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Billboard Canada hosted its second annual Power Players celebration at Toronto’s Illuminarium on June 11, and the event brought out many of the most influential executives in Canadian music. All three Canadian heads of the major labels were present, including Universal Music Canada’s Julie Adam, Sony Music Canada’s Shane Carter and Warner Music Canada’s Kristen Burke. Live Nation Canada’s Erik Hoffman and Melissa Bubb-Clarke — who, along with Riley O’Connor, were this year’s Power Players of the Year — were also at the event. Derrick Ross of Slaight Music took to the stage to present the Impact Award. The honor…
Cam’ron has explained why Drake has never officially collaborated on music with The Diplomats.On a recent episode of his show Talk With Flee, Cam’ron, a prominent member of Dipset, recently provided insight into this mystery, revealing a surprisingly simple reason: he never actually asked Drake for a feature.”I have no idea,” said Cam when asked why the collaboration never came to fruition. “I never really asked Drake to do a song, to be honest with you. That’s a great question. You have to ask everyone in Dipset.”He clarified that his relationship with Drake is amicable, describing them as “cool, just…
Rick Ross returned to Clarksdale to celebrate Juneteenth and receive a street named in his honor for his ongoing support. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Rick Ross marked Juneteenth with a personal milestone in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where city officials unveiled “Rick Ross Way” in recognition of his lasting contributions to the community and culture. The ceremony, held June 19 outside a WingStop he owns, drew…
In his first English-language interview, global superstar Diljit Dosanjh speaks with Panos A. Panay, President of the Grammys, about breaking language barriers and bringing Punjabi culture to the world. This powerful fireside chat explores Diljit’s rise, his connection with international audiences, and his cultural mission from India to sold-out arenas in Canada and beyond. Source link
As demand for concerts appears strong heading into the busy summer months, Live Nation led nearly all music stocks this week by jumping 7.7% to $148.87. On Friday (June 20), the concert gian surpassed $150 per share for the first time since Feb. 25, and its intraday high of $150.81 was roughly $7 below its all-time high of $157.49 set on Feb. 24. Earlier in the week, Goldman Sachs increased its price target on the stock to $162 from $157, implying Live Nation shares have an 8.8% upside from Friday’s closing price. The 20-company Billboard Global Music Index (BGMI), which…
Drex, CEO of OVO, takes audiences through his journey from The Remix Project to leading one of Canada’s most influential brands in conversation with Tyrone Edwards. In this compelling talk, Drex reflects on pivotal moments including a life-changing call from Noah “40” Shebib and shares what it takes to grow from grassroots creative to CEO. Learn about building a brand, leading artists, and preparing the next generation of creatives. Source link
Deion Sanders publicly defended Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter VI” with a bold Instagram post after the album faced criticism. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Deion Sanders threw his full support behind Lil Wayne and his latest album, Tha Carter VI, calling the rapper “The GOAT!” in an Instagram Story post just days after the project was slammed by critics. The University of Colorado Boulder football…
Summer has officially arrived, and to celebrate the three-month long season, this year running from June 20 to Sept. 22, Billboard has curated the ultimate Latin playlist. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The nearly two-hour list has 35 songs that have been released in 2025 so far and will make for the perfect soundtrack to blast on a hot poolside day, breezy beach afternoon, or at a carne asada with family and friends. There are a handful of salsa tunes including Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable,” which currently tops the Hot Tropical Songs…
Timbaland has issued an apology after facing backlash for using K Fresh‘s beat without approval to create an AI-generated remix through Suno. On Friday (June 20), K Fresh demanded a public apology from the producer within 24 hours or face legal consequences. The track was shared without credit, consent or compensation, igniting widespread criticism from artists and industry professionals. Timbaland responded with a statement on social media, admitting he failed to verify the origin of the beat before using it in a demo. “I’d like to formally apologize to KFresh,” he wrote. “I should have done my due diligence before…
Join Billboard Canada Woman of the Year (2024) and Billboard Canada’s Global Woman of the Year (2025) Charlotte Cardin in an intimate conversation with Tara Slone about breaking barriers in the music industry. From her early days on La Voix, to representing Canada as a bilingual artist on the global stage, Charlotte opens up about her journey, creative control, and overcoming self-doubt. A must-watch for anyone navigating identity, creativity, and growth in music. Source link