Cardi B tops BET nominations while Nipsey Hussle up for posthumous award
Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination.
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Drake thanks mother as he wins big at Billboard Music Awards
Drake thanked his mother as he won big at an eventful Billboard Music Awards.
Billboard Music Award winner Drake calls for more respect between artists
Billboard Music Award winner Drake called for more respect between artists following the deaths of several high-profile industry figures.
Taylor Swift and Madonna to perform at Billboard Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Madonnna will be among the performers at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
Drake to co-host The Rap Show on Radio 1Xtra
Drake is to co-host his first show on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
J Hus performs on stage with Drake after jail term for carrying a knife
Rapper J Hus made a surprise appearance when Drake introduced him on stage four months after being jailed for carrying a knife.
Cardi B leads Billboard Music Award nominations
Cardi B has capped a successful awards season by leading nominations for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards – with the rest of the top spots commanded by other US rap acts.
Rapper Nipsey Hussle died from gunshots to the head and torso, coroner says
Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle died from gunshots to the head and chest, a coroner has said.
US rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead at 33
Rihanna, Drake and Ice Cube have led tributes to acclaimed US rapper Nipsey Hussle after he was gunned down in Los Angeles.
Camila Cabello’s Havana is world’s best-selling digital single for 2018
Camila Cabello’s Havana has been named 2018’s best-selling digital single.
Drake beats BTS and Ed Sheeran to be named global recording artist of the year
Drake has been named the global recording artist of 2018.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the way ahead of 2019 Grammys
Kendrick Lamar and Drake lead the way in nominations ahead of the 61st Grammy Awards with Dua Lipa among the smattering of British nominees.
Recording Academy says there is ‘no legitimacy’ to leaked Grammys winners list
There is “no legitimacy” to a list of Grammy winners circulating online, the Recording Academy has said.
Fun Lovin’ Criminals singer: Hopeless loop of drugs making people listen to trap
The lead singer of rap-rock group Fun Lovin’ Criminals has blamed the rise of trap music on people taking drugs like cannabis and Xanax.
Dua Lipa leads Brit nominations for second year as women dominate shortlist
Women dominate this year’s Brit Awards shortlist, with female solo artists Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie both earning four nominations.
South London rapper Octavian named BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019 winner
South London rapper Octavian has been crowned the winner of BBC Music’s Sound Of 2019.
BTS star Jimin breaks Drake’s streaming record with debut single release
BTS star Jimin smashed Drake’s SoundCloud record for the most first-day streams after releasing his debut single.
What were the most popular albums, songs and vinyl of 2018?
The BPI has revealed the best-selling albums of 2018, as well as the most popular singles, streamed tracks and vinyl records.
Ariana Grande, Take That and Drake enjoy record-breaking years in UK charts
Ariana Grande, Drake and Take That were among the stars to celebrate record-breaking years in the UK charts.
Little Mix nominated for four honours as Global Awards return
Little Mix have earned four nominations on the star-studded shortlist for next year’s Global Awards.