“…when I get on the pole people call me wh*re, but when [FKA] twigs gets on the pole, it’s art.”

Stinging words from Lana Del Rey who – days after being slammed for commentary against Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and Kehlani that many deemed racist – continues to campaign on social media in her own defense.

Previously relying on worded Instagram posts to combat the critics, Del Rey most recently uploaded a video to express her disappointment with the response to her openness.  During the 6 minute rant, the GRAMMY nominee revealed:

“The very first time I decide to tell you anything about my life…200,000 hateful, spiteful comments come in, my phone number leaked, and comments like, ‘You f*cking white bitch’. It’s the opposite of the spirit of an advocate…but it’s not gonna stop me. Period.”

That’s not all she said.  Look inside to hear her double down for the umpteenth time about her refusal to apologize:

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Doja Cat has broken her silence.

As widely reported, the rising star saw her light dimmed by leaked clips of her participating in a chatroom with alleged racists. She also was targeted for some of her own verbiage during said videos too.

The narrative snowballed and saw many weigh-in with other alleged intel.

All of which trended in earnest on Twitter.

Now, Doja herself has issued a statement on the matter. Her words below…

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Merely hours after first teasing Doja Cat‘s revamp of ‘After Hours’ tune, ‘In Your Eyes,’ it appears The Weeknd is eyeing a midnight release.

As of time reported, the Max Martin-produced cut has already reached a Hot 100 peak of #16 thanks to its high octane music video (which can be seen here).  But, now it appears the singer (born Abel Tesfaye) is looking to push the track to even higher heights by enlisting Doja for the assist.

Details inside:

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Megan Thee Stallion fans rejoiced when the femcee tapped fellow Houston hitmaker Beyoncé to feature on her megahit, ‘Savage.’

Despite blasting to the top of iTunes and Apple Music tallies mere hours after its release, however, the J. White Did It-produced cut wasn’t exactly a shoo-in for #1 on next week’s Billboard Hot 100 as stiff competition came in the form of another diva duet – Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Say So.’

Mid-week predictions may have suggested Stallion and Queen Bey had the win in the bag given their domination of streaming outlets (as we reported here), but updated figures suggest ‘Say’ still has a chance to top the Hot 100 due to an oft-overlooked component of data calculated to determine chart placements:  radio.

More inside:

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Meow!

The promo push for Doja Cat‘s inaugural Hot 100 top 5 hit, ‘Say So,’ continues courtesy of an appearance on Vevo’s LIFT – a platform designed to “connect today’s up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content.”

See the fun feline action inside!

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Say what?

Doja Cat‘s breakout hit, ‘Say So,’ slides into new chart terrain thanks to a handsome mix of digital downloads, radio airplay, and streaming.

Report:

“Doja Cat pounces to her first top five Hot 100 hit, as “Say So” bounds 8-5. It likewise lifts 8-5 on Radio Songs (78.6 million, up 14%) and rises 10-8 on Streaming Songs (15.2 million, up 4%) and 25-21 Digital Song Sales (6,000, up 1%).”

Now, weeks after becoming her first solo Platinum record (as we reported here) and first top 40 hit (as we reported here), the Dr. Luke-produced cut is cutting into the Hot 100’s top 5.  Again, a first for her short but storied career.

As we celebrate the latest achievement alongside her growing legion of fans, look below to see who joins her in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100 edition:

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‘Say So’ continues to prove itself just what the doctor Luke ordered for rising rapstress Doja Cat.

Having spent the last 6 years building buzz for her animated and often eccentric Rap offerings, the 24-year-old finally broke through with the 2019 ‘Hot Pink’ tune.

Now, less than three weeks after becoming her first single to hit the Hot 100’s top 10 (as we reported here), ‘Say’ – five months after its release – has been recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the femcee’s first Platinum hit by her lonesome.

Details inside:

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When she isn’t warming the hearts of her fans on social media with her quirky personality, the immensely talented Ari Lennox can be found in the studio building material for her creative universe.

The latest gem to emerge from that realm is the visual for her single ‘Bussit.’

Tune in below…

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Megan Thee Stallion has pulled the plug on a fake news story designed to humiliate her Rap sister Cardi B.

Full story below…

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Doja Cat is gaining serious steam.

Hit the link below to find out why the South African starlet has become the “one to watch”…with a little help from Nicki Minaj fans.

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That’s all folks; the credits have rolled on this year’s MTV EMAs.

Broadcast from the Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom on November 10, the 2024 iteration of the annual extravaganza was hosted by Rita Ora and brought with it performances from the likes of Tyla, Benson Boone, Shawn Mendes, RAYE, Teddy Swims, and more (as reported here).

Head inside to see who walked away with the night’s biggest stars – its coveted trophies! The full winner’s list awaits:

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It’s officially GRAMMY season! And today (November 8) brought with it one of the most poignant moments on the journey to Music’s Biggest Night. For, the veil was finally lifted on nominations for the GRAMMY Awards 2025.

In toasting some of the most resonating releases of the last year, a number of expected names made a major splash on the tally. Namely, Beyonce – who leads the pack with a history-making 11 nominations.

Elsewhere, however, there have been a number of pleasant surprises and shocking snubs.

Join us after the jump as we unpack some of the most notable.

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