"We paved the way. We popularized it," he claimed.
With French Montana rapping in Darija (Moroccan vernacular Arabic) for the first time, “Ya Baba” signals a cultural and musical milestone for Arabic pop.
"The voices of women deprived of their physical freedom also matter," the singer-songwriter says about Cosas Que Sorprenden A La Audiencia in an interview with Billboard Español.
The American singer previously opened up about their friendship in her Billboard cover story.
Daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi also shared the spotlight as the 32-date tour kicked off.
The country stinger also called the pop supernova her "North Star."
The charity gala, benefiting Children's Diabetes Foundation, will be held in October.
The British songwriter is also set to tour with Ed Sheeran across Europe this spring.
"I wouldn’t have been able to do that," the actor said.
SZA tops the Billboard 200 with SOS and the Hot 100 with “Luther” from Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX.
