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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B and Offset as the couple welcomed their second child, Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as BTS’ “Butter” tops the Hot 100 chart once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ finally arrives, Drake drops his star-studded ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ Rosalía teams up with Toksicha and more. It’s Friday, Sept. 3 and Billboard presents First Stream featuring the hottest drops of the week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is a Lil Nas X and Kid Cudi collab on the way? Drake teases features on his forthcoming ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album, details on where Kanye West stands with Chris Brown and why people are speculating that Kanye confused to cheating on Kim Kardashian on the ‘Donda’ track “Hurricane.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soulja Boy goes on a Twitter rant and comes after Kanye West after he was removed from 'Donda' album and The Trevor Project announced that Lil Nas X is its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Nas X trolls Drake on social media while Lizzo gets Madonna fans fired up over a Janet Jackson tweet. Plus, Kacey Musgraves announces her 2022 headlining tour and Camila Cabello talks about falling in love with Shawn Mendes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake's highly-anticipated album 'Certified Lover Boy' finally gets a release date, Kanye West says Universal Music Group released 'Donda' without his approval while Ariana Grande shuts down the rumor that her vocals are included on 'Donda.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halsey releases her fourth studio album 'If I Can't Have Love I Want Power' about the joys and pains of pregnancy, the BTS & Megan Thee Stallion 'Butter' remix is finally here and Selena Gomez collaborates with Colombian singer/songwriter Camilo for their latest Spanish-language track '999.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Nas X reacts to Tony Hawk's bloody skateboard by calling out critics of his Satan shoes, Saweetie hits back at rumors of her and Quavo reuniting and Travis Scott gives his daughter Stormi a special gift.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS & Megan Thee Stallion are teaming up for the remix of BTS' summer smash hit 'Butter,' Kanye West wants to change his name to Ye officially and DaBaby raps about being canceled in new freestyle over Bia's 'Whole Lotta Money.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake & Kanye's feud has been reignited after Drake threw some shade at Kanye on Trippie Redd's track 'Betrayal' and Dan + Shay's latest album breaks the top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lizzo & Cardi B's song 'Rumors' debut on the Hot 100, DaBaby returns to the stage and addresses his homophobic rant and Florida Georgia Line cancels their tour because of COVID concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanye West is preparing for another 'Donda' event, this time in Chicago, Aventura returns to lead Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart as its new single “Volví,” with Bad Bunny and Lizzo gets real about trolls on 'Good Morning America.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and more to receive iHeartRadio Titanium Awards for reaching one billion audience spins, Ariana Grande gets reviewed by her fellow ‘The Voice’ judges and Eminem is set to star in 50 Cent’s new Starz series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Lizzo and Cardi B collab is finally here, J Balvin unleashes a new single and The Killers release their seventh studio album. Here are the hottest drops of the week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finalists for the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards are announced and Bad Bunny leads the pack, Trippie Redd reveals his star-studded tracklist and Lady Gaga confirms a new album is on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Machine Gun Kelly debuts a new bald look and dramatic skull tattoo on his head, Cardi B approves of Anitta's #WildSideChallenge and 50 Cent backs DaBaby amid his Rolling Loud Miami backlash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyoncé teases the release of new music during an interview with 'Harper's Bazaar,' Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and more performing at Global Citizen Live 2021 and Elton John proves he's a member of the ARMY by singing BTS' Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Permission to Dance." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s “Stay” reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while Billie Eilish’s new album ‘Happier Than Ever’ tops Billboard 200. Plus, Lizzo confirms Cardi B feature on her upcoming single “Rumors.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Weeknd starts off his new era with 'Take My Breath, Pop Smoke teams up with Tay Floss for 'Rumble' and new music from Guns & Roses and Duran Duran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACKPINK announces a pop-up exhibit to celebrate their fifth anniversary, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's "Stuck With U" raises millions for First Responders Children's Foundation and Taylor Swift teases 'Red (Taylor's Version)' with a cryptic video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardi B's 2016 chart-topping hit "Bodak Yellow" reaches 1 billion views on YouTube, BLACKPINK's Rosé covers The Killers' "Read My Mind" and Rihanna joins the billionaire's club as she becomes the richest female musician in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Baby is Billboard's new cover artist and the rapper opens up about how he's handling his massive hot streak of success. Plus, The Weeknd teases his new single "Take My Breath" in a new promo for the Tokyo Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTS’ “Butter” continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100 chart as Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby” debuts at No. 2, Frank Ocean will headline Coachella 2022 and DaBaby removed from multiple music festival lineups amid his homophobic comments at Rolling Loud Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billie Eilish's sophomore album 'Happier Than Ever' has arrived, Silk Sonic cure summertime blues with their new single "Skate" and Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa's "Demeanor" is giving off 'Bridgerton' vibes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a homophobic rant from Boosie Badazz, Lil Nas X is clapping back with some choice words of his own. Plus, Marilyn Manson files to dismiss Esmé Bianco's sexual assault lawsuit and 'The X-Factor' U.K. gets canceled after 17 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices