Stereogum — On Wednesday, the Recording Institute Association Of America gave diamond certifications to two of Drake’s biggest hits, 2009’s “Best I Ever Had” and 2013’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” That brings the total number of Drake’s dia... more info

Stereogum — Drake seems to be plotting. The Canadian rapper made a surprise appearance at Central Cee’s show in Toronto last night. From a balcony, he performed “NOKIA,” which recently reached #2 on the Hot 100, off his joint album with PartyNextDoor’... more info

Stereogum — In 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting his fellow rap star Megan Thee Stallion in the summer of 2020. In 2023, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He’s currently serving that time and was recently stabbed 14 times. But all throughout ... more info

Stereogum — Drake’s comeback hit “Nokia” recently went on a long trip into the upper reaches of the Hot 100, where it peaked at #2 and entered the song-of-the-summer conversation. But that doesn’t mean things have gotten any more cordial between Drake... more info

Stereogum — The always-impressive Buffalo rap classicist Benny The Butcher releases a lot of music, but it sometimes comes out in unpredictable, haphazard ways. Last year, for instance, Benny and his Black Soprano Family crew released their Summertime Butch a... more info

Stereogum — We already know that it’s not great for rappers to be accused of being pedophiles. In Drake’s current lawsuit against his record label Universal, his lawyers claim that “millions of people, all over the world” now believe that their client... more info

Antimusic Rock — Critically acclaimed Country star Drake Milligan announces an impressive slew of dates with 'Drake Milligan In Concert more info

Stereogum — Travis Scott played Coachella last night, backed by a 60-plus person marching band. The rapper opened his headlining set with the live debut of “Crush,” one of his contributions to Playboi Carti’s new album MUSIC. The first portion of his sh... more info

Antimusic Rock — The Making Of Five Leaves Left, a project nine years in gestation, will be released July 25 via Island/UMe more info

Stereogum — Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Nick Drake’s tragic passing. He left behind a formidable legacy and influence that continues to be celebrated by a vast spectrum of artists. 2023’s The Endless Coloured Ways – The Songs Of Nick Drake ... more info