Drake is self-isolating after partying with Kevin Durant just days before the basketball star was diagnosed with coronavirus, Page Six reports.

According to the outlet, the Canadian rapper is self-quarantining in his Toronto mansion. While not much is known about his current condition, Drake was in good spirits on Monday (March 16) when he celebrated breaking the record for most Billboard Hot 100 entries ever.

As fans know, Drake showed how he was practicing social distancing when he took to Instagram Stories, to share the news after he surpassed the Glee cast’s 207 Hot 100 singles chart entries by earning his 208th entry, courtesy of his new feature on Lil Yachty’s “Oprah’s Bank Account, which also features DaBaby and debuted at No. 89 on the Hot 100 chart this week.

Before showing himself popping champagne bottles in celebration of the career milestone, the 33-year-old rapper posted a video from his home basketball court, saying: “My life for the next however long.”

Drake’s career milestone celebration came less than a week after he was photographed hanging out at West Hollywood hotspot Nice Guy with Kevin, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this week. The NBA star was among the four Brooklyn Nets players to have contracted the virus.

“All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians,” the team said in a statement on Tuesday (March 17). “The organization is currently notifying anyone who has had known contact with the players, including recent opponents, and is working closely with state and local health authorities on reporting. All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain constant communication with team medical staff. The health of our players and staff is of the highest priority to the organization and the team is doing everything within its power to ensure that those affected receive the best care possible.”

posted by Peyton Blakemore, MarCH 2020, iHEARTRADIO NEWS

The news was announced today (February 12) by Capitol Records President Jeff Vaughn, to whom Samii will report.

In her new position, Samii will draw upon her broad experience as an A&R and publishing executive to sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established Capitol artists.

Samii will assume her post on March 2 and will be based in Hollywood within the company’s iconic Capitol Tower.

The executive joins Capitol after 10 years at Kobalt Music Publishing, most recently as Vice President of Creative at that company.

Jeff Vaughn states: “HER IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD REFLECTS A DEEP COMMITMENT TO ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, WHICH IS A PASSION WE SHARE. I AM THRILLED TO WELCOME HER TO THE CAPITOL RECORDS TEAM.”

During her tenure at Kobalt, Samii was instrumental in signing a diverse array of writers and producers, including Finneas O’Connell, who last month won five major Grammys–including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Producer of the Year—for his work with Billie Eilish on her worldwide smash album, When We all Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

Samii has also signed and worked with many other notable writers and artists, including Syd, Rogét Chahayed, Mike Crossey, Michael Matosic, Peter Thomas, Paul Meany, Vegyn, Jon Hume, Some Randoms and Uffie.

Samii joined Kobalt in 2011 as an assistant on the Creative team, rising in the ranks over the decade to her most recent position as Vice President.

“Capitol Records has such a rich history, and I am honored to be able to help push its legacy forward and mold its future.

“My passion for music comes from being a fan, first, and the Capitol roster has included some of my favorite artists of all time.

“Recognizing that rich history, I will strive to sign and work with artists that will shift culture and inspire generations to come.

By Murray Stassen, ”Music Business Worldwide, Feb. 2020

Bronx Universal Hip-Hop Museum Gets Major Grant From New York Governor

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped the nation’s first museum dedicated to hip-hop, the Bronx’s Universal Hip-Hop Museum get way closer to opening its doors last week when he granted the organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the genre a $3.75 million state grant. According to CNN, the archive’s temporary pop-up location at the Bronx Terminal Market will soon blossom into a building filled with memorabilia overseen by Bronx native, longtime hip-hop fan and Museum executive director Rocky Bucano.

“We knew it was important because the Bronx is where hip-hop started,” Bucano told CNN about his “ambitious, audacious dream” to find a permanent home for the eight-year-old museum. “It’s crazy to think of how hip-hop — which has such an influence on pop culture, advertising, politics — doesn’t have a place to call home.”

Among the co-founders of the Museum are such hip-hop heroes as Grand Wizzard Theodore (godfather of scratching), as well as rapper Kurtis Blow with Ice-T serving on the board of directors and Nas and LL Cool J on board as cultural ambassadors. The 50,000-square-foot Museum will open in Bronx Point in 2023, with exhibits showcasing fashion, breakdancing and the evolution of rap. In addition to offering workshops, mentorships and programming for area youth, the Museum has partnered with Microsoft and MIT to give visitors a personalized look into hip-hop using AI. Construction is slated to begin next summer.

12//2019 by Gil Kaufman, Billboard

Lil Nas X Makes Television Debut With ‘Old Town Road’ Performance On ‘Desus & Mero’

Even though Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is enjoying a fifth week at No. 1 on the Hot 100f, the 20-year-old phenom has only performed the cowboy anthem once before Monday night (May 7), when Nas X made his television debut on Desus & Mero. The Atlanta native also sat down with the Bodega Boys for a brief interview, and then hit the manmade stage at Brooklyn’s Hometown Bar-B-Que.

“It’s amazing. Everyday is just like, okay, everything was a dream. I just did Stagecoach,” he says of his dreamlike meteoric rise, but the ATL native also makes note that he’s been pushing “Old Town Road” on social media since early 2019. “Promoting [it] for at least three months. I still do it.”

After performing his smash hit in front of the packed western-themed restaurant backed by his live band, Lil Nas returned to the bar area in his bright red jacket to rejoin Desus and Mero for a game of “Country or Nah,” where he’d give out his country stamp of approval on things like hot sauce, Nelly, suede, wizards, F-150s, and more.

See Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” video here https://bit.ly/2VJvHCP