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Seventeen Releases New Song with Pharrell and Launches Limited Labubu Toy
Seventeen, the popular K-pop boy group, is back with fresh music and a creative partnership that’s already making waves across the globe. On June 11, the group released a new single titled “Bad Influence”, and to celebrate, they’ve teamed up with the viral designer toy brand Labubu for a limited-edition collection.
The single, produced by Pharrell Williams, brings a new sound for Seventeen—bold, catchy, and confidently modern. Pharrell’s influence adds a smooth edge to their usual pop energy, and the song’s release comes with an eye-catching visual style that fits perfectly with the group’s sharp choreography and strong presence.
The Labubu Collaboration
Alongside the music, Seventeen launched a creative collaboration with Labubu, the playful toy figure that’s been going viral thanks to its quirky style and strong fan following. For this special drop, 14 limited-edition Labubu figures were designed to reflect Seventeen’s bold tour look.
Each doll wears a tiny gray Carhartt jumpsuit, bold green fur, silver chains, and painted nails—styled just like the group’s outfits. The figures were released as part of an exclusive auction, and though they were initially expected to sell for a few hundred dollars, the bidding quickly soared. Some fans have already placed bids of over $2,200, showing just how high the demand is.
The collaboration doesn’t stop at toys. Fans can also bid on special fashion pieces from the group’s tour wardrobe. The auction includes leather jackets, caps, hoodies, and a T-shirt signed by all 13 members. The items are part of a special capsule collection with fashion label Sacai. More than just a merch drop, the auction is being hosted on Pharrell’s JOOPITER platform, with proceeds going to UNESCO. It’s not just about style—it’s about giving back, and fans are eager to support a cause while collecting exclusive Seventeen items.
Nigerian singer Wizkid has reacted to the reported clash between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez.
Wizkid took to social media to mock Burna Boy, making controversial remarks and referencing Sean Diddy Combs.
His comments have since sparked reactions online, with fans divided over the ongoing tension between the artists.
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has reacted to the public backlash he faced following a request he made to graphic designers.
It can be noted that the singer took to social media asking for a graphic designer to create a flyer, which later turned into a challenge that many criticised, stating it undervalued creatives.
Moses Bliss has now issued an apology, saying “I sincerely apologize to every graphic designer who felt disrespected or undervalued… that was never my intention.”
He added “The goal was to give creatives a platform to showcase their work, not to undermine their value.”
Nigerian DJ, DJ Neptune has expressed concern about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the music industry and how it could affect jobs.
It can be noted that similar concerns have previously been raised online, especially on platforms like Twitter, where many fear AI could replace artists and producers.
He wrote “AI is quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering industry. I have seen scary things tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem.”
He further shared how advanced AI tools are already capable of producing high-quality music, raising questions about the future of human creativity in the industry.
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