Drake has long had a polarizing presence in Hip-Hop. And new remarks from Mos Def look set to ignite debate afresh

In one regard, there’s the gargantuan success that the Canadian MC continues to achieve – as well as the legion of loyal fans that lap up his every release.

Yet, critique and a career-long discourse around his output as a “rapper” has been ever-present.

And, in a new interview, Mos Def makes clear how he categorizes Drizzy.

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Lil Nas X has spent much of the week promoting his newly released single ‘J Christ.’

And while much of his time has been apportioned to teasing the track and its controversial video (in which he recreates many biblical scenes as Jesus, Moses, and more), the 23-year-old has also poured time into clapping back at his critics.

Including those who have been comparing him to the likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna.

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The Weeknd continues to shine with ‘Blinding Lights.’

For, the seismic smash hit has bulldozed another major record.

This time on Spotify.

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Songbird Ariana Grande is off to a flying start with her new single ‘yes, and?’

Serving as the lead release from the superstar’s seventh studio album, the track arrived on January 12 alongside its cinematic Christian Breslauer-directed music video.

Teased in earnest ahead of its release and praised upon its landing, it’s clear the elements have worked in the cut’s favor.

Especially on Spotify.

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Anderson .Paak has called time on his 13-year marriage to his wife Jae Lin.

For, the eclectic performer has filed for divorce.

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Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday 2’ is the gift that keeps giving.

Because the femcee has dropped ‘Press Play’ with Future.

And, heeding to her promise of continuing to expand the chart-topping LP, Minaj has added the track to the ‘Pink Friday 2 (Gag City Pluto Edition).’

The track serves as the power pair’s second collaboration on the project, joining  ‘Nicki Hendrix.’

What are you waiting for? Press play on ‘Press Play’ after the jump…

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Stefflon Don has ripped the wrapping off another diss track aimed at Jada Kingdom.

All week the pair have been throwing musical grenades at each other and lyrically lashing.

The seismic spar cranked up a notch with Steff dropped ‘Dat A Dat,’ which Kingdom responded to with ‘London Bed.’ That spar sparked anew when Steff unleashed ‘Dead Dyal Walking.’

Kingdom had unlocked the latest ‘Steff Lazarus.’

Until today.

For, Steff has freshly debuted ‘Dead Gyal Talking.’

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Wizkid continues to feed his fans (affectionately known as the Wizkid FC) with more from his ‘S2’ project.

The EP, which arrived in December, has been showered with praise and now has a new visual component by way of the flavor-filled video for infectious cut ‘IDK.’

Directed by DK, the colorful clip sees Starboy shine alongside the song’s guest artist Zlatan.

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Thanks to her ‘SOS‘ hit ‘Snooze‘ R&B singer SZA has woken up to yet another historic feat on the Billboard charts.

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Like Madonna, political commentator and author Candace Owens is no stranger to garnering headlines for controversy.

Unlike the 65-year-old diva, Owens – who has been slammed over the years for ruffling the fan bases of Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Lil Nas X, Beyonce, Lizzo, Cardi B, and more – thinks there should be an age limit set on performers.

Taking aim at Madge in a scathing review of her otherwise critically acclaimed ‘Celebration Tour,’ Candace royally slammed the Queen of Pop – even likening her current performance skills to that of a 2-year-old.

Claiming the songstress looks ‘lost’ on stage and comparing her dance moves to that of a “zombie,” hop inside to see what the TV personality says that has Madonna’s fans up-in-arms.

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#Arianators apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on ‘yes, and?’ – the long-awaited new single from Pop diva Ariana Grande.

Believed to be the first taste of music from her anxiously anticipated new album reportedly titled ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ ‘yes, and?’ kicks off the era that follows that of her chart-topping 2020 release ‘Positions.’

Already sending fans into a frenzy upon its debut at midnight on January 12, that fanfare went into overdrive when the tune’s official music video arrived hours later.

Look inside to see how the hoopla is already translating into a major commercial response for the GRAMMY winner.

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2016’s ‘Anti,’ the last studio album from Rihanna featuring the hits ‘Love on the Brain,’ ‘Work,’ and ‘Kiss It Better,’ has puckered up to smooch yet another Billboard 200 record.

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