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What Is The Top Rap Song Of 2023 On ‘Billboard?’

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With just a couple of days to go until Thanksgiving, Billboard has released its year-end charts (the music industry, much like all those turkeys, pretty much dies with the holidays, so it is usually best not to count the last month of the year, which Mariah Carey rules with an iron fist anyway). Those charts tabulate all the sales and streams up til the second week of November (including, last year’s December stats), then tell us what we’ve listened to the most collectively (like Spotify Wrapped but for the US as a whole).

While country music, pop, and the rap-R&B of SZA dominated as a whole, the top hip-hop track of the year (at No. 5 overall) was Metro Boomin’s take on a mid-2000s classic. “Creepin’” featuring The Weeknd and 21 Savage covers Mario Winans’ 2004 hit “I Don’t Wanna Know,” which itself sampled the Fugees’ 1996 song “Ready or Not,” which in turn sampled Enya’s 1987 song “Boadicea.” Released on January 27 as a single from Metro’s then-latest album Heroes & Villains “Creepin’” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 on February 6. It currently has over 1 billion streams on Spotify and 86 million cumulative views on YouTube across its visualizer, official music video, and audio stream (not including the seemingly dozens of bootleg streams).

Of course, if you don’t want to count that as the “top rap song” of 2023 since it only features a rap verse from 21 Savage, the next qualifying track also includes 21 Savage. “Rich Flex,” from Drake and 21’s joint album Her Loss also ranked near the top of the year-end list, coming in at No. 14. Sorry, Pusha T stans and Drake haters (same difference, right?) — it doesn’t look like The Boy has lost his touch just yet.

Other top tracks include “All My Life” by Lil Durk feat. J. Cole, “Just Wanna Rock” by Lil Uzi Vert, and “Fukumean” by Gunna. Also, Ice Spice really did prove to be the reigning princess of rap, appearing no fewer than four times on the list — the most of any female rapper.

You can check out the full list here.

Drake Seemingly Ends Grammy Boycott, Submits “Her Loss” With 21 Savage For Consideration

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Drake is reportedly ending his boycott of the Grammys with hopes of taking home a few trophies. The rapper’s long-standing issues with award shows has been well-documented. However, it seems that with the success of Her Loss, he and 21 Savage are vying for a Grammy. Per Hollywood Reporter, the rappers submitted Her Loss for consideration in the Album Of The Year and Rap Album Of The Year categories. However, given the gargantuan singles it produced, they’re also gunning to get nominated in a number of other categories.

With singles like ”Rich Flex” and “Spin Bout U” gaining significant popularity in the last year, Drake and 21 Savage have submitted those two singles in five other categories including Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Additionally, collaborations with Travis Scott (“Meltdown”) and Young Thug (“Oh U Went”) have also been submitted to the Grammys. But, as the Hollywood Reporter notes, it’s entirely possible that someone else submitted these records for consideration on their behalf. 

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Drake’s Long-Standing Issues With The Grammys 

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Drake’s issues with the Grammys began in 2017 after “Hotline Bling” was nominated in a rap category, despite being a pop record with R&B influences. The rapper revealed that they tried to convince him to drop two concerts in London to attend the award show. In addition to opting out of attending, Drake also withdrew nominations in the past. Certified Lover Boy was nominated for two rap awards but he later backtracked. With Honestly, Nevermind, he simply didn’t submit the project or any of its singles.

In 2020, the rapper stated he felt as though the Grammys were disconnected from the culture as a whole. “I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by the disconnect between impactful music and these awards and just accept that what once was the highest form of recognition may no longer matter to the artists that exist now and the ones that come after,” he wrote on Instagram. “It’s like a relative you keep expecting to fix up but they just can’t change their ways.” Do you think Drake and 21 Savage will win a Grammy for Her Loss? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Drake’s Son Adonis Is Now Obsessed With Singing “21, Can You Do Something For Me?”

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Of the plenty of highlights on Drake and 21 Sav’s Her Loss, “Rich Flex” might be the catchiest (and most annoying) song these days. While that has little to do with the song itself, it has everything to do with the viral meme attached to it. Ever since the collaborative album’s release, we’ve all been having a chuckle whenever we hear “21, can you do something for me?” Given that the album’s been out for almost a year now, the meme’s certainly had enough time to fade out, and probably has for a lot of people. If you’re “a lot of people,” then you might be disappointed to hear that it’s still finding new life in new fans- most notably, the artist’s own child.

Furthermore, Drake’s son Adonis went to just one of his shows so far, and he shared clips of the little one singing that part of “Rich Flex” incessantly after doing so. One of them shows Adonis singing to the camera, and in another he’s holding an imaginary microphone, busting a move, and jumping all over the couch as he repeats “21, can you do something for me?” over and over again. To be fair, we’d probably have it stuck in our heads too after our first 6 God show. In addition, it hints at how hilarious it will be to see Adonis discover his dad’s catalog in the future.

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Adonis Sings Drake Line Over & Over Again After Going To Just One Show

With so many hits and eras to choose from, maybe Adonis will obsess over older songs in his catalog at some point. Regardless of how overplayed many people think “Rich Flex” is, at least it has a more wholesome context now. After all, just watching this video once will probably get Drake’s line stuck in your head for the next few hours. Now, at least you can think about sharing an experience with his son to cope with that ear worm.

Meanwhile, the Canadian superstar enjoyed his son’s presence at one of his recent shows. However, he set some ground rules, and told people to refrain from throwing bras on stage. We’ll see if he applies the same parental control when his son picks up If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late. For more news and the latest updates on Drake and Adonis, come back to HNHH.

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Drake Says His Painted Nails Have The World Acting Homophobic For The First Time Since “Rich Flex”

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As a Scorpio, Drake has become accustomed to triggering extreme reactions in those he crosses paths with. He’s been one of the biggest names in hip-hop for over a decade so the father of one obviously has a lot of fans, but with that sort of fame comes inevitable haters too. The latest decision the world has been criticizing Drizzy for is his manicure, which has transitioned from a yucky yellow to a pretty pink as he’s learned more about the world of nail art.

The Canadian has always been something of a trendsetter, so seeing him experiment with typically feminine things isn’t surprising. As it turns out, however, he actually began painting his nails to curb the habit of biting them. Drake revealed this during an Instagram back-and-forth with Lil Yachty, with the Georgia native trolling his friend on his It’s All a Blur Tour. “Boy got them heavy hangers in his ear,” Lil Boat wrote.

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Drake and Lil Yachty Discuss Homophobia

“GET OUT MY COMMENTS,” Champagne Papi quickly responded. “YOU TOLD ME TO PAINT MY NAILS SO I WOULD STOP BITING THEM AND NOW THE WORLD IS BEING HOMOPHOBIC FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ‘RICH FLEX,’” he went on, referencing a song from Her Loss that previously went viral for Drake’s “zesty” lyrics. “Which wasn’t that long ago now that I think about it,” the Scorpion rapper added. “Wait is the world homophobic? Smh.”

Amid his close friend’s crisis, the “Act Up” writer stepped in to calm him down. “@champagnepapi, woo-sah brother. [You’re] not supposed to have these episodes in public,” Boat joked. “It’s fine, they just don’t get [you] bro #UDIFFERENTAF.” While Lil Yachty has always been a supporter of Drake’s style choices, Andrew Tate simply can’t relate. The embattled podcaster declined to meet up with Champagne Papi due to his perfectly manicured nails, leading the Let’s Start Here artist to mercilessly troll him. Read what Yachty had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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21 Savage Seems To Be Over The “Rich Flex” Memes

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“Rich Flex,” the opening track to Drake and 21 Savage’s collaboration album Her Loss, has been getting plenty of internet traction. The lyrics for the song start with Drake singing, “21, can you do somethin’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me?” To which the meme agents are posting videos of fake Drakes getting a little more sensual than what the song intends. The internet is undefeated, making 21 Savage severely uncomfortable about how the fans are taking the song lyrics.

In a video posted on Instagram, 21 is in the middle of a set list on stage when Drake embraces the meme. He overstates the opening lines of the track, giving him “that come on babe look,” according to one Insta commenter. In response, 21 gives a look of shock that will forever be undefeated, much like the internet. 21 shakes off the trauma and gets into rapping with Drizzy once again, but we know the rapper might be scarred for life for what the fans have done to “Rich Flex.”

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21 Savage’s Response To The Internet Trolls

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Drake and 21 Savage are on tour right now, so they are at the mercy of the massive crowds. And when something is in the mainstream media, Drake is always one to capitalize on good publicity. No doubt Drizzy will continue to make the same “21, can you do something for me” joke until the wheels fall off. And 21 will have to grin and bear it. Thankfully, being part of the cultural conversation is always a good thing. So even if it is something completely unintended, it’s well worth the cringe.

In other 21 Savage news, he recently hopped on a remix of Burna Boy’s “Sittin’ On Top Of The World.” He also hosted a kid’s basketball camp in Atlanta, GA, giving back to the community. On top of being the number one meme in the world, he’s touring with the most prolific rapper in history. Life is good when you’re music famous (on top of being internet famous).

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Drake’s Pink Manicure Is His Latest “Rich Flex”

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Drake has never been one to follow the crowd. This is precisely what’s driven him to such success in his career. Of course, with fame and fortune also come critics and trolls, which the father of one has no shortage of. Back in the spring, Drizzy was clowned particularly hard for an outfit he wore during a Stake and Kick live stream. It consisted of a jumpsuit declaring him “State Property” and yellow nail polish.

No matter what haters had to say, the Scorpion rapper carried himself with his usual confidence. It seems he got the manicure criticism loud and clear, though. Photos surfaced on Sunday (July 2) that show Drake rocking a beautiful two-toned pink design on his perfectly groomed nails. The 36-year-old didn’t share them himself on social media, but the technician responsible for taking care of him gave us a look at her work, as well as a photo captured with Champagne Papi afterward.

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Drake Hits the Nail Salon Before Heading Out on Tour

 

 
 
 
 
 
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In the comment section of @theshaderoom’s reposts, users have been merciless in making fun of Drake – again. “He definitely said ‘Besties!’ when they took this pic,” one person joked. “These ni**az really enjoying their soft girl era 🤦🏾‍♀️🥴😂,” another person chimed in. Elsewhere, others expressed that the “In My Feelings” rapper’s expression of his femininity is too much for them to handle. Regardless, the smile on his face proves how happy Drizzy is with his nails, and he’ll likely have the best manicure on the It’s All A Blur tour.

Ahead of hitting the road with his Her Loss collaborator later this week, Drake has also been taking in the public’s perception of his new poetry book. Unfortunately for the Canadian, serious poets seem to mostly be giving him a thumbs down. However, he made it clear that he isn’t phased by the critics while also paying tribute to his late Degrassi co-star Sue Johanson. Read what Drake had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Quavo’s “Rich Flex” Interpolation On “Honey Bun” Gets Mixed Reactions On Twitter

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Twitter came through with some strong reactions to Quavo’s newest track “Honey Bun,” which he previously teased. Moreover, many took special note of his interpolation of the now infamous chorus on Drake & 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex,” AKA the “Can you do somethin’ for me?” flow. Over a bell-heavy and menacing trap instrumental, the Migos icon takes a more boastful, combative, and aggressive tone than his previous singles, both lyrically and delivery-wise. However, not everyone loved the homage to the Her Loss hit, and some criticized the song for other reasons.

“Quavo did not say honey bun can you do sum for me i know he lying,” one user wrote on Twitter. Whether they found it corny, unfitting, or straight-up bad, a lot of people had different reasons to criticize the hook. Despite that reaction, many are missing out on some of the song’s other notable features. For example, the Georgia native raps, “I don’t wanna hear no sorry for my loss,” as well as “They wanna see my emotions, I ain’t smilin’ at all.”

Quavo’s New Single Leaves Fans Divided

With those bars, Quavo seems to address how people approached him following the tragic loss of his nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff. Moreover, the process of grief is always a difficult and personal one, and being a celebrity can dampen or intrude on that process. As such, there is much more to “Honey Bun” than the chorus might have you believe, even though it is its most easily identifiable characteristic. Another smaller reason why some fans expressed disappointment is because Yeat was rumored to also appear on the track, as they were spotted together around its announcement.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old was also in the news this week due to fling rumors with singer and actress Chlöe, which she sort of denied. While she didn’t necessarily confirm the rumors, she didn’t outright deny them either. It was during a conversation with Latto, and they labeled him a “really nice guy” and complimented his locs. Regardless of that gossip, fans’ attention’s clearly turned to this divisive single and its reference to one of last year’s biggest hits. Furthermore, check out more reactions to “Honey Bun” below and return to HNHH for the latest on Quavo.

Twitter Reacts To “Honey Bun”

Quavo Interpolates Drake & 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex” On “Honeybun”

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Twitter has a way of inciting feuds between just about anybody. Given that it’s a free(ish) forum for public opinion, it doesn’t take long for people to air out their unadulterated thought and gain some sort of validation from the public. That’s especially true when it comes to rap beef and it appears that some feel as though Quavo might have a bone to pick with Drake. With the release of the Atlanta rapper’s new single, “Honeybun,” several references to Her Loss left many confused about the status between the former tourmates.

It’s one line in particular that fueled the suspicions of tension between the two artists. “N***as singing like Diana Ross, n***a/ I don’t wanna hear no sorry for my loss, n***a,” Quavo raps on the record. Though this doesn’t necessarily pinpoint an issue, Internet conspiracy theorists felt like Quavo referenced Her Loss in an unflattering way. However, there’s more than enough evidence available in this song alone to debunk this theory.

Drake Clears “Rich Flex” For Quavo

Though that one bar, in particular, led some to believe that Quavo took shots at Drake, the fact that he interpolated “Rich Flex” from the 21 Savage-assisted Her Loss is a clear indication that the two remain on good terms. On the hook for the single, Quavo flips the heavily meme’d intro for the chorus, rapping, “Honeybun, can you do somethin’ for me?/ Can you go automatic just for me?/ Tommy gun, can you do somethin’ for me?/ Can you call Al Capone for me?” Even though some felt like Quavo mocked Drake, the Canadian rapper, along with his Atlanta counterpart, would’ve likely had to clear the use of their song beforehand.

The latest release from the Migos rapper marks his third drop of 2023, which seems to be a strong indication that his solo album is on the way. The rapper took a rightful hiatus following Takeoff’s passing but returned to the limelight at the beginning of the year. He and Drake rang in the New Year together at Diddy’s party. Since then, Quavo’s released “Without You,” a tribute to Takeoff, and most recently, “Greatness.” Check out his new single above and let us know what you think of Quavo’s latest single. 

Drake Thinks Those ‘Sassy Drake’ ‘Rich Flex’ Memes Are Pretty Funny Too

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One of the reasons Drake has had such longevity in pop culture is his self-awareness. Although he’s been the butt of plenty of jokes over the years, he’s never let it get to him. In fact, he’s embraced many of the memes, doubling down and even creating business opportunities out of them.

Most recently, his sassy intro on the Her Loss song “Rich Flex” in which he implores his rhyme partner 21 Savage to “do something for me” inspired a slew of cheeky memes on TikTok. In them, fans imagine the Canadian superstar rolling his neck, putting his hands on his hips, and generally using body language that matches his saucy tone. While 21 himself was floored by the memes during a recent interaction with Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, Drake got to share his own reaction during a live stream with betting app Stake (which he helped promote over the weekend by putting a million-dollar parlay on the World Cup — he lost, but Argentina won).

He said that during a recent club outing, a female companion questioned him about being the butt of so many memes. In response, he explained, “I understand after all these years that, I feel like I have a polarizing presence. I’m almost a character in people’s movies and therefore there’s a running a dialogue. There’s jokes, you’re either the villain to some people or hero to some people. It is what it is, it just comes with the territory… I’ve always been able to laugh at myself, but I really do feel now that I mentally am able to separate the two. So I just want to stay in that zone, that’s kinda my resolution.”

You can check out Drake’s livestream with Stake below.

Drake Addresses “Rich Flex” Memes

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Drake and 21 Savage continue to ride high off of Her Loss. The collaborative album from the two artists came with an entire rollout that was a meme in and of itself. Drake and 21 Savage delivered mock interviews and performances on platforms like Howard Stern and SNL.

However, Drake’s opening bars on “Rich Flex” took a life of their own. Drizzy’s sassy delivery at the top of the record spurred memes across the Internet. Shortly after its release, the song unintentionally became a trend on TikTok due to Drake’s numerous requests for 21 Savage. Though it may have painted Drake in a somewhat unflattering light, it ultimately propelled the song to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake and Rapper 21 Savage perform onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Over the weekend, the Canadian rapper finally addressed the memes surrounding “Rich Flex.” During the Drake X Stake stream, he detailed a conversation with a drunk woman at a bar who asked him how he’s able to deal with people always making fun of him, specifically due to the “Rich Flex” memes.

“I understand after all these years that, I feel like I have a polarizing presence. I’m almost a character in people’s movies and therefore, there’s a running dialogue. There’s jokes. You’re either the villain to some people or hero to some people,” he explained.

After a 10+ year run in the game, Drake said that he understands that “it just comes with the territory.” As projects like Honestly, Nevermind show, there’s always room to explore other avenues, even if it doesn’t resonate with everyone. However, he said that he’s able to take a joke without reacting negatively to what the Internet has to say about him.

“But ultimately, I’ve just found a way,” he said. “I’ve always been able to laugh at myself, but I really do feel now that I mentally am able to separate the two. So I just want to stay in that zone, that’s kinda my resolution. I feel really good right now.”

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