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Drake Takes The Lead In 2023 BET Awards Nominations
Drake takes the lead with seven nominations with GloRilla behind with six.

Scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 25, BET has announced the nominees for their 23rd annual awards show.
Drake is locked in with seven nominations, including best male hip-hop artist and best male R&B/pop artist, while GloRilla receives six nominations including best female hip hop artist and album of the year. Following behind them is 21 Savage and Lizzo with five nominations, followed by Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice and SZA, with four nominations each.
Check out the official list of nominations for the 2023 BET Awards below.
Album of the Year
Anyways, Life’s Great, GloRilla
Breezy, Chris Brown
God Did, DJ Khaled
Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar
Renaissance, Beyoncé
SOS, SZA
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Beyoncé
Coco Jones
H.E.R.
Lizzo
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Blxst
Brent Faiyaz
Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Drake
The Weeknd
Usher
Best Group
City Girls
Drake & 21 Savage
Dvsn
FLO
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
Quavo & Takeoff
Wanmor
Best Collaboration
“Big Energy (Remix),” Latto & Mariah Carey feat. DJ Khaled
“Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
“Call Me Every Day,” Chris Brown feat. Wizkid
“Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” King Combs feat. Kodak Black
“Creepin’,” Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage
“F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” Hitkidd & GloRilla
“Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B
“Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Cardi B
Coi Leray
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
21 Savage
Drake
Future
J. Cole
Jack Harlow
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Baby
Video of the Year
“We (Warm Embrace),” Chris Brown
“2 Million Up,” Peezy, Jeezy & Real Boston Richey feat. Rob49
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy
“First Class,” Harlow
“Kill Bill,” SZA
“Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla & Cardi B
Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky for AWGE
Benny Boom
Burna Boy
Cole Bennett
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Director X
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor
Best New Artist
Ambré
Coco Jones
Doechii
FLO
GloRilla
Ice Spice
Lola Brooke
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
“Bless Me,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin
“Finished (Live),” Tamela Mann
“I’ve Got Joy,” CeCe Winans
“Kingdom,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
“New,” Tye Tribbett
“One Moment From Glory,” Yolanda Adams
“The Better Benediction (Pt.2),” PJ Morton feat. Lisa Knowles-Smith, Le’andria Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Kierra Sheard & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Viewer’s Choice Award
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé
“First Class,” Jack Harlow
“Jimmy Cooks,” Drake feat 21 Savage
“Kill Bill,” SZA
“Last Last,” Burna Boy
“Super Freaky Girl,” Nicki Minaj
“Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems
Best International Act
Aya Nakamura (France)
Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Central Cee (UK)
Ella Mai (UK)
Ko (South Africa)
L7nnon (Brazil)
Stormzy (UK)
Tiakola (France)
Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Viewer’s Choice: Best New International Act
Asake (Nigeria)
Camidoh (Ghana)
Flo (UK)
Libianca (Cameroon)
Maureen (France)
MC Ryan SP (Brazil)
Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
Raye (UK)
Werenoi (France)
BET Her
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo
“Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2,” Pinkpantheress & Ice Spice
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé
“Her,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Lift Me Up,” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From And Inspired By – Rihanna & Ludwig Göransson
“Players,” Coi Leray
“Special,” Lizzo
Best Movie
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Creed 3
Emancipation
Nope
The Woman King
Till
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Best Actor
Amin Joseph
Brian Tyree Henry
Damson Idris
Daniel Kaluuya
Demetrius ‘Lil Meech’ Flenory Jr.
Donald Glover
Michael B. Jordan
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Coco Jones
Janelle James
Janelle Monáe
Keke Palmer
Viola Davis
Zendaya
Youngstars Award
Akira Akbar
Alaya High
Demi Singleton
Genesis Denise
Marsai Martin
Thaddeus J. Mixson
Young Dylan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
Alexis Morris
Allyson Felix
Angel Reese
Candace Parker
Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams
Sha’carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Bubba Wallace
Gervonta Davis
Jalen Hurts
Lebron James
Patrick Mahomes
Stephen Curry
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Production Credits For Drake’s ‘Scary Hours 3’

After announcing an upcoming joint tour with J. Cole titled “It Was All a Blur – Big As The What?,” Drake returns with disc 2 of his previously released album ‘For All The Dogs,’ titling it Scary Hours 3.
Featuring six new tracks, the third installment of the Scary Hours series contained a new verse from J. Cole on ‘Evil Ways.’ With production handled by Lil Yachty, The Alchemist and more, it’s no surprise that this project is making noise.
Check out the full list of production credits below.
Drake Scary Hours 3 Production Credits
1. Red Button
Prod. by Lil Yachty, ovrkast.
2. Stories About My Brother
Prod. by Conductor Williams
3. The Shoe Fits
Prod. by Lil Yachty, ovrkast.
4. Wick Man
Prod. by The Alchemist
5. Evil Ways
Prod. by Boi-1da, FNZ, Fierce, Vinylz
6. You Broke My Heart
Prod. by FNZ, Vinylz
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Cassie and Diddy Amicably Settle Rape and Abuse Lawsuit
In a statement, Ventura expressed, “I have chosen to resolve this matter amicably, securing terms that afford me a measure of control. I extend my gratitude to my family, fans, and legal team for their unwavering support.”

Just a day after Cassie, born Cassandra Ventura, initiated legal proceedings against Diddy, born Sean Combs, alleging years of control and accusing him of rape and prolonged physical abuse spanning over a decade, the two parties have reached a settlement.
In a statement, Ventura expressed, “I have chosen to resolve this matter amicably, securing terms that afford me a measure of control. I extend my gratitude to my family, fans, and legal team for their unwavering support.”
Combs also issued a release acknowledging the amicable resolution, stating, “I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”
The lawsuit detailed a distressing pattern of control and abuse by Diddy, encompassing substance coercion, physical assault, and coercive sexual encounters.
Specifically, the legal document outlined a troubling practice termed “voyeurism,” where Diddy allegedly coerced Cassie into engaging in sexual activities with male prostitutes while he watched, recorded, and took photographs. These encounters, referred to as “freak offs,” occurred in high-end hotels and Diddy’s residences across the United States and involved elaborate costumes.
The legal filing ended with an account of an alleged rape in 2018, following a dinner meeting between Diddy and Cassie. The suit claimed that Diddy forced himself into her apartment, despite her repeated objections, and raped her. The relationship ended shortly after.
“After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Cassie stated on Thursday. “With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life.”
Subsequently, Cassie married personal trainer Alex Fine the following year and now has two children. According to the complaint, her association with Bad Boy Records concluded in 2019.
Wigdor, Ventura’s lawyer, commended his client for her courage in coming forward with her claims. “I am very proud of Ms. Ventura for having the strength to go public with her lawsuit,” he said in a statement on Friday.
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Drake & J. Cole Announce ‘Big As The What?’ Joint Tour

On Monday, November 13, Drake announced another leg of his “It’s All a Blur Tour,” where he will be joined by J. Cole. Dubbed the ‘It’s All a Blur — Big As the What? Tour,’ Cole is set to join Drake for 18 out of the 22 scheduled shows.
Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Cash App and Visa, the tour commences on January 18 in Denver, Colorado. The duo will continue their musical journey until March 10 in Lexington, Kentucky. Notably, Drake will take the stage solo for the final four shows of the tour, without J. Cole.
Tickets for the tour will become available on Wednesday, Nov. 15 for Cash App debit card users via presale, while general sale starts Friday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. local time.
Check out the dates for Drake and J. Cole’s tour below:
Jan 19 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Jan 22 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center – San Antonio
Jan 25 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
Jan 29 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
Jan 30 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
Feb 2 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
Feb 7 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Feb 8 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Feb 12 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Arena
Feb 16 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
Feb 20 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Feb 21 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Feb 24 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Feb 27 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
Mar 2 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Mar 5 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
Mar 10 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
Mar 14 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
Mar 18 — State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ~
Mar 23 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
Mar 27 — Birmingham, AL @ The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~
~ Without J. Cole
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