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French Montana celebrates Diamond certification of “Unforgettable”

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French Montana‘s 2017 hit “Unforgettable” is still garnering lots of streams. In fact, it’s now officially certified Diamond. The rapper celebrated the RIAA certification Wednesday night with an intimate dinner, during which he was presented with a plaque commemorating his sale of 10 million units. A video of the moment was shared on HipHopDx’s Twitter account.

“Mannnnn, this aint regular DIAMOND CLUB !” French wrote on Instagram in a post in which he claims he’s the first male artist from the Bronx to achieve this status. “Shoutout to my brother @SwaeLee, and to all the wavy fans!”

“THANK YOU to everyone who played a part,” French continued, shouting out some of those individuals.

“Unforgettable” featuring Swae Lee is the lead single off French’s second studio album, Jungle Rules. The song peaked at #3 on Billboard Hot 100 and sparked the #UnforgettableChallenge. Its video has more than 1.4 billion views on YouTube.

“It was an amazing experience to be a part of,” Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone said when presenting French with his plaque. “This doesn’t happen every day. This only happens when you have a special song. It’s a big achievement.”

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Jay-Z addresses Meek Mill's Roc Nation departure on 'God Did' title track

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(NOTE LANGUAGE) Jay-Z is setting the record straight about his relationship with Meek Mill, who departed from his Roc Nation label earlier this year.

He addressed suspicions about their alleged tension in the title track of DJ Khaled‘s new album, God Did.

“Me and Meek could never beef,” he rapped. He then went on to mention the role he played in getting Meek released from prison. “I freed that n**** from a whole bid, Hov did,” he continues. “Next time we have a discussion who the G.O.A.T., you donkeys know this.”

Jay supported Meek financially when he was serving a two- to four-year prison sentence on drug and possession charges from when he was a teen. Jay also wrote an op-ed in the New York Times to call out the “unjust and heavy handed” term.

Meek has publicly praised Hov for his support and help in paying millions of dollars’ worth of legal fees. When he announced he was ending his 10-year deal with Roc Nation, he made it clear that they had no issues.

“I’m personally handling my own business so I can take risk and grow. we came to that agreement together..,” he wrote. “I have a label deal with roc for my artist and I got reform super tied with them and many other investments wit jigga.”

“roc nation is my family…,” he continued. “we made about a 100m together des mike and Hov saved my life b4 And put a lot of energy into it I’m not behind on my favors in life wit my people I’m good.”

Meek also responded to a tweet about Hov’s new bars, agreeing that they “could never beef.”

Jay appeared on “God Did” alongside Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, John Legend and Fridayy.

Nicki Minaj surprises fans with greatest hits album, 'Queen Radio: Volume 1'

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Nicki Minaj’s greatest hits have been compiled into an album that is now available on streaming services.

Released as a surprise drop, Queen Radio: Volume 1 features 28 songs from throughout her career, including “Beez In the Trap,” “Truffle Butter,” “Anaconda,” “Super Bass,” “Starships,” “Roman’s Revenge,” “Moment 4 Life” (feat. Drake), “Your Love,” “Save Me” and “Fly” with Rihanna.

Nicki says she’s “adding a surprise on it” soon.

Queen Radio: Volume 1 arrives after Nicki earned her first solo #1 with “Super Freaky Girl.” She’s receiving the Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 VMAs Sunday, where she’ll perform for the first time in four years.

Offset, Chlöe and DJ Khaled among presenters for 2022 VMAs

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Last week, MTV announced that LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow would anchor the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, introducing performances and presenters throughout the night. Artists set to take the stage were already disclosed, and now, some of the presenters are being revealed.

According to the network, Offset, Chlöe Bailey, Latto and DJ Khaled are among those who will take the stage on Sunday, August 28, to present some of the night’s lucky winners with the Moon Person award. Ashley Graham, Avril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Billy Eichner, Cheech & Chong (Cheech Marin + Tommy Chong), Dixie D’Amelio, Dove Cameron, Joel Madden and Lili Reinhart are also set to present awards.

The 2022 VMAs air Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with performances airing all throughout the night. The preshow will feature Saucy Santana; the show will see Eminem + Snoop Dogg, Lizzo, Harlow and Minaj take the stage; Flo Milli will perform on the Extended Play Stage Presented by Doritos®.

Lil Nas X named new Yves Saint Laurent Beauté ambassador

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Lil Nas X is the latest U.S. ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.

As part of the new gig, the “That’s What I Want” artist will appear in content featured on YSL Beauté’s digital platforms, promoting both the brand’s men’s fragrance, Y, as well as its new lip color, Rouge Pur Couture: The Bold, and latest eye product, Lash Clash Mascara. There will also be a new, unreleased track from Nas tied into the campaign.

“It’s been a lot of fun working on this campaign with YSL Beauté – they’re such an iconic brand, and I’m happy to be a part of something so unique and groundbreaking in the beauty world,” the rapper said in a statement. “Shout out to YSL for embracing me and my campness and for inspiring change for the next generation of beauty.”

A YSL Beauté exec says in a statement, “Lil Nas X embodies YSL Beauté’s vision for the future of the beauty industry: boundary-breaking, unique, unapologetic, bold.”

DJ Khaled releases 13th album, 'God Did'

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If you want to know what God Did for DJ Khaled, just listen to his new album. The 18-track record has officially dropped, marking the producer’s 13th studio album. He spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about the project.

The album title, Khaled revealed, came from one of his repeated motivational sayings in which he declares, “They didn’t believe in us, God Did.” He said he decided on the name after seeing fans’ responses to the statement.

“When I came up with the title, it resonated with me to the point where I had to let it out, my soul, and spread it to the world,” said Khaled. “What happened was it resonated with the fans, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, they feeling what I’m feeling,’ and that’s when I said, ‘It’s going to be the name of my album,’ because I had another name for my album … When I said, ‘They didn’t believe in us, God Did,’ I felt like I was speaking for all of us.”

As for the features, God Did has over 30, including Jay-Z, who Khaled thanked for being on the album.

“I’ve always been a fan not just from his music, just from his moves,” he told Lowe. “For him to bless my album the way he blessed my album … That was such a blessing and that meant so much to me, because not only does he trust me, he know it’s special.”

God Did is available on streaming services. In honor of its release, Khaled launched an augmented reality Lens experience that’ll bring the album cover to life. Fans who scan the artwork or a Times Square billboard with their Snapchat camera will see Khaled’s portrait reciting the lyrics to “Grateful.”

The producer will also release music videos over the next week.

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