JAY-Z shuts down Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl LX halftime show critics, Davido adds Abuja stop to his 5ive Alive Tour schedule, Barcelona’s Pedri ruled out due to significant injury. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
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1. JAY-Z shuts down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show critics
Jay-Z defends Bad Bunny being picked for the Super Bowl halftime show, saying Americans really love Benito.
🎥 @TMZ pic.twitter.com/aepAWV8HNS
— HOT 97 (@HOT97) October 28, 2025
JAY-Z isn’t here for the backlash surrounding Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show. With right-wing commentators and even President Donald Trump questioning the NFL’s decision to spotlight the Puerto Rican superstar, the Hip-Hop mogul made it clear that the support for Bad Bunny is stronger than the criticism. When asked about the controversy, JAY-Z kept his response short but powerful: “They love him. Don’t let them fool you.” As the founder of Roc Nation, which partners with the NFL to produce the annual show, JAY-Z emphasized that Bad Bunny’s global reach and cultural influence make him more than deserving of the spotlight.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell echoed that sentiment, calling the selection “carefully thought through” and reminding the public that backlash is inevitable when hundreds of millions tune in. Bad Bunny, who will headline the halftime show in February 2026, said the performance will honor his heritage and the generations who paved the way for him. “This is for my people, my culture, and our history,” he shared. Having gone from guest performer during the 2020 Super Bowl to leading the show’s biggest stage, Bad Bunny’s rise represents a defining moment for Latin music, and according to JAY-Z, the country is ready to celebrate it.
2. Davido adds Abuja stop to his ‘5ive Alive Tour’ schedule
🚨 Davido adds Abuja to the 5ive Alive Tour in Nigeria 🤩🔥
DECEMBER 14
EAGLE SQUARE pic.twitter.com/91XXpmOabL— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) October 28, 2025
Afrobeats megastar Davido has officially confirmed that Abuja will be a stop on his ongoing 5ive Alive Tour, extending the nationwide concert experience to Nigeria’s capital city. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, at the iconic Eagle Square, one of Abuja’s premier outdoor performance venues. The announcement, made via social media on Tuesday night, sparked excitement among fans in the northern region, many of whom have been eager to witness Davido’s high-energy stage performance in person. The Abuja concert will be organized by Apitainment in collaboration with Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), with tickets now available through Partyvest, the Apple App Store, and Google Play.
The addition of Abuja comes on the heels of Davido’s record-breaking show in Uyo, where he sold out the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, setting a new benchmark for Afrobeats live performances. With other tour stops already announced for Yola, Enugu, Ibadan, and Lagos, the capital city’s inclusion underscores Davido’s commitment to connecting with fans across every region of Nigeria. Supported by major sponsors including Heineken, Martell, Trace, MTN, and Desperados, the 5ive Alive Tour continues to celebrate Davido’s global influence and chart-topping legacy. The upcoming Abuja concert promises to be one of the biggest entertainment events of the festive season, a night of world-class performances, energy, and cultural pride.
3. Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba
Hurricane Melissa has been blamed for at least 33 deaths so far in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, according to officials. As the storm moves north, the National Hurricane Center continues to warn of dangerous winds and extreme rainfall for Cuba and the Bahamas. pic.twitter.com/0YCiBVitoD
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) October 29, 2025
At least 25 people have died in Haiti as Hurricane Melissa continued its destructive path across the Caribbean on Wednesday, battering Cuba after devastating Jamaica with catastrophic winds and flooding. Officials said the deaths occurred in the southern coastal town of Petit-Goâve, where the La Digue river overflowed and swept away homes. Mayor Jean Bertrand Subrème described scenes of chaos and tragedy as residents searched for missing relatives amid collapsed houses and rising waters. “I am overwhelmed by the situation,” he told the press, pleading for government assistance as rescue efforts struggled to reach trapped survivors.
The storm, once a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph), has left widespread destruction across the region. In Jamaica, more than 25,000 people were sheltering after Melissa ripped off roofs, flooded towns, and cut power to 77% of the island, officials said. At least four deaths were reported, including an infant who was killed by a falling tree. Over in Cuba, the storm weakened to a Category 2 system but continued to unleash torrential rain, causing landslides, collapsed houses, and mass evacuations, with more than 735,000 people in shelters. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel called Melissa “the strongest ever to hit national territory,” warning of severe economic fallout for a nation already crippled by shortages and power outages. The U.S. government has deployed disaster response teams to the region as the storm moves toward the Bahamas and Bermuda, still carrying life-threatening winds and flooding potential.
4. Fetty Wap goes viral after new prison photo
Fetty Wap shares a new photo of himself from prison surrounded by fellow inmates.
On Sunday (Oct. 26), the 34-year-old rapper posted the pic in his Instagram Story. Fetty looks to be in good spirits despite his circumstances, wearing a skully, long-sleeve shirt, khakis and… pic.twitter.com/a857DFz8dK
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) October 27, 2025
Fetty Wap has resurfaced online with a rare glimpse into his life behind bars, marking his first public appearance in months. The “Trap Queen” rapper, born Willie Junior Maxwell II, appeared in a new photo shared by his sister, Divinity Maxwell-Butts, on his official Instagram account this week. The image shows Fetty smiling alongside several fellow inmates, dressed casually in a white long-sleeve shirt under a matching T-shirt, khaki pants, and an olive-toned headwarmer. Fans quickly flooded social media with supportive messages, praising the rapper for appearing healthy and upbeat while serving his prison sentence.
Fetty Wap was arrested in October 2021, just before performing at Rolling Loud New York, and later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. In 2023, he was sentenced to six years in federal prison and is scheduled for release on March 13, 2027. His sister captioned the new photo with a heartfelt message: “Free you brother. We miss you and love you #KZ.” Earlier this year, she also called for clemency, writing, “Justice should also mean mercy… It’s time. #PardonFetty.” In a 2023 interview, Fetty expressed accountability and reflection on his past, saying, “I take responsibility for everything I did. It ain’t nobody else fault that I’m here.” Despite his incarceration, the New Jersey artist’s spirit and fanbase remain strong as supporters rally behind him for a second chance.
5. Barcelona’s Pedri ruled out due to a significant injury
❗𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦
First team player Pedri has suffered a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh.
The player’s recovery will dictate his return to action. pic.twitter.com/36sw9sJL8z— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 29, 2025
Barcelona’s injury troubles worsened after Pedri was ruled out with a hamstring tear suffered in the aftermath of Saturday’s El Clásico defeat to Real Madrid. The club confirmed that the 22-year-old midfielder sustained a tear in the distal biceps femoris of his left thigh and will be sidelined for several weeks. Having already been suspended for this weekend’s clash with Elche, Pedri will now also miss games against Club Brugge and Celta Vigo, with Spanish outlet AS reporting he could be out for up to three weeks.
His absence compounds a growing crisis for Hansi Flick, who is already without key players including Raphinha, Gavi, Ter Stegen, and Andreas Christensen. With the squad stretched thin, Flick is expected to rely on La Masia talents such as Marc Casado and Fermin López to fill the void. The timing could not be worse for Barcelona, who have slipped five points behind Real Madrid in La Liga and are under pressure to steady results before the international break.
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