Megan Thee Stallion honored with inaugural GenLOVE award at 2024 Golden Heart Awards, Don Jazzy launches Supremos Football Club, Harry Kane shatters Bundesliga hat-trick record by 79 games. 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. Megan Thee Stallion honored with the inaugural GenLOVE award at the 2024 Golden Heart Awards
.@theestallion is honored at the 18th annual Golden Heart Awards pic.twitter.com/iow4735SSI
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) October 22, 2024
Rapper and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion was honored at the 2024 Golden Heart Awards in New York City with the inaugural GenLOVE Award for “Outstanding Philanthropy.” Recognized for her work through the Pete Thomas Foundation, the Grammy-winning artist has focused her efforts on underserved communities in her hometown of Houston, Texas, particularly in mental health, women’s empowerment, and senior citizen support. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Megan expressed her pride in the foundation’s achievements while emphasizing the ongoing need to create safe, uplifting environments for all. “I believe in the power of uplifting one another,” she said, urging collective resilience and compassion.
The GenLOVE Award was presented by God’s Love We Deliver, a charity known for providing meals to individuals living with serious illnesses. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including fashion designer Michael Kors and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was also honored with the Michael Kors Award for “Outstanding Philanthropy,” while British singer Sam Smith provided musical entertainment.
2. Don Jazzy launches Supremos Football Club
Let’s go 🤍🐘 https://t.co/XS52H1Cb7K
— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) October 21, 2024
Renowned music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has officially entered the football industry with the launch of Supremos Football Club. Confirming the reports to BusinessDay, Don Jazzy expressed his excitement about the venture and the opportunity it presents for talent development. He also revealed that Supremos FC will be competing in Lagos Liga, Africa’s premier private football league. “Lagos Liga is the perfect opportunity for me to merge my passion for football with my commitment to developing talent,” Don Jazzy stated.
Supremos FC will be vying for a 50 million naira prize, the largest per-game reward in Nigerian football, which sets a new standard for competitiveness in the league. This move follows a growing trend of Nigerian artists entering the sports world, with Burna Boy recently investing in a football academy.
3. GloRilla’s “GLORIOUS” debuts at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
GloRilla earns her highest charting album and the biggest first week sales for a female rap album in 2024 as her new album “GLORIOUS” debuts at #5 on this week’s Billboard 200 selling 69,000 units first week. pic.twitter.com/G2Vwka8CkR
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) October 21, 2024
GloRilla’s debut album GLORIOUS has made a powerful entrance onto the Billboard 200, debuting at No. 5, as reported by Billboard on Monday (October 21). The CMG-backed project garnered an impressive 69,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, with 77.98 million on-demand streams and 12,000 traditional album sales. GLORIOUS now holds the title of the highest first-week sales for a female rapper in 2024, surpassing notable releases like Megan Thee Stallion’s “MEGAN,” Latto’s “Sugar Honey Iced Tea,” and Ice Spice’s “Y2K.”
The 15-track album features collaborations with Sexyy Red, Muni Long, Kirk Franklin, and more. Fans who purchased directly from GloRilla’s website were treated to an exclusive bonus track, “Never Find,” a collaboration with K Carbon.
4. Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” sells 500,000 copies in the US, qualifies for Gold RIAA certification
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Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” has sold 500K units in the USA 🇺🇸📀
— It’s eligible for Gold certification in the country. 🦍 pic.twitter.com/8L24YhjFM9
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) October 21, 2024
Burna Boy’s Grammy-nominated album “Love, Damini” has officially sold 500,000 units in the United States, earning a prestigious RIAA Gold certification. Released in 2022, “Love, Damini” is Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, featuring hit singles like “Last Last,” which spent several weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 44. The album’s success further solidifies Burna Boy’s status as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports. It also features high-profile collaborations, including “For My Hand” with British star Ed Sheeran, as well as guest appearances from artists like J Hus, J Balvin, and Khalid, all of which contributed to its widespread appeal.
With this achievement, “Love, Damini” joins a select group of Nigerian albums that have earned RIAA Gold certification, standing alongside Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos,” Rema’s “Raves & Roses (Ultra),” and Tems‘ “For Broken Ears.” These albums share a common feature of producing global hit records that resonated on the Billboard Hot 100.
5. Harry Kane shatters Bundesliga hat-trick record by 79 games
Harry Kane had eight hat tricks in his entire Premier League career.
He just scored his sixth Bundesliga hat trick 😳 pic.twitter.com/uX6LlOTP8s
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 19, 2024
Harry Kane has smashed the Bundesliga hat-trick record, achieving six hat-tricks in just 39 appearances for Bayern Munich. The prolific England international has been in remarkable form since his move to Germany, netting 44 goals during his debut campaign, which included four trebles. In the current 2024-25 season, Kane has already recorded three hat-tricks in 13 games, including two in the Bundesliga against Holstein Kiel and Stuttgart, as well as a four-goal performance in the Champions League against Dinamo Zagreb.
Kane’s sixth Bundesliga hat trick has catapulted him ahead of Bundesliga legends Dieter and Gerd Müller, who required 118 and 127 games, respectively, to reach the same milestone. By breaking the record 79 games sooner than his nearest competitor, Kane has cemented his place as one of the league’s most efficient goal scorers.
Featured Image: Ramona Rosales for Billboard via @theestallion/Instagram
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