In the United States, the entire top 10 of the songs chart belongs to Kanye West, while Raye’s “I Know You’re Hurting” is the only other track to land inside the top 10 globally.

When Kurrco shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), fans praised West in the replies. “That’s a strong debut, shows the anticipation was real,” one user wrote. Another added: “him & Drake are literally the juggernauts of hip hop no doubt at all.” The remark comes after Drake broke the record for being the hip-hop artist with the most albums on the Billboard 200 chart simultaneously. He currently has 10 albums within the top 200 spots.

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The distribution company that Kanye West worked with on Bully, Gamma, previously described the album’s first day on Spotify as one of the biggest of the year. They did so in a post on Instagram while debunking a report from Chart Data, which claimed Bully only earned 33.2 million streams.

“Since they are giving a partial view, we’ll share a more accurate one,” the company’s post read. “BULLY did close to 50M in its first full day at Spotify. That would make it one of the biggest first weeks of the year on Spotify alongside BTS and Harry Styles, and the biggest hip-hop release of the year on Spotify far exceeding J. Cole. ‘Father’ did 4.1M streams on Spotify in its first full day globally.”

Kanye West’s Los Angeles Concert

Kanye West released Bully on Saturday, following months of delays. It features collaborations with Travis Scott, André Troutman, CeeLo Green, Don Toliver, and Peso Pluma. Later this week, West will be performing his first concert in Los Angeles since 2021. That event is scheduled at SoFi Stadium.

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BULLY was streamed on Spotify over 30 million times in its first day, marking the strongest hip-hop debut of 2026 so far. It’s expected to move between 250K and 275K album-equivalent units in its first week, with 100K coming from pure sales.

Ye previewed BULLY at a listening party in Los Angeles shortly before the release. It features Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Nine Vicious, CeeLo Green, Ty Dolla $ign, André Troutman, and more.

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Kanye West Wireless Festival

New music isn’t all that Ye is getting attention for these days, however. Earlier this week, it was also announced that the Chicago rapper will be headlining all three days of London’s Wireless Festival in July. It will be his first performance in the UK in over a decade, and tickets go on sale on April 8. Additional performers will be announced in the coming months.

The release of Bully comes just weeks after Ye took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologize for his problematic past. He attributed his hateful tirades to his bipolar disorder, revealing that he’s since gotten professional help.

“I lost touch with reality,” he admitted. “Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret.”

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Whether you are shopping for yourself, your kids, or just keeping tabs on what is moving in the market, this month has you covered. Mark your calendars and set your alarms: April 2026 is a great month.

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Air Jordan 3 GS “Spring Flowers”

Jordan Brand kicks off April on April 1st with one of the more charming GS releases in recent memory. The Air Jordan 3 GS “Spring Flowers” is built for younger wearers but adults will want a pair too.

A white leather base gets dressed up with soft pink laces, embroidered floral lace charms, and a hot pink outsole that pops immediately. The flower patches sitting on top of the laces are the real standout detail and are playful.

Red lace dubraes and an orange Jumpman on the tongue keep it from going too sweet. It is seasonal, cheerful, and hard to ignore on a shelf.

Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”

This one carries real weight beyond just the design. Dropping April 3rd, the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” continues the posthumous series honoring one of the most important designers in sneaker history.

The “Alaska” colorway arrives in a mostly white construction with all of Virgil’s signature Off-White deconstructed language intact. Exposed foam at the collar, the iconic zip tie, and “AIR” stamped on the midsole are all present.

Light blue tag details and subtle orange stitching keep it from going full minimal. Every drop in this archive series feels like a document and this one is no different.

Air Jordan 1 High OG “Flight Club”

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Flight Club” drops April 11th and takes the silhouette in a rugged, workwear direction. A black canvas upper with bold contrast stitching running throughout gives it a raw, almost handmade quality.

The black swoosh sits against a slightly darker leather panel, creating a subtle tonal contrast that rewards a closer look. Red Nike Air branding on the tongue is the only real color break in the whole shoe. Below it, a cream white midsole and gum rubber outsole finish the look with a vintage sensibility.

This wears more like a lifestyle sneaker than a traditional Jordan 1 and that is exactly what makes it interesting.

Air Jordan 11 Low “University Blue”

One of the cleanest Jordan 11 colorways ever produced is coming back. The Air Jordan 11 Low “University Blue” releases April 18th and it looks exactly as good as it should.

A crisp white mesh upper pairs with a bold university blue patent leather mudguard running the full length of the shoe. The contrast between the matte white mesh and the glossy blue patent is the whole point of this shoe and it delivers every time.

White laces and a matching blue lace lock keep the top half clean. An icy blue translucent outsole wraps up the look perfectly.

Air Jordan 4 Denim Women’s “Iced Carmine”

The women’s Air Jordan 4 “Iced Carmine” arrives April 23rd as one of the softest, most considered colorways on the entire spring calendar. A light pink denim upper covers most of the shoe with a textured suede overlay near the base adding depth and material contrast.

Cream yellow laces and midsole accents warm the palette up without disrupting the overall softness. The mesh netting window sits in a tonal pink that blends seamlessly into the upper.

A translucent pinkish outsole with a carmine red inner strip gives the bottom of the shoe its own detail layer.

Air Jordan 5 “White Metallic”

The Air Jordan 5 “White Metallic” is one of the most anticipated Jordan retroes of the entire year and it finally lands April 25th. An all-white tumbled leather upper sets the foundation with metallic silver hitting the eyelets, lace toggle, and key midsole details throughout.

The iconic shark tooth detailing runs along the midsole in a matching white, keeping the look cohesive from every angle. Flip the shoe over and an icy blue translucent outsole adds a final layer of depth.

This colorway originally dropped in 2000 and has held strong cultural value ever since. Collectors have been waiting on this retro for years.

Air Jordan 3 Women’s “Orange Citrus”

The Women’s Air Jordan 3 “Orange Citrus” closes out the month on April 30th with one of the boldest colorways in the entire April lineup. A clean white tumbled leather upper provides a sharp, bright base.

Vivid orange elephant print takes over the midsole and heel tab completely, bringing the energy that the Air Jordan 3 was built for. The orange outsole ties the full look together from the bottom up.

A red Jumpman on the tongue adds one final accent without disrupting the two-tone simplicity. It is a high-energy spring colorway done with the right amount of restraint. Clean, punchy, and built for the season.

Air Jordan 6 “Cap And Gown”

Also dropping April 30th, the Air Jordan 6 “Cap And Gown” is a shoe that deserves far more attention than it typically gets. The entire upper is built in a rich black nubuck that feels premium and mature from every angle.

Reflective silver outlines trace the signature Jordan 6 panel shapes and hit the heel tab, creating a subtle but sharp contrast that catches light in all the right ways. The midsole runs in matching black with a dark translucent outsole underneath.

It reads almost stealth but rewards anyone who looks closely. Of course graduation season provides a perfect cultural backdrop for this one.

Air Jordan 6 Women’s “Neutral Olive”

No confirmed date yet but this one belongs on every radar regardless. The women’s Air Jordan 6 “Neutral Olive” is a premium, earthy build that sits at the quieter end of the April calendar and is better for it.

A cream and off-white suede upper brings a soft, refined texture to the Jordan 6 silhouette. Warm neutral olive tones cover the collar and heel tab, grounding the look with a sophisticated earthiness.

Gold hardware on the lace lock elevates the whole build and gives it a luxury feel that most Jordan releases do not reach for. A blush-toned outsole finishes the shoe underneath. Keep an eye on this one closely.

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When Kurrco shared the feat on X (formerly Twitter), debate ensued in the replies. “And he claims other rapper botting HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA, he can’t even hide,” one user wrote. Another countered: “I feel pity for closed minded people who let this media outlets fool their capacity of thinking, these fools be pushing narrative Drake fell off . 6 God All the way.”

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Drake’s “Iceman” Update

Drake’s dominance on the Billboard 200 chart comes as he is gearing up to release his next studio album, Iceman. While he hasn’t confirmed a release date for the project, he hinted that it’s “coming soon” at the Juno Awards on Sunday.

Congratulating Nelly Furtado for being inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame, he said in a video message: “To the Junos, because you are honouring one of my dearest friends tonight, I will spare you, even though I know you’re still thinking about those six awards that you gave to Shad in 2011 when you snubbed ‘Take Care’ as I hosted the 40th anniversary of your award show. But listen, that’s neither here nor there. Tonight we’ll let it go. This is about Nelly. And one thing Nelly knows, you know my love is real. You know my love is true. I love you. Have a great night. Enjoy your hall of fame status. It’s long overdue. Kill the performance. We love you dog. Iceman coming soon.”

Drake has been working on Iceman for many months. He’s already shared three singles, including “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” featuring Central Cee, and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf.

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Unsurprisingly, fans are impressed and making their thoughts known in the comments section. “These unreleased songs are NUTS. Storytelling unmatched,” one social media user writes. “Love discovering a killer Kendrick throwaway I didn’t know about. Especially from this era. Like discovering a time capsule with gold in it,” another writes. Someone else says, “Damn never knew this existed props to Kendrick and shoutout to Radiohead.”

This isn’t the only unreleased Kendrick song making headlines these days, however. During a recent appearance on Cam’ron’s Talk With Flee show, J. Cole also revealed that the hitmaker was originally featured on two tracks from his seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. Ultimately, however, the tracks were scrapped because that version of the LP got leaked.

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Was Kendrick Lamar On J. Cole’s The Fall-Off?

“I had The Fall-Off finished. I probably had to tweak a couple of mixes,” he recalled. “At that time, I had been working on The Fall-Off, which was done, and by the way, somebody leaked it. I know who leaked it — it’s cool he put it out there. [Kendrick] was on two joints.”

According to Cole, Drake was also going to be featured on The Fall-Off before the leak. “That was a part of my vision for it, having both of these dudes as a part of this. On my way out, I wanted to celebrate like, ‘Damn, I’m really grateful to have done it at the same time as these n****s.’”

The Fall-Off is said to be J. Cole’s final album, but he recently admitted that he’d consider dropping another album in the future if he was inspired enough.

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His comments about rap beef, his apology, and even his rap persona have left fans completely flummoxed. In the eyes of many, he has completely wrecked his legacy over the past few weeks. It is a harsh assessment, albeit one that a lot of fans seem to agree with right about now.

As for Akademiks, he offered a unique perspective on the situation during a recent live stream. It was here that Akademiks ended up comparing Cole to the likes of Will Smith. Meanwhile, he compares Kendrick Lamar to Jada Pinkett Smith. In his mind, Smith’s relationship to Jada is how Cole treats Kendrick.

This boogeyman dynamic is one that numerous fans have clocked over the years. Akademiks wasn’t shy to give his take on it, while also accusing Cole of one very specific sin.

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DJ Akademiks Does Not Go Easy On J. Cole

In Ak’s mind, Cole hates his fanbase. Cole fans have been forced to defend him for two years now. However, these defenses have been offset by Cole’s own comments on these latest podcasts. It is becoming more and more difficult for fans to defend the rapper’s choices.

As a result, Akademiks believes Cole is purposely putting his fans through torture. While we doubt that this is intentional from Cole, there is no denying that there is something to what Ak is saying here.

Going forward, one has to wonder what is next for J. Cole and his career. The Fall-Off has been a success, and he will be going on tour this Summer. It could be years before the fans get another new album. Instead, they will have to hang on to these interviews and the implications they come with. Ultimately, Cole has done himself no favors over these past few weeks.

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While discussing her takeaways from the relationship, Simmons noted that she’d “be a great wife.” The remark prompted Newton to inquire if Yo Gotti “would not be a great husband,” to which Simmons defended her ex. Instead, she explained: “At some point, if it came to an end, it was just because I feel like, maybe he just wasn’t ready. And then, we’re not in the same space. But my relationship was great. Love him, love him down, love his family, respect them so. Maybe he wasn’t ready.”

Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti started dating back in 2022, capturing tons of public attention during their time together. They hinted at their split, last year, with cryptic posts on social media. Eventually, Simmons confirmed the news during an interview with Angie Martinez.

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Did Angela Simmons & Cam Newton Date?

Elsewhere during the interview, Angela Simmons spoke about going on a date with Cam Newton back in 2011. “You, the whole time, were making jokes and laughing at your own jokes. […] So, you sat across from me. And I didn’t know what to expect, and you’re making jokes that I thought were just not funny, and you were patting yourself on the back and laughing […] I was ready to go,” she recalled. Simmons went on to say that Newton came across like an “arrogant asshole.”

He countered by admitting that he was distracted by the approaching NFL draft, but couldn’t remember exactly how the date went down. “I don’t remember none of that,” he explained. “That was the night before I got drafted. So you can kind of imagine, like I didn’t know where I was going. I may have had an out-of-body experience.”

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“To say I’m sorry does not even begin the true inner remorse I want to make known,” he explained in court. “I know that these words that I will speak will never erase the pain and sorrow and loss of what the family will have from now on. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about what happened and beg for forgiveness from God.”

Allen received a reduced sentence for his charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery. “I genuinely believe that you are sorry for what you’ve done and not merely sorry for yourself and I think the remorse that you’ve shown is genuine,” Broward Judge Michael Usan said during his sentencing. Now, he’s been released from prison on parole after spending just five years behind bars, per The Source.

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Who Killed XXXTentacion?

According to Allen’s attorney, Jim Lewis, his client played a much smaller role in the crime than his codefendants.

“The crime was horrible,” Lewis stated. “But he did what he could to try and make it right and I think the court saw that and saw real remorse and is giving him at least an opportunity to show that he’s learned from this and never do anything like this again.”

Trayvon Newsome, Dedrick Williams, and Michael Boatwright were charged with first-degree murder for their roles in XXXTentacion’s death. They were all given life sentences without the possibility of parole in 2023. Surveillance footage captured inside and outside of the motorcycle shop, cellphone videos of the men flashing fistfuls of cash, and more were played during the trial.

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“We want to make fans aware that due to unforeseen circumstances, a couple of members will be unable to join the remaining tour dates in Melbourne and Sydney,” the company said in a statement to Billboard. “Wu-Tang Clan will be performing and bringing everything that has made them one of the most iconic live acts in hip-hop history.”

RZA, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, and U-God all performed during the show on March 25, which was billed as having the “full lineup.”

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No one from Wu-Tang Clan has provided an official reason for the absence of Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard. In the comments section of a post on the group’s Instagram page, several fans complained about the situation. “The worst part was when RZA apologized at the end and proceeded to explain that ‘it’s 23 hours to get to Australia’ so that’s why some didn’t come,” one fan wrote. Another added: “Wu Tang (40%) forever, And unfortunately that is your legacy now. Letting fans down.”

Wu-Tang Clan Tour Dates

Before kicking off the Australian leg of their farewell tour, Wu-Tang Clan announced more concerts in North America. Starting on August 27, they’ll be kicking off another leg of shows that will feature performances in 26 cities. It’ll begin in New York with more dates in Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and more. While Run The Jewels won’t be joining them on the road this time around, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be supporting them at many of the shows.

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“We went to this diner. We sat down and talked. This was the first time I met you. A mutual friend connected us,” she recalled. “You, the whole time, were making jokes and laughing at your own jokes. […] So, you sat across from me. And I didn’t know what to expect, and you’re making jokes that I thought were just not funny, and you were patting yourself on the back and laughing […] I was ready to go.”

“When we take the taxi back, that’s when you decided to be like nicer. I was about to be like, ‘Alright, bet. Bye.’ But we sat outside the hotel, and we talked. That’s when I got to know you, and you were like super nice there,” she continued. “But that was like the end of our dating era if somebody wanted to know. We didn’t like actually date. We met, and then we see each other here and there.”

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Angela Simmons On Funky Friday

Newton claims he doesn’t remember the date playing out that way, but admits that he had “a lot on [his] mind” at the time. He also says that he can’t imagine “being that corny.”

“I don’t remember none of that,” he explained. “That was the night before I got drafted. So you can kind of imagine, like I didn’t know where I was going. I may have had an out-of-body experience.”

Simmons went on, describing why she felt so repulsed by Newton’s behavior at the time. “It felt like an arrogant asshole,” she noted. “You sat across from me, and I can’t remember the joke, but I remember thinking, ‘This is not funny.’ And you were like, ‘Haha! Tap me on back.’ I said, ‘Oh, I’m ready to go.’”

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