This week, the first week album sales projections for Dr. Dre’s third studio album, Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre, were released. Elsewhere, Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Popa Wu confronted Action Bronson in light of the criticizing comments Bronsolino made towards Ghostface Killah last month and lastly, Meek Mill reportedly says he no longer wants to be at war with Drake.
Dr. Dre’s “Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre” First Week Sales Projections
The first week album sales projections for Dr. Dre’s recently released Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre were revealed earlier this week.
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According to Hits Daily Double, the Sales Plus Streaming figure for Dre’s third album is expected to be between 290,000 and 305,000. If these numbers turn out to be correct, it will make the project the #2 album in the country, behind Kill The Lights by country artist Luke Bryan.
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Action Bronson Confronted By Wu-Tang Clan Affiliate
Action Bronson was confronted by Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Popa Wu during the wake for Sean Price, who passed away late last week.
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This was presumably in light of the comments Bronson made towards Ghostface Killah during an interview with ESPN’s SportsNation early last month. During his appearance on the show, Bronson said that the Wu-Tang member didn’t rap in his signature style anymore.
Although it’s unclear what was said during the confrontation, Popa Wu did leave the following message as a caption on an Instagram post: “This wat we do I’m 4 real Popawu u Fuk with my mine u get Chestties Wu 4ever”
Ghostface replied to Popa Wu’s interaction with Action Bronson via Twitter.
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“Nuff respect to Sean price family, my condolences,” he wrote on August 12. “That thing that happen yesterday wasn’t my work, I never sent the wolves on him.”
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Meek Mill Says He’s No Longer Feuding With Drake
Meek Mill reportedly uploaded an Instagram post whereby he announced the end of his feud with Drake.
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“I’m not entertaining no rap/real beef over drake s/o a rapper!” Meek Mill’s post said, according to a tweet from DJ Akademiks. The alleged post has since been removed.
“It won’t bring me no money or success,” he wrote. “Ima take blame for it even tho ‘I can stand’ anything I do or say and niggaz know…”
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Additional News Stories: Jay Z, Young Thug & Hip Hop’s Weekly Album Sales
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– Young Thug Evaluates Drake’s & Lil Wayne’s Songwriting
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– Hip Hop Album Sales: Migos, Future & Drake
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