Following yesterday’s Fire Emoji update, we’ve returned with some new songs for our R&B Season Spotify playlist.
This weekend, Doechii and SZA’s highly anticipated collaboration on the “Persuasive” remix took the top spot on our list, following the former’s induction into the 2022 XXL Freshman class alongside names like Nardo Wick, BabyTron, and Saucy Santana.
“The people I see with something bad to say about ‘If I Get Caught’ I’m sure have never listened to blues,” he tweeted. “And if you never listened to blues. then you’re musically blind in my book and you can’t see what we did.”
“Goofy” by Tink came up next, arriving alongside an accompanying music video that was filmed in her hometown of Chicago.
“In the [visual], you’ll see me going through some real shit. Being cheated on, being left at the doctor’s office pregnant and alone… it’s just very real and raw,” she revealed in a press release.
Finally, we have DaniLeigh’s diss track aimed toward DaBaby, “Dead To Me,” which she dropped off after their very tumultuous public falling out just months after the birth of their daughter.
Stream it all below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music updates.
Another Florida rapper’s career has come to a tragic and untimely end. As AllHipHop reports, on Saturday (July 23), Rollie Bands was gunned down outside his home after posting a message directed towards his opps on Instagram.
“A lot of these n*ggas [know] where I live at fr,” he began writing on his Story. “I sleep in peace. If a n*gga want smoke, I’m at my crib in five [minutes].”
Rollie wasn’t wrong in pointing out that there are a lot of people aware of his address, and they heard his message loud and clear. Mere moments after the invitation was posted to his profile, the “Struggle” artist was shot outside of his apartment.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call, although it’s been noted that the Tampa native was transported to hospital by friends or good samaritans in the area before authorities reached the scene.
Not long after receiving further medical treatment, Rollie Bands was declared dead as a result of his gunshot injuries.
Seeing as the late rapper had yet to reach his big break yet, much remains unknown about him, though from the looks of his IG page he appears to be leaving behind a young daughter to mourn his death.
Many have pointed out the foolishness of Rollie’s actions leading up to his murder, and hope that they serve as a warning to others in the industry to avoid making the same mistakes.
Beyoncé shares the tracklist with song collaborators from her forthcoming project Renaissance. The album’s first single, “Break My Soul,” debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Currently sitting at at #1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the third week. According to Chart Data, it’s the longest running #1 released in 2022.
On Renaissance the queen tapped veteran hitmakers Mike Dean, The-Dream, her hubby Jay-Z and more for her seventh studio album, which is set to drop July 29.
The 28-time Grammy Award winner confirmed features from Tems and the legendary Grace Jones on “Move” that sent the internet into a frenzy. While Bey tapped Dancehall artist, BEAM on “Energy” for a total of 3 features. She also unveiled an alternate vinyl cover for Renaissance and has a pre-order link available on apple music.
Other notable collaborators the BeyHive can expect are Drake, Raphael Saadiq, Sabrina Claudio, and Pharrell Williams.
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Releasing his first visual “So Cool” off of his highly anticipated album Muddy Waters 2, Hip Hop legend Redman is offering music lovers a sneak peak to his forthcoming project which is slated to drop later this year.
The Grammy Award-nominated rapper, actor and producer is back to showcase his raw rhymes and playfulness while further solidifying his musical legacy.
“So Cool” is produced by longtime collaborator and fellow Def Squad member, Grammy Award-winning producer Eric Sermon.
Redman prepares his comeback and the release of his 9th studio album via Riveting Music.
Fans of his 1996 Muddy Waters will be reminiscing on the 90’s while catching panoramic views of “America’s Playground,” Atlantic City in the Azzie Scott directed monster truck themed video.
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Monday night, Women’s National Basketball Players Association Executive Director, Terri Jackson was interviewed on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Jackson spoke to Trevor about Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for five months.
The Phoenix Mercury star entered a guilty plea over a week ago while saying she “didn’t want to break the law.” The guilty plea aids as a pre-condition for consideration of a negotiated release and possible prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S.
Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison on the charge of large-scale transportation of drugs. Less than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, which can be overturned.
Jakson explains why the WNBA was told not to respond or comment publicly when Griner was first detained. She also shared comments that many people feel Griner is being used as a political pawn. Griner “should not be a political pawn,” Jackson continued. “We are BG,” calling on the Biden administration, what comes next and much more in the clip below.
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For the first time, Spotify will be bringing live audio content from festival grounds to fans’ homes at Rolling Loud Miami. From Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24, Spotify will be backstage in the Rolling Loud Artist Village hosting live and exclusive interviews with artists performing at the festival all weekend.
Listen live on Spotify or Spotify Live for more. Interviews and live streamed performances will be available on Spotify (mobile only) and Spotify Live (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3).
Check out the schedule below and keep in mind with some artists it is subject to change.
Friday, July 22
4:15pm Weekend Kick-Off
4:30pm Artist Interview – Saweetie (w/ Carl Chery)
4:45pm Artist Interview – Fivio Foreign (w/ Cole Cuchna)
5:15pm Artist Interview – Kash Doll
5:45pm Performance Live Stream – Fivio Foreign
7:55pm Performance Live Steam – Bia
9:15pm Performance Live Stream – A$AP Ferg
9:30pm Artist Interview – Lil Durk
Saturday, July 23
3:45pm Day 2 Kick-Off / Day 1 Recap
4:00pm Artist Interview – Baby Tate
4:25pm Artist Interview – Duke Deuce
4:35pm Artist Interview – WhiteRoseMoxie
4:45pm Artist Interview – Saucy Santana
5:00pm Artist Interview – Strick
5:15pm Artist Interview – Dreezy
6:10pm Live Performance Stream – Saucy Santana
6:15pm Artist Interview – Toosii
6:20pm Artist Interview – City Girls
6:30pm Artist Interview – Doe Boy
7:10pm Artist Interview – Ace Hood
7:30pm Artist Interview – Nardo Wick
7:50pm Performance Live Stream – Nardo Wick
9:00pm Artist Interview – Soulja Boy
9:50pm Performance Live Stream – Latto
Sunday, July 24
4:15pm Day 3 Kick-Off / Day 2 Recap
4:30pm Artist Interview – Kali
5:15pm Artist Interview – Flo Milli
6:30pm Artist Interview – EST Gee (w/ DJ Akademiks)
7:10pm Performance Live Stream – Baby Keem
7:30pm Artist Interview – Kodak Black
8:00pm Artist Interview – Curren$y
8:30pm Artist Interview – Moneybagg Yo
8:45pm Artist Interview – Young Nudy
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First, the Fat Boys break up, then Desus & Mero break the hearts of their online Hive. In the middle of the past week, rumors floated online that Desus & Mero were heading for splitsville. That report would be confirmed by both Desus and the network for their show, SHOWTIME, but no reason was given.
In a new report from Puck news, the break-up is connected to their longtime manager Victor Lopez, who Showtime asked to no longer come to filming or meetings due to his abusive demeanor. Lopez’s behavior was stated to have “included bullying, screaming, and generally making people on the show feel bad.”
Five sources with information spoke to Puke, revealing Lopez was asked not to return around the same time the Bodega Boys podcast wrapped up. Desus agreed with Showtime, but Mero believed he should remain loyal to Lopez.
Puck also stated the two participated separately in MLB All-Star Game activities they were booked for and did not interact. You can read the full report here.
dvsn is getting ready to release their new single, “If I Get Caught.” The new single, which will drop on Friday, contains a JAY-Z sample from “Song Cry,” so the duo of Daniel Daley and Nineteen85 needed to clear a sample, and Jermaine Dupri helped them out.
JD sent a text to Hov and asked for the hand, which drew an immediate reaction of “Haaaaaaaa!!!” after he heard the single.
“I didn’t think one could make a song more toxic than Song Cry,” Jay wrote. “I stand corrected.”
Hov would also jokingly ask for a disclaimer about his previous message before signing off on the clearance.
Usher’s residency at Park MGM opened over the weekend with two sold-out shows. The eight-time GRAMMY winner hit the stage at Dolby Live and Park MGM and will do shows through October.
The show, specially created for the sizable Dolby Live stage and presented in collaboration with Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, provides audiences with an extraordinary immersive experience through extravagant costumes and cutting-edge lighting, video, and special effects technology. A 20-year collection of smash singles from the multi-talented showman, including “Yeah,” “U Remind Me,” “My Boo,” “Love In This Club,” “OMG,” and “You Make Me Wanna,” fill the exclusive, only-in-Vegas extravaganza. Every visitor receives an up-close-and-personal encounter with the superstar in the new show, which incorporates audience participation and production across the 5,200-seat entertainment arena.
The Outside the Box Amusements-produced Usher concert in Las Vegas also features co-creative direction from Aakomon Jones, lighting and video design from Fragment 9, stage design from Tate Design Group, and choreography from Cornithea “Rio” Henderson and Amy Allen.
You can see images from the opening night below, and grab your tickets here.
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Usher’s New Las Vegas Residency Opens with Sold-Out Shows
In Oklahoma City, OK’s Paycom Center, on Tuesday night, 14-time Grammy Award winner, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Academy Award nominee Kendrick Lamar began his world tour, THE BIG STEPPERS TOUR.
After a five-year hiatus, Kendrick returned to the stage to give his fans a stirring performance of songs from his critically acclaimed album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which also includes the songs “Silent Hill,” “N95,” and “Savior,” in addition to the number-one singles “HUMBLE,” “Money Trees,” and “Alright.”
Live Nation’s enormous 65-show international tour will resume on Thursday, July 21, in Austin, Texas, and go on to other cities in North America, Europe, and Australia until coming to an end on December 17 in New Zealand with a performance at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
You can see images from the show and upcoming tour dates below.
THE BIG STEPPERS TOUR 2022 DATES:
Thu Jul 21 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Fri Jul 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Sat Jul 23 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Wed Jul 27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Fri Jul 29 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Sat Jul 30 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sun Jul 31 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Tue Aug 02 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Thu Aug 04 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri Aug 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sat Aug 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sun Aug 07 – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena
Tue Aug 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Wed Aug 10 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Fri Aug 12 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sat Aug 13 – Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
Sun Aug 14 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tue Aug 16 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Thu Aug 18 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
Fri Aug 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat Aug 20 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Sun Aug 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Tue Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wed Aug 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
Fri Aug 26 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Sat Aug 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sun Aug 28 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Tue Aug 30 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Wed Aug 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Thu Sep 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Tue Sep 06 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at San Diego State University
