Apple Music, iTunes, and Spotify are just a few digital music platforms that have seen their real-time tallies topped by ‘GOOBA’ – the latest single from Tekashi 6ix9ine.

As we previously reported, the rapper stunned fans with the surprise announcement of the May 8th release of the tune’s music video – an event met with an historic view count for YouTube (click here to read more).

Now, not even a week after the CanonF8-directed clip’s unveiling, YouTube has confirmed 6ix9ine’s entered their history books for yet another achievement thanks to ‘GOOBA.’

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Jay Manuel and J Alexander of ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ reveal that producers who spoke out against some of the show’s disconcerting (and offensive) challenges were fired on the spot.

In an Instagram Live conversation, the creatives detailed their time on the show and offered insight into some of the decisions Banks and producer Ken Mok have apologised for making this month.

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Much like the #CountonMeChallenge (click here to watch) and #HesGottheWholeWorldChallenge (click here to watch) before it, the recently unveiled #HealtheWorldChallenge unites some of music’s most prized voices to help inspire the masses during the current global health crisis.

Calling on help from the likes of Brandy, Deborah Cox, Chante Moore, Chrisette Michele, Cece Peniston, and more, the vocalists on hand put their respective a capella twists on King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s 1992 hit, ‘Heal the World.’

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Dua Lipa hopes to make original music with Kylie Minogue.

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After taking to Miami’s 99 JAMZ to decline arch nemesis Khia‘s request to engage in a hit-for-hit battle (as we reported here), the radio station announced Trina and her longtime collaborator, Trick Daddy, would be using their platform to duke it out in a VERZUZ-style showdown.

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Rome Flynn is seeing his star fly high thanks to his stint as Gabriel Maddox on hit ABC show ‘How To Get Away With Murder.’

Yet, with the series at its penultimate climax, Flynn is re-affixing the focus on his music.

Multi-talented, the Illinois native is firing from all cylinders with his new material – most recently unleashing single ‘Keep Me In Mind.’

That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan caught up with Flynn, who opened up about his foray into music, the end of ‘HTGAWM,’ meeting Beyonce, and much more.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine blazed back onto the scene with surprise single ‘GOOBA’ and has his eye on the top spot.

However, with forecasters placing him in a tight battle for pole position, the outspoken star seems to believe he’s being cheated out of what he (feels he) deserves.

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Mary J. Blige continues to add to her acting resumé with new movie ‘Body Cam.’

Armed with the momentum of her Golden Globes nomination, MJB top-bills the action thriller- which arrives next week.

Originally set for a theatrical release, the Malik Vitthal directed flick will now be unleashed for digital purchase on May 19th; it will then be available for on-demand rental on June 2nd.

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There are calls for the rapper Boosie Badazz to be investigated by authorities after he sickened fans by revealing that he paid an adult to perform illegal sex acts on some of the children in his family.

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With the May 15th release of her new single, ‘Daisies,’ quickly approaching, Katy Perry fans – affectionately called #KatyCats – began wondering how much longer before the tune’s parent album would make its way to shelves.

Although Perry is hot on the promo trail in support of the latest season of ‘American Idol,’ interviewers can’t help but quiz the Pop diva about her next LP – the follow-up to 2017’s critically and commercially panned ‘Witness.’

Having repeatedly promised the set is due this summer (much like her bundle of joy with fiancé Orlando Bloom), investigative #KatyCats wondering if she’ll keep that promise were stunned to hear Amazon Alexa confirm a specific date for the yet-titled project’s arrival date.

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Future is powering past the paternity headlines and re-affixing the focus on his music.

Moments ago, the rapper announced his eighth studio album ‘High Off Life’ and it’s arriving sooner than you may think.

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Tekasi 6ix9ine may have been released from prison unexpectedly due to fear of contracting COVID-19, but that certainly doesn’t mean his record in the court of pubic opinion has been tossed.

Proof of this comes as the 24-year-old (born Daniel Hernandez) – currently enjoying the massive success of his comeback single, ‘GOOBA’ (click here to watch its music video) – recently made a handsome donation of $200,000 to the No Kid Hungry Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “ending childhood hunger.”

Their response?  A quick “no thank you,” prompting 6ix9ine to take to social media to respond.

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