YouTube’s reasoning behind the decision was simple. Album consumption units on the Billboard 200 equalled 2,500 ad-supported streams and 1,000 paid-subscription streams. YouTube felt as though their ad-supported model was being weighted in a biased fashion that created a raw deal for artists.

Today, Lyor Cohen revealed in a blog post for YouTube that as of January 16, 2027, YouTube will be partnering with Billboard again. This time around, album consumption units will total 1,500 ad-supported streams.

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Billboard Comes To An Agreement With YouTube

“We are returning to the Billboard charts starting in 2027,” Cohen explained. “Billboard’s new methodology better reflects how fans engage with music today across both subscription and ad-supported services.”

What Does This Mean For Artists?

For artists who tend to do better on YouTube, like NBA YoungBoy, this is a good thing. Instead of needing 2,500 plays to reach one album sale, they only need to reach 1,500 plays. The YouTube to Spotify/Apple Music ratio used to be 2.5/1. Now, it is at 1.5/1. This is a net benefit for all artists, as it means their album sales will immediately see an increase.

Billboard has seen just how popular ad-supported streaming is these days. Younger folks listen to albums on YouTube, and as a result, their listenership needs to be weighted properly. Artists who have thrived on the platform can now continue to do so, without the pressure of building their audiences on other services.

Over the next few months, we will get to see firsthand how this decision impacts sales figures. Artists who have built their fanbases on YouTube could very well see themselves a top the Billboard charts in short order.

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Along with EQT, his management company, the rapper will bring the program from November 17th to 20th, with some impressive panels, clinics, and workshops scheduled. On November 18th, the Gifted Week Program will host the Sports, Media, Culture & Film with Howard University workshop that brings six panelists from music and sports. “Bring your vision, meet your peers, and get direct access to the people making it happen,” the event description reads.

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Wale’s Gifted Program Week

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On the 19th, they will host the Beyond the Field and Court with Diverse Representation x Washington Nationals panel at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This event will bring “Black executives, agents, and leaders shaping the business of sports” who will share their experiences of “how they broke in and built lasting careers.” That same day, there will be the Flag Football Clinic with the Commanders.

Then, on November 20th, there will be the Sneaker and Jersey Design workshop–a hands-on experience that allows participants to materialize their visions. There are two different sessions; all that needs to be done is to RSVP on their website. 

Wale and EQT’s efforts with the Gifted Week Program give back to the community that raised him and provide new opportunities for the youth, whether in the arts or in sports, to connect with professionals and gain access to opportunities to elevate their careers. 

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In the clip below, James and the fan trade insults with one another. At one point, Bronny asks the woman if she can run a mile. Subsequently, he asks her what she makes in a year. The fans sitting around the woman actually appeared to be on Bronny’s side. At the end of the video, it was revealed that the woman was kicked out of her seat.

Over the last few years, the NBA has attempted to crack down on fans getting into verbal arguments with players. When these kinds of incidents happen, more often than not, the fan is, in fact, kicked out of the game.

There was even a situation between Austin Reaves and a Pistons fan, although that didn’t seem to escalate in the same fashion. Instead, Reaves got in the man’s face, and they hashed it out. Needless to say, Detroit is a tough crowd to play against.

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Did The Lakers Beat The Pistons?

In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers came out on top against the Detroit Pistons by a score of 121-116. Despite missing Luka Doncic, the Lakers got a 43-point showing from Austin Reaves, which catapulted them to the victory.

Head coach JJ Redick did not play Bronny James during the game. Bronny has been a bench player for the Lakers this season, and while he is now on a one-way deal, his playing time is still minimal. At 22 years old, the player still has room to grow, and this doesn’t mean he can’t be a bigger contributor later on.

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There was another headline from this concert involving Adrien Broner. On Sunday, we reported that Broner had been transported out of the venue by paramedics after appearing unresponsive. According to TMZ, Broner’s bag worth between $50,000 and $100,000 was stolen. Rumors and accusations circulated online that Blueface’s crew had something to do with it.

On his Kick stream on Sunday, Blueface looked to set the record straight. In the clip below, he is adamant that his crew had nothing to do with the alleged theft. He says none of his crew members have the bag, and that the accusations don’t have merit.

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Blueface Responds To The Rumors

Blueface was supposed to be on stage with Broner on Saturday night, although due to the boxer’s condition, it never materialized. Blue was one of the people who found Broner in an unresponsive state. The rapper says it was a scary scene, and that he had never seen Broner in that kind of condition before.

Many have expressed concern for Broner and his well-being in the aftermath of all this. Some feel as though streaming has taken a toll on the former boxer, and that he needs help before it is too late. Others simply feel as though streaming might not be the best place for Broner right now.

Whatever the case may be, Blueface remains steadfast in his defense of his crew members. He remains unsure of what happened to the bag, but is certain that his team is innocent.

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What might fan the flames of this theory is the fact that Chris Brown just brought up a woman on stage who previously rejected Usher during his set earlier in the year. This time, Gabrielle Cheyenne stood on stage with her back to a pole as Chris Brown seductively serenaded her with his 2007 song “Take You Down.”

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Chris Brown Brings Fan On Stage Who Previously Curved Usher

There probably isn’t much drama surrounding this particular decision between the two stars. However, it probably made Cheyenne’s year. After her icy interaction with Usher during an earlier date on the R&B tour, she told TMZ that she actually wanted to meet Chris Brown, though she never wanted to disrespect Usher. By her reaction on stage this time around, it’s quite clear that she got exactly what she had hoped for from that reaction. But she also got a bit more than she bargained for since Chris Brown actually shared a photo of them on stage together in his latest photo dump on Instagram.

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Ultimately, the latest performances in Atlanta have been much smoother than Thursday’s opener. Apparently, the issues that bled into the actual quality of the show was rooted in whether they should delay their concert because of traffic. Tomorrow will mark the fourth night of their performances in Atlanta before closing out the run on Wednesday. 

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates on the shows.

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That said, some information is starting to leak online. For instance, an account called @foredles on X claims to have the alleged tracklist for two hip-hop radio stations. This leak should be taken with a grain of salt, as there is no confirmation that any of the information below is true. However, the tracklists are going viral, and fans are certainly going to be intrigued.

Below, you can find the 35 songs that will allegedly be used on the Dirty South Classics station.

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Dirty South Classics Alleged Tracklist

1. 24’s – T.I.
2. Act A Fool – Ludacris
3. A Milli – Lil Wayne
4. Big Pimpin – Jay Z
5. B.M.F – Rick Ross
6. Blow The Whistle – Too Short
7. Born-N-Raised – Pitbull
8. Chickenhead – Project Pat
9. Don’t Chart – Cardi B
10. Get It Poppin – Fat Joe
11. Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
12. Get Silly – V.I.C.
13. Hard In The Paint – Waka Flocka Flame
14. Hot In Herre – Nelly
15. Hustlin – Rick Ross
16. I Luv It – Jeezy
17. I’m A Thug – Trick Daddy
18. Like A Pimp – David Banner
19. Lollipop – Lil Wayne
20. Make Em Say Uhh – Master P
21. Mrs Officer – Lil Wayne
22. My Neck, My Back – Khia
23. No Hands – Waka Flocka Flame
24. Pillz – Gucci Mane
25. Pop Bottles – Birdman
26. Put On – Jeezy
27. Put Ya Signs – Three 6 Mafia
28. Ride Wit Me – Nelly
29. Rosa Parks – Outkast
30. Soul Survivor – Jeezy
31. So Fresh So Clean – Outkast
32. Swagga Like Us – T.I
33. Wanna Be A Baller – Lil’ Troy
34. Where Dem Dollas At – Gangsta Boo
35. Who Dat – JT Money

This is an interesting tracklist for sure, although the inclusion of Cardi B makes us wonder how legit this is. After all, she is not an artist from the Dirty South.

Vice City Hip-Hop Alleged Tracklist

1. 10 Freaky Girls – Metro Boomin
2. 3005 – Childish Gambino
3. Bad Bad Bad – Young Thug
4. Body – Don Toliver
5. CANCELLED – slowthai
6. Cocoa Butter Kisses – Chance The Rapper
7. DON’T KILL THE PARTY – Ty Dolla $ign
8. Do What I Want – Lil Uzi Vert
9. Dum, Dumb, And Dumber – Lil Baby
10. Fashion Killa – A$AP Rocky
11. Favorite Song – Chance The Rapper
12. First Night – Lyrical Lemonade
13. Fried (She a Vibe) – Future
14. Get It Sexyy – Sexyy Red
15. Griddlë – Yeat
16. Hannah Montana – Ice Spice
17. HISS – Megan Thee Stallion
18. Homecoming – Lil Uzi Vert
19. I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) – Jamie xx
20. Janice STFU – Drake
21. JUGGERNAUT – Tyler, The Creator
22. Lifestyle – Rich Gang
23. Mamacita – Travis Scott
24. New Freezer – Rich The Kid
25. Pound Town – Sexyy Red
26. Righteous Minds – Joey Bada$$
27. RHYNO – Travis Scott
28. Skrilla – Kodak Black
29. Sky Walker – Miguel
30. Stay Schemin – Rick Ross
31. Tapout – Rich Gang
32. That’s It – Yung Lean
33. The Percocet & Stripper Joint – Future
34. WE NEED ALL DA VIBES – Playboi Carti
35. Vogue Cover – Westside Gunn

Vice City Hip-Hop appears to be the contemporary rap station in the game. There are definitely some solid songs here, although numerous artists are mentioned more than once, which suggests the list is incomplete.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you updates concerning GTA VI.

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Per Deadline, Hercy Miller, the son of Master P, will be taking on the role of his father in his feature film debut. Meanwhile, P-Valley star Zachariah Rogers will take on the role of The D.O.C., and Tyquan Givens has been enlisted to play the role of an original character named B. Mack.

Universal Pictures is currently behind the film, and they’ve previously seen significant success in the past with hip-hop-related biopics. They’re responsible for 2015’s Straight Outta Compton and Eminem’s 8 Mile. Hopefully, they’ll do Snoop Dogg’s biopic justice.

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Snoop Biopic Cast Revealed

In addition to the previously mentioned cast additions, recent reports revealed that Cynthia Erivo will play Tupac’s mother. Jonathan Daviss, Myles Bullock Be, Lauren London, Camron Jones, Algee Smith, Tre Hale, Laya DeLeon Hayes, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne, Jonica Booth, and SwayvoTwain round out the cast.

Snoop will be directed by Craig Brewer, who was behind Hustle & Flow and Song Sung Blue. Snoop Dogg will also serve as a producer on the movie, alongside Brian Grazer and Sara Ramaker for Death Row Pictures. 

In other Snoop-related news, the rapper recently joined JAŸ-Z on stage at SoFi Stadium with Dr. Dre as special guests during the L.A. stop of the JAŸ30 celebrations. We will continue to keep you in the loop with any further details surrounding the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop.

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Release Date: November 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from I’m The Prize

If you don’t like it, be with old boy with that 9-to-5
And why you got that shit on? Thought you was a child of God
I promise we gon’ spend some time when I find some time

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Release Date: November 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from EXPOSED.

I say I cop Chanel for my h*e, huh, I’m comin’ trim, for sure, huh
I might go infancy, I’m a lil’ different, I don’t wear Amiris no more, huh
F**k up a fifty, then go get a milli’, see, this is a different bankroll, huh
Clip hold a fifty, when I’m in your city, I’m shootin’ wherever I go

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On the latest episode of this show, Arenas and Young were asked about Ayesha Curry’s new Roku movie, Second Chance Holiday. This movie has been making the rounds on social media, as Curry kisses her co-star in the film. Curry has received criticism in the past for her comments about not getting approached by other men as a married woman. Consequently, NBA fans were quick to make snide comments about her foray into acting.

Arenas was part of this, as he aimed at Curry on his show. As you will hear in the clip below, the former NBA star compared Curry to other NBA wives, and said she does not fit the mould.

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What Did Gilbert Arenas Say About Ayesha Curry?

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Arenas went so far as to call Ayesha Curry a “blemish” for Steph. Arenas claims Steph Curry does everything the right way. He gets sneaker deals, he’s good with his kids, he averages 30, and he wins championships. However, in Arenas’ estimation, his wife is the one who is bringing everything down.

Moreover, Arenas stated that LeBron James would never tolerate this kind of thing from Savannah James. It’s the kind of comment that has been made over and over again in regard to Ayesha, and Arenas is joining the discourse machine.

Ayesha Curry received intense scrutiny in 2016. This was the first time she appeared on people’s radars. During the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers mounted an impressive comeback. In the midst of this, she had some harsh words for the officiating. Stephen A. Smith was one of the people who criticized her at the time. Furthermore, the commentary was much the same. People said Savannah would never do something similar. It was misogynistic commentary, and apparently, some things never change.

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