While Future and Metro Boomin made history with their dual domination of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 thanks to their joint album, ‘We Don’t Trust You,‘ and its Kendrick Lamar-assisted single, ‘Like That,‘ global superstar The Weeknd – the co-star of the duo’s ‘Young Metro‘ – was breaking records of his own.

As reported here, thanks to ‘Young’ the Canadian hitmaker became the first artist this century to chart a top 10 hit over 11 consecutive years when the tune entered the all-genre chart at #6.

In a bid to help it reach even higher Hot 100 heights, the trio have unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at the song’s official music video.

Hop inside to see the Hidji World and Omar Jones-directed action.

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Reggae and Dancehall icon Sean Paul is gearing up to bring his greatest hits to a venue near you aboard the North American ‘Greatest Tour.’

Boasting two decades of unforgettable smashes like ‘Get Busy,’ ‘Gimme the Light,’ ‘I’m Still in Love with You,’ ‘Temperature,’ and more, Paul will launch the 22-date trek in Orlando on May 2 before venturing to major markets like Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and others ahead of the final stop in Charlotte on June 16.

Curious to know if the ‘We Be Burnin’ star will be blazing a stage near you? Hop inside to see the official dates.

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As if making headlines recently for her 2011 smash, ‘Super Bass,’ becoming the highest-certified female Rap song of all time wasn’t enough to boast, Nicki Minaj also welcomed news her latest album, ‘Pink Friday 2,’ made her the first female rapper this century to have 5 Platinum LPs.

While the #Barbz continue celebrating their fearless leader’s latest slew of accomplishments, they may have overlooked another feat the record-conquering Queen quietly attained.

Details inside.

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Just weeks after thrilling fans with the ‘I Love This Feeling‘ music video, Nas returns to gift yet another cut from the critically acclaimed ‘Magic 3’ album a visual.

Tapping Leff to direct, this time the Rap icon delivered a “day-in-the-life”-esque clip for the tune ‘Sitting with My Thoughts.’

“I’m a concierge for most people I know / I’m in the studio with Hit, Cash-Apping my folks / That shit come with being great, it’s a lot on my plate / I would give it all away for a smile on they face,” he raps on the Hit-Boy-produced jam.

Featuring backstage footage of the well-received ‘Empire State Of Mind Tour’ with fellow Rap icons Wu-Tang Clan and De La Soul, look inside to see the ‘Thoughts’ video in full.

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GloRilla‘s new mixtape ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang’ has City Girls star JT in a tizzy and it’s resulted in a fiery exchange between the ladies on social media.

The freshly released set features the track ‘Aite,’ on which GloRilla addresses rumors of a rift with JT.

She rapped “Me and JT ain’t the best of friends but we ain’t beefin” on the song, which also saw her encourage female unity in Hip-Hop more broadly – calling for the likes of Cardi B and Nicki Minaj to settle their differences.

However, JT didn’t take well to the mention of her name and popped all the way off – prompting GloRilla to bite back.

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock lights a match under her newest single ‘Stealin’ Love’ with the launch of its music video.

Lifted from the Little Mix star’s forthcoming EP, ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the track was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and The Runners.

Centered on the intense and shapeshifting nature of love, the song has been paired with a dance-driven visual mirroring its roller-coaster lyrics.

‘Stealin’ Love’ follows Pinnock’s previous taster efforts ‘Don’t Say Love’ and ‘My Love’ featuring Ayra Starr.

Watch after the jump…

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The show must go on and, according to Xscape, it most definitely will be.

All week there have been murmurs that estranged member LaTocha Scott allegedly fired off a legal letter to the group and promoters of ‘The Queens of R&B’ trek with SWV claiming that her ownership in the band’s name means the tour cannot go ahead without her approval. At least not under the “Xscape” moniker.

However, members Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and Tamika Scott are pressing on.

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Khalid returns with his brand new single ‘Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me.’

Built on a sample of Alicia Keys‘ contemporary classic ‘Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready),’ the piercing track is driven by the crooner’s powerful vocals and compelling penmanship.

Co-written and produced by Jason Kellner, Denis Kosiak, and Jef Villaluna, the personal cut serves as the first taste of Khalid’s forthcoming third studio album.

Speaking on the track, the multi-platinum singer said:

“The last few years consisted of me working diligently on what I presume to be my best and most personal album yet. I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time in the studio working with some of my favorite creatives just to deliver this amazing body of work and now I finally get to share a piece of me in my new era with my day one fans!”

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GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion are wasting no time turning up the heat with their new release ‘Wanna Be.’

Because the fiery femcees have unleashed the video for their hotly anticipated collaboration.

Arriving ahead of the ladies hitting the road together on Meg’s ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour,’ the clip also lands in tandem with the roll-out of Glo’s mixtape, ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang.’

Check out the Benny Boom-directed visual for ‘Wanna Be’ after the jump…

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Beyonce has reaffirmed her status as UK royalty with the arrival of her latest studio album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’

For, not only has the LP made history on the album tally, it’s seen Queen Bey cement her reign over on the singles count too.

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Beyonce blazes a second cover of W Magazine in support of her chart-topping new album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’

Snapped by Pam Hanson, the stunning sees Queen Bey continue to showcase the Country aesthetic that the record is anchored in.

Styling and profile, the diva’s W Magazine feature arrives as multiple songs from the critically acclaimed LP make a mark on the charts – including ‘Jolene,’ ‘II Most Wanted’ with Miley Cyrus, and #1 smash lead single ‘Texas Hold ‘Em.’

Check out more from music’s reigning royal after the jump…

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With the hit single ‘Whatever She Wants’ in tow (his first solo Hot 100 top 20 smash since 2015), rapper-singer Bryson Tiller has lifted the lid on its eponymous parent project – ‘Bryson Tiller.’

Hitting digital shelves on Friday (April 5), the 19-track concept album – his first studio effort since 2020’s ‘Anniversary‘ peaked in the Billboard 200 top 5 – boasts guest appearances from Clara La San and GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Victoria Monet.

Ahead of the delivery of ‘Tiller,’ Bryson announced plans to bring some of the new tracks to live stages across North America via a self-titled tour.

Stream his new project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify then check out the official tour dates.

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