Impresa Legal Group filed a consumer class action lawsuit on behalf of Jason Nufio and others against Aubrey “Drake” Graham, Adin Ross, Livingston “DJ Akademiks” Allen, George Nguyen, Stake, Kick and others. The complaint alleges that Drake, Ross, DJ Akademiks and Nguyen colluded together, with facilitation by Stake, to use its illegal gambling platform to discreetly transfer money to each other to finance fraudulent music botting campaigns.

The lawsuit, filed in Monmouth County Superior Court on behalf of a New Jersey Stake user, alleges that all Defendants have worked together to finance a campaign to create fraudulent streams of Drake’s music, falsely inflate his popularity and notoriety, distort recommendation algorithms, disparage competitors and music label executives, and ultimately ensnare New Jersey residents in an unlicensed, online gaming platform. The complaint alleges that Stake’s gaming platform is an illegal sweepstakes “real money” casino operating in violation of New Jersey’s ban on sweepstakes gaming which passed overwhelmingly in 2025.

The complaint describes how the parties are strategically leveraging Stake’s encrypted “tipping” feature to disseminate payments to bot operators and amplifiers in a way that is discreetly hidden from the public and regulatory view.

The lawsuit specifically points to public posts and leaked chat logs that document DJ Akademiks and Nguyen’s collective coordination of funds through different payment platforms and the creation and paid promotion of narratives on social media that it alleges create fictitious praise for Drake and Ross and their music. Livingston “DJ Akademiks” Allen is a resident of Monmouth County.

Nguyen, an Australian national, is alleged to act as the facilitator to convert Stake-based cryptocurrency into cash and subsequently use those funds to execute integrated paid clipping campaigns and liaise with bot vendors to coordinate narratives.

As the complaint alleges, Stake has “outright rigged its own games in favor of Drake and Ross, in order to increase the promotional value of Drake’s use of the Stake platform and make the Stake website seem more enticing to users and potential consumers.”

The lawsuit seeks refunds of all wagers made by the class members, payment of all taxes owed for the ongoing illegal gaming, as well as a permanent injunction barring Stake from operating its gaming platform in violation of New Jersey law.

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BigWalkDog releases new single, “Hittin For” today via UnitedMasters. “Hittin’ For” marks a fresh step forward in a consistent run of releases for the Mississippi native. Set against sweeping Houston cityscapes and flashes of his day-to-day lifestyle, the Cash Jundi-directed visual makes it clear he hasn’t missed a step.

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BigWalkDog is a Mississippi-raised rapper known for his commanding presence, sharp lyricism, and distinctly Southern sound rooted in the Delta’s legacy of raw, expressive storytelling. Standing at 6’8″ with a voice to match, he broke through with early independent momentum before earning a cosign from Gucci Mane and joining The New 1017, where he released projects including Trick City and Playoff. His records, including the RIAA Gold-certified single “Poppin” with Gucci Mane and “Whole Lotta Ice” featuring Lil Baby and Pooh Shiesty, have amassed millions of streams and positioned him as a rising voice in Southern rap.

Now operating independently in partnership with UnitedMasters, BigWalkDog is entering a new phase defined by autonomy, consistency, and growth. His forthcoming album marks a pivotal moment in that evolution, capturing an artist who has navigated the industry, maintained momentum, and is now solidifying his place as a lasting force in hip-hop.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend has always been D.C.’s flashiest intersection of power, press, and celebrity. But in 2026, the political ecosystem surrounding “Nerd Prom” has taken on a distinct hip-hop flavor — and not without serious cultural controversy. Grammy-winning rap icon Nicki Minaj is set to attend Saturday night’s official White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 25 as a VIP guest of Fox News, while St. Louis rap legend Nelly hits the stage Friday night for a private members-only performance at Executive Branch — the exclusive Georgetown club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and business executive Omeed Malik.

Together, the two appearances paint a picture of a MAGA-aligned entertainment coalition actively courting hip-hop credibility — and finding willing participants in unexpected corners of the rap world.

Minaj will attend Saturday’s gala at the Washington Hilton as a VIP guest of Fox News, according to USA Today. She’ll be joined by a constellation of high-profile guests including Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk — widow of the late Charlie Kirk — and NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore.

For anyone paying attention, this appearance is the logical crescendo of Minaj’s accelerating alignment with Trump’s political orbit. She sat down with Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, where she praised the president and Vice President JD Vance for their “relatability.” Then came January — a moment that stopped culture watchers cold — when Minaj appeared at a Treasury event to endorse “Trump Accounts,” even participating in a viral TikTok trend using her song “Beez In The Trap” alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The TikTok clip spread like wildfire. The optics? Polarizing, to put it mildly.

But what makes Minaj’s political positioning particularly layered is where she stood not long ago. During Trump’s first term in 2018, Minaj — a native of Trinidad and Tobago — publicly criticized Trump’s immigration policies, admitting that she came to the U.S. “illegally” as a child and couldn’t imagine the “horror of being in a strange place & having my parents stripped away from me at the age of 5.”

That was then. Today, she publicly calls herself Trump’s “number one fan.” The ideological whiplash has not gone unnoticed by her fanbase or by cultural critics tracking hip-hop’s complicated dance with power.

Trump himself is scheduled to attend the dinner — ending a years-long boycott of the tradition that dates back to 1924 — though critics contend the president will use the platform to continue his rhetoric against the very journalists who fill the room. WHCA president and senior White House correspondent for CBS News, Weijia Jiang, pushed back on the noise: “Everyone in attendance has chosen to be there knowing that it is a dinner dedicated to recognizing the importance of the First Amendment. Especially as we mark America’s 250th birthday, our decision to gather — as journalists, newsmakers and the president in the same room — is a reminder of what the free press means in this country.”

Minaj’s seat at that table places her squarely in one of Washington’s most politically charged rooms of the year.

NELLY IN THE VIP: RUMORED $500K MEMBERSHIPS AND A MAGA AFTER-PARTY

While Minaj makes her move inside the Washington Hilton, Nelly is hitting a different stage entirely. The Grammy-winning rapper is set to perform on April 24 — the night before the main event — at Executive Branch, an exclusive Georgetown club where membership is rumored to start at $500,000. Per Politico, the guest list will feature senior Trump administration officials, leaders from the business and tech sectors, and what the club’s promotional language has described as “non-fake news media.”

The Executive Branch was co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and business executive Omeed Malik.

This is not Nelly’s first rodeo with the Trump family’s entertainment circuit. He previously performed at Donald Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball following the January 2025 inauguration. That appearance generated significant backlash from fans and commentators, but Nelly has been unambiguous about his position. He said of the inaugural performance: “It is an honor for me to perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office.”

He doubled down further, making a point to distance himself from any political endorsement. Nelly stated he was “not political” and was “not trying to tell anybody who they should vote for” by agreeing to perform. “This is not me telling you, ‘Yo, you should vote for this candidate,'” he said. “I think you should do your homework and figure out what best helps you and the people who you love.”

Whether fans accept that framing is another matter entirely. His decision to return to the Trump family’s entertainment table — this time at an ultra-exclusive $500,000-membership club — has renewed the debate about where Black artists draw the line between professional access and political endorsement.

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It’s been 20 years since Spotify began, but the real story is what the world chose to play. For the first time, Spotify unveils the most streamed artists, albums, songs, podcasts, and audiobooks in their history.

Drawn from years of listening across hundreds of millions of fans, these lists capture the music and stories that didn’t just break through but stayed, becoming part of everyday life around the world.

Data reflects global Spotify streams as of April 2026.

Most streamed artists of all time

1.Taylor Swift
2.Bad Bunny
3.Drake
4.The Weeknd
5.Ariana Grande
6.Ed Sheeran
7.Justin Bieber
8.Billie Eilish
9.Eminem
10.Kanye West
11.Travis Scott
12.BTS
13.Post Malone
14.Bruno Mars
15.J Balvin
16.Rihanna
17.Coldplay
18.Kendrick Lamar
19.Future
20.Juice WRLD

Most streamed albums of all time

1.Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
2.Starboy by The Weeknd
3.÷ (Deluxe) by Ed Sheeran
4.SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo
5.After Hours by The Weeknd
6.SOS by SZA
7.Hollywood’s Bleeding by Post Malone
8.Lover by Taylor Swift
9.AM by Arctic Monkeys
10.WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
11.Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa
12.beerbongs & bentleys by Post Malone
13.? by XXXTENTACION
14.MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO (BICHOTA SEASON) by KAROL G
15.YHLQMDLG by Bad Bunny
16.Doo-Wops & Hooligans by Bruno Mars
17.Views by Drake
18.Midnights by Taylor Swift
19.Scorpion by Drake
20.Beauty Behind The Madness by The Weeknd

Most streamed songs of all time

1.“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd
2.“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
3.“Sweater Weather” by The Neighbourhood
4.“Starboy” by The Weeknd and Daft Punk
5.“As It Was” by Harry Styles
6.“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi
7.“Sunflower – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” by Post 8.Malone and Swae Lee
9.“One Dance” by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla
10.“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
11.“STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
12.“Believer” by Imagine Dragons
13.“I Wanna Be Yours” by Arctic Monkeys
14.“Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
15.“lovely (with Khalid)” by Billie Eilish and Khalid
16.“Yellow” by Coldplay
17.“The Night We Met” by Lord Huron
18.“Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey
19.“BIRDS OF A FEATHER” by Billie Eilish
20.“Riptide” by Vance Joy
21.“Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

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Multi-Platinum hip-hop artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and humanitarian Yung Gravy has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG. The deal marks his first new label home in nearly a decade since the genre-blending recording artist, who helped redefine internet-era hip-hop, first signed to Republic in 2017.

With a sound that blends rap with elements of pop, soul, funk, and sharp-witted nostalgia, Yung Gravy continues to connect with streaming, touring, digital culture, and audiences around the world. Since his breakout as an independent artist on Soundcloud, he has released a string of standout projects across six studio albums, eight EPs, and one mixtape including Sensational, Gasanova, Marvelous, Serving Country, and fan-favorite Baby Gravy released with bbno$.

Yung Gravy’s catalog of more than 30 singles includes the RIAA Platinum-certified “Mr. Clean,” “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot,” “Betty (Get Money),” and “oops” ft. Lil Wayne, alongside the Gold-certified songs “Whip A Tesla,” “Magic,” “Welcome to Chilis” with bbno$, “shining on my ex” with bbno$, “The Boys Are Back In Town” ft. Pouya, Ramirez, and TrippyThaKid, “Gravy Train,” “Alley Oop” ft. Lil Baby, “C’est La Vie” ft. bbno$ & Rich Brian, “Cheryl,” and “Rotisserie.” Across his career, he has collaborated with a broad range of artists including bbno$, Chief Keef, Juicy J, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Lil Baby, Cuco, and Dillon Francis.

Yung Gravy said, “It’s a glorious honor to be a part of my new family at BMG. The next arc in the Gravy universe is on the way and I couldn’t ask for a better home. BMGravy baby, let’s make history.”

Dan Gill, BMG’s EVP, Recorded Music, West Coast, said, “Yung Gravy has carved out a lane entirely his own, combining infectious records with a highly original artistic voice to create something that truly connects with fans. What makes him so exciting is not just the music itself, but the clarity of his vision and the world he has built around it. We’re excited to welcome him to BMG and support what comes next!”

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G Herbo unveils the official video for “Win Again,” a triumphant standout from his critically acclaimed project Lil Herb (November 7). The record finds Herbo balancing hard-earned success while staying true to his code as he navigates loss, loyalty, and the pressure to keep going. “Win Again” captures that cycle in real time, coming off a win and chasing the next while reckoning with its cost. 

Directed by Mark Cukier/MilkyMadeIt, the visual mirrors the push and pull between elevation and reality. Herbo moves through a fast-paced, unfiltered lifestyle, flying private with his son, touching down city to city, stepping straight into studio sessions, and living out late nights in the club before heading back on the road. The video doesn’t glamorize the wins without showing their weight. It captures the grind, pressure, and responsibility all at once. His son’s presence cuts through it all, grounding the chaos and reinforcing that each move, risk, and win carries deeper purpose, as Yosohn Santana Wright, also known as Baby Crash, starts making his own mark with a recent release, “Hit The Road,” alongside his Dad and cousin, NoHookChe.

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“It’s like finding your roots, getting in touch with your old self and that hunger you had when you first started, the energy that made the world fall in love with Lil Herb,” says G Herbo of his new project, Lil Herb. Named after the moniker he broke through with 15 years ago, it’s both an album and a time machine. After helping invent and globalize Chicago drill, launching the Swervin Through Stress nonprofit, and scoring his biggest hit, “Went Legit” off his 2024 mixtape Greatest Rapper Alive (13M direct-to-fan streams), Herbo is now reaching back and looking forward. He recorded 100 songs over a year, revisited old favorites, and returned to Chicago studios with his day-ones. The result blends soulful hip hop, menacing drill, and a handful of exciting guest features that elevate the project’s full-circle feel. “I’m at the finish line… I’m in full control of my destiny now. I’ve finished the marathon I started when I was 16, when I was Lil Herb.”

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Breakout Atlanta rapper Enphamus has officially released the music video for his latest single “Max Payne” featuring Atlanta standout Young Nudy. Directed by Fydo Did It, the visual captures the raw energy and authenticity of Atlanta culture through cinematic scenes shot across the city’s Eastside.

The video follows Enphamus and Young Nudy through neighborhood park scenes, city rides, and Atlanta nightlife moments, including appearances at a strip club alongside Atlanta rap icon Waka Flocka Flame. The visual also features a special cameo from 21 Savage, further solidifying the track’s connection to Atlanta’s influential rap scene.

“Max Payne” continues to build momentum for Enphamus as one of Georgia’s rising voices in rap, blending sharp lyricism, street-rooted storytelling, and unapologetic Southern energy.

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Today, NFL veteran, recording artist, and mental wellness advocate Darren Waller shares “Baron Davis,” a hard-hitting track packed with bravado, confidence and unstoppable momentum, available via UnitedMasters. The accompanying music video, filmed in Las Vegas and directed by Marquis Garden, weaves together scenes of Waller performing against the city backdrop with highlights from Baron Davis’s illustrious NBA career.

The new single marks Waller’s second release of the year, following the soulful, introspective “In The Valley” which arrived last month alongside a striking visual shot along California’s Big Sur coastline – Music Video. Together, the releases serve as his first music since coming out of NFL retirement to play last season with the Miami Dolphins.

Reflecting on the “In The Valley,” Waller shared, “The greatest transformations in my life and well-being all started in the moments I felt I hit some sort of bottom and this song is about not giving up. The ‘valley’ isn’t just a low point, it’s where the growth happens. Whether it’s on the field or in life, your setbacks don’t define your destiny, they prepare you for it.”

On April 23, Waller will be in Pittsburgh to perform during the NFL Draft at Tequila Cowboy. He’ll also sit for a live interview on the Not Just Football Podcast hosted by NFL star Cam Heyward. The popular podcast goes beyond the game, featuring in-depth conversations with athletes and entertainers about their personal journeys and life off the field.

About Darren Waller:

Darren Waller is a former NFL Pro Bowl tight end turned musician and mental health advocate, using his platform to inspire through vulnerability, transformation and purpose.

Originally from Landover, Maryland, and raised in Atlanta, Darren is the great-grandson of jazz legend Fats Waller and began exploring music in 2015—the same year he was drafted into the NFL. Early career suspensions and the threat of losing football entirely became a wake-up call that pushed him toward sobriety. That commitment led to a second chance with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he rebuilt his life and career, emerging as one of the league’s top tight ends earning Pro Bowl honors.

After balancing football and exploring his creative side for years, Darren made his musical debut with Delusions of Clarity (2021) and Walking Miracle (2023). In 2024, following a serious medical scare, he retired from the NFL to prioritize his health and purpose and poured himself into his craft. During this chapter, he released two EPs, On Notice: Bag Talk and Internal Warfare: This Too Shall Pass, along with the singles “Majoring in Minor” featuring Westside Boogie and the SportsCenter-inspired anthem “Top Play.” This period of artistic focus and personal reflection ultimately led him back to the game with a renewed perspective, coming out of retirement in 2025 to return to the field for the Miami Dolphins.

Influenced by artists such as Jay-Z and Coldplay, Darren’s music explores themes of vulnerability and introspection, fueling motivation and guiding listeners toward meaningful growth. Today, he continues to create music that heals and elevates, while supporting those battling addiction through the Darren Waller Foundation.

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