Pusha T has responded to criticism that he only raps about one topic.
The Clipse duo visited the Joe and Jada podcast to talk about their new album Let God Sort Em Out and the topic of Pusha’s frequent references to drug dealing came up. Fat Joe brought up some of the criticism he’s heard and said that he also finds himself writing raps about the same things even with the success he’s had. Jadakiss then chimed in and admitted that it becomes a challenge to rap about those things once you become successful, however, he feels like some of the people that are critical aren’t really listening to what they’re saying and how they’re saying it anyway.
“Rap has always come from a real place,” Push responded before comparing what he does to mob flicks. “At this point, I liken it to somebody that likes mob movies. I don’t watch horror, I watch A&E; it’s scarier, I believe it. You can’t please everybody. 23 years in this? I’m not tryna please nobody but myself, that’s what I care about.”
Pusha T added, “I know that my taste, my ear, and what it is that I wanna hear that resonates with that type of person, that’s the type of person I wanna talk to. The person who says that… man, I’m sure I don’t even gel with you anyway. I’m positive I don’t like you. I take it with a grain of salt, but more importantly I know who my family is.”
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Ready, set, shop! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the perfect time to stock up on essentials and treat yourself to bestselling items and designer brands from the department store at a discounted price.
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The retailer’s annual anniversary sale launched on July 12 with tons of amazing discounts on must-have items. Early access was granted for specific Nordstrom members ahead of the sale. To gain early access, shoppers had to sign up for a Nordstrom card and join The Nordy Club, Nordstrom’s loyalty program, to earn points, enjoy exclusive perks and gain access to store events and restaurant activations.
But, now the sale is open to everyone.
Nordstrom’s anniversary sale offers deep discounts on clothing, shoes, home products, beauty exclusives and other items from hundreds of brands. You’ll want to act fast. This sale ends on Sunday (Aug. 3). Till then, there’s still time to score huge saving on your favorite items including activewear, separates, swimwear, denim and fall essentials, including back-to-school goodies such as sweaters, shoes, handbags, jewelry, cookware and other home goods, beauty products and lots more.
Some of the many brands participating in the sale include Cinq A Sept, Madewell, Frame, Vince, Farm Rio for women, and AG, Faherty, BOSS, Travis Matthew, Theory and more for men. Key footwear brands in the deal include UGG, New Balance, Frye Boots, Sam Edelman and Nike. Beauty included in the anniversary sale are pretty major. You’ve got Armani Beauty, Augustinus Bader, Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury, Clé de Peau Beauté, La Mer, MAC Cosmetics, Sisley Paris, Westman Atelier and YSL Beauty, among others.
To help you shop the anniversary sale like a pro, we’ve rounded up a list of trending items, including shoes, apparel, activewear, skincare products, jewelry, bedding and other must-haves featured in the big sale.
The moto boot trend has taken over our social media. We know you see it. From TikTok to Instagram, the silhouette is ultra-stylish and edgy, synonymous with the iconic “it-girl.” If you want to replicate the trend without breaking the bank, these sale Sam Edelman Barrett Harness Booties are for you. Retailing for $119.99, the pair is equipped with all of the facets that make a good moto style, like silver hardware and a rugged lived-in silhouette. Simple but striking, we can envision the Black colorway pairing well with just about anything in the common wardrobe, from denim to floral dresses.
La Mer is pretty much never on sale. The exclusive brand is beloved by many, from Selena Gomez to Jennifer Lopez, so you know it’s good. Unfortunately, their skincare offerings can cost a pretty penny. Right now, La Mer’s miracle-working The Renewal Oil Face Oil is 15% off. When applied to the skin, the oil hydrates, leaving a high-shine, healthy glow in its wake. It’s all thanks to La Mer’s patented Miracle Broth, a cell-renewing elixir that acts as a key ingredient in all of La Mer’s products. The moral of this story is you should treat yourself. Your skin is worth it.
Béis The 22-Inch Expandable Carry-On Roller in <strong>Glossy Lavender</strong>
A carry-on in a lavender hue.
While vastly overlooked, good luggage is a must-have if you’re a frequent traveller. The only issue is that quality luggage is often extremely expensive. This one from Béis is a carry-on that expands to fit that extra limoncello that you splurged on while on your trip to the Amalfi Coast. Plus the glossy lavender hue makes the luggage stand out, so you’ll never grab the wrong one while at baggage claim.
Hunter Original Tall Rain Boot in <strong>Hot Fudge</strong>
Hunter boots are iconic. The style is the perfect splash around in puddles kind of shoe, getting you through those muddy and rugged terrains during music festival season with ease. Right now, Hunter’s Original Tall Rain Boot is on sale at Nordstrom for $109.99. That’s 42% off their original price. Whether you want footwear that can withstand the elements or just an excuse to shop the iconic brand, this sale is for you.
Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Flex Straw Cap Water Bottle
This 32-ounce water bottle from Hydro Flask can hold anything from tea to water. It’s double-wall insulation keeps hot beverages hot and cool beverages ice cold. You’ve also got a leakproof cap for our accident-prone readers and a flexible straw that makes getting your daily water intake a breeze. A Hydro Flask, especially this size, can cost you an arm and a leg. You’ll be saving big bucks by shopping the style at Nordstrom.
New Balance’s 530 sneaker is currently 20% off. That makes these name-brand sneakers only $79.99. The gender-inclusive kicks come in a chunky, on-trend style with mesh uppers and light and summery hues. Our favorite is the Angora/ Dusk Shower colorway because of the mint accents. With all of this in mind, these sneakers are a steal.
Westman Atelier products can run you a pretty penny. Now, during Nordstrom’s anniversary sale, you can get three lip products for the price of one at $79.99. That’s a $122.00 value. Pretty insane, right? This three-piece lip set comes with a Lip Suede Matte Lipstick in Petal, a Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Chou Chou and a Lip Shape Lip Liner in Petal, all in a universally flattering pinkish hue. What’s not to love?
Keeping cozy has never been so affordable. UGG’s Tazzette silhouette is currently available on sale for $69.99. Perfect for lounging around the house, these slippers are fitted with ultra-plush shearling collars that give way to textural suede that’ll keep your piggies extra warm. With fall coming up, you’ll want to add these to your cart ASAP.
AllSaints Xander Short Sleeve Crewneck Graphic T-Shirt in <strong>Seashell White</strong>
Getting the basics on sale is kind of a no-brainer. This tee from AllSaints is an elevated basic we urge you to splurge on, especially while it’s discounted. Retailing for $62.99, this graphic tee is made of 100% cotton for a breezy finish and comes in a boxy silhouette that’s flattering for all body types. The tee comes in three colorways; however, the Seashell White hue might be your best bet if you’re on the market for a simple style you can wear multiple ways.
Socks have never been super exciting. These ones from Bombas, however, are extremely cute and affordable to boot. Right now, you can get a three-pack of ankle-length socks in unique vintage styles during Nordstrom’s anniversary sale for just $27.99. That’s $9.33 a pair. What a steal! If the price alone doesn’t convince you, these socks are extremely stylish, offering any outfit a simple pop of color without much effort.
A four-piece set including two makeup removers, lash primer and mascara.
Lancome’s fan-favorite makeup remover just got a whole lot better. Right now, you can get two full-size bottles of the brand’s best-selling Bi-Facil, along with a mini Lash Idole Volumizing Mascara and a mini Cils Booster XL Vitamin-Infused Mascara Primer for just $60.00. That’s a $116.00 value. That’s borderline highway robbery.
Tommy John Assorted 3-Pack Second Skin 4-Inch Stretch Modal Boxer Briefs
If you’re looking to stock up on the comfiest boxers around, look no further than Tommy John’s Nordstrom deal. You can grab three pairs of their 4-inch Modal boxer briefs for just $39.99. Each boxer is made of stretchy material that’ll have you feeling like you’re wearing nothing at all. Plus, the designs are simple and chic, centered around neutral hues that’ll appeal to just about everyone.
Le Labo’s raved-about Santal 33 Eau de Parfum usually retails for $214.00. Through Nordstrom’s anniversary sale, you can get the famed fragrance for just $180.00. The fragrance is a perfect example of a unisex scent, full of woody, spicy undertones with notes of sandalwood, cedar, and leather. This major price drop doesn’t happen very often, so you’ll want to get in on this deal now.
Looking for the perfect formal footwear? Steve Madden’s Lisbeth pointed-toe mule is currently on sale at Nordstrom for $79.99. This slip-on style capitalizes on the ever-popular mesh footwear trend taking over the fashion landscape currently, but in an approachable way. The neutral hues of the Mocha Mesh colorway are extremely versatile, perfect for the office or a dinner date. The heel is also user-friendly, standing at 2 1/2 inches, so you won’t have to sacrifice comfort to look good.
Monica Vinader’s ultra-cute Heart Locket Cord Necklace is a drool-worthy example of great jewelry at an affordable price. The sparkling piece features a rustic 18k-gold plated heart-shaped locket attached to a simple black cord. Simple but sparkling, this necklace would make a great gift for that special someone or for yourself. We won’t tell anyone.
Avec Les Filles Embroidered Long Sleeve Babydoll Mini Shirtdress
A minidress with puffy sleeves and a polka-dot print.
Wedding season is in full swing, which means that you’ll need a formal dress that is both simple but impactful so you won’t be outshining the bride. Unless you want to get cancelled for your outfit choice, you’ll want to go with something simple like this little number from Avec Les Filles. The babydoll style is universally flattering and the polka-dots keep the silhouette from being too boring. It’s a win-win without the hassle.
L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Oil is hallowed for its sweet, warm and nutty scent. Right now, you can snag a full-size bottle of the famed oil and a refill for just $52.00. Beyond smelling delicious, this foaming shower oil leaves the skin feeling as smooth as a baby’s butt after the first use. Satin-like softness for only $52.00? It’s a deal you don’t want to miss.
Bra shopping can be cumbersome. Nordstrom’s anniversary sale has made it easy with sales like these on comfy bras from Natori. Retailing for $44.99, this comfy little bra features no wires for a skin-like finish. The bra includes a flattering plunging neckline and a sweet little lace trim. Sizing options range from 30B all the way up to 38DD.
Brown Italian calfskin loafers in a slip-on style.
Preppy and sleek, these Johnston & Murphy Dayton loafers evoke major preppy vibes for 35% off their original price. The silhouette is equipped with unique and textural woven uppers that set the style apart from others. Lightweight and extremely versatile, these penny loafers are a no-brainer purchase for those looking for a trusted pair of shoes perfect for every occasion.
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Lewis Capaldi has come a long way since he started working on his mental health a couple of years ago, with the Scottish singer-songwriter revealing that he once had a “mental episode” that left him “convulsing” backstage at a show.
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While guesting on the Tuesday (July 15) episode of Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, Capaldi reflected on the tough moments in his career that forced him to confront the fact that he needed help. The musician made headlines in 2023 when he struggled to get through his Glastonbury set that year, but shortly before that happened, he says he had an incident at a concert in Chicago that was “even worse.”
“I couldn’t come back on stage and finish the song,” Capaldi told Von of performing in the Windy City. “I was like, backstage, convulsing and having this crazy panic attack, mental episode. It was really, really bad. It was the first time people at my shows had seen it.”
The musician has been open about dealing with mental health issues as well as Tourette’s, a disorder that causes difficult-to-control movements and sounds known as tics. In April 2023, Capaldi revealed that his struggles with Tourette’s were becoming so severe, he was considering stepping back from music.
After his onstage breakdown at Glastonbury two months later, Capaldi did just that. Immediately after stepping off stage at the festival — where fans had helped him get through his set by loudly singing the words for him — the artist knew it would be his last show until he got some help, he told Von.
“When it happened and when it was happening, it was, like, the lowest moment of my life, and it was horrible,” he recalled on the podcast of Glastonbury 2023. “I had this moment where I was on stage like two, three songs in. I was like, ‘This is the last time I’m going to play a gig for a long time. I need to try and get through the rest of the show, but when I come off, I’m done.’”
Capaldi is now back and better than ever before after spending the past two years reconnecting with himself, with the star telling Von that therapy and exercise have helped him immensely. This past June, he made a triumphant return to Glastonbury with a surprise set, shortly after which he announced that he’d be donating 734,000 hours of free virtual therapy with BetterHelp inspired by his own mental health journey.
While speaking to Von, he gushed that this year’s Glastonbury performance was a “bit of a comeback moment.”
“It was lovely,” he added. “It was a really special moment.”
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Katy Perry lit up the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (July 15) as part of her Lifetimes Tour, with iconic tracks “Roar,” “The One That Got Away,” “Firework” and loads more! From acrobating the night away to taking fan requests to appearing to comment on her public split with ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom, keep watching to see everything you missed out on during Perry’s latest stop during her headlining world tour.
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Tetris Kelly: Katy Perry is on her Lifetimes Tour, and her hometown of L.A. was lucky enough to experience the hits, the vocals and the acrobatics at the Kia Forum. We take you there in Billboard All Access. She kicked off the night high above the Kia Forum before asking the crowd, “Oh, so you remember it?” Oh yes, Katy, we know everything.
She ran through her hits from all her albums, and the mic was on through dancing and emotion — even dipping in and out of her recently released albun 143 as she commanded the Infinity Stage. She reminded us that internet hate trains aren’t real and even let fans pick songs for her, noting the interesting timing for breakup song choices. She brought up an adorable sister duo and her dad for “The One That Got Away.”
She flew high above us again for “Nirvana” and “Roar,” and all night the crowd was just so incredibly loud. Katy, you’re the firework, and we’ll never forget.
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In the first half of 2025, growth of U.S. on-demand audio streams slowed to 4.6% from 8.0% in the prior-year period, according to Luminate’s mid-year report released Wednesday (July 16). Outside of the U.S., streaming is growing twice as fast as in the U.S., although the pace there also slowed considerably. The rest of the world’s on-demand audio streams were up 12.6% to 1.8 trillion streams, which was down from the prior-year period’s approximately 18.3% gain.
The differences in growth rates help explain why music companies are expanding to emerging markets. Mature markets will continue to grow with the help of higher subscription prices, but companies are attracted to the potential of fast-growing markets such as China, India, Thailand and Brazil. At the beginning of the decade, major labels were investing in tech startups in Western markets; now their M&A strategy focuses on capturing growth elsewhere in the world.
That the U.S. has a slower streaming growth rate than the rest of the world doesn’t come as a surprise. The U.S., as well as Western Europe and Australia, were early adopters of music streaming platforms, and global streaming services didn’t initially target populous countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines. As these and other emerging markets play catch-up, the U.S. accounts for a diminishing share of streams worldwide. In the first half of 2025, the U.S. accounted for 28% of on-demand audio streams, down from 29% and 31% in the two previous mid-year periods.
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While Luminate doesn’t track albums globally, the mid-year report also showed that U.S. album sales fell 6.0% to 41.0 million. Physical album sales slipped 3.2%, more than a six percentage-point turnaround from the 3.8% gain a year earlier, while digital album sales fell 17.7% to 6.8 million, more than seven percentage points worse than the 10.3% decline, to 8.3 million units, they suffered in the first half of 2024.
Total U.S. album consumption — a combination of streams and sales of tracks and albums — was up 3.9% to 558.9 million album units, which was down from the 7.4% increase in album consumption at the midpoint of 2024.
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After eight memorable seasons of TV, the fan-favorite drama Tyler Perry’s Sistas returns for season nine on Wednesday (July 16).
The new season pushes its sister’s circle further than ever before with new love triangles, twists and turns, and savage revelations. The first episode of the new season is titled “No Time To Wait” and it broadcasts on cable network BET. It’s available to access with a subscription to Philo, which is free to watch with a seven-day free trial.
Tyler Perry’s Sistas broadcasts starting on Wednesday (July 16) with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/PT. Each episode is 42 minutes long, while new episodes drop every Wednesday.
Where to Watch ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ Online
Tyler Perry’s Sistas airs on BET. It’s available to stream on Philo. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the new spinoff series of reality TV online with Philo.
How to Watch ‘Tyler Perry’s Sistas’ withPhilo
A subscription to Philo — which comes with BET — gets you access to live TV from cable channels for just $28 per month.
In fact, you can watch more than 70 cable networks, such as AMC, A&E, Animal Planet, BBC America, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, EarthX, Food Network, Game Show Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History Channel, Investigation Discovery, IFC, Lifetime, Logo, MotorTrends, Nickelodeon, OWN, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Revolt, Smithsonian Channel, Sundance TV, TLC, UPtv, Vice, We TV and many others.
Music fans will love that Philo also includes networks, like AXS TV, Fandor, CMT, MTV, MTV Classic, VH1 and more.
In addition, AMC+ is available on Philo. The premium streaming service comes with Philo Core for free, so you can get even more movies and TV shows to watch when you signup. AMC+ is the home to programming, like Better Call Saul, Gangs of London, Interview with the Vampire, Show Me More, Deadstream and more.
The TV drama stars KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee Hayslett, Angela Beyince, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin A. Walton and others.
Starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Tyler Perry’s Sistas season nine premieres on Wednesday (July 16) on BET. The TV drama is available to stream on Philo with the service’s seven-day free trial. In the meantime, watch a brief preview of season nine, below:
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Russell Wilson’s daughter didn’t need to look to the western sky on her birthday to find Cynthia Erivo — she simply had to accept a FaceTime call from the Wicked star.
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While guesting on The Tonight Show on Tuesday (July 15), the football player had nothing but kind words for the singer-actress after revealing that Erivo had called into his 8-year-old little girl’s Wicked-themed birthday party. Wilson shares Sienna with Ciara, along with 11-year-old stepson Future Wilburn, 5-year-old son Win and 1-year-old daughter Amora.
“We have the coolest birthday parties,” Wilson told host Jimmy Fallon, sharing photos of himself dressed as Wicked‘s Fiyero and Sienna painted green like Elphaba.
Noting that his oldest daughter is Wicked-obsessed, the New York Giants star went on to say that Erivo is “the best.”
“She’s awesome, because she had no problem hopping on the FaceTime,” Wilson continued. “Ciara and her are really, really close. It was cool, ’cause Sienna was like, ‘Um, can you sing to me now?’ And she just hopped right into song. It was a good birthday, for sure.”
The athlete also took a moment to gush about Sienna. “I’m telling you guys, she’s probably going to run for president one day,” the proud dad told Fallon’s audience. “She is a boss lady. She runs the show — Ciara runs the show, and [Sienna] gets it from her momma.”
Sienna is just one of countless young fans who love Wicked, which premiered last November. As of late May, it had grossed $755.9 million worldwide, more than any other film adaptation of a Broadway musical. The movie’s sequel, Wicked: For Good, will hit theaters in November.
Of all the hype the Wicked duology has generated so far, Erivo recently told BillboardPride Editor Stephen Daw in her June cover story, “It’s insane … and it’s insane while it’s happening, too.”
“She’s able to access her rage more,” she continued at the time of how her character evolves in the second film. “The scent I wore changed. The makeup changed. Little shifts that bring you to a more mature version of who Elphaba becomes. And she is delicious in this next one.”
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It goes without saying that Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and successful touring acts in history. So it’s noteworthy that his recent 2023-25 tour, which wrapped on July 3 in Italy, was his biggest ever, without qualification.
After 129 shows, the Springsteen and E Street Band 2023-25 Tour grossed $729.7 million and sold 4.9 million tickets, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. Any way you slice the data, it’s the biggest of his career.
At $729.7 million, this is the highest-grossing tour of Springsteen’s career, two times over. His previous best was the Wrecking Ball World Tour, which grossed $347 million in 2012-13. The Rising Tour (2002-03), The Magic Tour (2007-08) and The River Tour (2016-17) each grossed more than $200 million.
Perhaps it’s not shocking for a vital rock icon to outgross his earlier tours, considering the industry-wide surge in ticket prices, especially post-pandemic. But while Springsteen’s average price is up 29% ($149.30) from The River Tour ($115.52), that increase from 2016 to 2025 is well below the typical uptick for other arena and stadium acts, legacy or contemporary.
Beyond the market-level rise in demand, Springsteen sold more tickets than ever before. The 2023-25 tour closed with 4.9 million tickets, handily outdoing the Wrecking Ball World Tour’s 3.6 million by 37%. The Rising Tour is next, at 3.2 million.
The 2023-25 tour is also Springsteen’s longest tour yet. With 129 shows over the course of nearly two and a half years, he beats the Wrecking Ball World Tour’s 125, The Rising Tour’s 104 and Magic Tour’s 100.
But Springsteen’s stamina did not make his recent triumph inevitable. On a nightly basis, he posted the best gross and sales of his career, at $5.7 million (The River Tour paced $3.4 million per show) and 37,900 tickets (The Rising Tour averaged 30,300) per show. Based on gross, attendance, and number of shows, in terms of pure volume and each night, these are the best Boxscore results of Springsteen’s career.
It’s not just a high mark among The Boss’s own touring history; it’s one of the biggest of all time. With reports for the trek’s final leg in Europe, The Springsteen and E Street Band 2023-25 Tour is now one of the 10 highest grossing tours in history. It’s only the seventh to gross over $700 million, among others by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and U2.
Springsteen and The E Street Band played four legs of shows in the United States and Canada, and three in Europe. Though he’s an American icon with deep associations with his home state of New Jersey, Europe delivered the lion’s share of the tour’s overall gross. The split of shows was relatively even (69 in Europe vs. 60 in North America), but the exclusive stadium routing in the former tipped the scales against the mix of stadiums and arenas stateside. Ultimately, the three European legs combined to $472.7 million, or 65% of the tour’s total earnings.
This is in keeping with Springsteen’s previous tours. Over his career, he’s grossed more than $1 billion in each continent, but slightly more in Europe ($1.1 billion vs. $1.07 billion) despite far fewer reported shows (283 vs. 695). He’s played stadiums there since the 2008 leg of Magic Tour, while he’s continued to include arenas in his North American routing.
Combining Springsteen’s solo tours with his work alongside the E Street Band, he has grossed nearly $2.3 billion from 22.6 million tickets sold across 1,028 shows, dating back to sparse reporting from 1976’s Born to Run Tour. He’s only the fifth artist to cross the $2 billion threshold.
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The Boy is Mine Tour — the first ever co-headlining tour by R&B legends Brandy and Monica — has helped the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) reach more than $100 million in projected sales for the first half of 2025, the company announced Wednesday (July 16).
The milestone for the nation’s largest Black-owned live entertainment company is powered by several blockbuster tours, including The Boy Is Mine, a 24-city co-headlining arena run featuring Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts.
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“We’re building a movement rooted in authenticity and excellence,” said Shelby Joyner, president of BPC, in a statement. “The Boy Is Mine is the latest proof of how powerful our culture is when it’s centered, protected, and celebrated.”
Other success stories for BPC include Miami’s Jazz in the Garden series, which drew an audience of more than 35,000 attendees and included performances by Lauryn Hill, New Edition, Toni Braxton, Busta Rhymes, Coco Jones and YG Marley.
BPC also launched the Hampton Jazz and Music Festival at Hampton Coliseum in Virginia, featuring Anthony Hamilton, Keith Sweat, Lucky Daye and SWV.
“Our expansion into the festival space is a natural evolution of our mission to create unforgettable cultural experiences at scale,” added BPC chief executive Gary Guidry. “From Jazz in the Gardens to Hampton to the Rock The Bells Festival, we’re building platforms that celebrate Black excellence and drive real economic impact.”
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard 200 dated July 26, we look at some much-anticipated albums and exciting surprise drops looking to impact next week’s race to the chart’s top.
Jackboys & Travis Scott, Jackboys 2 (Cactus Jack/Epic): The second release from the Cactus Jack label’s semi-eponymous rap collective — consisting of members Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Chase B, SoFaygo, Wallie the Sensei, Luxury Tax 50, and of course label head Travis Scott — arrived on Sunday (July 13), already two days into the tracking week. But five days is more than enough time for Scott, one of the consistently best-selling rappers of the last decade, to do big business and launch a serious threat to the Billboard 200’s top spot.
The set is widely available in a seven-track digital download and vinyl release, as well as a 17-song widely available digital download and streaming set, and a webstore-exclusive CD. Then, as is often the case with Scott’s releases, there is a wide variety of physical options also for sale through the webstore — including five different vinyl editions, three standard CD variants and two expanded packaging CD variants (in larger packaging and with different covers). There are also four webstore-exclusive download albums available each with 17 songs, each with different covers and three with one unique bonus track each.
All these physical releases should add up to another major sales debut for Scott and his crew — and the set is also off to a very strong start on streaming, with multiple top 10 entries on both the Apple Music real time chart and Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA listing. The combination seems likely to result in Jackboys 2 following its predecessor, which launched with 154,000 units upon its late 2019 release (despite its full tracklist being just seven songs — though it had a bevy of merch/digital download album bundles helping its first-week numbers), to a No. 1 debut, making it the first album to interrupt Morgan Wallen’s Billboard 200 reign since I’m the Problem debuted two months earlier.
Justin Bieber, Swag (ILH/Def Jam): If not for Jackboys 2, it might have been a fairly close race for the top spot between I’m the Problem and this week’s most unexpected chart contender: Swag, the surprise new album from Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber, announced a mere 10 hours before its Friday (July 11) release. The unexpectedness of its release was nearly matched by the unexpectedness of its sound — an alternative-leaning R&B sonic palette, heavily influenced by artist collaborators Dijon, Mk.gee and Eddie Benjamin, and by new go-to writer/producer Carter Lang.
The 21-track project — which also features appearances from guest rappers Lil B, Sexyy Red and Gunna, as well as gospel singer Marvin Winans and a trio of skits with comedian Druski — has been a major force on streaming since its Friday debut, swarming both the Spotify and Apple Music charts. Though its presence has receded a bit on both in the days since (particularly following the Jackboys 2 bow), lead single “Daisies” still resides atop both charts, and the overall streaming numbers for the album in its first week should end up being fairly tremendous.
However, unlike Jackboys 2, streaming will have to make for the great majority of Swag’s overall first-week units. As is usually the case with such surprise releases, there’s no physical version of the album yet available for purchase — it’s not expected to arrive until December — meaning that all of its sales will have to come via digital downloads, with no additional variants yet available to boost its numbers there. That will likely cap Swag at a first-week number below where it would need to be to compete with Jackboys 2, potentially making it Bieber’s first original full-length studio album not to debut atop the Billboard 200.
Clipse, Let God Sort Em Out (Self-Released): In plenty of earlier tracking weeks this year, the new album from venerated Virginia hip-hop duo the Clipse would’ve been a real contender for a Billboard 200 No. 1 debut. However, in a crowded week also including new sets from two major stars, a reigning behemoth in Morgan Wallen’s 37-track blockbuster, and also a still-rising breakout success in the soundtrack to Netflix’s animated musical KPop Demon Hunters, it might instead have to set its sights on a top five debut on the chart.
Still, it should have a chance to make such a bow, thanks in large part to expected robust sales. The set is available for purchase in six vinyl variants, two of which are signed, as well as three CD variants (one signed), two cassettes and a whopping 13 boxed sets in branded boxes, with branded clothing and a CD included. (The physical editions, which are widely available, have a 12-song tracklist; the streaming and digital download versions add in a 13th song, “So Be It.”) The set also had a strong streaming debut, with most of its 13 tracks reaching the Spotify and Apple Music daily charts, though its numbers there will likely be dwarfed by the Jackboys and Bieber sets.
Nonetheless, the combination should make for easily the best Billboard 200 showing from the duo since its debut, 2002’s Lord Willin’, which bowed at No. 4 on the chart. (Its last effort before the duo’s recent hiatus, 2009’s Till the Casket Drops, reached just No. 41 — though during a crowded Christmas season that December.)
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TWICE, This Is For (JYP) Another release that might have been able to contend for the top spot in a slower week is the latest from K-pop superpower TWICE, This Is For. The girl group’s new set is expected to sell well, being available in 15 CD variants (all with collectibles included, some randomized) as well as three vinyl editions, and a mid-week deluxe edition for download and streaming. The latter also includes two bonus tracks, one of which (“Takedown”) is also available on another album likely to appear in next week’s Billboard 200 top 10, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
ATEEZ, Golden Hour: Part 3 (KQ/RCA/Legacy): Golden Hour already scored a No 2 debut on the Billboard 200 for K-pop boy band ATEEZ upon its June release — but now the EP is available in the widely expanded In Your Fantasy edition, which adds an extra 10 tracks (mostly solos from the octet’s individual members) to the previous five-track set. The deluxe edition was released via six CD variants, all with collectibles (some randomized), which should drive sales and propel the set back to the chart’s top 10.
GIVĒON, Beloved (Not So Fast/Epic): It’s a bit of tough luck for the R&B hitmaker that his sophomore effort debuts in such a packed week — including the late-announced comeback of his old “Peaches” collaborator Bieber — but the album should still stream and sell fairly well, helped by five vinyl and two CD variants (one of each of which is signed). It could be a photo finish as to whether the set will bring GIVĒON to the top 10 on the Billboard 200, after his 2022 set Give or Take topped out at No. 11. (His 2021 EP compilation When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time reached No. 5, marking his career peak to date.)
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