Rolling Loud is set for the return to Miami. Rolling Loud Miami 2023 will be headlined by Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti.

Rolling Loud Miami 2023, scheduled for July 21–23 at Hard Rock Stadium, will feature musicians from a variety of genres, including those who don’t produce rap music but nonetheless embody the hip-hop aesthetic. Among them are the UK sensation PinkPantheress, the hardcore punk rockers Turnstile, the versatile singer Foushée, the r&b artist Bryson Tiller, and the rapper YOVNGCHIMI who speaks Spanish.

Naturally, fans at Hard Rock can catch performances by hip hop A-listers like Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, City Girls, Offset, and Don Toliver, as well as budding stars like Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Central Cee, and GloRilla, genre mainstays like Rae Sremmurd and Lucki, and artists with bright futures like Babytron, redveil, Sexyy Red, among many others.

You can see the full lineup below.

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Several reports have confirmed that Jay-Z will perform in Paris at Louis Vuitton’s concert to recognize the cultural influence of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol.

In his first live performance since his iconic “God Did” verse at the 2023 Grammys Awards, Hov will take the stage in what is being called the “JAY-Z Celebration Concert.” The concert will be sponsored by Tiffany and Co. in Paris’ Louis Vuitton Foundation’s Auditorium on Friday, April 14.

“To coincide with the Basquiat x Warhol. Painting Four Hands exhibition, JAY-Z will give a celebratory concert to pay tribute to Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, on Friday 14 April 2023 at 9pm, in the Fondation’s Auditorium,” the foundation’s website reads.

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… T-Pain?! Wiscansin University has become the epicenter for an alien outbreak that’s spread across the country and T-Pain is here to save the day! T-Pain has announced his Escape From Wiscansin Festival and Escape From Wiscansin: The Invasion live dates via a The Faculty-inspired video – PRESS HERE to watch.

The tour kicks off with his 2nd Annual Wiscansin Fest on June 10th (the eve of “T-Pain Day” in the state of Wisconsin) at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI (featuring performances by T-Pain, Chance The Rapper, Tobi Lou, and many more soon to be announced) and will continue to Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Washington, DC, New York, Boston, and Atlanta, with support from Tobi Lou. Tickets for the tour and festival are on sale April 14 at 10am local time at www.wiscansin.co.After T-Pain’s lyric “Put you in a mansion, somewhere in Wiscansin” from his 2008 hit “Can’t Believe It” went viral on Twitter in 2016, the fictitious Wiscansin University was born, complete with its own humorous merch and T-Pain as its dean. T-Pain named his 2022 tour “The Road to Wiscansin,” which culminated in the first annual sold-out Wiscansin Fest in 2022 and saw400k people tune into the official livestream, featuring performances by artists such as T-Pain, Lil Jon, Hannibal Burress, and more. 

During T-Pain’s performance, state representative Kalan Haywood surprised him with a proclamation from Mayor Cavalier Johnson deeming June 11th “T-Pain Day” to be celebrated annually throughout the state. 

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SZA has announced a new set of tour dates, returning to North American markets and also adding ten new European dates.

The Live Nation-produced tour’s European leg begins on June 1 at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and travels to Paris, Berlin, London, and other cities before coming to an end on June 21 at 3Arena in Dublin. The S.O.S. Tour will then turn around and return to North America, beginning on September 20 in Miami at the Kaseya Center, stopping in Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles, and other cities until coming to an end on October 29 in Phoenix at the Footprint Center.

Tickets for the European leg will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, April 12, at 10 am local time. If any tickets remain, a general sale will occur on Friday, April 14, at 12 pm Local Time on szasos.com. North American dates will start with the Live Nation presale on Thursday, April 13, at 10 am local time. The general on sale for The S.O.S. Tour will begin on Friday, April 14 at 12 pm Local Time on szasos.com.

The full run of tour dates are available below.

THE S.O.S. EUROPE TOUR DATES: 

Thu Jun 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome*

Mon Jun 5 – Paris, France – Accor Arena*

Wed Jun 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion*

Fri Jun 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena*

Sun Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Tue Jun 13 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena*

Thu Jun 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro*

Sat Jun 17 – London, UK – The O2*

Sun Jun 18 – London, UK – The O2*

Wed Jun 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena*

*With Support from RAYE

THE S.O.S. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: 

Wed Sep 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Fri Sep 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

Sun Sep 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Tue Sep 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^

Thu Sep 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Sep 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sun Oct 01 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Wed Oct 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Oct 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Oct 07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center 

Tue Oct 10 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Oct 11 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Sat Oct 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Oct 15 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

Wed Oct 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Thu Oct 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena

Sun Oct 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Mon Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena 

Thu Oct 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Oct 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sun Oct 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

^Rescheduled Date from Leg 1 without Omar Apollo

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If at first you don’t succeed, try again? That seems to be the mantra of Billy McFarland, the organizer of the infamous Fyre Fest music festival that spiraled into chaos and disaster, leaving thousands stranded in the Bahamas for a concert event that never materialized.

However, almost exactly six years to the date that the original Fyre Fest spiraled into disaster, McFarland seems to be ready to give it another go, tweeting his plans for Fyre Fest II and inviting fans to tell him why they should be invited.

Naturally, the responses were every bit as hilarious as expected with some respondents volunteering to bring food and water with others offering their therapy or DJ-ing services. One user gave the response: “Because I’m forklift certified.”

The first Fyre Fest, which was set to happen over two weekends (April 28–30 and May 5–7, 2017) had teased major headliners such as Ja Rule, Blink 182, and Lil Yachty with A-list celebrities such as Kendall Jenner promoting the event on their social media. However, no performances took place and McFarland ended up pleading guilty to two counts of wire fraud charges and serving just over four years of his original six year prison sentence.

While McFarland may be free and planning a comeback event, one thing is likely certain- the event will not be held in the Bahamas again. Aviation Chester Cooper, Bahamas Minister of Tourism, said that the Bahamas will not endorse or approve any event in associated with McFarland, stating that he “is considered to be a fugitive.”

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A historic concert series curated by Grammy award-winning producer Salaam Remi, will open with an exclusive performance by Hip Hop legend Rakim on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Miami Beach Bandshell in Miami, FL. The Iconic Midnight at MuseZeuM  concert series inspired by Remi’s newest creative venture, MuseZeuM.

MuseZeuM’s flagship gallery based in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District showcases fine art and  limited-edition merch of renowned musical artists, created and curated by Remi himself.

“This Concert Series will be like no other with the Artist providing their musical art alongside artwork inspired by them. As a lifelong creative and huge fan and patron of the art world, this is a dream come true. It’s an honor to be able to create a space where icons and emerging artists will be able to collaborate and benefit from their works at the highest level. MuseZeuM will be the ongoing home for creatives to showcase their works. There is Much Much more to come , we are just beginning”

Highly regarded as one of the most prolific rappers of all time, Rakim is globally respected for his unique flow and complex rhymes. The show marks the icon’s long-awaited return to Miami, since his last performance in 2017.

For more MuseZeuM information including limited edition merchandise, ticket sales, and more, visit MuseZeuM.io.

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Don Toliver is ready to hit the road in support of his Love Sick album. Toliver will embark on Thee Love Sick Tour 2023 and will bring along Pi’erre Bourne and more special guests.

The Live Nation-produced tour, which will visit 17 cities, will begin on Sunday, June 18 at Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium and make visits in Toronto, New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and other cities before coming to an end on Saturday, July 16 at San Francisco’s The Masonic.

Love Sick includes singles, “Slow Motion (Feat. Wizkid),” “4 Me (Feat. Kali Uchis),” as well as “Leave The Club (Feat. Lil Durk & GloRilla),” and fan-favorite banger “Private Landing (feat. Future & Justin Bieber).”

Along with the album, Rotation, the hip-hop and R&B division of Amazon Music, released the short film Love Sick, which is now only available on Prime Video. The album quickly transformed into an expanded deluxe version via Cactus Jack/Atlantic Records. Four new songs, including “Embarrassed (Feat. Travis Scott),” “Luckily I’m Having (Feat. Teezo Touchdown),” “No Pole,” and “Geronimo,” are included on the special edition.

Tickets will be available starting with Spotify and Live Nation presales beginning Wednesday, April 5 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, April 6 at 10 PM local time. The general on sale will begin Friday, April 7 at 10am local time at livenation.com. Additionally, the show will provide fans with a wide range of VIP experiences and packages that will elevate their concertgoing. Premium tickets, a limited-edition gift item, a VIP laminate and lanyard, and early entrance into the venue are all included in various packages that you can grab at vipnation.com

You can see the full run of dates below.

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Every year, Hot 97 does it big by throwing the biggest Summer Jam concert possible. Every year, they reel in the who’s who of the rap game. But this year serves as Hip-Hop’s 50th year anniversary, and the lineup is undoubtedly one for the books.

Announced today, this year’s Summer Jam will take place on June 4th at UBS Arena, with Cardi B as the headliner. With Cardi B being from the Bronx and Hot 97’s roots being in New York, it’s only right that the “Bodak Yellow” closes the show.

Fans that attended last year’s show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey can be thrilled to know that weather will no longer be a factor. With Summer Jam going on their 29th year, the venue change to the beautiful UBS Arena in Long Island will definitely have concert-goers looking forward to the upgrade.

Besides Cardi B, other superstars performing include Ice Spice, Coi Leray, GloRilla, Lola Brooke, French Montana, Fivio Foreign, Lil TJay, and even a special set celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with The LOX.

During an interview with Ebro In The Morning today, Lola Brooke expresses her excitement. “This means everything to me,” Lola states. “This is a New York City artist’s dream. It’s so crazy because the first time I ever been to Summer Jam, I said I wasn’t coming back until I was on stage and I never came back.”

She added, “Since 2012, I never came back. It was hard though, I made it work.”

Lola Brooke isn’t the only artist who will be taking the Summer Jam stage for the first time, joining Ice Spice, Coi Leray, GloRilla, and Lil Tjay.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, April 8th at 10am EST on Ticketmaster.

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Dreamville had the Ace up their festival sleeve by announcing a co-headlining set of Drake and J. Cole. With those names already a headlining set, no one expected the surprises in store. Drake got us, though.

Cole introduced Drake to the Dreamville crowd, as Drizzy kicked things off with his Travis Scott collab “Sicko Mode” to start things off with high energy. Drake has some surprises of his own, though, as he not only performed a catalog of his best tracks but he brought out several surprise guests, including Lil Uzi Vert, Glorilla, 21 Savage, and Lil Wayne. The night wasn’t over, though, as J. Cole returned to the stage to say goodbye with a performance of his “Forest Hills Drive” track “No Role Modelz.”

You can see clips from the performance below.

Drake also gave a behind-the-scenes look at the show below.

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Following the release of their debut single “Essence Fest,” Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper, Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, announced their upcoming concert at The Eastern in Atlanta, GA, on April 7^th in support of their EP For Motivational Use Only. Doors open at 7:30 PM ET, and the show begins at 8:30 PM ET. 

Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y are also gearing up for the release of “Never Fall Off,” featuring Grammy® Award-winning rapper, T.I., on Friday, March 31^st. From the Block recently debuted a live performance of Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y’s song “Never Enough”. 

Also, Essence Magazine and Billboard announced that Jermaine Dupri will be celebrating hip-hop’s 50th and So So Def’s 30th anniversaries with a star-studded performance at this year’s Essence Festival. 

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WizKid is back to the visuals, delivering a video for “Money & Love” from his More Love, Less Ego album. The video was directed by DK and featured Wiz painting a picture while surrounded by stunning models.

Wizkid will be on hand at the largest exhibition of one of the fastest-expanding genres in the world, Afro Nation. Afro Nation takes the next step with Afro Nation Miami 2023, its first festival in the continental United States, after a string of lucrative events in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.

The forthcoming Afro Nation festival in Miami will feature the greatest in Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop, amapiano, and other Black-led musical genres, just like previous Afro Nation gatherings. Afro Nation Miami arrives at LoanDepot Park on May 27 and 28, 2023, headlined by Afrobeats royalty Burna Boy and WizKid and showcasing a potent array of performers from Africa, the Caribbean, and around the world.

The impressive lineup of Afro Nation Miami showcases the breadth and power of international Black music. Burgeoning Nigerian superstars Rema and Asake, dancehall icon Beenie Man, rising African sensations CKay, BNXN, and Black Sherif, French rapper Franglish, and many others are scheduled to perform at the inaugural Miami event. Afro Nation Miami delivers the Piano People stage, headlined by Major League DJZ and Uncle Waffles and featuring many more of the genre’s most intriguing artists, shining a special spotlight on the emergent genre of amapiano, born in South Africa. Keep an eye out for the addition of many more performers to the schedule in the upcoming months.

You can see the lineup below and grab tickets here.

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The renowned rap group Run the Jewels, consisting of Killer Mike from Atlanta and Brooklyn’s EL-P, has announced RTJX – Celebrating 10 Years of Run The Jewels, a series of anniversary live concerts to be held in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles this fall.

Following the 10th anniversary of the duo’s self-titled debut, the group will play four gigs in each city, with a different set each night that draws from the band’s entire record. Along the road, there will be many special guests and surprises. It will be the band’s first significant concert since wrapping up their now-famous tour with Rage Against The Machine in 2022, which included five sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, as well as their first and only run of club events in North America since the release of their album RTJ4 in 2020.

“It’s mind blowing to us that it’s been 10 years since we joined forces as RTJ. The best way we can think to celebrate is to get the whole family together and do what we love for the people who love us back. It’s going to be amazing, just like this entire ride has been, and we are grateful to get a chance to celebrate with our jewel runners this year and finally get back into clubs to destroy some stages for you. We’re doing 4 cities, 4 nights each, and 4 full albums worth of jams, many we have only performed a small handful of times during our whole existence. So on night one it’s RTJ1 in full plus many more songs from the other records, night two it’s RTJ2… etc. etc. We can’t wait to get out there and see you.“

– Jaime and Mike

Nike and Run The Jewels will collaborate to expand sports for a new generation starting next month. The skate community and its culture will be honored by the Nike SB Dunk Low and High “Run The Jewels.” The sneakers, which go on sale on April 20, are based on the cover art for the band’s most recent two albums. The High reimagines the cover from the 2020 album RTJ4, while The Low adopts the colors from the 2017 album Run The Jewels 3. The sneakers, which Killer Mike and El-P debuted at Mexico’s Corona Capital 2022, will be sold through neighborhood skate shops, Nike SNKRS, and a few other outlets.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am local time, with a special fan pre-sale starting Wednesday – sign-up for early access to tickets here. 

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The 2023 Lollapalooza lineup has been announced. Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the historic festival in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Joining Kendrick Lamar on the bill representing Hip-Hop will be A Boogie wit da Hoodie, J.I.D., Pusha T, Lil Yachty, Joey Badass, Tiacorine, and Big Boss Vette.

Additional stars set for the festival include Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975, Tomorrow x Together, Tems, Diplo, and more.

4-Day GA, GA+, VIP & Platinum Tickets will be available during Lollapalooza’s SMS Presale beginning THIS Thursday, March 23rd at 10 AM CT! Layaway Plans will also be available starting as low as $20 down! A public on-sale will follow if tickets remain.

You can see the full lineup below.

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Over the weekend, a cultural phenomenon took place in Midtown Manhattan as Muslims, music lovers and media from NYC came together to celebrate the release of Muslimah femcee Lish 2X’s latest LP The Ramadan Album.

A small, but tight crowd crammed into Times Square’s famed Quad Recording Studios, where they got to be the first to experience Lish’s latest album in person. DJ Kimu warmed up the crowd with  classic Hip Hop selections until Lish and her partner in crime and producer Ali The Great made their entrance halfway through the festivities. Hosted by comedian and social media influencer Nina Kharoufeh, Lish performed some of the tracks from her new LP while informing attendees what influenced the creation of the unconventional project.

“People make Christmas albums popular during their holidays, so I decided to make a Ramadan album to make this holiday just as popular,” said registered NOI emcee.

Other notable attendees of the festivities included actor/rapper Tone Trump, Juice Crew/QB’s Finest Tragedy Khadafi, fashion designer Ron Dyce, and Syrian recording artist Assasi, who also appeared on the 10-track LP.

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The Back and I’m Better Tour will mark Bryson Tiller’s return to the United States after six years following his participation in the Toronto arena on NAV’s Never Sleep Tour. The 25-city tour, which is being put on by Live Nation, starts on May 4 at the House of Blues in San Diego and travels to cities including Detroit, New York, Atlanta, and more before coming to an end on June 12 at Seattle’s Showbox at The Market.

Tickets will be made available on March 22 with Live Nation presales. The Back and I’m Better Tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 24, at 10 AM local time on ticketmaster.com.

You can see the full run of the dates below.

Thu May 04 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego
Sat May 06 – Las Vegas, NV – Lovers & Friends Festival
Mon May 08 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
​Wed May 10 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Thu May 11 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave*
Sat May 13 – Chicago, IL – Radius Chicago
Mon May 15 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Wed May 17 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston
Thu May 18 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
Sat May 20 – New York, NY – Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom
Sun May 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadephia
Tue May 23 – Washington, DC – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Thu May 25 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri May 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
Sun May 28 – Miami, FL – Oasis Wynwood
Mon May 29 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando
Wed May 31 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
Thu Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Fri Jun 02 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
Sun Jun 04 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
Tue Jun 06 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Wed Jun 07 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Thu Jun 08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Sat Jun 10 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Mon Jun 12 – Seattle, WA – Showbox at The Market*
*Not A Live Nation Date

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There will not be a Rolling Loud New York. The festival hosts announce the New York edition of the touring Hip-Hop festival will not happen this year, citing “logistical factors” as the reason in a social media announcement.

“For the last few years, we’ve made some legendary moments happen in Queens. Sadly, due to logistical factors beyond our control, Rolling Loud will not return to New York in 2023. But don’t worry, this isn’t ‘goodbye,’ more like ‘see you later.’ We’ll be back in New York when the time is right. In the meantime, we invite all of our New York fans to meet us in Miami July 21-23 for our biggest, best festival of the year. Love you all! Rolling Loud forever!”

In addition to Miami, festivals are set for international locations like Germany, Portugal, and Thailand. Rolling Loud recently hosted hip-hop fans in Los Angeles.

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The biggest hip-hop music festival in the Midwest, Summer Smash Festival, is pleased to announce that its three-day event will officially return to Chicagoland, Illinois, on Friday, June 23, through Sunday, June 25, this year.

After welcoming more than 90,000 visitors in total last summer, Summer Smash Festival—founded by two Chicago-based music powerhouses, concert promoter SPKRBX and next-generation media business Lyrical Lemonade—has developed into one of the biggest independent music festivals in the nation. The most coveted names in hip-hop music, including Grammy Award winners, chart-topping emcees, quickly-rising up-and-comers, and some of the best rappers from the local Chicago region, will once again be featured on the Summer Smash festival schedule.

Summer Smash is moving to SeatGeek Stadium this summer after spending the previous four years at Douglass Park on the west side of Chicago. Located roughly 30 minutes from downtown Chicago in nearby Bridgeview, Illinois, this world-class concert and sports facility offers luxurious accommodations with state-of-the-art facilities, top-of-the-live production capabilities, full-service fan experiences, and family-friendly recreational activities.

“Our Summer Smash team is thrilled to finally unveil our new location today. Douglass Park was a great launching pad for the festival, but our new home at SeatGeek Stadium will really help us expand and host more fans than ever before,” said Summer Smash Festival Director and SPKRBX Founder Berto Solorio. “Relocating to SeatGeek Stadium was a monumental opportunity.  From all facets of the fan experience including main stage viewing, food and drink, parking, transportation, and housing, attendees at Summer Smash 2023 will be able to see firsthand the incredible benefits this new location has to offer.”

The outdoor event series will include three performance stages in addition to two main stages, one of which will be housed inside the outdoor stadium with a capacity of more than 25,000 and the other of which will be specially built and situated on turf nearby. This larger venue offers more seating, food, and drink options, as well as area for dancing and exploring with other music fans, in addition to better production, sound, and lighting.

Stay tuned as more details surrounding this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks, including the highly-anticipated 2023 music lineup.

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The roster for Pharrell Williams’ much-awaited SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival, which will be held in Virginia Beach from Friday, April 28 through Sunday, April 30, has been unveiled.

Presented by Walmart and produced by IMGoing and Live Nation, SITW will celebrate art, culture, and music with performances by 100 Gecs, Aminé, Ayra Starr, Babyface Ray, BADBADNOTGOOD, Black Sherif, CHIKA, Clipse, Coi Leray, d4vd, Doechii, Feid, FLO, Flo Milli, gigi, Grace Jones, Jay Pharoah, Jazmine Sullivan, Jessie Murph, Kamasi Washington, KayCyy, KAYTRANADA, Kehlani, Kenny Beats, Kid Cudi, Kitty Ca$h, Latto, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, Machine Gun Kelly, Maren Morris, Masego, Mumford & Sons, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, NLE Choppa, Polo G, Remi Wolf, Riovaz, Saucy Santana, Skrillex, Summer Walker, SWV, The Kid LAROI, UMI, Wale, Weston Estate, Wet Leg, Wu-Tang Clan, YEИDRY, yvngxchris and Pharrell’s Phriends.

The partnership between Walmart and Something in the Water as the festival’s presenting sponsor is new for this year, but the business is no stranger to community celebrations and support. With more than 4,600 locations around the country, Walmart is dedicated to fostering equity and a sense of belonging while assisting local groups and issues that are important to its patrons and employees.

“Strengthening local communities is core to Walmart’s DNA,” said Cedric Clark, executive vice president, store operations for Walmart U.S. “By investing in our associates and in the communities we serve, we help build a foundation where people can live their full potential every day. We’re excited to team up with Something in the Water, returning to a special place to Walmart, Virginia’s Hampton Roads, to help celebrate and empower this community we’re so proud to be a part of.”

YouTube will be live streaming the Something in the Water festival on Pharrell’s Facebook page, delivering this significant moment in music culture to a global audience. See complete live sets, performance footage from festival headliners, and YouTube Shorts with even more action by tuning in.

 Three-day passes are on sale now at SOMETHINGINTHEWATER.COM. You can see the full lineup below.

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UnitedMasters, Ally, and Earn Your Leisure have come together to create the Earn Your Masters (EYM) for SXSW (South By Southwest) in Austin, Texas on March 17^th. The event will fuel financial literacy in educating the next generation of creators and people who are traditionally underserved by financial institutions. To activate this mission, UnitedMasters and Earn Your Leisure will provide a unique experience for attendees combining education, music, and entertainment. EYM is a content and pop-up experience that will focus on art, finance, and the opportunities they create for young musicians and creators. 

Spokespersons of the event include: Rashad Bilal, Co-Founder of Earn Your Leisure, Troy Millings, Co-Founder of Earn Your Leisure, Erica Hughes, Multicultural Marketing Director at Ally, and Chaucer Barnes, Chief Marketing Officer at UnitedMasters, Inc. The talent includes headliner Jadakiss; along with emerging acts: Liana Banks, $hyfromdrate, BigXthaPlug, and the open call winner Kalyan Arnold! The daytime programming from 2pm to 5:50pm that will give guests access to free group mentoring sessions from industry experts on the most important topics for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in art and music – leading to nighttime performances that start at 6:30pm and finish out at 10pm.The day before this all-day conference and show, Intuit will also present “The Break Through” featuring LaRussell. 

UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution and artist services company founded in 2017 by Steve Stoute. The company provides independent artists with tools and resources to distribute their music to major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, as well as access to data analytics and marketing support. Through the United Masters platform, artists can maintain full ownership of their music and earn a higher percentage of revenue from streams and sales. UM also provides opportunities for artists to collaborate with major brands and gain exposure through partnerships. 

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Mary J. Blige has combined with Pepsi again to bring the Strength of a Woman festival and summit.  The event will take place in Atlanta from May 11-14.  In a statement, the My Life singer expressed her excitement to put together the empowerment festival again.

“I’m so excited to bring our Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit back to Atlanta for its second year.  Having the opportunity to continue to uplift, inspire, and build amongst a community of women is the reason why we created this festival.”

On Instagram, Mary shared the festival flyer stating she will be performing a never before seen B-sides set celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop.  The Strength of a Woman festival is set to empower, educate, and elevate all women.  Attendees will have plenty to do throughout the weekend!

On the first night, Grammy winner for Best R&B Album, Robert Glasper, will be hosting an evening at the City Winery.  The following night, Mary will headline the tribute to 50 years of Hip Hop with performances from Jodeci, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Jeezy, and DJ Drama.  The “Family Affair” singer booked another legend for the third night of the festival.  Lauryn Hill will headline with Summer Walker, Muni Long, Coco Jones, and Lucky Daye all performing.

The Earn Your Leisure Podcast, Angela Yee’s Lip Service and many more speakers will be on the Strength of a Woman Summit panel.  The festival closes out on Sunday with performances by Saucy Santana and Mike Epps.

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The festival streets are getting spicy. The Rolling Loud team noticed Wireless Festival used content from Rolling Loud festivals to promote their own. In response, Rolling Loud hit social media with an invoice, billing them for “Video footage assistance for promotional use and for festival reviving.”

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Ken Carson, Lil Durk, Playboi Carti, and Travis Scott are specifically mentioned in the invoice, and a glance at Wireless Fest’s social media accounts confirms the allegedly “stolen” material.

Wireless is accused of using video from Travis’ cameo appearance at Future’s Rolling Loud Miami 2022 performance in their TikTok and Tweet promoting Travis Scott’s upcoming performance. Lil Durk’s performance at Rolling Loud Miami 2022 is featured in videos for his future performance on IG Reel and TikTok.

Think Rolling Loud is owed a bag? Sound off below.

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Logic is doing the good work. A fan asked the rapper for a pair of tickets to his upcoming concert because he was currently struggling with his rent. What’s Logic’s solution? Give the tickets AND pay the rent.

“Logic I’m broke and about to move out my place I wanna see you in concert though,” a fan wrote.

In response, Logic says in a video, “F*ck the tickets; can I help you with your rent?”

“My people gonna hit you up. I’mma help you out a little bit. We gonna send you something slight. Help you out, you know what I mean? Can’t have you out here on the streets.”

He added, “And you get free tickets and merch and YOUR RENT PAID!!!!!! We take care of the RattPack!! That’s family.”

Logic has announced a tour following the release of his College Park album. Logic: The College Park Tour with Special Guest Juicy J will launch in Madison, WI, on May 25.

The tour will receive additional support from C Dot Castro and Travis Stacey.

College Park marks the beginning of Logic’s new chapter while simultaneously encompassing his whole musical and personal experience to date. After working with Def Jam Records for ten years, Logic decided to go independent. It teamed up with BMG for his most recent album, which includes the singles “Wake Up,” “Paradise II” with Norah Jones, “Highlife,” and “Lightsabers.”

The show will touch Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, and more.

You can see the run of tour dates below.

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Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning supergroup TLC and multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Jamaican icon Shaggy have united for the TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour 2023.

Joining TLC and Shaggy on tour will be En Vogue and Sean Kingston. The tour begins on June 1 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, Alabama, and stops in Miami, Toronto, Phoenix, and other cities before coming to an end on July 14 in Calgary, Alberta.

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale beginning Tuesday, March 14. The general on sale for TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights 2023 will start Friday, March 17th at 10 AM local time on LiveNation.com.

You can see the full run of dates below.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS 2023 TOUR DATES: 

DATES INCLUDE FULL LINEUP UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE (SEE BELOW)

^Not a Live Nation Date | ~Tickets for this show will go onsale at a later date

Thu Jun 01 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Sat Jun 03 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater @ Bayfront Park

Sun Jun 04 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Wed Jun 07 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek

Fri Jun 09 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

Sat Jun 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Sun Jun 11 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Tue Jun 13 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Thu Jun 15 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Fri Jun 16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Sat Jun 17 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre

Wed Jun 21 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center

Fri Jun 23 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sat Jun 24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sun Jun 25 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Wed Jun 28 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Fri Jun 30 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory

Sat Jul 01 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sun Jun 02 – Lake Cowichan, BC – Laketown Shakedown^ (with Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here)

Mon Jul 03 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall^~ (with TLC, Shaggy, & Sean Kingston Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

Thu Jul 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – Granary Live^ (with Shaggy & Sean Kingston Only | Buy Tickets Here)

Fri Jul 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sat Jul 08 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

Sun Jul 09 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

Thu Jul 13 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton EXPO Centre^ (with TLC & Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

Fri Jul 14 – Calgary, AB – Cowboys Music Festival^ (with TLC & Shaggy Only | Buy Tickets Here or Here)

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Gumbo Brands, has become the largest black-owned international cannabis company in the world, has announced their “420 Gumbo Festival”, with Rich the Kid, Moneybagg Yo and D-Block’s Jadakiss as the festival’s headliner.

Other special guests include Rakim and D-Block members Styles P and Sheek Louch, with Hot97’s Funk Flex and Sheek Louch on the 1s and 2s during this exclusive 420 celebration.

Dozens of vendors will be in the building to serve up the attendees favorite flower as Gumbo founders Karim Butler and Alexis Major-Allison promise to give the people the most memorable 420 experience in the history of the brand.

The CEOs of Gumbo Brands also have announced partnerships with Hot97 as Gumbo Studio comes to Hot97 every Monday night at Midnight.

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The SXSW festival has been a music industry game-changer for years, and DJ NECTERR has been headlining shows there for just as long. In this mixshow, DJ NECTERR gives a behind-the-scenes look at the festival, sharing insider tips and tricks for making the most of SXSW.

SXSW (South by Southwest) is an annual music, film, media and technology festival and conference that takes place in Austin, Texas every March. The festival has been around since 1987 and has grown to become the biggest event of its kind in the world – with over 75,000 attendees from all over the world. The SXSW festival has become a must-attend event for those in the music industry, as it provides an unparalleled opportunity for networking, collaboration, and exposure. Music industry professionals from around the world come to the event to discuss new trends and make deals.  Industry vet DJ NECTERR gives a vivid detailed look at the ins and outs and  how to navigate the SXSW festival in his latest mixshow. The mixshow also features new music from 2raree, Aye Five, Ay Kay, Zoe Osama, Dyce Payso, TIP, Kevin Gates, D4msloan, Ice Spice, Ashanti Major, Mr Redcarpet and more.

Music is the heart and soul of SXSW. Attendees can expect to see some of the biggest names in music – from the veterans of the music scene to newcomers forging their unique paths. Every year has its own unique mix of genres and trends, and this year is no exception. Thanks to DJ NECTERR’s mixshow, attendees can get a taste of what to expect from the festival. Stream the mixshow below.

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Logic has announced a tour following the release of his College Park album. Logic: The College Park Tour with Special Guest Juicy J will launch in Madison, WI, on May 25.

The tour will receive additional support from C Dot Castro and Travis Stacey.

College Park marks the beginning of Logic’s new chapter while simultaneously encompassing his whole musical and personal experience to date. After working with Def Jam Records for ten years, Logic decided to go independent. It teamed up with BMG for his most recent album, which includes the singles “Wake Up,” “Paradise II” with Norah Jones, “Highlife,” and “Lightsabers.”

The show will touch Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, and more.

You can see the run of tour dates below.

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At the St. Louis CITY SC “CITY BLOCK PARTY” Friday night, Metro Boomin, a multi-platinum record producer and native of St. Louis, served as the event’s headlining act.

The event celebrated the team’s first home Major League Soccer match at CITYPARK. The two-day celebration of the hometown team began on March 3 with performances by 8-time Grammy Award winner Anderson.Paak, who served as DJ Pee.Wee, and played an all-vinyl set; Mvstermind, Director of Musical Experience for St. Louis City SC; and Kennedy Holmes, a St. Louis R&B/Soul artist who sang the national anthem at Sundays’s game.

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Ice Spice has arrived through Rolling Loud California, strolling out on stage to her Gen Z-coined theme “Princess Diana,” along with singing her viral bangers “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “In The Mood,” “Bikini Bottom,” and more from her Like..? EP. Ice also performed her verse from the top five Billboard charting song “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2,” which was led by Pink Pantheress.

Ice was dancing with her backup dancers and having a great time with her fans on stage. Her frequent partner and DJ RIOTUSA entered the stage and hyped her as the audience signaled they were feeling her.

Fans in the crowd had signs saying “I am the biggest munch” and more.

You can see pictures and the full performance below.

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Red Bull Dance Your Style, a multi-style street dance competition, is making its yearly comeback with its most ambitious U.S. line-up to yet. Eight regional qualifiers for the competition will be held in Memphis, Los Angeles, Tampa, Boston, Oakland, and for the first time ever, Denver, Baltimore, and Charlotte for the 2023 season, which falls in the 50th anniversary year of Hip-Hop. Red Bull Dance Your Style will highlight thriving dance scenes in all regions of the country as it spreads to new cities.

The all-styles dance competition, which will begin on March 25 in Memphis, will bring together the region’s top dancers in hip-hop, house, waacking, turfing, krumping, popping, and everything in between. Dancers will compete against one another in a bracket-style competition while performing to music that will vary from current songs to oldies but goodies in an effort to win the audience vote and move on to the next round. Red Bull Dance Your Style is all about enjoying the present because there is no jury, set choreography, or predetermined music.

The Red Bull Dance Your Style National Championships, which will take place on May 20 in the recently restored Morton Salt Factory, will be held in Chicago after eight regional qualifiers for the first time ever. The Midwest region has a rich dance history and has made immeasurable contributions to street dance, from Chicago footwork to Detroit jit. The local, tenacious dancing communities that continue to dance for pleasure rather than fame will be honored at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Chicago National Finals. In less than four months, 16 regional champions and runners-up will compete for the U.S. national championship title and the chance to play at the World Finals by winning the hearts of the public.

“Red Bull Dance Your Style is a space where you can witness amazing artistry from all over the globe. The dance community is filled with so many different voices and backgrounds, so it’s important to amplify all styles of dance that people might not be aware of,” says The Crown, winner of the 2022 U.S. Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final. “Each year, this competition offers an inside look at everything dance has to offer, and it’s an endless celebration of cultures entwining.”

Ahead of the launch of the 2023 competition, The Crown spoke with The Source about the 2023 circuit and preparing to enter the competition as the champion.

The Source: You won the 2022 Red Bull Dance Your Style USA Championship. Do you feel pressure to repeat as champ?

The Crown: It’s natural to feel pressure. We’re human, but I don’t necessarily feel any. Although winning a major competition like Red Bull Dance Your Style is a huge achievement, there is only one me, and I know that by being present and myself, I have no nerves. I’d rather be judged for being myself than for anything else. Also, there is so much more that the competition offers beyond “winning.” It gave me the opportunity to express myself fully and connect with a community of the world’s best dancers, many of whom are now lifelong friends. Impact is everything.

What makes this dance competition different from others you participated in?

Red Bull Dance Your Style is unlike any other competition, and not one you can necessarily plan for in advance because of the spontaneity aspect of it. You never know what the music will be, who you’re going up against, or what dance styles will be showcased, so you have to adapt every time and become one with the music. The audience also gets to decide the winner of each round, and they really read your vibe. That is why when I dance, I try not to force it. If I’m feeling myself and the music in the moment, the audience will feel me too.

For this upcoming season, there will be trips to Memphis, LA, Tampa and more. Is there a specific city you love to visit?

My love for art and dance has allowed me to travel to so many different places, from Chicago all the way to Johannesburg. This year, I am looking forward to visiting Los Angeles, which always seems like a fun time, and also Memphis and Oakland. They look like they’ll bring a true party essence. I’m always excited to experience the local dance culture, connect with the community there, and learn more about the scene!

Variations of dance are rooted in Hip-Hop. With this being the 50th year anniversary of Hip-Hop, what does the genre mean to you?

Culturally and spiritually, my dance style has deep roots in African culture, so hip-hop, along with West African culture, is what I was brought up on since birth. Therefore, my dance style definitely draws a lot from hip-hop. The genre and culture are very special to me. Hip-hop is arguably one of the most influential factors on pop culture, as it is present in everything we know today. Since its inception, it has built and connected communities and sparked social change around the world. It is also an important outlet for self-expression. Whether your craft is rapping, dancing, DJing, or graffiti, hip-hop invites people to be themselves.

In what ways do you keep yourself sharp on your dance skills?

As a teacher and choreographer, I dance and train daily and try to stay open-minded in my routine. On most days, I do lightweight conditioning and cardio to prepare my body and prevent injuries. I then dance to different types of music for 2-3 hours before starting classes for the day. Mental health is also very important. I have a ritual on competition days where I meditate and stretch to make sure that my mind is really in the zone. It’s important to be ready for any outcome, and it’s not easy being vulnerable, but what pushes me is the fact that maybe I could inspire somebody who was once like me. That’s what makes it all worth it. Otherwise, my art is for me, and if you don’t resonate with my art, that’s okay because this gift has always been for me. But if you do resonate and enjoy what I do, that means this gift is also meant for you.

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J. Cole and Dreamville have announced the full lineup for the 2023 Dreamville Festival. The event is set for April 1-2. Usher will headline Saturday and Burna Boy will headline Sunday. Sunday will also feature a main stage special performance by J.Cole, bringing in Drake as a special guest to close out the main stage. J. Cole and Drake will perform a medley of hits from their catalogs. Two-day tickets on sale now at www.DreamvilleFest.com.

Additional performers during the festival include Summer Walker, Lil Durk, City Girls, Jessie Reyez, GloRilla, and the entire Dreamville Records roster with Ari Lennox, J.I.D, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.

Dreamville Festival will once more provide fans from around the world with a weekend celebration that is curated by J. Cole and includes a variety of local vendors, food trucks, artisans, and community organizations from the greater Triangle area, with a continued emphasis on community, diversity, and inclusivity. Next April, festival-goers can look forward to exploring the iconic Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh’s largest city park, and taking in outstanding musical performances from some of Cole’s personal favorite musicians and collaborators who will fly in from all over the world to play in his native North Carolina.

80,000 people from all over the world, including visitors from all 50 U.S. states and more than a dozen foreign nations, were welcomed by the event’s organizers last spring. They provided them with a range of family-friendly activities as well as local vendors, food trucks, and artisans from the greater Triangle area. Dreamville Festival 2022 has grown to be one of the biggest and most well-known artist-led music events in existence today, with a total economic effect of more than $6.7 million on the neighborhood of Raleigh and Wake County.

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In honor of Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of hip hop, Moët Hennessy (LVMH) hosted a Fireside Talk with Dapper Dan last week at the Marc Jacobs flagship shop in New York City.

One of Dapper Dan’s early clients and hip-hop artist Rakim gave a surprise performance after the fire chat segment, which was moderated by Emmy Award-winning TV host Rosci Diaz. The distinguished brands of Mot Hennessy, including Volcan, Moët & Chandon, Belvedere, Armand de Brignac, and Hennessy, provided guests with cocktails.

You can see images from the celebration below.

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Chlöe is ready to take you inside her world, announcing her North American headlining The In Pieces Tour. The tour supports the album of the same name, which arrives on March 31.

The R&B singer will launch The In Pieces tour on April 11 in Chicago and make stops in New York, Atlanta, and other cities before coming to an end on May 3 in Los Angeles.

The In Pieces Tour Dates
April 11th              Chicago, IL                        Riviera Theatre
April 13th              Detroit, MI                         The Fillmore
April 14th              Toronto, ON                       Rebel
April 17th              Boston, MA                        House of Blues
April 18th              Philadelphia, PA                The Fillmore
April 20th              New York, NY                    Terminal 5
April 23rd              Atlanta, GA                        The Eastern
April 25th              Houston, TX                       House of Blues
April 26th              Dallas, TX                          House of Blues
April 30th              Sacramento, CA                Sol Blume*
May 3rd                Los Angeles, CA                The Novo

Last week, Chloë Bailey’s dropped her new single with Chris Brown, “How Does It Feel.”

The new single sample’s Usher’s 2003 hit “Throwback” featuring Jadakiss, and examines the sacrifices the two have made for the loves in their lives. The new single comes with a video, bringing the two stars together, showing amazing chemistry and speaking to each other before an ultimate divide breaks down the room they stand in. The moment seems to signal an official divide of a romance.

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Chicago will have a Clipse reunion, 2 Chainz, and a Chicago HipHop50 performance during the annual Hyde Park Summer Fest. The two-day festival that celebrates Chicago culture will also be headlined by Tobe Ngwigwe.

Clipse is set to perform “Grindin’” and “When the Last Time,” alongside other collaborations and fan favorites.

The festival will take place on June 17-18, 2023, at the Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park, bringing in additional performances by Robert Glasper, Jonathan McReynolds, Uncle Waffles, Terry Hunter, and more to be announced. The Chicago HipHop50 set will include Twista, Shawnna, Do Or Die, Crucial Conflict, and Vic Mensa.

“This is a huge win for Chicago and the music industry overall, especially since our city’s hip-hop influence is often overlooked and underestimated,” said Dave Jeff, co-producer of Hyde Park Summer Fest “With the return of Clipse for an exclusive performance, we’ll be able to celebrate a legendary duo alongside the fifty-year anniversary of hip-hop, a genre that Chicago has undoubtedly continued to play a leading role in growing and evolving.”

Hyde Park Summer Fest, a Black-owned, neighborhood-focused festival, has established itself as a mainstay in the south side of Chicago. It is renowned for supporting nearby small businesses and educational institutions as well as for boosting the local economy and creating jobs. The festival provided $75,000 to five local high schools in 2022, supported the participation of over 50 small local businesses, and generated close to 200 temporary jobs in the neighborhood. This year’s festival aims to outperform those successes.

“As a Black-owned festival, it’s important for us to create a welcoming, inclusive space for our neighbors and business owners to celebrate Chicago culture through music and food while honoring hip-hop’s impact on the world,” said Jonathan Swain, founder of Hyde Park Summer Fest. “This announcement is just the beginning of a long list of performers, artists, vendors and community partners that we’re teaming up with this year. There’s more to come, Chicago – get ready for a weekend you don’t want to miss.”

Pre-sale tickets are available now: Two-day general admission pre-sale tickets are $89, and two-day VIP pre-sale passes are $199.

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The Future Superstar Tour was launched at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, February 25, in collaboration with Live Nation, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), and Nick Cannon. Amber Grimes, Lydia Asrat, Sujit Kundu, Datwon Thomas, and L.A. Reid were on a panel of music industry professionals that discussed with Nick Cannon what it takes to break into the business and become a superstar.

A star-studded lineup of up-and-coming musicians, including Zoe Osama, winner of the BMAC x Ncredible Future Superstar grant and the opening act for the Los Angeles performance, performed after the conversation.

Osama is the first of 24 Future Superstar award recipients to be named during the tour. He or she will get a $5,000 cash prize, professional mentoring, and a chance to take part in a local performance. 24 musicians will receive $5,000 awards from BMAC and Ncredible in a collaboration with Live Nation. Together with the grants, BMAC and Ncredible are working together to host an educational panel with music executives at the start of each event to impart knowledge and respond to queries from the public about how to realize their full potential.

The Future Superstar Tour will continue throughout March and into April before coming to an end on April 8 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Big Boss Vette, 24KGOLDN, Samba, Pop Money, and many other artists are headlining the tour, and the Superstar seminars are held before each performance.

Tickets are available for the tour here. You can see images from the Los Angeles opener below.

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On Thursday, February 23rd, Sirius XM and Pandora Music brought back their famous playback series at their new office in Atlanta, Georgia. The event highlighted a conversation with Jermaine Dupri and Curren$y, moderated by Torae. 

Dupri discussed his life and musical legacy. He opened up on the significance of tracks “Welcome To Atlanta”, “Jump”, “Money Ain’t A Thing”, “Pressure” by Ari Lennox, and “I Think They Like Me”. The conversation revealed that Dupri and Curren$y are working on a project together. 

It was a large event with over one hundred eighty people in attendance from media personalities, college students, and influencers. DJ Suga Shae provided the 1s and 2s for the large crowd. Congresswoman Nikema Williams from Georgia’s 5th district addressed the crowd at the start of the event. The event was produced by the Vice President of SXM/Pandora Music Programming, Josh “J1” Raiford.

At the end of the event J1 presented Jermaine Dupri w/ a Hip Hop 50^th Anniversary Trailblazer Award on behalf of SXM/Pandora

Hip Hop Nation’s Torae, said “Celebrating thirty years of So So Def in Atlanta with Jermaine Dupri was really an amazing experience. His track record and list of hits are legendary. Curren$y being there and being excited about the music they’re about to drop together is a testament to JD’s longevity. I was honored to have moderated such a monumental moment. Shout out to J1 and the entire SXM Pandora team for putting together this historic Playback event.”  

PHOTOS: Getty/ Prince Williams

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J. Cole and Dreamville have announced the full lineup for the 2023 Dreamville Festival. The event is set for April 1-2. Usher will headline Saturday and Burna Boy will headline Sunday. Sunday will also feature a main stage special performance by J.Cole, bringing in Drake as a special guest to close out the main stage. J. Cole and Drake will perform a medley of hits from their catalogs. Two-day tickets on sale now at www.DreamvilleFest.com.

Additional performers during the festival include Summer Walker, Lil Durk, City Girls, Jessie Reyez, GloRilla, and the entire Dreamville Records roster with Ari Lennox, J.I.D, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.

Dreamville Festival will once more provide fans from around the world with a weekend celebration that is curated by J. Cole and includes a variety of local vendors, food trucks, artisans, and community organizations from the greater Triangle area, with a continued emphasis on community, diversity, and inclusivity. Next April, festival-goers can look forward to exploring the iconic Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh’s largest city park, and taking in outstanding musical performances from some of Cole’s personal favorite musicians and collaborators who will fly in from all over the world to play in his native North Carolina.

80,000 people from all over the world, including visitors from all 50 U.S. states and more than a dozen foreign nations, were welcomed by the event’s organizers last spring. They provided them with a range of family-friendly activities as well as local vendors, food trucks, and artisans from the greater Triangle area. Dreamville Festival 2022 has grown to be one of the biggest and most well-known artist-led music events in existence today, with a total economic effect of more than $6.7 million on the neighborhood of Raleigh and Wake County.

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Nick Cannon is on a run across the country for his Future Superstar Tour. The tour is a celebratory and empowering journey trek that highlights rising stars and provides keys to success for artists in every major Hip-Hop hub across America looking to become a superstar.

The tour launches in Los Angeles at the Wiltern theater, bringing in the likes of Amber Grimes, Datwon Thomas, and L.A. Reid for a panel discussion of what it takes to break into the industry and become a superstar. During the LA Stop, Zoe Osama was the first of 24 future superstars who received an award on tour. The award is a $5,000 cash prize, professional mentoring, and the opportunity to participate in that city’s performance.

“I feel like this is the stage in my life and my career, where I just want to connect with real ones and do stuff like this that actually benefits the community,” Cannon said about the run.

The tour will run through the entire month of March, touching Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and more. In an exclusive with The Source, Nick Cannon reveals the inspiration behind The Future Superstar tour, the artists joining him across the country, and his desire to continue to want to help the next generation. You can secure tickets to the Future Superstar tour here.

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The Source: What sparked the idea for this Future Superstar Tour?

Nick Cannon: I was chopping it up about really creating opportunities for the next generation and really connecting with the community in a real way. There’s a lot of talk going on about what people in the industry should be doing for young people or how we should be passing on game, or how we should be bringing community together. I’m tired of talking, I’m just gonna do it. So that’s where that inspiration came from. But it was also taking a page from the old school days of Barry Gordy and Motown, where literally he would just put all his artists on a bus, from Stevie Wonder to the Temptations, and sent ’em to the hood. It was the process of saying, yo, if you really wanna make it, this is the work that you gotta put in from the artist’s perspective. But then from the fans’ perspective, it’s like, yo, you feel like you can really connect and relate with the artists because they came to you, and that’s really what we doing with Future Superstar.

Additionally, it’s that fan experience that our generation got a chance to witness with 106 and Park or The Scream Tour and understand that these are the right people. Because there’s so much content out there right now that we kind of got lost in it. We don’t know who the superstars are. Capturing that energy of “I’m excited about this person’s journey,” you don’t really even get to see that no more. So I’m excited to be able to hopefully reintroduce that process to this generation.

A lot of people know that you put on talent. You never want to ball hog the spotlight or give someone an extra boost in their life. What attracted you to the artist that you’re bringing on this tour?

Man, I’m a fan of all of them, to be honest. I kind of keep my ear to the streets in a real way. We have Symba and he’s everywhere. Even Dr. Dre is calling on him his favorite rapper, and to know that this is a young dude that’s holding it down for the hip-hop culture, for the rap culture, a real rapper like that would just step up to any mic and give you an ill 16 full of punch lines. I was a fan and then we connected. But then, at the same time, we got artists that are even outside the hip-hop genre, like Pop Money. We got the female hip-hop artists that are doing big things like Big Boss Vette with the “Pretty Girl Walk” movement and Klondike Blonde. These are people really just been putting in the work for so long and now this is the opportunity to show the entire world that they are superstars.

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We know it’s genuine for you to put on these artists, but what does that actually feel like resonating in your spirit?

Yeah, man, it’s purpose. It truly is the reason why God has given me these opportunities. We’re blessed, so you could be a blessing and really just trying to live the talk that everybody else talks about. My hat’s off to everybody who can sit on a podcast and tell you what you should be doing. We just want to take it one step further and really offer it up for the community. And hopefully, the community offers that love back

These artists get to this stage, but there’s also the component of being in the press and on the cover of a magazine. They’ll get an episode in the series on BET, that specifically tells their story. How hard is it to manage their production of a tour and the other pieces of their story as forms of content?

It’s definitely quite a feat when you think about what we are setting out to do. But it’s all about hard work. Also, showing the artists that this ain’t gonna be no cakewalk, if you got that superstar energy, then this tour is for you. It’s showing these artists what it takes to become Beyonce and Drake and Michael Jackson and Usher, and all the people that we love. Those are some of the hardest-working people that I have ever witnessed. So, we just hopefully cultivate that energy from the beginning and we get to see these artists become.

This tour is also giving the information and details needed to the rising professionals and musicians. Is there a core set of details, principles, or beliefs that you want to install in these audiences as you move around the country?

Everybody always wants to know the secret to success and it really is like embodying superstar energy. I mean, that’s why we call it Future Superstar because those two words highlight that this generation truly is the future. As cliche as that sound, it’s what you embody on the inside. You don’t just have to be in front of the camera or on the mic. You could be a superstar lawyer or PR director. It’s about having it within and then pushing it forth to let you know that you’re the best.

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You’re going to 24 cities and you’re basically doing it in a month. In consideration of your personal well-being, how do you actually prepare for this tour?

Man, it’s really about just getting to that space of being in the flow, cause you gotta make sure your health and wellness are number one to be able to pull something like this off. But then, at the same time, there’s no room for low frequency, you know what I mean? There’s no room. It’s about bandwidth and management when you trying to pull off something this big/

You’re going to be hosting each night, but is there a chance that you can slide a song into the night somewhere?

You never know. I got all my bag of tricks with me. I’m the DJ for the entire tour, for all of the acts. So I’m going to be dropping stuff like crazy. And then, obviously, the jokes are just in me. That’s what I do. I’m a host, so I’m going to make sure everybody feels comfortable. Earlier in the night, when we do the seminars and everything, that’s really when I’m putting my one-on-one interview skills to the test. So you going to see everything I got.

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After multiple sold-out shows Future will hit the road with a New Line Up, which includes Don Toliver, G Herbo, Mariah the Scientist, and Dess Dior.

After a three-year hiatus, Future hit the road for his Future and Friends “One Big Party” Tour this January. With the enormous global success of his last two albums, Future had a new catalog to perform for his undeniably loyal Hendrix Army. The multi-talented entertainer, songwriter, and (Freebandz) Music Executive was ready to celebrate his success with his fans. He also wanted to allow up-and-coming artists to shine via his massive audience. Along with newcomers, superstar artists such as Kodak Black, Lil Durk, Jeezy Polo G, Est Gee, and more were all part of the lineup. Adding a familiar electrifying energy in each arena, hometown stars in each city also performed.  It was magical and the perfect time to celebrate what has been a monumental streak of success for Future. 

No one had a more impactful year than Future. The hip-hop icon’s “I Never Liked You” album was the highest-selling album in 2022. Future is the only artist to chart a song every week in 2022. In addition, he was Variety Magazine’s Collaborator of the year for his work with Tems, Lil Baby, Drake, and more. “I Never Liked You” surpassed one billion Spotify streams. On the personal side, his non-profit foundation, Freewishes, was recognized as one of the country’s leading philanthropic organizations servicing the youth, senior citizen community, and families in need. Indeed, there has been a lot to celebrate for the legendary artist and his Freebandz label and team. 

The “One Big Party Tour” transformed into an opportunity for Future to connect with his fans on a personal level. Still, he was taken aback by all the love and support from his fanbase. The shows sold out, and the fans showed out.

“The One Big Party Tour has been life-changing,” said Future.  “It helps me connect with my fans in ways that are unimaginable. The success and energy from the shows brought such excitement that I want to continue this tour for my fans in more cities. I want to create an experience that forever stays in their memories. I will continue to expand by touring for all my fans around the world and elevate my shows across the globe each time I go out. I’m thankful to my fans for their priceless love and unconditional support! Let’s win again together as ONE.—”

The One Big Party Tour is brought to you by AG Entertainment.

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The uber-successful Usher residency has announced a new set of dates. The R&B legend announced 15 new dates that will take his amazing show through October.

“It’s that time again!” Usher wrote on Twitter. “VEGAS, I’m back! By popular demand, I’ve added 15 NEW shows to my Vegas Residency through October 2023!“

The tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 am PT. There is also an accessible presale by texting (404) 737-1821.

The residency won’t be the only place you can see Usher Lovers & Friends festival will return on May 6, 2023 to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds to celebrate the continued development of the featured genres.

The incredible lineup will feature performances from over 45 artists, including Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Usher, Christina Aguilera, 50 Cent, Nelly, Pitbull, as well as modern fan favorites Miguel, Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and many more.

Tickets for the general admission, general admission plus, VIP, and VIP Cabana presale go on sale at www.loversandfriendsfest.com on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 AM PST, and any leftover tickets go on sale to the general public at 2 PM PST on the same day. Payment plans for layaways start at $19.99. Preferential viewing places, charging stations, a designated entry lane at the festival gate, air-conditioned restrooms, and more are all included in VIP packages. There are VIP cabanas with exclusive viewing sections and VIP services, such as meal coupons and some complimentary drinks, accelerated entrance, and more.

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Hennessy transformed Salt Lake City’s Edison House into the Hennessy Arena to bring Court to Culture to life during NBA All-Star Weekend. Almost 1,600 individuals traveled through the Hennessy Arena in 12 hours, enjoying activations at the crossroads of basketball and culture.

Musical performances by superstar Latto, Grammy-award-winning musician Kaytranada, and Kitty Ca$h were among the intimate, invite-only experiences at the Hennessy Arena. Daytime programming included a series of BIG Summit panels with Baron Davis, Danny Green, Cathy Engelbert, and Boris Diaw, among others. Victor Solomon’s art installations were also featured in Hennessy’s new NBA ad “Unshattered.”

Allen Iverson, DJ Drama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, Jaylen Brown, Gary Payton, Deron Williams, Jose Alvarado, Iman Shumpert, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Scottie Barnes, Trey Murphy III, Jayden Ivey, and others were among those in attendance.

An immersive, digital court integration inspired by Allen Iverson that drew hundreds of All-Star weekend attendance and is available to consumers nationally through the end of the month at www.hennessy-arena.com.

You can see images from the event below. To learn more, visit Hennessy.com/US, Facebook.com/Hennessy or Instagram.com/HennessyUS.

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The GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum hip-hop legends The Roots and Live Nation Urban have announced the details for the 2023 edition of “Roots Picnic.” The two-day festival, known for its comprehensive musical and cultural immersion, will return to The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, 2023. This year, the weekend will begin with a special stand-up comedy performance by Dave Chappelle and The Roots at Wells Fargo Center on Friday, June 2. The fan club presale begins tomorrow, February 21 at 12 p.m. ET, and the general on-sale begins Wednesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. EST.

This year marks a very unique first, as multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning legend Diddy will headline the festival, with The Roots performing a concert that includes decades of his classic tunes. Ms. Lauryn Hill will also co-headline and sing the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the landmark album’s debut. Dave Chappelle, an award-winning American comedian, playwright, television and film producer, and actor, will perform with The Roots on what promises to be a seismic, first-ever comedy set of this size. The amazing lineup also includes a big celebration of Philadelphia talent, featuring a headline set from Lil Uzi Vert, Eve’s comeback during Black Thought’s Live Mixtape session, DJ Drama, and Kindred the Family Soul.

“Roots Picnic” also invites attendees to enjoy the fan-favorite Podcast Stage, which will be anchored by live podcasts by Charlamagne Tha God. Tha God and Off The Record with DJ Akademiks, as well as Don’t Call Me White Girl, Lip Service with Angela Yee, People’s Party with Talib Kweli, and, of course, Questlove Supreme, are among the songs on the album. In addition, the concourse features a variety of activations and engagements spanning from movies to social justice.

You can see the full lineup below.

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Wiz Khalifa has announced a seven-city Good Trip tour with Joey BadA$$, Berner, Smoke DZA, and Chevy Woods. The tour, produced by the Smoker’s Club, will include seven gigs in seven days, culminating on April 22 at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 17th at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sales are now available by entering the code taylorgang at the checkout.

The tour comes at an exciting moment since it follows the publication of Spinning Gold, in which Wiz plays George Clinton. The film, which opens on March 31, is a biopic about Neil Bogart, the founder of Casablanca Records in the 1970s. Casablanca Records is the world’s most successful independent record label.

You can see the dates of the tour below.

The Good Trip Tour Dates

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Wings Event Center- Kalamazoo, MI
Sun, Apr 16, 2023 – The Rave – Eagles Ballroom – Milwaukee, WI
Mon, Apr 17, 2023 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
Wed, Apr 19, 2023- Grossinger Motors Arena – Bloomington, IL
Thu, Apr 20, 2023 – Smokey River 420 Festival – River Bend, MO
Fri, Apr 21, 2023 – Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, NE
Sat, Apr 22, 2023 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

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The historic 20th Red Bull BC One World Final will be held in Paris, France on October 21 at Roland Garros, according to Red Bull BC One. The Red Bull BC One 2023 Paris World Final will feature the top b-boys and b-girls from across the world competing against each other for the coveted World Champion title after 60 qualifying events in 30 different nations.

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The 2023 Red Bull BC One Paris World Final signals towards breaking’s highly anticipated sporting debut at the 2024 Paris Games. Breakers from all over the world are actively practicing in the hopes of representing their nation in the Olympics. We can put you in touch with Olympic hopefuls to talk about their preparation and what it means for breaking to be represented on such a significant, international stage.

Breaking has a long history and is a crucial component of hip-hop, which this year marks its 50th birthday. Breaking is evolving along with hip-hop, transcending its Bronx roots to appeal to audiences around the world and become a sport that is widely known. Across generations, thriving break communities have developed the culture that supports break while pushing the competitive street dance to new heights.

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The Red Bull BC One World Final, which celebrated the beginnings of breakdance and hip-hop, was held in New York City the previous year. B-Boy Victor (USA) and B-Girl India (Netherlands) emerged victorious and were crowned champions. B-Boy Victor successfully defended his title, and B-Girl India defeated 2021 Red Bull BC One World Champion, Logistx, to become the youngest b-girl to ever hold the Red Bull BC One championship.

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The globally renowned EXIT Festival in Serbia will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at this year’s event with the globally influential Wu-Tang Clan set to headline alongside Alesso, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Chase & Status, Claptone, Sofi Tukker and more announced. It all goes down at the beautiful 17th-century Petrovaradin Fortress from 6th to 9th July 2023. All these names come on top of the likes of The Prodigy, Skrillex, Viagra Boys, Keinemusik, CamelPhat, Indira Paganotto, Hot Since 82, and Vintage Culture. Get your ticket at EXIT Festival’s website, starting from 87€ for regular and 300€ for VIP GOLD. 

The iconic Petrovaradin Fortress is widely considered one of the best festival venues in the world. It is a venue unlike any other and each year EXIT Festival pulls out all of the production stops. This year the line-up is bigger than ever with a rich hip-hop offering as well as some of the electric dance world’s biggest names.

The gods of rap, as the legendary Wu-Tang Clan are known, will headline a grand celebration of 50 years of hip-hop at the EXIT Festival! Their debut release “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” is considered one of the most influential albums ever, which is why this record will celebrate its 30th birthday in Novi Sad.

“We are so proud that Wu-Tang Clan, the biggest rap group of all time and The Prodigy, who defined the electro-punk genre, are part of this year’s EXIT Festival lineup. Along with Skrillex, Keinemusic, CamelPhat, Indira Paganotto, and many more surprises yet to come, EXIT Festival will be one of the main festival hotspots this summer,” says EXIT Festival founder and CEO Dušan Kovačević.

Drum’n’bass icons Chase & Status also play. They are one of the most notorious acts in the scene with a raucous live show, legendary Ibiza residencies and timeless RTRN II JUNGLE album all making them stars. Also playing is Stockholm producer and DJ Alesso who didn’t take long to achieve global fame with his second single, “Calling (Losing My Mind)“ with One Republic and Swedish House Mafia reaching the top of Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs list.

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At TopGolf in Scottsdale on Saturday, Feb.11, Michelob ULTRA threw one of the best Super Bowl parties.

The Michelob ULTRA & Netflix “Full Swing” Premiere & Super Bowl After Party was hosted by Serena Williams and Brian Cox (Succession) in advance of Super Bowl Sunday. Other guests included Shaquille Oneal, Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns, Canelo Alvarez of professional boxing, Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks, Lori Harvey, and more. Performers for the night included DJ Khaled and DJ Pee Wee.

Serena Williams, Lori Harvey, Shaq, Brian Cox, DJ Khaled, and Offset competed in the Michelob ULTRA “Full Swing” Golf Showdown, which also included the first look at the Michelob ULTRA x DEVEREUX GOLF “The ULTRA Club Collection.”

You can see images from the event below.

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Multi-Grammy and Emmy-winning artist and producer Robert Glasper returns to Napa Valley this summer as the 2023 Artist in Residence at the second annual Blue Note Jazz Festival, taking place at The Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, July 28-30th. In 2022, Glasper curated and performed at the inaugural weekend—a collaboration inspired by his annual residency at the legendary New York jazz club, with headliners including Black Star, Snoop Dogg, Chaka Khan, Maxwell, Dinner Party, Madlib, Thundercat, Flying Lotus, JD & Domi Beck, Corinne Bailey Rae and special guest host Dave Chappelle. 

The festival was glowingly covered in a VIBE cover story, proclaiming the experience was “years of musical history and our ancestors’ wildest dreams rolled into one.” The festival will be co-hosted by Chapelle again this year, with an array of special guests, which always includes legendary acts and upcoming voices. 

Robert Glasper’s acclaimed Black Radio III album, hot off of winning the Grammy for Best R&B Album, is out now on Loma Vista Recordings and features a wide array of legendary guests including H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Common, Q-Tip, Ty Dolla $ign, Killer Mike, Big K.R.I.T, PJ Morton, Estelle, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, BJ The Chicago Kid, Esperanza Spalding, India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, Alex Isley and more. In 2021, the album’s single won Best R&B Song for “Better Than I Imagined” with H.E.R. & Meshell Ndgeocello.

Critical accolades for Black Radio III over the past year include NPR’s 20 Best R&B Albums of 2022 and 50 Best Albums of 2022, as well as praise in OkayPlayer, UPROXX, Variety, ABC News’ Live Prime, SPIN and more. In October, Glasper returned to his legendary Blue Note residency, dubbed Robtober, at the iconic New York City jazz club with guest appearances from Thundercat, Common, Miguel, Lalah Hathaway, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, The Who/D’Angelo bassist Pino Palladino, Terrace Martin and more. 

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Blue Note Jazz Club, New York City’s iconic cultural institution, has joined in on celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary. Last night the club showcased some of the best of the genre with the second night of Talib Kweli’s four night run. Joined by DMC and Bob James, they performed some of Run DMC’s hits like “Rock Box” and “Walk This Way.” The night also featured a stirring performance of Bob James’ “Nautilus” (the most sampled song in Hip Hop), a surprise rendition of Mobb Deep’s classic “The Learning” from Havoc (Mobb Deep) himself, and an announced sit-in from New York rapper Buckshot. Hip-hop heavyweights RZA and Smif-N-Wessun were spotted in the crowd.

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Rolling Loud’s global expansion continues with the Rotterdam edition of the festival. Announces headliners are Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott.

Rolling Loud Rotterdam, which boasts a diverse lineup of rap artists, promises appearances by Dutch legends SFB, Idaly, and Lijpe, American A-listers Metro Boomin, GloRilla, Soulja Boy, and Latto, UK rap icons Central Cee, Aitch, and D-Block Europe, as well as Afrobeats powerhouses Rema and Ayra Starr.

The first of three upcoming Rolling Loud festivals in Europe, Rolling Loud Rotterdam, will take place this summer. The other two festivals are Rolling Loud Portugal’s return in 2023 from July 5–7 in Portimo and the first-ever Rolling Loud Germany from July 7–9.

Tickets are available at https://rollingloudrotterdam.nl/

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This weekend, EMPIRE threw a special star-studded pre-Grammy party in downtown Los Angeles to honor recent triumphs and our very own Adam Blackstone, who is nominated for ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ (“Round Midnight” feat. Jazmine Sullivan) at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

PJ Morton, Eric Bellinger, Anthony Hamilton, Vedo, Tori Kelly, Blk Odyssy, The Baylor Project, Dixon, Major., and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary played their most successful tracks during a ‘Legacy Grammy Experience’ hosted by Blackstone and friends.

Artists and friends of the label were also in attendance for this fun-filled night hosted by EMPIRE CEO and Founder, Ghazi, including VP of A&R Hitmaka, Tink, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Key Glock and Kenny Muney from Paper Route Entertainment, Tank, A-Trak, Yung Bleu, Too Short, Shaggy, Rotimi, Kevin Gates, Dreezy, Shaboozey, G Perico, Neek Bucks, Symba, Rocko, June Freedom, NLE Choppa, RJmrLA, Laya, Diablo, Saint Levant, Albee Al, Lady London, Ric Wilson, Empress Of, Lil Seeto, Rucci, industry veteran and executive Steve Rifkind, and many more.

To accommodate guests and groups, the event was held both indoors and outdoors, with black velvet chairs and ornate 1942 ice cubes and beverages. Diageo Brands (Don Julio, Ciroc, DeLeon) and Gala Music were among the sponsors. DJ Dauche supplied the sounds for the night prior to Blackstone’s performance, while other iconic radio powerhouses such as DJ Cassidy, Hot 97’s L’Oréal and TT Torez, and SirusXM’s Swaggy Sie were also in the venue.

Blackstone is the official musical director for Super Bowl LVII and an Emmy Award-winning musical director and bassist.

You can see images from the event below.

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