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Metro Boomin Shares OG Version of Drake and 21 Savage's 'Knife Talk'

Metro Boomin Shares OG Version of Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Knife Talk’

Metro Boomin Shares OG Version of Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Knife Talk’

The original version of the song “Knife Talk,” co-written by Metro Boomin and 21 Savage, that was later acquired by Drake has been made available.

On Tuesday, January 3, Young Metro shared a link to the original file on Twitter, which just includes the Project Pat sample and 21 Savage. The Blood Gang commander, who issues a string of growling threats and villainous boasts, delivers a lengthy second verse in the original version.

“You sneak dissin, you gon get some teeth missing, you weak bitches, we raw strip and kill snitches, your bitch digging, she is digging all this damn drip and I’m chef sinkin, I pink slip, the ink different,” he raps.

The manacing track, which was originally titled “Gang Shit,” was supposed to appear on Metro and 21’s 2020 collaborative album Savage Mode 11.

In September 2021, only two days before Certified Lover Boy’s arrival, Drake received “Gang crap” and used it to transform the Metro Boomin beat into what is now known as “Knife Talk,” as 21 Savage stated on DJ Akademiks’ “Off the Record” podcast.

Project pat’s feature came by way of vocal sample lifted from Juicy J’s 2017 track “Feed the Streets” featuring the Memphis rap pioneer as well as Asap Rocky.

“Knife Talk” would go on reach No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped power Certified Lover Boy to a record breaking debut on Spotify and Apple music.

With 613,000 album equivalent sales in its first week, the album also topped the Billboard 200.

Moreover, all 15 of the album’s tracks reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with two of them reaching the top 10. “Creeping,” featuring “The Weeknd (No. 5),” “The Future,” and “Chris Brown,” helped Superhero (Heroes and Villians on No.8).

While Drake was absent from Heroes and Villians, a leaked version of “Trance” with Travis Scott and the recently imprisoned Young Thug featured a verse from 6 God.

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Metro Boomin Shares OG Version of Drake and 21 Savage's 'Knife Talk'

Drake Identifies The Artist He Listened To The Most In 2022 

Drake Identifies The Artist He Listened To The Most In 2022 

The musician Drake will be listening to the most in 2022 has been revealed.

Drizzy used his Instagram stories to reveal that 2Pac was his most- played artist of the year on the streaming service when Spotify unveiled It’s 2022 wrapped feature on Wednesday(November 30)

The head of OVO sound was among the top 7% of ‘pac’s listeners in 2022, listening to him for a total of 246 minutes. When it comes to individual artists, Drake ranked third globally in terms of Spotify streams, behind Bad  Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift. He was the most streamed artist in the United States this year.

Drake honoured 2Pac in 2020 with a pair of Jesus pieces valued at $300,000 each. Both pendants were complemented by a diamond chain boasting 70 carats of flawless white and naturally yellow diamonds, along with over half a kilo of gold in total.

Designed by Jason of Beverly Hills, the pendant took approximately five weeks and 150 hours to make the beginning with an original concept brought by Drake to the company’s founder, Jason Arasheben.

Drizzy paid tribute to Makaveli by explaning how much he admired him not only for his music, but how he lived his life.

“If there was anybody that I wish I could be a little more like, it’d probably be pac,” he told The Boombox at the time. “I think more than anything aside from his music, which was absolutely incredible, I think he just drove people with who he was, the way he carried himself.”

He added: “He was somebody who was a free spirit and did not care, he just did what he felt. I wish I could have a little more Pac to my persona. I’m working on it.”

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Drake And 21 Savage Secure Vogue Cover Ahead Of Collaboration Album "Her Loss"

Drake And 21 Savage Secure Vogue Cover Ahead Of Collaboration Album “Her Loss”

Drake And 21 Savage Secure Vogue Cover Ahead Of Collaboration Album “Her Loss”

Rappers 21 Savage and Drake appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine’s October issue while pouting for the camera. The distribution of Drake and 21 Savage’s impending surprise album Her Loss has been delayed, but it is continuing with the rappers’ appearance on the cover of the venerable fashion magazine Vogue.

Within a week of announcing the unexpected cooperation, the Toronto native stated they were delaying the project. Drake disclosed via his Instagram Story that Noah “40” Shebib, his longtime producer, contracted covid in the midst of the album’s recording. Drake claims to be 40 is “relaxing,” nonetheless, and “Her Loss” is scheduled to release on Friday, November 4, later this week.   In a joint Instagram post, Drake and 21 Savage celebrated their “historic moment” with Vogue. The caption stated, “Me and my brother on newsstands tomorrow!” Thank you to Anna Wintour and @voguemagazine for their compassion and support during this historic time. 

Drake had a busy weekend because he attended 21 Savage’s 30th birthday party as well. Saint Laurent Don’s second annual Freaknik-themed party was also held in Underground Atlanta on Sunday night. He attended the event with a star-studded guest list that included Latto, his reported boyfriend. Lakeyah, Teyana Taylor, and Lizzo Reginae Carter were also present. 

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Drake Confesses To Lil Wayne His Disappointment Over Not Singing "Mrs. Officer" At Lil Weezyana Fest

Drake Confesses To Lil Wayne His Disappointment Over Not Singing “Mrs. Officer” At Lil Weezyana Fest

Drake Confesses To Lil Wayne His Disappointment Over Not Singing “Mrs. Officer” At Lil Weezyana Fest

Drake was disappointed that Weezy didn’t invite him out for “Mrs. Officer” when he played at Lil Wayne‘s Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans over the weekend.

Drizzy expressed disappointment to the crowd during his unexpected presence at the festival as he was to sing Bobby V.’s part on Wayne’s 2008 Tha Carter III song. He said that early in his career, Wayne would ask him to sing the chorus on stage.

“I wanna say one more fucking thing because I was a little thrown off tonight,” Drake said as Lil Wayne watched on while standing next to him on the stage. “‘Because you know, back in the day before I was Drake, I was Aubrey off Degrassi, right?

“And I used to be standing side stage and when ‘Mrs. Officer’ came on, Lil Wayne used to call me on stage to sing Bobby’s part and he used to call me Jimmy Valentino. I feel like I should have sang ‘Mrs. Officer’ tonight, I’m just saying.”

Following that, Drake led the crowd in singing along with him as he sang the “Mrs. Officer” chorus.

 “It’s just like old times,” Drake commented before departing the stage. “New Orleans, I love you. Lil Wayne, thank you, my brother. I don’t even know what else to say to you. I love you so much, man. I appreciate you.” 

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Drake Shows Up Surprisingly At Lil Wayne's Lil Weezyana Fest

Drake Shows Up Surprisingly At Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest

Drake Shows Up Surprisingly At Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest

Lil Wayne traveled back to New Orleans for his sixth annual Lil Weezyana Fest, which had been postponed from August. But Wayne delivered a two-hour concert that included a surprise visit from Drake, making the wait worthwhile.

Drake opened his 18-minute concert with “She Will,” a 2011 Weezy collaboration. Before moving on to his solo singles like “God’s Plan,” “In My Feelings,” “Nonstop,” and “Jimmy Cooks,” he followed with “The Motto.”

He paid respect to the “GOAT” who put him on and to New Orleans. It’s a privilege to be back in one of the few cities that had a significant impact on my artistic career, he remarked. “I don’t think I would ever be where I was without New Orleans and I definitely know I would not be anywhere in this fu**ing life without the greatest rap artist of all time that’s right there on stage behind me,” the performer said.

Additionally, he recalled playing Bobby Valentino’s role on “Mrs. Officer” when touring with Wayne. He concluded by singing an acapella version of a Tha Carter III song. Drake, who portrayed Jimmy Brooks on “Degrassi,” recalled that Lil Wayne used to ask him on stage to sing Bobby’s portion and refer to him as Jimmy Valentino. It is just as it was in the past.

He made sure to give his mentor one last act of affection before departing. “Thank you, my brother, Lil Wayne. I am at a loss for words with you. You have my utmost love.

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Drake Is The First Artist On Spotify To Reach 10 Billion Streams

Drake Is The First Artist On Spotify To Reach 10 Billion Streams

Drake Is The First Artist On Spotify To Reach 10 Billion Streams

Drake may not now have the No. 1 single in the nation and his most recent Earth-shattering album isn’t selling as many copies as it once did, people are still listening to him, especially when it comes to streaming.

The hip-hop musician has recently been the first act to reach the 10 billion-stream mark, according to Swedish streaming giant Spotify, further demonstrating a level of popularity that was unquestionable.

Drake’s most recent full-length, Views, which swept the globe when it was released last year, is largely responsible for the 10 billion listens that it has received. The most well-liked song from the smash album and his first No. 1 success as a lead artist, “One Dance,” has now had 1.15 billion plays alone, or well over 10% of his total plays. The song was the first to pass the one billion play mark back in December. Numerous additional songs from Views have received a significant number of plays, including “Hotline Bling,” which has just over 600 million plays, “Too Good,” which has 520 million plays, and “Controlla,” which has over 340 million. In fact, Drake’s most recent album, which hasn’t yet been released, alone raked up well over two billion streams.

Drake will most certainly have amassed 15 billion, or maybe 20 billion, by the time another worldwide celebrity reaches the 10 billion level. Spotify and streaming in general are still in their infancy, and the numbers will continue to rise.

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Ice Spice Comments On Drake Unfollowing Her On IG

Ice Spice Comments On Drake Unfollowing Her On IG

Ice Spice Comments On Drake Unfollowing Her On IG 

Ice Spice’s experiences throughout 2022 can be compared to that of whirlwind. The New Yorker’s “Munch” tune, which even inspired freestyle remixes from some of our greatest hitmakers, has been dominating social media platforms. Spice is intent on continuing to perform on festival stages throughout the world despite the criticism she has received for her sudden increase in popularity over the past six months.

Ice Spice has been working hard for years in an effort to catch up to the top in rap. The aspiring artist is soaking it all in, similar to many up-and-coming artists who get their big break. While catching up with Rap City on BET during this week’s Hip Hop Awards, she discussed her friendship with Drake.

Drizzy provided his co-sign quickly, which enabled Spice to reach new heights. Within weeks, online sleuths discovered that the OVO mogul had unfollowed her without giving a reason after promoting her on Instagram.

Spice faced queries about the removal while she was on Rap City, but she claimed to be unaware of its purpose. She firmly asserted that it is still “all love,” however she did deny any indication of hostility.

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Adele Sustains A Back Injury After Getting Pranked By Her Son

Adele Sustains A Back Injury After Getting Pranked By Her Son

Adele Sustains A Back Injury After Getting Pranked By Her Son

When you play with kids, you might have as much fun as they do or you might get hurt and bruised.

Adele learned this the hard way last year when, as a result of being played like a fool by her 8-year-old son Angelo, she slid a disc in her back. The “Easy On Me” singer recently opened up about the incident in an interview with Elle magazine for their September cover story. She said that she slipped her L6 disc when Angelo jumped out to scare her as she exited her bathroom. She claims that despite having a terrible back when she was a teenager, the injury didn’t particularly bother her.

Adele provided a brief insight into her understated romance with sports agent Rich Paul in the same interview. She said, “I’ve never been in love like this,” she shared. “I’m obsessed with him.” I am totally fixated on him. Whether the celebrity envisions having children and getting married to Paul is unknown. “I definitely want more kids. I’m a homemaker and I’m a matriarch, and a stable life helps me with my music. But right now, all I got in my brain is Vegas.”

The 34-year-old celebrity made news earlier this year when she emerged wearing a diamond ring with a pear shape. Fans assumed it was an engagement ring from the 40-year-old sports agent right away, but Adele promptly shot down the rumors, telling Elle, “[I’m] not engaged. I just love high-end jewelry, boy! I’m not married. I’m just in loooove! I’m happy as I’ll ever be. I might as well be married.”

Since releasing her fourth studio album 30 last year, Adele has found a way to balance being booked and active with maintaining a low profile. With the exception of a few infrequent Instagram photos, followers primarily learn about the celebrity from her BFF Drake. Adele, get well soon!

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Tory Lanez Justifies His Lack Of "Embarrassment" Following Drake And The Weeknd's Revelation

Tory Lanez Justifies His Lack Of “Embarrassment” Following Drake And The Weeknd’s Revelation

Tory Lanez Justifies His Lack Of “Embarrassment” Following Drake And The Weeknd’s Revelation

Social media users questioned Tory Lanez’s decision to make such a revelation after he disclosed that his Canadian hitmakers peers have ignored his feature requests for years. Lanez’s career hustle hasn’t stopped despite the legal drama he’s been embroiled in with Megan Thee Stallion over her accusation that he shot her back in 2020. Since the incident, he has shared a number of projects and worked with a number of other artists despite being singled out by “cancel culture.”

Lanez recently made the startling admission that he had been attempting to work with The Weeknd and Drake but had received no response to his pleas.

Many of Lanez’s supporters told him that he was better off than they were, but some of his critics questioned why he would even bring it up. When someone commented on Twitter, they said, “That’s embarrassing… like who would confess that.”

Lanez answered, “My cuz it’s not embarrassing to me I’m an incredible artist . No loss that still great [shrug emoji].”

These kinds of occasions frequently ignite the team of an artist, and soon, collaborations occur magically. Many musicians are said to have avoided Lanez because of his legal issues, although he insists that he is innocent of the charges leveled against him.

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Drake Honors His Mother With a Face Tattoo

Drake Honors His Mother With a Face Tattoo

Drake Honors His Mother With a Face Tattoo

One of the most well-known and recognizable musicians in the world, Drake has largely been able to keep up a certain appearance. He rarely alters his face in any way to affect how it looks, but it now appears that his approach has altered. Drake has never had a face tattoo, despite the fact that there are many rappers who do. However, that was permanently altered this week.

Drake is seen receiving a tattoo on his face, just below his eye, in the video below, which was provided by the tattoo artist NAL. Drake already has a large number of tattoos, but none are on his face. For new users, it can be an unpleasant placement, but when you consider the message it conveys, we’re sure Drake was glad to put up with the discomfort.

You can see that Drake got the initials “SG” tattooed on his cheek in his most recent Instagram image. Drake revealed that this merely refers to his mother’s name, Sandra Gale. This is not the first time Drake has inked a parent as a mark of respect. He has a tattoo of his father Dennis on his arm, but it’s been there for close to ten years now.

He made a daring decision by getting a face tattoo because it will permanently alter his appearance. Whatever the case, Drake’s meaning for the tattoo far transcends any social stigmas.

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