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KENDRICK LAMAR has reached a historic milestone in music streaming, overtaking Drake to become the rapper with the highest number of monthly listeners in Spotify’s history.
The celebrated artiste now commands an astonishing 88,8 million monthly listeners, shattering the previous record set by Drake.
This achievement follows Lamar’s much-anticipated performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
Reports indicate that his electrifying set drew over 133 million viewers, surpassing the legendary 1993 performance by Michael Jackson.
The spike in streams following the event suggests that the massive exposure played a significant role in pushing Lamar to this new peak. Renowned for his thought-provoking lyrics and critically acclaimed body of work, Lamar has long been a dominant force in hip-hop. His recent surge in popularity highlights not only his enduring influence but also his deep connection with audiences worldwide.
Industry analysts predict that his listener count will continue to climb in the coming weeks.
This latest milestone cements Lamar’s place among hip-hop’s elite, reinforcing his dominance in the digital streaming era. As music consumption continues to evolve, his success exemplifies how streaming platforms are reshaping the industry. — Wires
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Eminem, Jay-Z’s historic collaboration deal hits the market
A rare piece of hip hop history is up for grabs, as the original contract for Eminem and Jay-Z’s legendary “Renegade” collaboration is now on the auction block.
If you have ever dreamed of owning some rare hip hop memorabilia, now is your chance — if you have US$35 000 to spare. Listed by collectibles company Moments in Time, this 14-page document is the real deal, complete with both artistes’ signatures — yes, Eminem and Jay-Z put their actual names, Marshall Mathers and Shawn Carter, respectively, on the dotted lines.
The contract locked in their collaboration just 10 days before “The Blueprint” dropped, making it a key moment in rap history. “Renegade” sparked endless debates over who had the better verse, but now, the real battle is seeing who is willing to drop the cash to claim this one-of-a-kind collectible. — Wires
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Khloe Kardashian lashes out at ex-husband
Khloe Kardashian does not seem ready to forgive her ex-husband Lamar Odom, despite the pair reuniting on season six of “The Kardashians”.
Viewers were shocked when Khloe agreed to meet with Lamar, despite them going through a tough divorce almost a decade ago.
Khloe had been ready to split from Lamar, but she stood by his side when he was hospitalised after being found unconscious at a brothel.
The Good American founder helped with Lamar’s rehabilitation and their divorce was then finalised in 2016.
She has now reflected on their relationship on the latest episode of “The Kardashians” and candidly admitted her ex-husband “took away my innocence”.
Khloe met with her sister Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner as they dissected her meeting with Lamar.
Kim took the opportunity to reflect on Khloe’s love life. She made a sly dig at her sister and warned: “Maybe that is what happens when you get married in nine days.” Khloe and Lamar were married exactly one month after they met at a party. Khloe countered: “I do agree that I got married way too quickly. But also, if someone asked if I would change anything, I would not change a thing.”
She explained: “That was the love of my life. And if it was not for drugs, I know we would still be married till today. I do not have a question about that. I know I picked the right person at that time. None of us knew he was on drugs until it was at least a year in. That is what was so terrifying.”
The second episode of season six also showed fans more of Khloe and Lamar’s reunion. Lamar admitted he is still in love with Khloe as he thanked her for “trying your hardest with me”.
“That love, I do not think it will ever go away,” Lamar admitted.
He said he would be “blessed” if he could find another person like Khloe in his life.
“The way you held me down and your spirit and how being around you made me wanna be my best self. I just wish I would have showed that all the time,” he said.
However, Khloe added: “I did not just let go. Trust me, he knew very well. If he was ready or willing to receive or understand or hear, that is a different story. But that is what life is. You do not always get second chances . . .” — Wires
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