, his classic mixtape Friday Night Lights is now available for streaming. The Dreamville rapper announced the release alongside the fifth episode of Inevitable, which delves into the creation of the 2010 mixtape. Known for its introspective lyrics and compelling storytelling, Friday Night Lights is widely regarded as one of J. Cole’s most influential works. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Cole highlighted the importance of bringing this fan favorite to a new generation nearly 15 years after its debut. Its arrival on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music marks a long-awaited moment for his dedicated fanbase.
J. COLE
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 💿
(MIXTAPE)STREAMING RELEASE 📲
🚨MIDNIGHT🚨 pic.twitter.com/BBc0EFZZ5v
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 27, 2024
Diddy denied bail for the third time amid sex trafficking charges.
Business mogul and record executive, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the third time by a New York City judge ahead of his trial scheduled for May 2025. Combs, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces charges of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty and denied over two dozen sexual assault allegations made in recent civil lawsuits. US District Judge Arun Subramanian cited evidence of alleged witness tampering, prison rule violations, and claims Combs operated a “criminal enterprise” involving forced labor and kidnapping. Despite his legal team offering a $50 million bail package to mitigate flight and witness intimidation risks, the judge ruled against release, citing a lack of trust in Combs’ compliance. Attorney Marc Agnifilo stated, “We’re going to fight this case…and he’ll eventually be proven innocent.”
#Diddy has been denied bail. More to come… pic.twitter.com/meP7IeSeRU
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 27, 2024
Apple Music Nigeria unveils it’s 2024 list of the most popular songs.
With the year wrapping up, Apple Music has unveiled its editorially curated list of the Best Songs in Nigeria for 2024, with Seyi Vibez leading the pack. Unlike year-end charts based on streaming numbers, this list reflects the choices of Apple Music’s editorial team, offering a fresh perspective on the year’s defining tracks. Topping the list is Seyi Vibez’s hit single “Different Pattern”, followed by “Bad Vibez”, a collaboration between Mavin Records’ Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez. The third spot is claimed by Wizkid’s energetic collaboration with street-hop star Zlatan, titled “IDK”. The 100-song list highlights a mix of Nigerian and international talents, featuring artists like Omah Lay, Shallipopi, Asake, Rema, and Kendrick Lamar. With its focus on editorial preferences, the selection celebrates a diverse range of music that shaped Nigeria’s soundscape in 2024, offering listeners a distinctive view of the year’s standout tracks.
These are Apple Music NG’s best songs of 2024:
1. Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
2. Ayra Starr & Seyi Vibez – Bad Vibes
3. Wizkid ft. Zlatan – IDK
4. Omah Lay – Holy Ghost
5. Asake & Wizkid – MMS
6. Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
7. Odumodublvck & Shallipopi – Cast
8. Titom, Yupe… pic.twitter.com/ybHjqvNrEQ— TXT (@txt_mag) November 28, 2024
Kizz Daniel fails to release his anticipated EP; deletes his social media posts.
Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has left fans puzzled after failing to release his anticipated EP, Uncle K, as scheduled. Neither the artist nor his team has issued any explanation for the delay, adding to the mystery surrounding the situation. Fans have noticed unusual activity from the “Marhaba” hitmaker, including clearing his Instagram account and deleting tweets on X dating back to 2019. This cryptic move has fueled speculation about the singer’s next steps. Kizz Daniel had previously announced plans to go on a musical sabbatical following the release of Uncle K, stating he would not drop any new music until 2026. The delay has sent fans into a frenzy, with many expressing hope that the absence of the EP is due to technical issues rather than a complete change of plans.
JUST IN: Kizz Daniel’s “Uncle K” has not dropped at Midnight as expected/announced.
🔘 He has now cleared his official Instagram.
🔘 Deleted Tweets till as far back as 2019.— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 28, 2024
