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Drake Joined By Lil Baby In Toronto, 21 Savage Reportedly Denied Entry To Canada

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Fans expecting 21 Savage for the Toronto hometown shows of the It’s All a Blur tour were left disappointed as the rapper was reportedly unable to secure entry to Canada. Throughout the week, Drake had teased that Savage had finally secured his green card and would be joining him in Toronto for two of the final shows of the tour. However, that did not end up being the case. Savage was reportedly denied entry to Canada.

Instead, Lil Baby joined Drake for the first show since For All The Dogs dropped. While a solid performance and a major get for Drake, it’s still not the person that everyone was expecting. While Drake never explicitly said that Savage would be with him in Toronto, it was heavily inferred from some of the lyrics of “8AM in Charlotte”. “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate/Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian,” had people ready for Savage to hit up the Six.

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Drake Facing A Lot Of Heat Over For All The Dogs

Disappointed Savage fans are not the only people who are coming after Drake following his new album drop. From a legal perspective, two separate artists have accused Drizzy of sampling without permission. British synth-pop band Pet Shop Boys have accused Drake of using their 1986 hit “West End Girls” without permission on “All The Parties”. Meanwhile, Rye Rye has said that her vocals appear without permission on “Calling For You”. Drake has not yet responded to either of these allegations.

However, from a fandom perspective, things are even worse. The Barbz are up in arms after Drake’s heavily promoted Nicki Minaj feature does not appear on the album. Meanwhile, the Rihanna Navy is coming after him after he dedicated an entire track, “Fear Of Heights” to dissing the Barbadian baddie. Furthermore, For All The Dogs appears to include disses against Kanye, NBA YoungBoy, and Pusha T. Drake has been pretty quiet about all these alleged diss tracks.

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21 Savage Performing With Drake In Toronto Since Securing Green Card

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Drake unveiled his eagerly-anticipated new album For All The Dogs this morning after plenty of teasing. Just ahead of the release, Drake dropped off one track from the album, “8AM In Charlotte.” Fans were quick to notice that the song features lyrics about 21 Savage, who’s currently touring with Drake. “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate/ Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian,” he raps.

The UK-born performer had some ongoing issues ICE, after being detained in 2019 for being “unlawfully present” in the U.S. He was later released, but wasn’t allowed to leave the country. Unfortunately, this meant that throughout the It’s All A Blur tour, other acts have had to fill in for him at all Canadian dates. Canadian fans were able to catch performances from J. Cole and Travis Scott, but it was still a disappointment that 21 Savage couldn’t perform. Now that he has a green card, however, he’s been given free reign to perform outside of the U.S.

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21 Savage Can Finally Perform Outside Of The U.S.

21 Savage and Drake attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Luckily for fans, this new development has been unveiled just in time for the final stretch of the It’s All A Blur tour. Drake is scheduled to perform in his home city of Toronto tonight (October 6) and tomorrow, and will reportedly be joined by 21 Savage. The rapper joining Drake in Canada isn’t the only thing he has to look forward to, however.

It was also recently reported by Billboard that he plans on embarking on an international tour sometime in the near future. This, in conjunction with rumors that he’s got a new album on the way, makes for a very exciting development for fans. What do you think of 21 Savage finally securing his green card? Are you enjoying Drake’s new album For All The Dogs so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Drake Wants To Open For SZA In Toronto

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Earlier today, SZA took to social media to announce that she had gotten sick after her last show. She said that her voice had been “shot” ever since. The songstress explained that though she truly wanted to perform, she may have no other choice but to cancel. “I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is semi able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel,” she wrote.

Despite pleas from fans, SZA ended up canceling the show. She expressed her disappointment in a clip, promising them that she would come back sometime soon. “I’m here at the arena. I just tried to do sound check,” she explained in a clip. “I sound terrible.” She went on to describe how she only wants to give fans her all.

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Drake Offers To Join SZA In Toronto

Though SZA’s Toronto fans are surely disappointed that the show couldn’t go on as planned, they could be in for a huge surprise the next time she comes around. Drake responded to her post with a comment, asking SZA to let him open for her when she finally performs in Toronto. “We gon do that sh*t together when you come back lemme open for you,” he wrote. Obviously, Drake would be a welcome addition to the show, and would certainly be worth the wait for Toronto fans.

The duo is still hot off the release of Drake’s first For All The Dogs single, “Slime You Out.” Fans have been loving the mellow track, and would definitely appreciate seeing it live. What do you think of Drake offering to open for SZA the next time she performs in Toronto? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on SZA and Drake.

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SZA Has To Cancel Toronto Show Due To Illness

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Earlier today, SZA gave fans expecting to see her in Toronto tonight quite a shock. Because she was having trouble logging into Twitter, she took to Instagram to share that she was sick. “I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is semi able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel,” she told fans in her caption. That sparked hundreds of responses from fans debating whether she should reschedule the show or try and push through it.

Even though she was seemingly trying her best to put on a show, ultimately it didn’t work out. Whether it was because she was feeling too bad or because she couldn’t sing, her concert in Toronto was cancelled. In the announcement she promises her fans that she will be back but no immediate rescheduling plan was made public. Check out the official announcement she shared below.

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SZA Cancels Toronto Show But Promises To Be Back

Recently, SZA and Drake teamed up for the very first time on a new single. The track was called “Slime You Out” and immediately shot all the way up to the number one spot on the Hot 100. The achievement made her the only artist to find herself at the number one spot on the top 100 this year. BTS member Jung Kook could potentially come for that title if he can debut his new single “3D” with Jack Harlow at the top spot.

Unfortunately it didn’t stick there and fell all the way outside the top 10 to number 12. It isn’t all bad news for SZA though as the song falling allowed her track “Snooze” to rise up to its peak of number 2. Between “Snooze” and “Kill Bill” she’s had two of the biggest hit songs of the year already. What do you think of SZA being forced to cancel her concert due to sickness? Let us know in the comment section below.

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SZA’s Sick, Toronto Show Could Be Canceled

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SZA took to social media today to reveal that she got sick after a recent show, and might have to cancel her Toronto performance. She says that she’s doing her best to get well ahead of the show tonight, but her voice is still on the mend. The performer shared the news on Instagram, as she says she wasn’t able to get into her Twitter account.

“Toronto they won’t let me log into Twitter,” she began. “But I wanted to let you know got sick after jersey and I’m here in Toronto taking a z pack n hella steroids . My body is able but my voice is shot I’m trying my best to make it tonight !!! I really need your support I don’t wanna cancel.”

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SZA Says She Needs Fans’ Support

SZA continued, also letting fans know that if the show does go on as planned, she would need them to help her out with her performance. “If I play I would literally need you guys to sing EVERY WORD FOR ME . TELL ME WHAT U WANT ME TO DO . I’ll do it . Love you,” she wrote. Though her comments section is flooded with supporters encouraging her to give her voice a rest, others are pleading for her not to cancel the show.

SZA’ scheduled to perform in Brooklyn later this week before heading to the midwest. She’ll then bring her SOS tour to the South for a couple of dates in Texas. Her tour is scheduled to wrap up in December with a performance at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Before closing the tour, she’s set to hit notable cities like LA, Phoenix, Vegas, and more. Do you think SZA’s Toronto show will go on tonight as planned? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on SZA.

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Drake Surprises Fans At Lil Yachty’s Toronto Show, Brings Adonis With Him

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Drake and Lil Yachty have formed an unexpected friendship over the last couple of years. Overall, the two have supported each other in their musical endeavors. Of course, Drizzy was once on the song “Oprah’s Bank Account,” which ended up being their first track together. Since that time, fans have been waiting for a follow-up of sorts. With For All The Dogs dropping on Friday, there is a very good chance that we end up getting that collab. However, most of the details around that album remain under wraps.

In fact, many fans are skeptical that we will even get an album. That said, it seems like Drake is definitely hard at work right now. We know this because on Tuesday night, the artist was out in Toronto where he surprised fans at Lil Yachty’s show. Standing on the mezzanine, Drizzy addressed the crowd and told them that he actually rushed to the concert from his studio. He is putting the finishing touches on his album but wanted to be at the venue so he could support his friend.

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Drake Addresses The Crowd

Subsequently, Drake got to perform the song “Meltdown” which comes straight from Travis Scott’s UTOPIA. Overall, there is absolutely no doubt that fans were enthused by the entire show. After all, they went to the concert expecting Lil Yachty and while they got that, they also ended up with a little bit of Drake. It is hard to complain about something like that. Not to mention, when there are concerts in Toronto, there is always a chance that the Canadian megastar pops out.

Adonis Enjoys The Show

Additionally, Adonis was at the show with his father. In the clip below, you can see Drake lifting Adonis up in the air as “Smells Like Teen Spirit” plays over the speakers. This led to a huge cheer from the crowd, and Drizzy just looked excited to be there. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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Drake Found A Houston Home To Live In When He’s Not In Toronto

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Drake’s an international star, which means he can stay pretty much wherever he wants if he’s not in his Toronto home. After all, with all that money and fame, you’d be hard-pressed to find a property of his liking that he wouldn’t pull up to. However, as Drizzy announced during his latest Houston stop of his It’s All A Blur tour with 21 S*vage, it seems like he’s found the place he’s been looking for. Moreover, he announced to the crowd that he found a place to stay in Houston, much to their excitement. Under the tutelage of Bun B and a lot of stylistic inspiration in his early days, H-Town has a special place in the 36-year-old’s heart.

“Also, I want to tell you something,” Drake told the crowd, presumably on Monday (September 18) at his second concert in the city in a row. “I’m excited I get to share this with night two. I had to make it official first. I’ve been looking for a long time. Trying to figure out, you know, the right place for me to live where I belong outside of Toronto. I finally, finally, after all these years, found me a place in Houston, Texas. So y’all will be seeing me a lot, yeah!”

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Drake Is Moving Into A Houston Crib For His U.S. Travels Outside Of Toronto

What’s more is that this isn’t all the love that Drake had to show to the city during these shows. “They say I’m from Toronto, Canada, but we might have to check the hospital records,” the 6 God cheekily expressed during his concert. “‘Cause y’all show me too much love in the H-Town, I love y’all for real. I got my album coming out for y’all October 6. I know I pushed it back, but it’s for good reason. ‘Cause I’m trying to represent for the H-Town like I always do. Another classic on the way.”

With this in mind, fans are more excited than ever for the release of the “classic” in question, For All The Dogs. It’s been a long time since he announced it, and delays and constant touring have kept fans at bay. Regardless of all that, it’s heartening to see that the OVO head honcho finally gets to take in a pivotal city in his life and career. On that note, for more news and the latest updates on Drake, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Beyonce Dazzles In First North American “Renaissance” Concert

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Beyoncé has finally made landfall in North America. After working her way across Western Europe for the past two months, the pop megastar kicked off the Renaissance World Tour’s North American leg in Toronto on July 8. As she had done with several stops in Europe, Queen Bey graced her followers with a glimpse of several of her concert outfits after the show.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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After the Toronto show, Beyoncé’s social media showed off a dazzling chain-mesh mini-dress. Furthermore, they also released pictures of a camo-print leotard with a matching jacket. However, the comments were split between thirsting over the pop star, declaring their love for the show, and demanding justice for Pittsburgh. Beyoncé is scheduled to perform another show in Toronto on July 9 before starting to travel across the US. Her first American show will be in Philadelphia on July 12. Furthermore, the tour will end in Kansas City on October 1.

Pittsburgh Demands Answers About Cancelled Renaissance Show

 

 
 
 
 
 
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However, not everyone is stoked about the North American leg of the tour. On July 5, it was announced that the August 3 show in Pittsburgh had been canceled. The official reason given was “production logistics and scheduling issues.” The Pittsburgh show had originally sat between stops in Foxborough, Massachusetts and Washington DC on the tour schedule. At the time of writing, no other information about the cancellation has been released. Elsewhere, shows in Inglewood, Seattle, and Kansas City were rescheduled but not outright canceled. The biggest disruption was moving the Kansas City date to the end of the tour. Originally, Beyoncé was meant to close out the tour in her hometown of New Orleans.

Understandably, Beyoncé fans in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania are very upset about the show being removed from the tour. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this upset with someone I don’t even know,” wrote one fan on Twitter. The situation has gotten bad enough that Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey even released a statement about it. “We were fully prepared to welcome her to Pittsburgh and honor her with an official day recognizing her visit and accomplishments. We are in conversations with the promoter for the event in order to gain an understanding about what led to the cancellation, and if there is anything we can do as a city to find a new date or location for her show.

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Tory Lanez, G Herbo, Pressa & Drakeo The Ruler Appear On Toronto’s Top5 New Album “Pedro Activated”

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There isn’t another rapper this year who had as eventful of an album rollout at Top5. The Toronto rapper is currently locked up as he awaits trial for first-degree murder. Still, even while incarcerated, he’s managed to rattle the music industry. Just a week ago, he claimed responsibility for jacking DJ Drama’s chain during a club appearance in Toronto. Still, his charges nor his antics have hindered his reach in the music industry, especially as he built anticipation for his next project.

This morning, Top5 finally came through with his latest album, Pedro Activated, released through GGG, 6ixbuzz Ent., and Create Music Group. The 16-song effort is stacked to the brim with features from some of the hottest names in hip-hop. G Herbo helps open up the project, “21 Questions” while the late Drakeo The Ruler posthumously appears on “Your Homie.” Then, he has features from artists like PGF Nuk, Asian Doll, Chinese Kitty, Tory Lanez, and more.

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Top5 Delivers His Debut Project

The rapper’s latest body of work focuses heavily on his Toronto counterparts, as well. With 6ixbuzz hosting the project, Pedro Activated also boasts appearances from artists like Pressa, Bundog, Casper TNG, Flippa, Why G, and more. It’s an impressive set of records that builds on Top5’s infamy. Still, it’s clear that his name holds weight outside of Toronto.

Right now, Top5 is sitting behind bars as he awaits trial. Toronto Police previously alleged that he cut off his ankle bracelet and went on the run, heading to America. Eventually, police issued a warrant for his arrest and he returned to Canada where he was charged with first-degree murder. We’ll keep you posted on any more details surrounding his case. Check out the tracklist for Pedro Activated below.

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Pedro Activated Tracklist

  1. 21 Questions Ft. G Herbo
  2. Your Homie ft. Drakeo The Ruler
  3. Cam H ft. Nardo Wick
  4. IDK ft. PGF Nuk
  5. 2 Cases
  6. Drop Shit ft. Chinese Kitty, Bundog
  7. With The Mandem ft. Why G, Asian Doll
  8. 401 Ft. Pressa
  9. Murder She Wrote
  10. Drill Some More Ft. Flippa
  11. Free Pedro Interlude Ft. Tory Lanez
  12. Rollie On My Wrist
  13. First Time Ft. Casper TNG
  14. 40 Wake Your Block Up ft. Flippa
  15. Movie ft. Bundog & Why G
  16. Stay Dangerous

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Portion Perseveres In The Face Of Adversity On “Downfall”

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Canada’s rap scene has undoubtedly gained some serious momentum in the past few years. Beyond the rappers that have cemented their name in the past decade, we’ve witnessed a surge of incredible artists from the 6ix who are bringing their stories to the forefront. Among those names is Portion, the Scarborough rapper who turned his pain into honeyed melodies. Although it’s been nearly a year since he released music last, he’s finally breaking the hiatus with new music.

In the face of adversity, Portion still comes out on top. The rapper came through with his first music since 2022’s “Letter From Miami” and he’s rapping with a purpose. On “Downfall,” the rapper brings his harmonious flows over a soulful, atmospheric production handled by Gabe Lucas, KutOff, and T Five. Portion sounds off on his doubters and the leeches as he reflects on his rise to fame and details the importance of loyalty and persevering in the face of adversity.

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Portion’s Big Return 

In a statement, Portion detailed the inspiration behind his latest single. “As I work on new music, I’ve been able to tap into different emotions. There were certain people within my own circle praying on my downfall and those are the things they don’t tell you before you get into this industry. If you’re working on something and are a creative of any kind, you can relate to this song and feeling,” he said.

Last year, Portion delivered his debut project, I Am Nothing Without, along with the deluxe edition titled, Trench Baby. The project boasted a feature from Toosii who appeared on the stand-out track, “EASTSIDE,” along with the single, “Wave,” which earned massive praise. Hopefully, with the release of “Downfall,” it won’t be too long until he slides through with the follow-up. Check out his latest song above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Quotable Lyrics
I been wrapped up in this life, I got a flight at 8 a.m.
I got used to all this fake shit, I got used cuttin’ friends
Got b*tches in my call log, we won’t ever speak again
How you pray on me to lose? I thought you wanted me to win

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