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A Stockbridge, Georgia 14-year-old Seven Shirley, described as 21 Savage’s nephew, reportedly shot his 12-year-old sister Lyric in the neck by accident and then died by suicide; Lyric remains hospitalized after multiple surgeries, and the broader family is calling for gun-control action as they mourn this devastating loss alongside notes from 21 Savage expressing grief.
Rapper 21 Savage has announced the American Dream tour, his first solo headlining North American tour in five years, with 30 stops across the continent in support of his latest album. The tour will feature special guests J.I.D, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold, and will kick off on May 1 in Vancouver and conclude on June 15 in Atlanta. Tickets will go on sale on March 1, with artist presale and VIP packages available earlier.
Comedian Shane Gillis struggles to land jokes in a promo for his upcoming hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, testing out awkward punchlines and receiving mixed reactions from castmembers. The promo also features Gillis standing alongside musical guest 21 Savage and castmember Kenan Thompson, with Gillis attempting to build confidence after being fired from SNL in 2019 due to the resurfacing of racial and homophobic slurs he used on a podcast.
21 Savage's "American Dream" remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week, while Green Day's "Saviors" debuts at No. 4, marking the band's 12th top 10-charting album. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums based on multi-metric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums. 21 Savage's album earned 78,000 equivalent album units, with the majority coming from streaming, while Green Day's "Saviors" sold 39,000 album units, making it the top-selling album of the week.
Ariana Grande's "Yes, And?" debuts at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts, marking her third leader on the former and her second on the latter. The song is the lead single from Grande’s upcoming album, Eternal Sunshine. Additionally, 21 Savage debuts two songs in the Global 200’s top 10, while Kali Uchis and Peso Pluma’s "Igual Que Un Ángel" and Xavi’s "La Victima" also make notable appearances on the charts. The rankings are based on streaming and sales activity from over 200 territories worldwide, with Grande's "Yes, And?" garnering 94.4 million streams and 67,000 sales globally.
21 Savage's "American Dream" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 133,000 equivalent album units, marking his fourth chart-topping album. Kali Uchis achieves her highest-charting album with "Orquideas" entering at No. 2. The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on multi-metric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums.
The trailer for "American Dream: The 21 Savage Story" features Donald Glover, Caleb McLaughlin, and 21 Savage portraying different stages of the rapper's life, with new music teased and a theatrical release set for Independence Day. Directed by Glover and others, the trailer depicts 21 Savage's journey from being bullied to his Grammy win, including his arrest by ICE and legal battle. The film is set to inspire new music dropping on Jan. 12, and 21 Savage, who hasn't released a solo album since his detention, is up for five Grammy Awards in 2024.
Rapper 21 Savage released a music video/movie trailer for a biopic titled American Dream: The 21 Savage Story, featuring a scene spoofing ESPN's Highly Questionable with actors portraying hosts Dan Le Batard, Papi, and Bomani Jones. The trailer, which includes Donald Glover playing 21 Savage, has sparked speculation about whether it's a real movie or just a music video spoof. The portrayal of the hosts has led to some fun reactions on social media, with hopes that the spoof is an actual movie.
Rapper 21 Savage has released a trailer for a film titled "American Dream: The 21 Savage Story," which depicts his incarceration by ICE in 2019 and features Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin playing him in different stages of his life. The trailer includes new music from 21 Savage, and the film is directed by Donald Glover, his brother Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, and Fam Udeorji. The project also stars Victoria Pedretti and Young Mazino, and is set to release in theaters on "Independence Day."
"Without Warning," a collaborative album by Offset, 21 Savage, and Metro Boomin, pays homage to the horrorcore subgenre of rap with its dark, atmospheric production and haunting beats. Released on Halloween in 2017, the surprise album received positive reviews and peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. While not fully diving into the violent and macabre themes of horrorcore, the album effectively captures its essence and continues to be celebrated as a modern-day classic.
Rapper 21 Savage, who was previously taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, has been cleared to travel abroad as he has officially become a permanent U.S. resident. He plans to make his return to performing internationally in his native London and will soon have his first concert there. Savage's lawyer confirmed that he followed all applicable immigration laws and his immigration court proceedings have been terminated. The announcement was accompanied by a clip reel of his career and childhood memories, teasing his return to the United Kingdom with the message "London ... I'm coming home."
21 Savage joined Drake on stage in Toronto, Canada, one day after being denied entry into the country. This marked the first time 21 Savage was legally permitted to travel outside the United States. The rapper's dramatic arrival on stage was met with a huge hug from Drake and an ecstatic crowd. 21 Savage recently obtained his Green Card after years of legal battles following his 2019 arrest in Georgia. The current status of his criminal case in Atlanta is unknown.
Rapper 21 Savage was unable to perform with Drake in Canada due to unknown reasons, despite recently obtaining his Green Card, which would have allowed him to legally leave the United States. Drake brought out Lil Baby instead, leaving fans puzzled. 21 Savage's immigration issues have been ongoing since 2019 when he was detained by immigration authorities for living in the US illegally on an expired visa.
Drake reveals in his new track "8AM in Charlotte" that his friend 21 Savage has received a green card, putting an end to years of immigration-related issues. The update comes as Drake prepares to perform in Toronto, where 21 Savage can now enter with his green card. 21 Savage, who was born in the UK and brought to the US at a young age, has been battling his immigration status for four years. The rapper was detained in 2019 and faced charges of firearm and controlled substance possession. With the green card, 21 Savage can now freely travel and perform in Canada and re-enter the US.
Ghostwriter, the anonymous artist who gained attention for using A.I. voice effects to mimic popular musicians, has returned with a new track titled "Whiplash," featuring A.I. versions of vocals by Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The project has been consulting with industry figures and recently submitted their previous track, "Heart on My Sleeve," for Grammy Awards consideration. Ghostwriter aims to raise awareness about the creative and business possibilities of A.I. voice filters and hopes to work with stakeholders to build a platform that allows artists to control how their voice is used and ensure they are compensated.