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Nicki Minaj Talks "DWHAP?" Billboard Hot 100 Debut: "No More Payola"
By Joshua Robinson
Feb 15, 2022
Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby's "Do We Have A Problem?" debuts at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, prompting celebration and criticism from the "Queen" rapper.
8,033 Views 15 Comments
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Cardi B Denies Payola Rumors After “Up” Tops The Billboard Hot 100
By Joshua Robinson
Mar 24, 2021
Cardi B is not letting skeptics throw mud on the success of her latest Billboard chart-topper.
2,881 Views 12 Comments
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Iggy Azalea Once Again Accuses Streaming Services Of Payola: "Worse Than Radio"
By Erika Marie
Mar 11, 2021
A new report details an allegation that streaming numbers are being heavily "manipulated" behind-the-scenes.
6,326 Views 13 Comments
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Halsey, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes Named In Alleged Payola Scandal: Report
By Erika Marie
Oct 5, 2020
A recent exposé claims that record labels were engaged in illegal pay-for-play dealings.
59,557 Views 33 Comments
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Lizzo Shuts Down Payola Allegations: "The People Are Making These Calls, Not The Label"
By Lynn S.
Nov 27, 2019
The singer claims that her fans are making her recent chart success possible.
2,477 Views 1 Comment
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Aubrey O'Day Breaks Down Today's Radio Payola Practices
By Noah C
Nov 9, 2019
But that's illegal!
6,249 Views 4 Comments
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Is Payola Still Happening? FCC Requests That The RIAA Investigates
By Andrew Portnoy
Sep 7, 2019
Is payola still alive and well?
2,166 Views 5 Comments
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Cardi B's Team Vehemently Denies Nicki Minaj's Claims That She Paid For Radio Play
By Chantilly Post
Sep 10, 2018
Cardi B's team has something to say.
7,539 Views 11 Comments
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Nicki Minaj Comes For Cardi B: "She Built Her Career Off Sympathy & Payola"
By Alex Zidel
Sep 10, 2018
Nicki Minaj isn't holding back this week.
92,081 Views 101 Comments