Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Tems, Lojay, and Davido were all nominated for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Davido and Lojay were nominated for Best R&B Song for their contribution to Chris Brown‘s ‘Sensational’. Also nominated in the category is South African star Tyla for her smash hit ‘Water’.

Grammy winners Burna Boy and Tems were nominated in the World Artist of the Year category. The Nigerian superstars were edged out by Tyla who led the African contingent with three nominations.

The award ceremony was held Monday, March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

See the full winners list below.

Artist of the Year

Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

“Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

Best Collaboration

“Die With a Smile”– Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Producer of the Year

Julian Bunetta

Songwriter of the Year

Amy Allen

Pop Song of the Year

“Espresso”– Sabrina Carpenter

Pop Artist of the Year

Sabrina Carpenter

Best New Artist (Pop)

Teddy Swims

Country Song of the Year

“I Had Some Help”– Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year

Jelly Roll

Best New Artist (Country)

Shaboozey

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

“Not Like Us”– Kendrick Lamar

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

GloRilla

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

BossMan Dlow

R&B Song of the Year

“Made for Me”– Muni Long

R&B Artist of the Year

SZA

Best New Artist (R&B)

4Batz

Alternative Song of the Year

“Too Sweet”- Hozier

Alternative Artist of the Year

Green Day

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)

Fontaines D.C.

Rock Song of the Year

“A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown

Rock Artist of the Year

Shinedown

Dance Song of the Year

“360” – Charli xcx

Dance Artist of the Year

David Guetta

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year

“Perro Negro”– Bad Bunny featuring FEID

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year

FEID

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)

Kapo

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

“Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

Peso Pluma

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

Xavi

K-pop Artist of the Year

ATEEZ

K-pop Song of the Year

“Who”- Jimin

Best New Artist (K-pop)

ILLIT

World Artist of the Year

Tyla

Favorite Soundtrack

Wicked

Favorite Broadway Debut

Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Julie

Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

“GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)

Favorite Surprise Guest

Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce

Favorite Tour Tradition

Taylor Swift – Surprise songs

Best Lyrics

“Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Best Music Video

“Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

Favorite Tour Style

Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

Favorite Tour Photographer

Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

Favorite On Screen

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)

Album of the Year

Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish

Pop Album of the Year

The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift

Alternative Album of the Year

Clancy – twenty one pilots

Rock Album of the Year

From Zero – Linkin Park

Country Album of the Year

F-1 Trillion – Post Malone

Dance Album of the Year

brat – Charli xcx

K-Pop Album of the Year

Ate – Stray Kids

Hip-hop Album of the Year

We Don’t Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin

R&B Album of the Year

Coming Home – Usher

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira

Regional Mexican Album of the Year

Éxodo – Peso Pluma

Tour of the Century

Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

Icon Award

Mariah Carey

Innovator Award

Lady Gaga

Label of the Year

Republic Records

Landmark Award

Nelly

Breakthrough Award

Gracie Abrams

Popular Nigerian skitmaker Oluwadolarz has finally spoken out following allegations from his ex-fiancée, Ife Luv, who accused him of infidelity and financial irresponsibility.

The controversy began when Ife Luv announced the end of their relationship in March 2025, claiming that Oluwadolarz repeatedly cheated on her despite her forgiving him after a previous public apology. She further alleged that she had been the primary provider in their relationship because he was “constantly broke” and that she recently caught him with another woman while their four-year-old son was in the same house.

Days after their relationship became a trending topic online, Oluwadolarz took to Instagram with a cryptic message about men and wealth, which appeared to address the situation.

When a man has wealth, he’s often revered like royalty; but when same wealth fades, respect quickly vanishes. The same people that used to say “Thanks for everything,you are the best”… they change their tone to “what have you ever done for me? Who you be sef?” It’s a lesson I’ve learned firsthand. May we never become a thing of the past. We keep pushing.

While Oluwadolarz did not directly address Ife Luv’s claims, his post has fuelled further speculation. Many social media users accused the skit-maker of manipulation, as the fallout between himself and Ife Luv had little to do with money, as opposed to the infidelity allegations.

See reactions below:

But this has nothing to do with having money. She complained of your cheating but you are bringing money in . This is very very manipulative.

When man done cheat and them catch am parable go full mouth 😂😂😂😂 bro. Go to her apologize and have a decent relationship for the sake of your child.

When a woman complains of a man’s bad behavior they quickly shift it to money…. Oga go and change your ways and stop gaslighting… see long epistle when you no be woman.

In a motion moved on Monday, Universal Music Group asked the court to dismissed the suit filed against the label by Drake.

According to UMG, Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Not Like Us’ song is a part of a long history of hip-hop diss culture which it also claimed Drake was attempting to write because he lost.

The lable also claimed Lamar’s comments in the song was protected under the First Amendment which guaranteed free speech.

According to Billboard, UMG lawyers argued that “The plaintiff, one of the most successful recording artists of all time, lost a rap battle that he provoked and in which he willingly participated. Instead of accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be, he has sued his own record label in a misguided attempt to salve his wounds.”

UMG pointed out Drake’s lyrics in the ‘Taylor Made Freestyle,’ where he used an AI-generated voice of late rapper 2Pac to demand a reply from Kendrick Lamar.

This, according to the label, was sufficient evidence that Drake filled and actively participated in the beef, and that he’s only insitituting a defamatory lawsuit because he lost.

According to TMZ, Drake’s attorney lead attorney Mike Gottlieb argued that UMG was attempting to hoodwink the public into thinking the issue was merely a rap beef rather than an attempt to hold the label responsible for profiting off dangerous misinformation.

“UMG wants to pretend that this is about a rap battle in order to distract its shareholders, artists and the public from a simple truth: a greedy company is finally being held responsible for profiting from dangerous misinformation that has already resulted in multiple acts of violence. This motion is a desperate ploy by UMG to avoid accountability, but we have every confidence that this case will proceed and continue to uncover UMG’s long history of endangering, abusing and taking advantage of its artists.”

The Story of Far

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar has been regarded as one of the most iconic in hip-hop history.

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The aftermath of the rap battle has seen Drake emerge as the most injured with Lamsr’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’ inflicting the heaviest blow.

In the song, Kendrick Lamar called Drake a certified pedophile. A claim that has become the major crux of Drake’s lawsuit against UMG who distributed the song.

To add insult to injury, the song won Kendrick Lamar 5 awards at the 67th Grammys. The Compton rapper also performed the song at the 2025 Superbowl.

What next for Drake & UMG

Both Drake and UMG will be arguing their respective cases before the court.

While UMG seeks to dismiss the suit, Drake’s lawyers will be hoping to convince the court that his claims of injury resulting from the falsehood in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ is sufficient reason to hear the case.

Drake will also be aiming to assert his claims that UMG used unethical means to artificially boost the song’s popularity to cause he further damages.

Despite losing the beef, Drake has retained his status as the foremost rapper globally as he topped the 2024 IFPI list as the best-selling hip-hop act.