The reviews are in on Donda and they are as mixed as the Kayne West image that has existed for over 2 decades. With blockbuster features like The Weeknd, Lil Baby and more, this album is supposed to represent Kayne West's Best body of work. Here is a good review that showcases the mixed reviews.
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Drake is currently a defendant in a civil RICO class‑action lawsuit in the United States, centered on his relationship with the online gambling platform Stake.us and alleged manipulation of his music streams. The complaint, filed in federal court in Virginia, claims Drake, streamer Adin Ross, Australian national George Nguyen and Stake.us formed an “enterprise” that promoted illegal online gambling and used the site’s internal tipping system to move money in ways that broke state and federal law
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Jill Scott Turns NPR’s Tiny Desk into a 26‑Minute Masterclass in Soul
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