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Drake Shares First Photos of His Son, Adonis

And we have Pusha-T to thank for bringing the family together.

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A short lifetime ago, the most-discussed topic of pop culture was the ongoing beef between Drake and Pusha-T.

Drake—Drizzy, Champagne Papi, Canada's finest export—is no newbie to feuds with his contemporaries. But in spring of 2018, just before Drake released his most recent album Scorpion, Pusha went where no opponent had gone before: confirming the longstanding rumor that the "God's Plan" rapper had a child.

Today, Drake finally seems to be owning up to his fatherhood, having shared a handful of photos of his son, Adonis, on Instagram. "I love and miss my beautiful family and friends and I can't wait for the joyful day when we are all able to reunite," Drake wrote in the caption, marking the first time he's posted photos (or directly acknowledged) his two-year-old child. With piercing blue eyes and a full head of blonde ringlets, they don't look much alike (as we've discussed, celebrity genetics are wild), but this proof of parenthood is as good as any. He also included a full-family shot featuring Adonis' mother, French artist Sophie Brussaux.

Whispers of Drake's potential fatherhood have been circulating for years, but no names had been confirmed until Pusha's diss track aimed at Drake, "The Story of Adidon," first surfaced. "A baby's involved, it's deeper than rap," Pusha says on the song. "You are hiding a child, let that boy come home...Adonis is your son / And he deserves more than an Adidas press run; that's real."

Considering how sneaky Drake had been previously about his child, it seems like we very well might have never known about Adonis if it weren't for the diss track. Who knew? Pusha-T: bringing families together since 2020.

Tianda - My God (Audio Only)

Canadian singer-songwriter Tianda introduces "My God," a track that searches for respite from guilt.

Tianda explains, "'My God' is a self-portrait. It's all of the things I couldn't say when I was younger because I didn't understand them yet. The hook of 'they won't let me go' repeating over and over captures the feeling of being held captive by thoughts you don't understand and can't control." Tianda's evocative multi-hued voice glides over a dark pop melody in this haunting new song.



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iskwē Leaves an Abusive Relationship for the Butterfly Realm in Her New Video

The electro-pop artist's newest video is a neon-lit metamorphosis.

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iskwē's newest video for her song "Breaking Down" is about leaving an abusive relationship—but it's also about what you find after leaving a dark space, be it the space to create a new version of yourself, or possibilities and other worlds you never imagined.

"This video is about me finding my way back to my clan, the butterfly clan, which represents my family in the spirit world," said the artist. "I wanted to show the emergence of self, by shedding layers of the past while discovering strength in being true to who I am."

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The visual features a variety of diverse dancers, all at first struggling to escape gauzy, cocoon-like prisons. Eventually, they break out and find a way to fit into their own skin; at last, their bodies are illuminated by rainbow paint and Christmas lights. It's a surreal, campy, and dazzling performance that will leave you blinking away the glitter.

"Breaking Down" is the second single off iskwē's upcoming LP, achakosuk. A member of Canada's indigenous Cree community, her music has always strived to overcome Western expectations, prioritizing ancient communal and mystical traditions while bringing attention to indigenous voices and contemporary social issues.

"Our vision was to be as inclusive as possible, with each of the dancers representing different communities," iskwē said of the "Breaking Down" video. "Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTQ, as a way to honour our various stages of emergence and growth in finding comfort in who we are."

The video feels like it's about more than just finding oneself. It seems to be about tapping into hidden spiritual forces, using them to metamorphose into a higher version of oneself, and finding communities that support and uplift those forces.

Watch "Breaking Down" below:

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Kellie-Anne, A Rising Star

Only 15-years-old and tons of talent.

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Originally from Quebec City, Canada, Kellie-Anne moved to Dubai when she was six-years-old.

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#WomanCrushWednesday | The Beaches

Old School Rock 'n' Roll Meets Female Empowerment

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"With more and more female voices being promoted and represented in the industry the less and less you hear shitty comments."

Women are killing it in the music industry, and song lovers couldn't be happier! In our column, #WomenCrushWednesday, each week, we'll feature an awesome lady whose tunes are blowing up our playlists and ask them about their musical journey.

The Beaches are bound to be your best band for summertime, female-led rock music. Not only have they brought back a sound from the days of your folks that has impressed the likes of Elton John, but they are also influencing the scene with an intense new female-driven energy.

Lead singer of the band, Jordan Miller, spoke with us about how she, guitarist Kylie Miller, drummer Eliza Enman McDaniel, and guitarist Leandra Earl started making music together, the work that went into their debut record, and the surprising connection they have coming up to the great work of Avril Lavigne.

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#WomenCrushWednesday: Jocelyn Alice Interview

This artist is dedicated to releasing music to support women around the world.

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"It's unfortunate that sometimes women have to work even harder just because they're women, but that's also exactly the reason we're so strong."

Women are killing it in the music industry, and the world of song lovers couldn't be happier! In our column, #WomenCrushWednesday, we'll feature an awesome lady whose tunes are blowing up our playlists and ask them about their musical journey.

This week, Jocelyn Alice celebrates the release of her latest music video by chatting with us. From the influences of her Canadian background to her days in a duo girl band, Jocelyn has experienced a lot in the music industry. Now, her solo work is leading to even more accomplishments, including more new music heading our way soon. Continue to read about her feelings on the music industry, her passion for girl power, and so much more!

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