After releasing a social distance-friendly video for “Piano Trap” and “Not Me” in April, Lil Wayne’s latest video takes an animated approach with “I Don’t Sleep.” Lil Wayne and guest rapper Takeoff of Migos reflect on their accomplishments in the video.
Bonnie Pointer, a member of the popular ’70s R&B group the Pointer Sisters, has died at age 69. No cause of death was revealed. “It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of The Pointer Sisters that my sister, Bonnie died this morning. Our family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time,” a statement read.
DaBaby and Roddy Ricch’s single, “Rockstar,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song rose from No. 3 last week, to mark the first chart-topping hit of DaBaby’s career. He previously peaked at No. 7 with 2019’s “Suge.”
Kodak Black has had weapons charges that were brought against him in Florida dropped, his attorney has confirmed. The rapper was charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Miami in November 2019. The charges related to a gun purchased in January 2019 and another gun that was found on him when he was arrested in Miami in May. It was reported at the time that Black could face additional jail time, after being sentenced to 46 months in prison for other federal weapons charges. The two charges have been dismissed after his attorney Bradford Cohen agreed on a deal with the Florida State Attorney that would see him begin court-ordered drug treatment.
Nasty C and T.I. have joined forces to protest police brutality and racial injustice in America on the new track, “They Don’t.” All proceeds with be donated to @untilfreedom and @solidarityfundrsa
