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Nicki Minaj Calls Out Travis Scott, Spotify After Queen Debuts at No. 2 Behind Astroworld
In a series of tweets, she accuses Travis of artificially inflating his numbers and the streaming service of treating her unfairly
After debuting at the top of the charts, Travis Scott’s latest album Astroworld has notched another week at No. 1, Billboard reports. Coming in at the No. 2 spot is Nicki Minaj’s latest album Queen. Astroworld sold 205,000 equivalent units, with 78,000 from traditional sales. Queen, in the meantime, sold 185,000 units—78,000 were from traditional sales.
Nicki responded to the news in a series of tweets, calling out Travis Scott for selling “season pass” bundles for his upcoming Astroworld tour. “Travis sold over 50K of these,” Nicki wrote. “With no requirement of redeeming the album! With no dates for a tour, etc. I spoke to him. He knows he doesn’t have the #1 album this week.” She also implied that Billboard might change the rules based on the Astroworld rollout.
Later, she called out Spotify for their recent campaign promoting Drake’s Scorpion and claimed that she was being punished for debuting her record during her radio show. She wrote, “Spotify had to teach me a lesson but rewarded the man who has had an Apple radio show the longest; inadvertently helping the Apple platform the most.” She continued, “My label didn’t want to defend me for fear of Spotify trying to teach Ariana a ‘lesson’ too.”
Astroworld was the first album to unseat Drake’s Scorpion, which debuted at the top spot upon its release and spent five weeks straight in that position. This week, Scorpion is at No. 3. Travis’ album had the second-biggest opening week for an album in 2018, second only to Scorpion.
Following the release of Queen, Nicki made some changes to the album, which included the inclusion of her 6ix9ine and Murda Beatz collaboration “FEFE” as a bonus track. Read the op-ed “Nicki Minaj, 6ix9ine, and the Alarming Normalization of Predatory Behavior” on the Pitch.
Quinn Lemley is an acclaimed American entertainer celebrated for her dynamic presence as a singer, actress, producer, and speaker. Renowned for her glamorous stage persona and captivating performances, she has earned accolades for her tributes to iconic figures and contributions to the performing arts.
Career Highlights
Lemley stars in the critically acclaimed shows Burlesque to Broadway and Rita Hayworth: The Heat Is On!, both of which have toured extensively across North America. Her portrayal of Rita Hayworth has been particularly lauded, with The New York Times describing her performance as “dazzling… with one show-stopping number after another” . Her jazz quintet has performed internationally, and she is recognized as the iconic face of The Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece .
Music and Recordings
An accomplished vocalist, Lemley has recorded several albums that showcase her versatility and homage to classic standards. Her discography includes:
- Sirens
- Songs of the Silver Screen
- Cocktails With a Twist
- Dance or Die
- The Heat Is On!
- Live! At The Half Note
- Burlesque to Broadway
- Swinging Hot Tomato
These recordings are available on major platforms like iTunes and Spotify .
Television and Media Appearances
Lemley’s talents have been showcased on national television, including appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, and as a finalist on Shark Tank . She also hosts the TV show Secrets of the Stage on MNN.org, where she shares insights into the performing arts .
Education and Affiliations
A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Lemley has a background in film and television production. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster and a member of several professional organizations, including SAG, AFTRA, AEA, and the National Speakers Association .
Recent Accolades
In 2024, Lemley was honored as Best Vocalist at the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the cabaret scene .
For more information on Quinn Lemley’s performances, music, and upcoming events, visit her official website at quinnlemley.com.
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