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Travis Scott’s Label Accuses Billboard & Luminate Of Sabotaging Sabrina Carpenter Race

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The conspiracy theory that Sabrina Carpenter robbed Travis Scott of a No. 1 Billboard album chart debut just got even more contentious. Moreover, for those unaware, these artists had one of the closest sales races in recent memory, with Sabrina’s Short N’ Sweet beating our Travis’ re-released DAYS BEFORE RODEO by just about 1,000 units as of September 3’s final results. But a new Vulture article claims that the publication reportedly received a very interesting alleged letter sent from Scott’s label Cactus Jack to Billboard and Luminate, which is the company that tracks Billboard‘s weekly chart data. In it, Cactus Jack accused them of a “unreliable and incomplete” data tracking process that legitimately cost their artist a chart-topping debut.

However, the Cactus Jack brand claimed that they are “not reaching out as management for an upset artist” but rather as representatives of Travis Scott’s label and store. This is all a bit complicated and alleged, but we’ll try to sum up the gist of it under the unconfirmed assumption that this is what the supposed letter contains. Basically, Cactus Jack learned that “about 1,000 units” of DBR that came out as new digital deluxe editions on August 29 (the last tracking day) at 11:20 EST would not be reported this week, but rather in the next tracking week due to a delay. The label reportedly didn’t take issue with this since they were in the lead as of Saturday, August 31 by about 11,000 copies. But Carpenter took the lead by Sunday through independent retail sales.

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Travis Scott & Sabrina Carpenter Sales Battle Is Still Under Scrutiny

Furthermore, the letter from Travis Scott’s label accuses Luminate and Billboard of weighting Sabrina’s indie record sales more heavily than regular album sales. According to them, this contrasted the decision to stop that particular weighting practice at the start of 2024 to ensure more accuracy. “It clearly bumped Sabrina’s final number of units just above Travis by almost the exact amount of units we erroneously ‘lost’ that would have counted toward week 1,” the letter reportedly reads. These units “comprised 1,291 actual units verified to have timestamps between 11:45–11:59pm” according to the letter. Cactus Jack claims that they tried to speak to Luminate about this before September 3.

Another alleged element is that this same situation happened to Travis Scott’s UTOPIA last year, but that they were able to count it that time around. As such, there’s a bit of a contentious discrepancy here according to the letter. Finally, the most scandalous claim from this letter is the accusation that the Luminate employee that Cactus Jack and Single tried to resolve this unit issue with is a former employee of Sabrina Carpenter’s label, Island Records. They think that this employee had a biased reason for Carpenter to get the No. 1 spot, and thus ignored or erroneously downplayed these numbers. The letter ends by asking Luminate “to give one final consideration” to this debacle. “We are confident that our numbers are correct in accordance with our processes and methodology,” a Luminate spokesperson reportedly expressed regarding this letter.

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50 Cent Reveals Why He Cried At Eminem’s Daughter’s Wedding

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It goes without saying that weddings can be incredibly moving for those in attendance, and according to 50 Cent, he’s no exception. During a recent interview with Haute Living, the mogul recalled attending Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade’s wedding earlier this year. He revealed that the ceremony made him emotional, and even says he wishes he had a daughter of his own.

“I wish I had a daughter. I do, I wish I had a daughter,” Fif told the outlet, “I wish I had that [father-daughter] relationship. For female children, their dad is the first man they fall in love with. Male children go to their mom; I’m a mama’s boy myself.” He continued, revealing that he was blown away by how fast Hailie grew up.

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50 Cent Says He Wishes He Had A Daughter

“It was unbelievable, the wildest thing for me, period. I was like, ‘Yo, bro, this is cr*zy. We’re getting old. Your baby is grown. What the f*ck is going on?’” he explained. “I was having a moment myself over there. I told Em, ‘You said it was OK to cry, because I’m crying,’ I couldn’t believe it went that fast.” The celebrated Hailie’s special day in Battle Creek, Michigan in May, and Em was seen dancing with her in a tuxedo and some shades.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better, more beautiful weekend celebration. So so many happy tears were shed, laughs & smiles were had, & so much love was felt,” she wrote on Instagram after the wedding. “Evan [McClintock, her husband] and I are feeling so grateful for all of the family & friends that traveled to support us and be a part of this new chapter of our lives as husband & wife.” What do you think of 50 Cent admitting that he cried at Eminem’s daughter’s wedding? What about him claiming that he wishes he had a daughter? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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The Weeknd Reveals Exciting Details About His Upcoming Album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”

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A new interview with Billboard Brazil has shed light on The Weeknd’s upcoming show in São Paulo, his love of his Brazilian fanbase, mental health, and much more. But one of the most exciting parts of the conversation was the details that he spread around the piece about his next album, Hurry Up Tomorrow. This will not only close out Abel’s 2020s trilogy as the follow-up to After Hours and Dawn FM, but it will also apparently retire The Weeknd moniker as a creative project with one last hurrah. With all this excitement around this next full-length in mind, it’s no wonder that every little breadcrumb is leaving fans starving for more.

Furthermore, the first big detail to note is that The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow has a “central song,” according to Billboard. He apparently nicknamed it “Frankenstein” for how its sonic fusions didn’t take away from the essence of the record (although that might refer to HUT as a whole). The Canadian superstar reportedly composed it during his last São Paulo concert visit last October. Since then, he’s not only dropped a few collaborations, but his teases towards another Playboi Carti link-up and more have really energized fans’ excitement.

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – MARCH 26: The Weeknd performs at Lollapalooza Brazil day 2 at Autodromo de Interlagos on March 26, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)

However, the most important revelation about Hurry Up Tomorrow was about the mind-state that The Weeknd created it in. “There is always pressure to surpass my last project,” he expressed. “Growth is important. Sometimes it may not be what people want to hear from me at the moment, but, when the body of work is complete, I hope they can appreciate what I have been trying to achieve. I have been working on this discography for a long time. It was all planned.”

Meanwhile, The Weeknd also spoke on his remarks about facing “the abyss” shortly after announcing this year’s Brazil visit. “It can mean many things,” he shared. “For me, it is something very specific,” he says in the interview, in a mysterious mood. “I faced it long enough. Most of the time, I overcame it. But I work on it every day. I hope that [my music] helps others face and overcome the abyss, too.” From what this all indicates, Hurry Up Tomorrow will be a deeply cathartic, vividly creative, and bittersweet experience. We’ll take ten copies, please.

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Big Sean Confirms The Alchemist Collab Album

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With so much content already releasing these days, we wouldn’t blame Big Sean if some of his future plans don’t end up panning out. After all, we already got a great album in Better Me Than You, an upcoming self-help-style book in 2025, and plenty of promotional content, loosies, freestyles, and press runs to boot. That’s more than enough to hold us over. On that last note, though, the Sean Don recently spoke to XXL for an extensive cover story, during which he revealed a whole lot about his new LP, his personal life, and more. But one of the most interesting parts of this conversation for hip-hop fans was when he confirmed that a future plan that he had teased previously is actually panning out one day.

Moreover, Big Sean answered a question about his music video for “Together Forever,” his latest collaboration with legendary producer The Alchemist. At the end of it, a new black-and-white clip plays of a completely new set of beats and bars. “That’s part of a side quest I’m doing with Alchemist that me and him been locked in on,” the Detroit rapper revealed. “So, excited about that. That’s a project that me and Alchemist are working on together, so that’s why that part is not on the album.”

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Big Sean & The Alchemist’s “Together Forever”: Stream & Watch The Music Video

So there you have it, folks: Big Sean and The Alchemist are officially working on a joint project together. This is what the former had suggested in a Complex interview from just a couple of days ago, so it’s nice to get this prompt confirmation. “I have been burnt out lately because I have chosen to take so much on by doing multiple music projects,” he had told the outlet. “So what I mean by that is my album and then also cooking up with Alchemist too.”

Of course, there’s a good chance that this collab album won’t end up seeing the light of day. That’s just the way the game goes sometimes. Maybe it’s a short EP instead of a full-length effort, maybe it comes out on an NFT site like VOIR DIRE did, and maybe this is one of those ideas that stays in the drafts. But if Big Sean and The Alchemist follow up their chemistry on “Palisades, CA” and “Together Forever,” we’re in for a true treat.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Father Breaks His Silence On Rapper’s Death

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Yesterday, Rich Homie Quan’s family confirmed that the rapper has passed away at the age of 34. At the time of writing, his cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Audio from a 911 call obtained by TMZ, however, revealed that his girlfriend Amber Williams called the police shortly after finding him unresponsive on their couch. Of course, the tragic news has prompted countless fans, peers, and loved ones to post tributes to the late artist on social media.

Most recently, Rich Homie Quan’s father Corey Lamar took to his Instagram Story to share a message with his followers. “Unbearable pain,” the message began. “Lord please please please help me to understand this. To lose my son… my 1st born, my best friend. Lord let this be a dream…. Yall pray for me and my family. I feel like I’m crushed into a million pieces.”

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Corey Lamar Shares Devastating Message After Son’s Tragic Passing

Fans in The Shade Room‘s comments section are empathizing with the grieving father, and flooding him with words of support. “Praying for that family, may he rest in peace,” one writes. “Sending them love & strength,” another says. This is far from the only message fans have seen about the late performer’s passing today, however. Earlier, for example, Ralo also hopped online to call out those who previously accused Quan of snitching.

“Y’all n***as be so fake. The whole world was just calling this man, Rich Homie Quan, a rat. Soon as he die, ‘Oh, that was my friend. I love him.’ Boy, y’all n***as so goddamn fake ’round this motherf***er, man,” he said. What do you think of Rich Homie Quan’s father Corey Lamar’s recent statement on his son’s passing? Can you blame him for being “crushed” over the tragic loss? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Offset Pays Tribute To Rich Homie Quan And Explains How Fatherhood Impacted His Music

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Offset was one of many superstars in attendance at Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2024 event. During a brief interview with Kyle Denis, he let the outlet know that there’s a lot else on his mind apart from his upcoming third child with Cardi B. Specifically, the former Migo spoke on his love of Fashion Week, which city he prefers for it, and which songs pumped him up to attend the Billboard event. However, the most salient and compelling parts of the brief conversation came when he spoke on the impact that fatherhood has had on his musical and artistic endeavors, plus when he paid tribute to the memory of the late Rich Homie Quan.

First, Offset asserted that his experience as a father over the past 15 years or so (Cardi B’s third child will be his sixth) has definitely contributed to his creative process. “You know, it makes you grow up,” he told Billboard‘s Denis. “It makes you pay attention and switch the things that you talk about in your music, you know what I mean? It makes me give a little context to the music now.” Even though he and Cardi are no longer together, their family will surely continue to brighten their lives both in professional and personal ways.

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Offset Sends Rich Homie Quan’s Family His Condolences

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Then, Offset was asked whether he has anything to say to Rich Homie Quan’s family as they mourn his loss. “I wish you guys some type of prosperity,” he remarked. “Some type of overcoming of it. Shout out to Rich Homie, man. That’s a day one artist right there. We all came up together in the same lab, in the same kitchen, you know what I mean? Trying to make it happen, man. That’s a tragic thing to hip-hop, man. Shout out to Rich Homie Quan, man. RIP to you and bless your family.”

Rich Homie Quan’s loss shocked the rap world, but in its aftermath, some healing could emerge. For example, Quavo and Offset seem to have hashed out their issues after this tragedy, and we hope that the late Atlanta icon’s family and loved ones can heal and honor his legacy in whatever way they see fit. When asked to define hip-hop in one word, ‘Set had a pretty spot-on answer that summarizes much of what he spoke on. “Culture.”

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Jeremy “JR” Robinson’s Alleged Side Chick Addresses Tamar Braxton’s Accusations

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The relationship drama between former couple Tamar Braxton and Jeremy “JR” Robinson is getting even more heated up. Moreover, you probably already know that the former accused the latter of using her money to spend time with another woman. In fact, the singer even called out someone on social media by posting their page, claiming that they are the “side chick” in question. Well, it turns out that this alleged flame actually responded to the whole thing. She denied ever meeting JR, claiming that she never responded to his DMs and that she doesn’t want an apology from Braxton. “On Tuesday, this woman made some very, very false accusations against me and who you guys call the KFC man,” she began. “They’re untrue. [I] have never met this man in my life.

“This woman has called me a tramp, the infamous tramp,” the woman continued about Tamar Braxton. “And she’s insinuating that I have been having relations with her… Husband? Fiancée? I don’t know what it is. I didn’t know anything about the marriage. To my knowledge, nobody else knew. I don’t know. Jeremy getting on Live and addressing the fact that none of this was true obviously wasn’t enough for this woman to clear this whole situation up. So I am here to do so along with telling the real truth about this gentleman who is trying to play what I feel is both sides. She’s saying that this charge right here was made on the 30th of August. She claims that he was at the Four Seasons with me. False. And I’m going to show you guys why that is false.

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Woman Roped Up In Tamar Braxton Drama Speaks Out

“Before I start showing these screenshots, I do want to say, Jeremy, you…” she added. “Sir, you have to be quicker than that. You tried to clean house of previous DMS that you sent me multiple times. Calling yourself sending, not getting a response, deleting, and then sending again. And now that all of this has blown up, you tried to get rid of them. So I’m going to show them. When this situation happened, I did message him. And I said: ‘Not sure what you and your fiancée have going on, but this is absolutely absurd. You and I both know that there’s no truth to this. We’ve never met before. This is also defamation as well. I would definitely clear this up with her if I were you. She has no clue the mistake she just made.’ As you guys can see, I sent this to him. This is a screenshot of the message that I sent him.

“[I’m not] open to accepting that apology because, at the end of the day, the damage is already done,” she concluded. “She did what she did. That’s something she should’ve done at the very beginning before, you know, taking this to social media. Now you have this woman on social media, you know, posting scriptures today. Like, ma’am… It’s a little too late. We’re not going to bring the Good Lord into this. We’re just not going to do that. So, yeah… Respectfully, Tamar, I’m praying for you. Get some help, love, get some help. I feel like you have bigger fish to fry. I mean, two failed marriages, you got fired from The Real, music not selling… Yeah. I’m sorry, okay, y’all, I’ma stop, I’ma stop. But yeah, that’s all I wanted to get on here and say, just to clear my name.”

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Dame Dash Has Dental Malfunction While Addressing 50 Cent On IG Live

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Dame Dash and 50 Cent have been wrapped up in a social media spat as of late, which began when Fif mocked Dash’s financial issues on Million Dollaz Worth of Game. Dash decided to hop on Instagram Live this week to address this, delving deeper into his financial hardships. He referenced 50 Cent and telling him that $1 million is not a lot of money, doubling down. “Hell no it ain’t no money,” he said. “N***a I owe $8 million in taxes right now to one state. A million ain’t going to help me. I can’t even have no money until I make at least 16 million.” 

From there, Dash explained that he wanted to see if 50 Cent was “the real deal.” Unfortunately, immediately after saying this, his grill fell out of his mouth. It’s unclear exactly why this happened, but he proceeded to go off-camera for a moment to fix it before returning.

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Dame Dash’s Grill Pops Out

Of course, viewers in the Livebitez comments section were quick to point out that 50 Cent would have a field day with this. “Wheeew, 50 is gonna have a blast with this one!” one fan wrote alongside a laughing emoji. “Why just why did you give 50 this type of ammo,” another asked. It didn’t take long for Fif to respond. Earlier today, he took to Instagram to share a clip of the wild moment. “😳wow ya man 🦷 teeth fell out his mouth LOL 😆 what a week, all roads lead to Shreveport let’s work. LMAO😆🤣@bransoncognac @lecheminduroi,” he wrote.

As for Dash, he took to social media today to poke fun at himself for the viral moment. “My diamond grills popped out because that’s what happens when you’re broke,” he said. What do you think of Dame Dash’s grill popping out while he was talking about 50 Cent on Instagram Live? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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