A$AP Rocky premieres new song at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes.
American rapper, A$AP Rocky is yet to release his new album, “Don’t Be Dumb” despite continuous fans’ anticipation. The Harlem rapper teased fans late last year, regarding the new album as his best yet. Ahead of the album release however, Rocky has just premiered a new single, “Whisky” at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes. The single, which also includes ad libs from Westside Gunn, has received huge acceptance from fans who are hoping this will herald the rollout for his upcoming album.
A$AP Rocky premiered a new track titled "Whiskey" at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 🎻🔥
Westside Gunn adlibs at the end 👀 pic.twitter.com/rjiwCUwn5v
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) January 27, 2024
Megan Thee Stallions new single, “Hiss” peaks on US Spotify Chart.
Megan Thee Stallions first single as an independent artiste continues to make waves since its release on Friday. The song, which addresses some of the beefs she has been involved in recently, immediately claimed 2 spots on the US iTunes and Apple Music chart. As the song continues to dominate, it has now peaked at number five on the US Spotify chart, receiving 1.24 million streams in the region alone. Globally, “Hiss” also jumps 55 spots to peak at number 57 on the global Spotify chart with 1.88 million daily streams.
‘HISS’ by Megan Thee Stallion rises 3 spots to a new peak of #5 on US Spotify with 1.24 million streams.
It also jumps 55 spots to a new peak of #57 on Global Spotify with 1.88 million streams. pic.twitter.com/6OmnB98Grd
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 28, 2024
Popular actor, Paul Anderson fined for possession of cocaine.
Ahead of Peaky Blinders adaption movie, Paul Anderson popularly known for his role as Author Shelby, has his future in jeopardy after pleading guilty to the possession of cocaine. The actor was found with a selection of hard drug substances at a pub in Hampstead on 2023 Boxing Day. With the levied fine, Anderson’s future with the franchise is being questioned, although his role in the upcoming adaptation remains pivotal and reports are indicating that the option might be to cancel the movie.
Peaky Blinders actor, Paul Anderson, has been fined for possession of Cocaine pic.twitter.com/x9au1g130u
— Pubity (@pubity) January 28, 2024
Shallipopi sells out Electric Brixton concert tickets in hours.
Nigerian rapper, Shallipopi enjoyed a great breakthrough in 2023 and looks to continue the trajectory this year. After a successful debut album and a sold out shows in Lagos last December, he is now set to entertain London fans at the Electric Brixton later on February 9th. The tickets for this concert which was released in the early hours of Saturday enjoyed high demands and was sold out within hours. Fans are now demanding for more tickets to be released or for a second date.
Sold out in hours na me Dey run am🐢🪐🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/Txr27UKSlQ
— Shallipopi (@plutomaniapopi) January 28, 2024
Psycho YP and Jeriq’s EP peaks at #1 on Apple Music NG Rap Albums chart.
Popular Nigerian drill artistes, Psycho YP and Jeriq have just released a new joint EP, “Evil Twins” which is presently breaking bounds in the country’s Apple Music charts. The EP peaked at number two on the Apple Music NG chart, only behind Wizkid’s “SoundMan Vol. 2” and has now clinched the number one spot on the Apple Music NG Hip Hop/Rap Albums chart. This is a huge feat for both artistes who continue to etch their places in the Nigerian rap scene.
Psycho YP and Jeriq’s “EVIL TWIN” EP is currently the #1 Hip-Hop/Rap album in Nigeria! 🇳🇬🏆 pic.twitter.com/Pyj4SCQfYg
— benny. (@benny7gg) January 26, 2024