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The Weeknd's Songs and Albums Return to UK Charts

The Weeknd's "The Hills" and "Die For You" re-entered the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart, while "Timeless" and "Save Your Tears" charted within the top 10, and three albums re-entered various UK music charts.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Orchestrating Young Dolph's Murder

The trial of Hernandez Govan, accused of organizing the murder of rapper Young Dolph in Memphis in November 2021, began on Monday; a key witness testified that Govan directed the attack and will be a crucial element in determining the outcome of the trial.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" Reaches New UK Chart High

Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" re-entered the UK album charts this week, reaching number 11 on the Official Physical Albums Chart—its highest position ever—after celebrating a milestone anniversary and experiencing a surge in sales across multiple formats.

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36% Bias Score

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Ruby Ibarra Wins NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Filipina American rapper Ruby Ibarra won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest with her multilingual performance "Bakunawa," which featured an all-Filipino band and celebrated Filipino folklore and the immigrant experience.

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20% Bias Score

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Australian Liberals' Rap Song Sparks Cultural Appropriation Debate

The Australian Liberal party released a rap song, "Leaving Labor," criticizing Labor's economic policies and the cost of living, prompting accusations of cultural appropriation from Prime Minister Albanese, who highlighted the campaign's lack of transparency regarding the artist.

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44% Bias Score

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Lamar's Super Bowl Performance Intensifies Drake Feud

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, featuring his hit song "Not Like Us" which accuses Drake of pedophilia, has intensified their feud, significantly impacting Drake's public image and potentially altering both artists' future trajectories.

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60% Bias Score

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Govan Trial Jury Deliberates in Young Dolph Murder Case

A Memphis jury began deliberating the fate of Hernandez Govan, accused of orchestrating the November 2021 murder of rapper Young Dolph; key witness testimony implicated Govan in planning the attack stemming from a deadly rivalry between record labels.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Golliwog": An Album Exploring Horror, Trauma, and Societal Dread

Billy Woods' new album, "Golliwog," uses the racially charged term as a vehicle to explore themes of horror, personal trauma, and societal dread, connecting his Zimbabwean childhood to the complexities of historical racism and contemporary political issues.

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40% Bias Score

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Hamburg Rapper Recounts Colonial Past During UNESCO Anniversary

In Hamburg, rapper Sherlock F. offered a unique tour highlighting the city's colonial past during the 10th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage sites, challenging traditional narratives and engaging participants through rap and a colonial goods quiz.

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48% Bias Score

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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Tobe Nwigwe's Tiny Desk Concert: A Family Affair

Nigerian-American rapper Tobe Nwigwe, accompanied by his family and band, delivered a powerful 15-minute Tiny Desk performance featuring five songs including "Houston Tribute" and "Against the Grain", highlighting his journey from defying expectations to achieving musical success.

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40% Bias Score

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Voletta Wallace, Mother of Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78

Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday at 78 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, of natural causes after hospice care; she played a key role in preserving her son's legacy after his 1997 death.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Conscious Statement

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, featuring Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam, used symbolic storytelling and social commentary to challenge mainstream norms and directly address political tensions on a platform typically reserved for light entertainment.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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