• Kanye West, Travi$ Scott, ILoveMakonnen Join Drake Onstage at the Sprite Concert in New York City [WATCH]

    Although he just released a surprise album, Drake decided to borrow a few songs from some friends last night (Feb. 13) at the Sprite Concert in New York City ahead of the NBA All-Star weekend. Drizzy tried out Kanye West's "Only One" and "FourFiveSeconds" solo before the "Jesus Walks" rapper joined him for "I Don't Like." Travi$ Scott and ILoveMakkonnen also hit the stage with Drake before Nas took over.
  • Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Pitbull: Ranking Previous NBA All Star Game Halftime Shows Before Ariana Grande's Gig

    This year's NBA All Star Game Halftime Show will feature Ariana Grande (and presumably guests) providing entertainment to the fans at Madison Square Garden. Just like the Super Bowl's big showcase, the NBA's version of events has been hit-or-miss throughout its history. Music Times takes a look at the last five NBA All Star Game halftime shows—from Rihanna, Pit Bull, Alicia Keys and more—and ranks them, while hoping that this year's will live up to the best.
  • Drake Shares Thank You Note For New Mixtape, Drops Trailer For 'Homecoming' Film [WATCH]

    Last night, Drake dropped his new mixtape, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, without warning after sharing a 15-minute film earlier in the day called "Jungle." The 17-track mixtape features appearances from Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Travi$ Scott. Now a handwritten thank you note for the tape has surfaced as well as a teaser trailer for his upcoming film Homecoming.
  • Drake Drops Surprise New Album 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' Featuring Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott and More

    Drake has surprised the music world by releasing a new album on iTunes last night. The most recent representative in the surprise-album market is 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late,' a somewhat snarky title taking aim at the way in which it was released. This comes on the heels of yesterday's news that the emcee had released a 14-minute film titled 'Jungle,' which features a rather depressive Drake reflecting on his current status, plus archival footage of his life in Toronto. We can't comment as of yet if this mood carries over to the new album.
  • Drake Unveils Personal Short Film 'Jungle' [WATCH]

    While you are poring over the latest news from Big Sean, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, Drake quietly unveiled a short film titled "Jungle." Deeply personal and retrospective, the 15-minute short film starts with a sad Drake sitting in the back of his Bentley reflecting on where he is in life.
  • ILoveMakonnen Collaborating With Rihanna, Skrillex, Diplo, Drake, Snoop Dogg On New Album

    Artists were in a good mood as they walked into the Grammys filled with hope and optimism that this might be their year to win a Grammy. This was the perfect time to ambush them on the red carpet for interviews and pry loose details about what lies in store for many of the biggest artists in the world during the upcoming year. One of the hottest new names in the music business right now, ILoveMakonnen (real name Makonnen Sheran) was stopped by MTV before he managed to get inside for the pre-telecast and asked him about his plans in 2015. The "Tuesday" rapper revealed he is working with some really big names including Rihanna, Drake, Snoop Dogg, Diplo and Skrillex.
  • Birdman Denied Access to Nicki Minaj Pre-Grammys Party in Hollywood [WATCH]

    Birdman couldn't make it past security Saturday night (Feb. 7) when he made his way to Nicki Minaj's pre-Grammys party in Hollywood. TMZ was on the scene to capture video of the Cash Money Records founder being denied entrance to the club. Security guards stopped Baby and his entourage before Los Angeles police officers were called over to help.
  • Is Drake Going to Start Battle Rapping?

    Drake may be one of the biggest rappers in the music industry right now, but there is a world he has not stepped into yet? The "Trophies" rapper appears to be headed to the arena of battle rapping, a merciless, attack-style of rap, or at least is hinting at it, appearing at a press conference yesterday, Feb. 7, for an upcoming event by King of the Dot, "Blackout 5," via MTV.
  • Nicki Minaj Talks "Feeling Myself" Collaboration With Beyoncé and Sending Positive Messages to Young Women

    Nicki Minaj recruited some serious talent for her recent album "The Pinkprint." Meek Mill, Ariana Grande and Skylar Grey all make appearances, not to mention Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown all on one track. But the most notable collaboration came in the form of "Feeling Myself," which features one of pop's biggest stars: Beyoncé. The "Anaconda" rapper recently spoke to "Time" about teaming up with Queen Bey for the track and sending positive messages to young women.
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