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Jungkook ‘Seven’ Becomes First K-Pop Solo Song to Hit 2.5 Billion Streams
Jungkook, the globally celebrated BTS member, has reached a remarkable milestone with his solo hit “Seven.” Released on July 14, 2023, and featuring American rapper Latto, the track has now surpassed 2.5 billion streams on Spotify. This makes it the first K-pop solo song to achieve this record.
“Seven” is a romantic garage pop song that captures the feeling of wanting to spend every day of the week with someone special. Its catchy tune and relatable lyrics struck a chord with fans worldwide, and this has helped the song top music charts in multiple countries. The song debuted at number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Global 200.
The song also set a record on Spotify as the fastest track to reach 1 billion streams, accomplishing this feat in just 108 days.
Beyond streaming numbers, “Seven” has gained massive international success, topping charts in over 50 countries including India, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has also been featured on numerous year-end “Best of” lists.
As of August 2025, Jungkook’s solo streams have exceeded 9.4 billion, the highest for any K-pop solo artist. His debut solo album, “Golden,” released in November 2023, continues to perform strongly, with its combined streams approaching 6 billion.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
