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Rave News Digest: Drake And PARTYNEXTDOOR Surprise Fans With Joint Album Announcement, Shaboozey Shares Snippet Of Collab With Burna Boy, Joao Felix + More

Rave News Digest: Drake And PARTYNEXTDOOR Surprise Fans With Joint Album Announcement, Shaboozey Shares Snippet Of Collab With Burna Boy, Joao Felix + More

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Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR surprise fans with joint album announcement, Shaboozey shares snippet of collab with Burna Boy, Chelsea’s Joao Felix completes AC Milan loan move. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.

1. Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR surprise fans with joint album announcement

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have officially announced their highly anticipated joint album, “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” set for release on Valentine’s Day (February 14). The news of the album came alongside a moody teaser trailer released on Monday (February 3), which featured PARTYNEXTDOOR’s signature smooth vocals as Drake sat in a dimly lit, mysterious location. The camera also captured a group of women, including one performing karaoke, while the R&B crooner himself remained absent from the visual. The announcement follows months of speculation, as both artists had previously dropped cryptic hints about a collaborative project.

Fans have eagerly anticipated a full-length album from the two Canadian stars, who have a well-documented history of collaborations under Drake’s OVO imprint. Over the past decade, they have delivered hits like “Come and See Me,” “Recognize,” and “Loyal,” solidifying their undeniable chemistry. Drake’s reflective Instagram post in January, in which he acknowledged the struggles of winter while hinting at something “coming soon,” now appears to have been a nod to the album.

2. Shaboozey shares snippet of collab with Burna Boy

Music fans were in for a surprise at a 2025 Grammy Awards after-party when American rapper Shaboozey and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy previewed their highly anticipated collaboration. The snippet, shared by Shaboozey at the exclusive event, gives a glimpse into what promises to be an exciting fusion of their unique musical styles. The unexpected pairing has already sparked excitement across social media, with fans eagerly awaiting the full release.

Shaboozey, who gained prominence in 2024 with his hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and features on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album, continues to establish himself as a force in the industry. Meanwhile, Burna Boy, a global Afrobeats icon, brings his signature sound to the collaboration, making it a landmark moment in the ongoing creative synergy between African and American music scenes. Though the track remains unreleased, the brief teaser has generated significant buzz, leaving music lovers eager to hear more.

3. Janelle Monae blasts Nelly at Grammys party for controversial Trump performance

Janelle Monáe made headlines at a Grammy after-party in Los Angeles on Sunday night (February 2) when she publicly condemned Nelly for his recent performance at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. During a freestyle session with Anderson .Paak at Andy’s in West Hollywood, the award-winning singer and actress interrupted their medley when Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in Here” began playing. Taking the mic, Monáe unleashed a fiery tirade against the rapper, calling him a “sellout” for associating with Trump and declaring, “I used to like Nelly… but then he went to perform for Donald Trump. F**k that ni**a.”

Her impassioned outburst continued as she rapped about Nelly’s decision, criticizing him for aligning with a controversial figure. “Now you look like a motherf**king fool,” she rhymed, adding that although she may have been a little tipsy, she stood by every word she said. The crowd, rather than being shocked, erupted in cheers, showing support for Monáe’s unapologetic stance. Nelly has yet to respond to the incident, but the moment has already sparked heated conversations online about artists, politics, and accountability in the music industry.

4. Tems thanks Seyi Sodimu for supporting her Grammy-winning song “Love Me Jeje”

Nigerian singer Tems has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to veteran musician Seyi Sodimu for his role in clearing the sample of his 1999 classic hit “Love Me Jeje,” which she used in her Grammy-winning song of the same title. Tems, who won the award for Best African Music Performance at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, took to her official X page to acknowledge Sodimu’s support. She described the original track as a “timeless classic” and credited him for allowing her to incorporate its essence into her music.

“I just want to thank the wonderful @seyimusic for his role in the support and clearing of his OG song Love Me Jeje,” she wrote. “It’s brought the original song back to life for me, and I’m glad that it’s getting its flowers today. A timeless classic. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your love and support.” In response, Sodimu praised Tems as a “special kind” and expressed his pride in her success. “Thank you, Princess. You are a special kind. You deserve it and more. The best is yet to come. So proud of you @temsbaby,” he wrote.

5. Chelsea’s Joao Felix completes AC Milan loan move

Chelsea forward João Félix has completed a loan move to AC Milan until the end of the season, with the Italian club paying a £5 million loan fee. The deal, which does not include an option to buy, was finalized ahead of Monday’s Serie A and Premier League transfer deadline, with the official announcement coming on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Portugal international, who joined Chelsea permanently for £45 million in August, has struggled for regular game time under Mauricio Pochettino, making only three Premier League starts this season despite scoring seven goals across all competitions.

Félix’s move to Milan comes as part of an unusual sequence of transfers, with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid orchestrating a player exchange that saw academy graduate Conor Gallagher head to Spain for £33 million. Chelsea had initially been in talks to sign Atletico striker Samu Omorodion, but negotiations collapsed, prompting the club to move forward with the Félix loan instead. Milan, currently eighth in Serie A, will hope Félix can provide a creative spark as they prepare for a crucial period, including a Coppa Italia quarter-final clash with Roma and a Champions League play-off against Feyenoord.

Featured Image: @champagnepapi @partynextdoor/Instagram


Our Weekday News Digest summarizes five of the hottest news topics worldwide–including celebrity news from Hollywood to Nollywood, the latest trending global headlines from American reports to top African news today, and the best sports stories in 2024.


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