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Scheana Shay calls out Kristen Doute for referencing R. Kelly lyrics to sell T-shirts

Scheana Shay called out former “Pump Rules” co-star Kristen Doute for promoting T-shirts with a caption that was seemingly inspired by an R. Kelly song. Bravo Scheana Shay isn’t here for the petty.
Yahoo

Drake Producer Noah ’40’ Shebib Addresses R. Kelly Credit on ‘TSU’

Noah “40” Shebib, longtime producer and engineer for Drake, has given the backstory on why R. Kelly was included in the credits on Drake’s new album, Certified Lover Boy. Kelly gets a songwriting ...
Newsweek

Ne-Yo Under Fire for Saying He Listens to R. Kelly’s Music After Sentencing

Ne-Yo is facing criticism for saying he can "separate the art from the artist" as he still listens to music made by R. Kelly. Robert Sylvester Kelly, whose hits include "I Believe I Can Fly" and ...
AllHipHop

R. Kelly’s Team Forced Drake To Include Him As A Co-Lyricist On ‘CLB’ Album

Producer Noah “50” Shebib gives his reason why they “had” to credit the “Half on A Baby” singer. Drake’s producer took to social media to explain why R. Kelly is mentioned as a co-writer on the song ...
The Root

Black Folks, How Did We Let Artists like Jay-Z, R-Kelly and Others Slide With these Disturbing Lyrics?

There’s no denying that hip-hop and rap appeal to most of the masses due to its oft-perceived realness and reputation for telling things like it is. Whether artists are talking about the hardships of ...
Rolling Stone

Producer Noah ’40’ Shebib Clarifies R. Kelly Credit on Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’

Producer Noah “40” Shebib took to Instagram to offer an explanation about the R. Kelly songwriting credit on “TSU,” from Drake‘s new album, Certified Lover Boy. Shebib, one of several producers on ...
Yahoo

Drake's producer says R. Kelly's 'Certified Lover Boy' credit has 'no significance'

Rapper Drake is in hot water over a controversial co-writing credit on his new album, "Certified Lover Boy." (Richard Shotwell / Invision/Associated Press) Drake's new album, "Certified Lover Boy," ...
USA Today

Drake's producer explains why R. Kelly is credited on 'Certified Lover Boy'

Drake released his highly anticipated sixth studio album "Certified Lover Boy" Friday – just in time to have fans in their feelings for the start of fall's cuffing season. The album — which had ...
Variety

Drake Producer Explains — But Doesn’t Excuse — R. Kelly Songwriting Credit on ‘TSU’ From ‘Certified Lover Boy’

However, at some point on Sunday, Drake’s longtime co-producer Noah “40” Shebib posted a comment on Instagram explaining the credit and distancing himself from it, noting that Kelly was not involved ...
Pitchfork

Drake Producer Noah “40” Shebib Explains R. Kelly Credit on Certified Lover Boy

On Friday (September 3), Drake finally released his latest studio album Certified Lover Boy. In addition to previously teased contributors such as JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, and many others, the ...
Los Angeles Times

Drake’s producer says R. Kelly’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ credit has ‘no significance’

Drake’s new album, “Certified Lover Boy,” has been burning up the news since its release last week, whether for cover art flooded with pregnant emojis or for writing another chapter in his bitter ...