J. Cole will once again bring his Dreamville Festival to Raleigh, North Carolina, next month — and this time, he’s enlisted Sza, Nicki Minaj, and Chris Brown to join him as headliners at the 2024 fest.
Taking place April 6 and 7 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park, the fourth annual Dreamville will also feature sets from Lil Yachty, ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, J.I.D., Teezo Touchdown, Earthgang, Bas, Rae Sremmurd, Rema, Jeezy, Monica and dozens more.
Tickets for the festival, which J. Cole — a native of nearby Fayetteville, North Carolina — first launched in...
Taking place April 6 and 7 at Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park, the fourth annual Dreamville will also feature sets from Lil Yachty, ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, J.I.D., Teezo Touchdown, Earthgang, Bas, Rae Sremmurd, Rema, Jeezy, Monica and dozens more.
Tickets for the festival, which J. Cole — a native of nearby Fayetteville, North Carolina — first launched in...
- 3/7/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Lil Uzi Vert took to Instagram Tuesday to dispute that they agreed to play Rolling Loud California in March 2024, just hours after the event had announced the rapper as the festival’s Sunday headliner.
“I never said I was doing rolling loud,” Uzi, who uses they/them pronouns, wrote in an Instagram story. “Don’t understand why my name is on here.”
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“I never said I was doing rolling loud,” Uzi, who uses they/them pronouns, wrote in an Instagram story. “Don’t understand why my name is on here.”
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- 11/15/2023
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
The best in hip-hop are being celebrated.
On Thursday, the nominations were announced for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, with Cardi B and 21 Savage leading the pack with 12 nods apiece.
Read More: 2023 Legacy Awards: First Four Recipients Announced Including Jully Black And Director X
Both artists will be facing off against each other in major categories like Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Hustler of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video.
21 Savage – Photo: Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP/Cp Images
Coming in second place is Drake, who landed nine nominations, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Burna Boy and DJ Khaled each received sevn nods, while J. Cole came in at five.
Other big nominees include Jay-Z, DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards will be taped on Oct. 3 in Atlanta, and will air a week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Read More: 2023 CMA Awards Nominations: Lainey Wilson,...
On Thursday, the nominations were announced for the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, with Cardi B and 21 Savage leading the pack with 12 nods apiece.
Read More: 2023 Legacy Awards: First Four Recipients Announced Including Jully Black And Director X
Both artists will be facing off against each other in major categories like Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Hustler of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video.
21 Savage – Photo: Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP/Cp Images
Coming in second place is Drake, who landed nine nominations, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Burna Boy and DJ Khaled each received sevn nods, while J. Cole came in at five.
Other big nominees include Jay-Z, DaBaby, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards will be taped on Oct. 3 in Atlanta, and will air a week later, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Read More: 2023 CMA Awards Nominations: Lainey Wilson,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations are stacked with recognition for some of the genre’s veteran and fastest-rising artists. Across 17 categories, Cardi B and 21 Savage garnered the most nominations with 12 each, trailed by Drake, who is up for nine awards. Also nominated at the show, which will tape in Atlanta and air on October 10 at 9 p.m. Est, are Ice Spice, Burna Boy, DJ Khaled, J. Cole, Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Latto, and more.
“This year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our...
“This year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our...
- 9/7/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Fyre Festival promoter Billy McFarland is selling tickets to Fyre Festival II.
“Guys, this is your chance to get in,” he said in a TikTok video Sunday. “This is everything we’ve been working towards. Let’s f–king go.”
McFarland, who was released early from prison last year after being convicted of wire fraud in 2018, described “the absolute wildest journey to get here” as he advertised the opening sale window on TikTok Sunday. The link in the influencer’s bio takes users to a Posh VIP link that advertises the second Fyre Festival as targeted for Dec. 6, 2024.
“We’re dropping the first 777 Pre-Sale Fyre Passes which includes 1 ticket to Fyre Festival II and access to Fyre Pop-Ups, Experiences and the Fyre Crew Community,” the description reads.
@pyrtbilly
Fyre Festival 2 is Live! in bio
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“It really all started during the seventh month stint in solitary confinement,...
“Guys, this is your chance to get in,” he said in a TikTok video Sunday. “This is everything we’ve been working towards. Let’s f–king go.”
McFarland, who was released early from prison last year after being convicted of wire fraud in 2018, described “the absolute wildest journey to get here” as he advertised the opening sale window on TikTok Sunday. The link in the influencer’s bio takes users to a Posh VIP link that advertises the second Fyre Festival as targeted for Dec. 6, 2024.
“We’re dropping the first 777 Pre-Sale Fyre Passes which includes 1 ticket to Fyre Festival II and access to Fyre Pop-Ups, Experiences and the Fyre Crew Community,” the description reads.
@pyrtbilly
Fyre Festival 2 is Live! in bio
♬ original sound – Billy McFarland
“It really all started during the seventh month stint in solitary confinement,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Rae Sremmurd parade around Los Angeles and Atlanta in the duo’s new video for “Sexy,” a standout from their 2023 LP Sremm4Life.
Keeping with the theme of the Right Said Fred-inspired single, the Ethan Iverson-directed visual finds the brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi modeling clothes and living large. The song’s producer Mike Will-Made-It and reality star Sukihana cameo in the clip.
In our review of Sremm4Life, Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos wrote of the single, “‘Sexy’ provides a healthy dose of humor and fun in the middle of the LP,...
Keeping with the theme of the Right Said Fred-inspired single, the Ethan Iverson-directed visual finds the brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi modeling clothes and living large. The song’s producer Mike Will-Made-It and reality star Sukihana cameo in the clip.
In our review of Sremm4Life, Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos wrote of the single, “‘Sexy’ provides a healthy dose of humor and fun in the middle of the LP,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The Future of Music Interview is a Q&a in which our favorite artists and producers share their vision of what’s next, weighing in on everything from AI to emerging scenes to the artists inspiring them the most.
It’s hard to overstate the impact of the five-year run hip-hop producer Michael Len Williams II began in 2012. His inescapable beat tag — a sultry coo of his professional moniker, Mike Will Made-It — punctuated Future’s breakout single “Turn on the Lights,” the early 2 Chainz and Drake collab “No Lie,” Juicy J...
It’s hard to overstate the impact of the five-year run hip-hop producer Michael Len Williams II began in 2012. His inescapable beat tag — a sultry coo of his professional moniker, Mike Will Made-It — punctuated Future’s breakout single “Turn on the Lights,” the early 2 Chainz and Drake collab “No Lie,” Juicy J...
- 6/28/2023
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 BET Awards will celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop this Sunday, June 25 starting at 8 p.m. Et. Viewers wanting to catch Culture’s Biggest Night can catch the show on BET and will be simulcast on Paramount on BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, Nickelodeon and VH1 in the U.S. BET+ and Paramount+ will be streaming the show to subscribers.
International viewers can watch the award celebration on BET Africa and BET France and will be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as BET Pluto in the UK and Brazil.
The musical medleys will be curated by DJ and producer Kid Capri and showcase moments throughout the night of the history of Hip Hop.
Related: 2023 BET Awards: Complete Winners List
Patti Labelle will hit the stage to pay tribute to Tina Turner. Labelle will honor the incomparable Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll,...
International viewers can watch the award celebration on BET Africa and BET France and will be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as BET Pluto in the UK and Brazil.
The musical medleys will be curated by DJ and producer Kid Capri and showcase moments throughout the night of the history of Hip Hop.
Related: 2023 BET Awards: Complete Winners List
Patti Labelle will hit the stage to pay tribute to Tina Turner. Labelle will honor the incomparable Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll,...
- 6/25/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The Rolling Loud Miami lineup just got more Latino. On Monday, the music festival scheduled for July announced that Puerto Rican reggaetón artist Anuel AA and dembow king El Alfa will be performing at the historically rap-focused event.
“Fill that place with Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican flags,” wrote El Alfa on Instagram. “I want my Dominican people mutinous.” In a comment on Rolling Loud’s Instagram, El Alfa said he’ll perform at the festival on Saturday. “Where are all the Latinos!!” he wrote.
The festival is scheduled for July...
“Fill that place with Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican flags,” wrote El Alfa on Instagram. “I want my Dominican people mutinous.” In a comment on Rolling Loud’s Instagram, El Alfa said he’ll perform at the festival on Saturday. “Where are all the Latinos!!” he wrote.
The festival is scheduled for July...
- 6/5/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Post Malone has announced a new album titled after his actual first name: Austin. It’ll be out on July 28th via Mercury Records/Republic Records, and feature his upcoming single, “Mourning,” dropping this Friday, May 19th. Plus, he detailed a supporting North American tour for Summer 2023.
“I wanted to say that I love you guys so very fucking much,” the artist born Austin Post said in an Instagram Reel. “I’m here on tour in Europe right now, and I wanted to tell you guys that I have an album coming out this summer on July 28th. It’s called Austin. Like my name — that is my name.” Pre-orders are ongoing.
Meanwhile, the “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” tour kicks off July 8th in Noblesville, Indiana. From there, it will make stops in Detroit, Toronto, Atlanta, Dallas, San Diego, and more before wrapping on August 19th in San Bernardino,...
“I wanted to say that I love you guys so very fucking much,” the artist born Austin Post said in an Instagram Reel. “I’m here on tour in Europe right now, and I wanted to tell you guys that I have an album coming out this summer on July 28th. It’s called Austin. Like my name — that is my name.” Pre-orders are ongoing.
Meanwhile, the “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” tour kicks off July 8th in Noblesville, Indiana. From there, it will make stops in Detroit, Toronto, Atlanta, Dallas, San Diego, and more before wrapping on August 19th in San Bernardino,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Paul McCartney said The Beatles’ “Come Together” paved the way for many rap songs. He’s probably overstating his case. On the other hand, there have been some notable hip-hop tracks that drew inspiration from the Fab Four.
Paul McCartney | Les Lee / Stringer Paul McCartney felt The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’ initially sounded like Chuck Berry
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Come Together.” “[John] originally brought it over as a very perky little song, and I pointed out to him that it was very similar to Chuck Berry’s ‘You Can’t Catch Me,'” he said. “John acknowledged it was rather close to it, so I said, ‘Well, anything you can do to get away from that.’ I suggested that we tried it swampy — ‘swampy’ was the word I used — so we did; we took it right down.” Notably, John...
Paul McCartney | Les Lee / Stringer Paul McCartney felt The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’ initially sounded like Chuck Berry
In the 1997 book Paul McCartney: Many Years From Now, Paul discussed the origin of The Beatles’ “Come Together.” “[John] originally brought it over as a very perky little song, and I pointed out to him that it was very similar to Chuck Berry’s ‘You Can’t Catch Me,'” he said. “John acknowledged it was rather close to it, so I said, ‘Well, anything you can do to get away from that.’ I suggested that we tried it swampy — ‘swampy’ was the word I used — so we did; we took it right down.” Notably, John...
- 5/13/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Coachella 2023 is live-streaming six stages across both weekends on YouTube.
The weekend 2 livestream schedule promises Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Blink-182, Gorillaz, Rosalía, Blondie, The Chemical Brothers, Jai Paul, boygenius, Metro Boomin & Friends, Pusha T, Becky G, Underworld, Charli Xcx, Kali Uchis, Wet Leg, Muna, Noname, Saba, Dinner Party, Chromeo, Snail Mail, Weyes Blood, Yves Tumor, Romy, GloRilla, Christine and the Queens, and more. Additionally, for weekend 2 Coachella will be livestreaming sets from the electro-centric Yuma Tent (instead of Sonora).
Check out the schedule below, along with links to view each of the six stages: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Stage, Sahara, Mojave, Gobi, and Yuma.
You can find all of our Coachella 2023 coverage here, and stay tuned to this post for the latest updates on the livestream.
Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule:
* = All times in Pst; channels noted in parentheses
Coachella Stage (1)
Friday, April 21st:
4:05pm – Doechii
4:20pm – Pusha T
5:35pm – Becky...
The weekend 2 livestream schedule promises Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Blink-182, Gorillaz, Rosalía, Blondie, The Chemical Brothers, Jai Paul, boygenius, Metro Boomin & Friends, Pusha T, Becky G, Underworld, Charli Xcx, Kali Uchis, Wet Leg, Muna, Noname, Saba, Dinner Party, Chromeo, Snail Mail, Weyes Blood, Yves Tumor, Romy, GloRilla, Christine and the Queens, and more. Additionally, for weekend 2 Coachella will be livestreaming sets from the electro-centric Yuma Tent (instead of Sonora).
Check out the schedule below, along with links to view each of the six stages: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Stage, Sahara, Mojave, Gobi, and Yuma.
You can find all of our Coachella 2023 coverage here, and stay tuned to this post for the latest updates on the livestream.
Weekend 2 Livestream Schedule:
* = All times in Pst; channels noted in parentheses
Coachella Stage (1)
Friday, April 21st:
4:05pm – Doechii
4:20pm – Pusha T
5:35pm – Becky...
- 4/21/2023
- by Consequence Staff
- Consequence - Music
Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo
Frank Ocean broke all the rules in 2016. Marked by its heart-shattering vocals, "Blonde" was an intimate and expressive sophomore album met with critical acclaim and continued devotion from fans. From "Nikes" to "Godspeed," the sorrowful lyrics had us hooked, but before the static-laced notes of "Futura Free" trickled to a finish, he was gone. Now, seven years later, Ocean's hiatus may finally be coming to an end. During weekend one of Coachella, Ocean appeared as a headliner at the 2023 festival alongside Bad Bunny and Blackpink, where he addressed rumors that a new album is in the works.
"It's been so long. Everybody talks about how long its been," he told cheering fans, according to video footage shared on Twitter. "It's been so long but I have missed you. I want to talk about why I'm here because it's not because of the new album.
Frank Ocean broke all the rules in 2016. Marked by its heart-shattering vocals, "Blonde" was an intimate and expressive sophomore album met with critical acclaim and continued devotion from fans. From "Nikes" to "Godspeed," the sorrowful lyrics had us hooked, but before the static-laced notes of "Futura Free" trickled to a finish, he was gone. Now, seven years later, Ocean's hiatus may finally be coming to an end. During weekend one of Coachella, Ocean appeared as a headliner at the 2023 festival alongside Bad Bunny and Blackpink, where he addressed rumors that a new album is in the works.
"It's been so long. Everybody talks about how long its been," he told cheering fans, according to video footage shared on Twitter. "It's been so long but I have missed you. I want to talk about why I'm here because it's not because of the new album.
- 4/17/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Coachella 2023's first weekend in Indio, CA, is in the books with so many unforgettable moments. So far, this year's event, which has 150 acts billed over two weekends, has welcomed plenty of big name artists to the main stage - including headliners Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean. Meanwhile, other acts like Latto, GloRilla, Kali Uchis, Björk, Rae Sremmurd, Dominic Fike, and many more have entertained festivalgoers on Coachella's wide array of stages. Not to mention, surprise guests like The Weeknd - who debuted a new song during Metro Boomin's set on April 14, per Billboard - and Tyler, the Creator popped up during weekend one to treat fans to some extra special performances.
With so many performers descending on the desert locale, it's impossible to see them all. But lucky for music fans, Coachella has streamed many of its acts live this year via YouTube. Whether you're digging the festival's...
With so many performers descending on the desert locale, it's impossible to see them all. But lucky for music fans, Coachella has streamed many of its acts live this year via YouTube. Whether you're digging the festival's...
- 4/17/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
The 2023 Coachella music festival is getting set to kick off on Friday, April 14. If you can’t make it out to Indio, California this year to see the festivities live, you’re probably hoping Coachella will be available via a streaming service. The good news is that not only will YouTube be offering free coverage of the Coachella festival, but it will also be giving users more ways to watch than ever before. Click here to start watching Coachella on YouTube beginning at 7 p.m. Et.
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Some of the music industry’s brightest stars will be helping to kick Coachella off in style for its first weekend. Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, Gorillaz, Rae Sremmurd, Bad Bunny, Labrinth, Charli Xcx, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie,...
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Some of the music industry’s brightest stars will be helping to kick Coachella off in style for its first weekend. Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, Gorillaz, Rae Sremmurd, Bad Bunny, Labrinth, Charli Xcx, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie,...
- 4/14/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Rolling Loud Miami is expanding into other genres for its 2023 edition. Turnstile become the hip-hop festival’s first rock act on the bill. This year’s eclectic lineup also includes non-hip-hop-focused acts including Pinkpantheress, Foushée, and Bryson Tiller. Spanish-language rapper Yovngchimi will also perform.
Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti are set to headline the event, which takes place at Hard Rock Stadium July 21 through 23.
Though the fest is branching out, its hip-hop roots remain at the core, and this year’s edition includes A-listers Lil Uzi Vert,...
Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti are set to headline the event, which takes place at Hard Rock Stadium July 21 through 23.
Though the fest is branching out, its hip-hop roots remain at the core, and this year’s edition includes A-listers Lil Uzi Vert,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Drake samples Kim K, Rae Sremmurd make their return, and Suga of BTS, performing as Agust D, shares the first single off his anticipated solo debut album. Plus, Brothers Osbourne, Lil Yachty, and Wednesday.
Drake, “Search & Rescue” (YouTube)
Suga, “People Pt 2” (YouTube)
Lil Yachty, “Strike (Holster)” (YouTube)
Rae Sremmurd feat. Future, “Activate” (YouTube)
Towa Bird, “Wild Heart” (YouTube)
Anna St. Louis, “Phone” (YouTube)
Ralph, “Scary Hot” (YouTube)
Mark,...
Drake, “Search & Rescue” (YouTube)
Suga, “People Pt 2” (YouTube)
Lil Yachty, “Strike (Holster)” (YouTube)
Rae Sremmurd feat. Future, “Activate” (YouTube)
Towa Bird, “Wild Heart” (YouTube)
Anna St. Louis, “Phone” (YouTube)
Ralph, “Scary Hot” (YouTube)
Mark,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Rae Sremmurd are party starters first and foremost. Their 2015 debut, SremmLife, burned bright with blockbuster singles like “No Flex Zone,” “This Could Be Us,” and “No Type,” still club staples to this day thanks to the Tupelo, Mississippi, brothers’ exuberant charisma and Mike WiLL Made-It’s slick production. They were ahead of the curve, too, on viral challenges like “Black Beatles.”
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi make music together. Their last album, 2018’s SR3MM, was mostly a soft launch of their solo careers,...
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi make music together. Their last album, 2018’s SR3MM, was mostly a soft launch of their solo careers,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Gun-toting thugs invaded Post Malone's home -- or so they thought -- attacking one person while shouting for the rapper, but the problem is ... Post doesn't live there anymore. Law enforcement sources tell us ... 3 male suspects smashed a front window a little after midnight on September 1 and entered the San Fernando Valley house. We're told a resident living there was pistol whipped. We're told one of the 3 men yelled, "Where's Post Malone?!" ... before stealing a bunch of cash,...
- 9/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Masked gunman stormed into the home where the hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd were staying, assaulted a security guard, and made off with a safe ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us ... 4 armed robbers knocked on the door of the San Fernando Valley home at 4:30 Am Saturday. We're told a security guard answered, got pistol-whipped ... and the crooks entered. Our sources say the men, wearing ski masks, demanded to be taken to the...
- 9/2/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” will return for its 12th season on Friday with a guest roster that includes the likes of Ludacris, Rae Sremmurd, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” mainstay Jonathan Cheban.
Season 9 champion Chance the Rapper is slated to return for the hour-long premiere in which he will face “Wild ‘N Out” host Nick Cannon in a rematch.
The roster for the rest of the season also includes Azealia Banks, Chloe x Halle, Dwight Howard, So So Def artists Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow, Jay Rock, Lil Yachty, Goodie Mob artists CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo, Ot Genasis, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Trevor Jackson.
Also Read: Michael B Jordan, Tiffany Haddish to Appear on MTV's 'SafeWord' Season 2 (Exclusive)
The premiere episode is also set to feature a new segment (video above) called “Got Damned” in which contestants...
Season 9 champion Chance the Rapper is slated to return for the hour-long premiere in which he will face “Wild ‘N Out” host Nick Cannon in a rematch.
The roster for the rest of the season also includes Azealia Banks, Chloe x Halle, Dwight Howard, So So Def artists Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow, Jay Rock, Lil Yachty, Goodie Mob artists CeeLo Green, Big Gipp, Khujo and T-Mo, Ot Genasis, Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Trevor Jackson.
Also Read: Michael B Jordan, Tiffany Haddish to Appear on MTV's 'SafeWord' Season 2 (Exclusive)
The premiere episode is also set to feature a new segment (video above) called “Got Damned” in which contestants...
- 8/14/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
[[tmz:video id="0_z4in44ur"]] Lavar Ball picking a Lithuanian league for LiAngelo and Lamelo had a lot of people scratching their heads ... but not Swae Lee, who says the Big Baller's makin' money moves! "I think wherever the bag is calling, you gotta chase the bag," the Rae Sremmurd rapper told TMZ Sports outside Poppy in L.A.. "It could be Columbia, it could be Venezuela, it could be Australia -- wherever the bag is calling." Swae ain't wrong,...
- 12/17/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Social media star Jake Paul continues to make his mark in the music world.
The 20-year-old, who debuted his first-ever single, “It’s Everyday Bro,” earlier this year, just released his latest project, a holiday album titled Litmas.
“I was basically getting ready for Christmas and I heard Christmas music starting to come on in different malls,” Paul tells People exclusively about the inspiration behind his new record.
He continues: “I was like, ‘Yo, I can put my own spin on Christmas in a way that’s more fun for my audience and authentic to myself, and something that the...
The 20-year-old, who debuted his first-ever single, “It’s Everyday Bro,” earlier this year, just released his latest project, a holiday album titled Litmas.
“I was basically getting ready for Christmas and I heard Christmas music starting to come on in different malls,” Paul tells People exclusively about the inspiration behind his new record.
He continues: “I was like, ‘Yo, I can put my own spin on Christmas in a way that’s more fun for my audience and authentic to myself, and something that the...
- 12/8/2017
- by Mariah Haas
- PEOPLE.com
DJ Khaled had a birthday recently, and Diddy belatedly threw a celeb bash to celebrate ... courtesy of their new show together. The party went down at a Beverly Hills estate and tons of stars showed, including Snoop, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Iovine, Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Pharrel Williams, Usher, Teyana Taylor, Fergie, Christina Aguilera, and Swae Lee from Rae Sremmurd. Kelly Rowland serenaded Khaled to her version of Happy Birthday ... and Teyana Taylor nearly...
- 12/3/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The 2017 American Music Awards have arrived.
Some of the biggest artists in music have gathered at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater for what promises to be a competitive night of big moments, bold fashions, and for some, serious hardware in the form of Ama statuettes. With eight nominations, Bruno Mars will have the most shots to be recognized, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers following close behind with five nods each.
If you need a refresher, head to Et's Ama Cheat Sheet for the rundown on the night ahead, then tune in for the show 8 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC. Check back here periodically for the winners as they are announced.
Here's the full list (**Winners** in bold):
More: Everything to Know About the AMAs: Bts, Selena Gomez & More!
Lifetime Achievement Award
Diana Ross **Winner**
Artist Of The Year
· Bruno Mars *Winner*
· The Chainsmokers
· Drake
· Kendrick Lamar
· Ed Sheeran
New Artist Of The Year...
Some of the biggest artists in music have gathered at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater for what promises to be a competitive night of big moments, bold fashions, and for some, serious hardware in the form of Ama statuettes. With eight nominations, Bruno Mars will have the most shots to be recognized, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers following close behind with five nods each.
If you need a refresher, head to Et's Ama Cheat Sheet for the rundown on the night ahead, then tune in for the show 8 p.m. Et/Pt on ABC. Check back here periodically for the winners as they are announced.
Here's the full list (**Winners** in bold):
More: Everything to Know About the AMAs: Bts, Selena Gomez & More!
Lifetime Achievement Award
Diana Ross **Winner**
Artist Of The Year
· Bruno Mars *Winner*
· The Chainsmokers
· Drake
· Kendrick Lamar
· Ed Sheeran
New Artist Of The Year...
- 11/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
One of the biggest nights in music is just a day away! With the 2017 American Music Awards airing Sunday night, the stars are quite literally aligning at the Microsoft Theater to celebrate the best of the year's hitmakers. This year, Bruno Mars leads the nominated pack with eight nods, including top nominations for Artist of the Year and Video of the Year. Meanwhile, The Chainsmokers, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd all follow with five nominations each. Meanwhile, Ama newcomers like James Arthur, Niall Horan, Julia Michaels, Post Malone and Rae Sremmurd are all celebrating their first honors this years as nominees for "New...
- 11/18/2017
- E! Online
The American Music Awards are full of memorable moments. Who could forget when Lady Gaga showed up on a human-powered horse or when Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth made out on stage? And with Selena Gomez returning to the stage and Diana Ross receiving the Lifetime Achievement award, this year's ceremony is sure to be one for the books. Still, nothing beats hearing your name called out for the first time. Check out the gallery to see throwback pictures of your favorite celebrities winning their first Ama. We can't wait to see which rookies take the stage this year. Julia Michaels, Post Malone, Rae Sremmurd, Niall Horan and James Arthur are all up for New Artist of the Year at the 2017...
- 11/17/2017
- E! Online
[[tmz:video id="0_29v1ir3z"]] Blac Chyna laid down the hook on a new rap song, and it's poppin' ... literally. We got a snippet of the track produced by Mally Mall -- the guy who made Chyna's ex, Tyga, a rap star. She spit the lyrics a few weeks back. She only does the hook -- "Pop that pussy like a pistol, yeah" -- but it packs a powerful punch. As we reported, Chyna's working on her debut album and...
- 11/6/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_9qimcel0"]] Jamie Foxx and Lamar Odom literally fought their way in the door to wish Drake happy birthday. Drake celebrated his 31st Monday night at Poppy, where a massive crowd gathered outside. It was his second party ... he threw an Andy Warhol-themed bash in his native Toronto over the weekend. On the guest list ... Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee, G-Eazy, Justin Combs, Jordan Clarkson, apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas. Leo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire were also there.
- 10/24/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
While Halsey is happy for her American Music Awards nomination, she's taking note of the fact that she's one of the only women who got one.
The largest fan-voted awards show unveiled its 2017 nominee list on Thursday, which was led by Bruno Mars with eight nominations, and followed by a four-way tie for second place, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers getting five nods each.
However, what got the attention of many on social media, including singer Halsey -- who was nominated with The Chainsmokers for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Pop/Rock Song -- is the large gender gap present on the nominees list. Apart from the categories specifically designated for female artists in fact, the overwhelming majority of the categories have no female nominees at all. Additionally, every act nominated for Artist of the Year is a man.
More: Halsey Spills on The Weeknd Tour and the Hilarious Way She Found Out...
The largest fan-voted awards show unveiled its 2017 nominee list on Thursday, which was led by Bruno Mars with eight nominations, and followed by a four-way tie for second place, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers getting five nods each.
However, what got the attention of many on social media, including singer Halsey -- who was nominated with The Chainsmokers for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Pop/Rock Song -- is the large gender gap present on the nominees list. Apart from the categories specifically designated for female artists in fact, the overwhelming majority of the categories have no female nominees at all. Additionally, every act nominated for Artist of the Year is a man.
More: Halsey Spills on The Weeknd Tour and the Hilarious Way She Found Out...
- 10/13/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
While Halsey is happy for her American Music Awards nomination, she's taking note of the fact that she's one of the only women who got one.
The largest fan-voted awards show unveiled its 2017 nominee list on Thursday, which was led by Bruno Mars with eight nominations, and followed by a four-way tie for second place, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers getting five nods each.
However, what got the attention of many on social media, including singer Halsey -- who was nominated with The Chainsmokers for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Pop/Rock Song -- is the large gender gap present on the nominees list. Apart from the categories specifically designated for female artists in fact, the overwhelming majority of the categories have no female nominees at all. Additionally, every act nominated for Artist of the Year is a man.
More: Halsey Spills on The Weeknd Tour and the Hilarious Way She Found Out...
The largest fan-voted awards show unveiled its 2017 nominee list on Thursday, which was led by Bruno Mars with eight nominations, and followed by a four-way tie for second place, with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers getting five nods each.
However, what got the attention of many on social media, including singer Halsey -- who was nominated with The Chainsmokers for Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Pop/Rock Song -- is the large gender gap present on the nominees list. Apart from the categories specifically designated for female artists in fact, the overwhelming majority of the categories have no female nominees at all. Additionally, every act nominated for Artist of the Year is a man.
More: Halsey Spills on The Weeknd Tour and the Hilarious Way She Found Out...
- 10/13/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
[[tmz:video id="0_yqqs4z7v"]] Blac Chyna's upcoming debut album is following a recipe for success -- feature a bunch of big-name rappers ... and team up with the guy who made her baby daddy a star. Sources close to Chyna tell TMZ ... she's working with Mally Mall, the producer who discovered Tyga and helped launch his rap career, and she's recruiting hip-hop stars to get on the mic with her. We're told some of the names include Yo Gotti,...
- 9/13/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_auaorqnv"]] Swae Lee might be a real crowd pleaser onstage, but he ain't no water bottle thrower -- which is why he says he's countersuing the guy accusing him of just that. We got Swae Friday at Lax and asked him about a new lawsuit from a Michigan man suing Rae Sremmurd -- Swae and his bro, Slim Jxmmi -- for allegedly chucking water bottles into the crowd at one of their shows last year ... and...
- 9/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rae Sremmurd didn't just spray their crowd with water, they chucked full bottles and wrecked one guy's face ... according to a new lawsuit. A Michigan man -- repped by Jonathan Marko -- is suing the duo for recklessly throwing the bottled water during an October 2016 concert. According to the docs, Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi offered no warning before firing the bottles, one of which blasted this guy square in the nose. In the suit,...
- 9/5/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
8:55 Pm Pt -- A rep for Wayne confirms he suffered multiple seizures and his Vegas show has been canceled. We're told he's currently resting.Lil Wayne was hospitalized yet again this weekend for his ongoing bout with epilepsy and the seizures that come with it, TMZ has learned, and this time it might have torpedoed Sunday night's Vegas gig. Multiple sources tell us Wayne was hospitalized Sunday in Chicago after he was found unconscious...
- 9/4/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_oqn5vzr6"]] Rae Sremmurd finds rumors of their breakup amusing in a fake news sort of way ... because they've been hard at work on their new album. We got Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi at Lax debunking the buzz going around, saying they'd be stupid to call it quits when they're at the top of their game. Seven weeks at number one, 40 dates on the road ... Rae Sremmurd should be burnt out but sounds like that's not the case.
- 8/28/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In a sneak peek of the 'Dare to Live' premiere, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd becomes acquainted with alligators.
- 8/25/2017
- by Jordana Ossad
- MTV Music News
In a sneak peek of the 'Dare to Live' premiere, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd becomes acquainted with alligators.
- 8/25/2017
- by Jordana Ossad
- MTV Newsroom
Okay, That was fun. French Montana and Rae Sremmurd's Swae Lee had the TCAs crowd on their feet with an epic performance of 'Unforgettable'!
- 8/14/2017
- by Jenna Lemoncelli
- HollywoodLife
Rae Sremmurd return with the new single "Perplexing Pegasus."...
- 8/4/2017
- by Madeline Roth
- MTV Music News
Rae Sremmurd return with the new single "Perplexing Pegasus."...
- 8/4/2017
- by Madeline Roth
- MTV Newsroom
Billy McFarland, the supposedly wealthy co-organizer of the disastrous Fyre Festival, arrived at a court hearing with a public defender on Saturday before being released on $300,000 bail following his Friday arrest for wire fraud.
The 25-year-old had not retained a private attorney for the weekend court appearance, despite living in a $21,000-a-month Manhattan penthouse apartment and driving a $110,000 Maserati, the New York Times reports.
His public defender, Sabrina P. Shroff, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
McFarland was taken into custody on Friday and charged in connection with a scheme to allegedly defraud investors, a...
The 25-year-old had not retained a private attorney for the weekend court appearance, despite living in a $21,000-a-month Manhattan penthouse apartment and driving a $110,000 Maserati, the New York Times reports.
His public defender, Sabrina P. Shroff, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
McFarland was taken into custody on Friday and charged in connection with a scheme to allegedly defraud investors, a...
- 7/2/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Billy McFarland, the organizer of the disastrous Fyre Festival, was arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud in Manhattan on Friday.
McFarland, 25, was charged in connection with a scheme to defraud investors, which included misrepresenting financial information about his company, Fyre Media.
The ultra-luxurious music event in the Bahamas collapsed in April, leaving hundreds of festival goers stranded without proper accommodations, electricity and “barely any food.”
Joon H. Kim, the Acting U.S. Attorney for Manhattan, said in a statement, “McFarland promised a ‘life changing’ music festival but in actuality delivered a disaster. McFarland allegedly presented fake documents...
McFarland, 25, was charged in connection with a scheme to defraud investors, which included misrepresenting financial information about his company, Fyre Media.
The ultra-luxurious music event in the Bahamas collapsed in April, leaving hundreds of festival goers stranded without proper accommodations, electricity and “barely any food.”
Joon H. Kim, the Acting U.S. Attorney for Manhattan, said in a statement, “McFarland promised a ‘life changing’ music festival but in actuality delivered a disaster. McFarland allegedly presented fake documents...
- 7/1/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
The 2017 Bet Awards are here!
Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones will take the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night to host the star-studded telecast, featuring performances by Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and Big Sean. But even before the festivities get underway, a few awards have already been doled out.
Chance the Rapper has been selected to receive the Humanitarian Award, while New Edition will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who else is will be taking home some new hardware on Sunday? Tune in to the Bet Awards at 8 p.m. Et/Pt to find out.
Et is updating the official winners list, below, as they're announced. (Winners in bold.)
Photos: Bet Awards 2017 Red Carpet Arrivals
Humanitarian Award
Chance the Rapper
Lifetime Achievement Award
New Edition
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Kehlani
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
Solange
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
[link...
Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones will take the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night to host the star-studded telecast, featuring performances by Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and Big Sean. But even before the festivities get underway, a few awards have already been doled out.
Chance the Rapper has been selected to receive the Humanitarian Award, while New Edition will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Who else is will be taking home some new hardware on Sunday? Tune in to the Bet Awards at 8 p.m. Et/Pt to find out.
Et is updating the official winners list, below, as they're announced. (Winners in bold.)
Photos: Bet Awards 2017 Red Carpet Arrivals
Humanitarian Award
Chance the Rapper
Lifetime Achievement Award
New Edition
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Kehlani
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
Solange
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
[link...
- 6/26/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
[[tmz:video id="0_ynstk6rg"]] Rae Sremmurd's Slim Jimmy has a road map for staying out of trouble during Bet weekend ... chase the chicks and stay away from the b's. We got Jimmy at Lax Friday and he told us his M.O. ... not just for Bet weekend but all the times. Keep your head low, your nose clean and your business private. Rae Sremmurd will be performing at Staples Center Saturday night, along with A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane,...
- 6/24/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Rae Sremmurd celebrated Swae Lee's birthday with a performance of their new SremmLife 2 track "Swang" on The Tonight Show Wednesday. Swae and his co-emcee Slim Jxmmi took the stage with the Roots, who provided the song's bass-heavy beat and syrupy synths.
Swae Lee commandeered the cut, jumping easily between spitting bars to crooning the end of the defiant hook in his surprisingly delicate falsetto: "Hop out, drop, top, got y'all talkin' I need it right now/ Cash in the air, yeah, what goes up gotta come down."
Rae Sremmurd released SremmLife 2 last August,...
Swae Lee commandeered the cut, jumping easily between spitting bars to crooning the end of the defiant hook in his surprisingly delicate falsetto: "Hop out, drop, top, got y'all talkin' I need it right now/ Cash in the air, yeah, what goes up gotta come down."
Rae Sremmurd released SremmLife 2 last August,...
- 6/8/2017
- Rollingstone.com
[[tmz:video id="0_g5krxkse"]] Ezekiel Elliott had the ultimate pickup line at the Rae Sremmurd show Thursday night -- Swae Lee's Adorable puppy ... and the chicks looooved it! The Dallas Cowboys superstar is tight with the rap group -- in fact, they even brought Zeke onstage during their concert in Dallas. A post shared by Waseem Akram (@seems_) on May 4, 2017 at 10:41pm Pdt They also tasked him with the ultimate responsibility of watching Swae's beloved pooch, Boom,...
- 5/5/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Selena Gomez is The Weeknd's biggest fan!
The "It Ain't Me" singer was spotted jamming out to her new beau's hits from the Grey Goose VIP area during The Weeknd's sold out show at The Forum in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Watch: Selena Gomez Responds to Critics of Her Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why': 'It's Not an Easy Subject'
An eyewitness tells Et that the 24-year-old singer, who was dressed casually in denim overalls and a crop top, sang along to The Weeknd's songs, cheered him on during the encore and "seemed to be having a good time with her friends."
"During the encore she yelled 'yeah babe' to cheer on her man," the eyewitness says.
Also spotted in the VIP area was Kendrick Lamar, who surprised fans by joining The Weeknd on stage for two songs, and opening act Rae Sremmurd.
News: Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Have Date Night at John Mayer Concert
Gomez...
The "It Ain't Me" singer was spotted jamming out to her new beau's hits from the Grey Goose VIP area during The Weeknd's sold out show at The Forum in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Watch: Selena Gomez Responds to Critics of Her Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why': 'It's Not an Easy Subject'
An eyewitness tells Et that the 24-year-old singer, who was dressed casually in denim overalls and a crop top, sang along to The Weeknd's songs, cheered him on during the encore and "seemed to be having a good time with her friends."
"During the encore she yelled 'yeah babe' to cheer on her man," the eyewitness says.
Also spotted in the VIP area was Kendrick Lamar, who surprised fans by joining The Weeknd on stage for two songs, and opening act Rae Sremmurd.
News: Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Have Date Night at John Mayer Concert
Gomez...
- 4/30/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It was trouble in paradise for festival goers at Ja Rule’s Fyre Festival.
Those who shelled out between $4,000 to upwards of $250,000 for tickets to the “luxury” weekend concert in the Bahamas found themselves treated to “mass chaos,” flimsy tents and scarce amounts of food instead of the top-notch entertainment, private jets and gourmet meals they were promised.
“If you walked on that island right now, you would say, ‘This concert is in about a month,'” attendee William Finley tells People. “There were air mattresses, boxes and shipping containers of stuff everywhere. It was just so unorganized.”
When Finley...
Those who shelled out between $4,000 to upwards of $250,000 for tickets to the “luxury” weekend concert in the Bahamas found themselves treated to “mass chaos,” flimsy tents and scarce amounts of food instead of the top-notch entertainment, private jets and gourmet meals they were promised.
“If you walked on that island right now, you would say, ‘This concert is in about a month,'” attendee William Finley tells People. “There were air mattresses, boxes and shipping containers of stuff everywhere. It was just so unorganized.”
When Finley...
- 4/28/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
Though Ja Rule’s Fyre Festival has been named a “complete distaster” by attendees, he insists the “luxury concert” was not a scam.
The inaugural event, which the rapper co-created with business partner Billy McFarland, was postponed indefinitely after concert-goers traveling to the Exuma islands of the Bahamas, were met with complete disorganization and sub-standard living conditions that were far from ready.
“We are working right now on getting everyone of the island Safe that is my immediate concern,” he wrote in a tweet on Friday. “I will make a statement soon I’m heartbroken at this moment my partners...
The inaugural event, which the rapper co-created with business partner Billy McFarland, was postponed indefinitely after concert-goers traveling to the Exuma islands of the Bahamas, were met with complete disorganization and sub-standard living conditions that were far from ready.
“We are working right now on getting everyone of the island Safe that is my immediate concern,” he wrote in a tweet on Friday. “I will make a statement soon I’m heartbroken at this moment my partners...
- 4/28/2017
- by Brianne Tracy
- PEOPLE.com
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