Month: February 2023

JoJo Will Make Her Broadway Debut With A Lead Role In ‘Moulin Rouge’

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JoJo is ready to take her talents to the Broadway stage. The singer is expected to debut as Moulin Rogue‘s Satine this spring. The “American Mood” singer shared the announcement on Instagram. “I can’t believe I’m finally able to say this… I’m making my Broadway debut in MOULIN ROUGE!!!” she wrote on Thursday (February 23).

She continued, “When I first saw this musical, I fell instantly head over heels in love. I watched from the edge of my seat, hanging onto every word of every song. This show is a full-on feast for the senses, and the opportunity to play Satine feels like the culmination of so many dreams. I cannot believe I get to join this phenomenal cast and company!!!! You guys blow me away!!!”

The singer also gave a shout-out to Ashley Loren, the production’s current Satine, and the producers and directorial staff.

“Special love & respect to @ashleyloren who currently SLAYS as Satine: theee most incredible badass singer-actress artist I’m lucky to call [a] friend and experience her sisterhood and generosity of spirit,” she wrote. “Thank you to the amazing producers and directorial staff for believing in me like you do. Performing on Broadway and living in NYC?! This is all a dream come true. I know this show means so much to so many, and I promise to put all I have into every single night as Satine.”

Billboard reports JoJo the limited engagement will last 14 weeks at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre from Tuesday, April 11, through mid-July.

JoJo is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Don Toliver’s ‘Love Sick’ Tracklist Features Future, Justin Bieber, Wizkid, And James Blake

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After Don Toliver treated fans to a grand reveal of the tracklist from his forthcoming album, Love Sick, he took today to also share some of the features from each track.

“REVEALING THE CAST OF CHARACTERS TOMORROW,” he originally tweeted. “WHO DO YALL WANT TO SEE.”

While fans replied with everyone from another Travis Scott collaboration to Playboi Carti and Kid Cudi, only a few of the particular guesses wound up being correct.

Toliver’s Love Sick revealed each feature with some colorful vintage art — perfect for boasting that Justin Bieber, Wizkid, James Blake, Future, and many more are among the guests on his record.

Bieber and Future are set to appear on “Private Landing,” James Blake on “Let Her Go,” and Wizkid on a track called “Slow Motion.” In one of the posts, Toliver said of Wiz, “Thank You For Always Believing In the Kid ! Truly Honored to have you on the record Bro.”

Continue scrolling to view the full tracklist below.

1. “LoveSickness”
2. “Let Her Go” Feat. James Blake
3. “Leave The Club” Feat. Lil Durk & GloRilla
4. “4 Me” Feat. Kali Uchis
5. “Go Down” Feat. TisaKorean
6. “Time Heals All”
7. “Leather Coat”
8. “Honeymoon”
9. “Private Landing” Feat. Future & Justin Bieber
10. “Slow Motion” Feat. Wizkid
11. “Do It Right”
12. “If I Had” Feat. Charlie Wilson
13. “Company Pt. 3”
14. “Bus Stop” Feat. Brent Faiyaz
15. “Cinderella” Feat. Toro y Moi
16. “Encouragement”

Love Sick is out 2/24 via Atlantic. Pre-order it here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Lil Wayne’s New Song ‘Kant Nobody’ Gets A Posthumous Feature From DMX

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Lil Wayne is back with new music. On Thursday (February 23), the New Orleans hitmaker released a new song titled “Kant Nobody,” with the help of one of rap’s greatest fallen legends, DMX. The Swizz Beatz-produced track features a snippet of the “Party Up” rapper that seemingly inspires the song, where he says, “Yo, couldn’t nobody f*ck with me then. And couldn’t nobody f*ck with me now.”

The three-minute track showcases Wayne’s confidence and growth as a rapper— he’s no longer the hot boy we met in the 90s. The song also receives the famous DMX “What!” adlib, which helps add a certain gritty je ne sais quoi alongside the pounding base.

“Sometimes I smile to hide the miles of my road traveled (What? Uh)/Shake my hand, it felt like you just touched a stove handle (What, what?),” Wayne raps. “Holy cow, f*ck the cow, I want the whole cattle (What? Uh)/Gucci buffs on my eyes, look like solar panels.”

The song almost calls out to the Gen Z rappers and the entire rap industry that Weezy is here to stay.

With a nearly three-decades-long career, it’s about time the “A Milli” rapper receives his flowers. But luckily, the rapper didn’t have to wait too long. While filming on the set of their new video, NLE Choppa gave the rapper a bouquet of real flowers. Before that, at the 2023 Grammys, Wayne was honored by the Recording Academy alongside Dr.Dre and Missy Elliot for the Global Impact Award.

Check out “Kant Nobody” above.

T.I. Posts Court Paperwork To Shut Down Haters

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Every so often, T.I. past becomes a topic of conversation. In Hip Hop, snitching is a hot topic as artists have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. T.I. has faced off against his peers who have weighed in on his prior legal troubles. Some have claimed he cooperated with the authorities. Tip has denied each allegation, but more recently, he had to face off with a friend after Boosie Badazz called his integrity into question.

Boosie spoke openly about a viral video that showed T.I. blaming a crime on his dead cousin while speaking with the authorities. The Louisiana rapper questioned if T.I. was a snitch for the display, which came as a surprise because they were reportedly planning on releasing a joint album. Boosie called off the collaboration, and in turn, T.I. clapped back in a lengthy response.

T.I. Calls Out Boosie

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 28: Rapper T.I. attends the Atlanta premiere of “Fear” at AMC Phipps Plaza on January 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Because of their close relationship, T.I. was angered that Boosie would discuss him so freely. “My number the same & my address the same my n***a,” said Tip. “To get on da net & speak on sh*t you’ve never spoke to me about is leaving me to believe you been hiding ya heart the whole time,” he added. “I’d NEVER speak ‘certain disrespect’ on your name/reputation bout a ‘IF’ homie. da convict code say When in doubt…pull the paperwork out!!! & ‘IF’ you ain’t did that.”

The self-proclaimed King of the South encouraged his former friend to come to him directly in the future. “I expected more from you. This sh*t ain’t solid. obviously I thought we WAS something we WASNT.” Boosie has yet to reply, at least publicly, but T.I. didn’t wait on a response. He returned to Instagram to show off his paperwork. The Rap icon posted photos of court documents and delivered a final thought on the topic—at least, for now.

T.I. Is Open To A “Paperwork Party”

“FYI…Can’t Nobody Who Got dey name in other people’s paperwork question me about mine!!!!” T.I. wrote. “I got it on me…. we can have a paperwork party PULL UP…or [shh emoji].” Check it out above.

Master P Talks Managing Meek Mill & Stepping Away When He Signed With Rick Ross

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It’s been a full week for Master P. The No Limit mogul is back with another hot take, this time with talents who worked with him on differing projects. Both Fat Trel and Jess Hilarious revealed their stories with Percy Miller, much o the mogul’s dismay. There has been an indirect back-and-forth of sorts about each of their grievances, and as that settles, a new soundbite has Miller back in the viral spotlight.

Master P recently sat down with The Gauds Show, where he spoke about the days when he used to manage Meek Mill. Miller shared that he was a believer from the start, but P had to bow out when Meek didn’t take his advice. “I was Meek Mill’s manager. My and James, when he first started,” said Miller.

Master P Explains Leaving Meek’s Management Team

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Master P performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)

“So, let me tell you why I stopped,” he continued. “I knew that Meek was talented, at the beginning. We had that song. I was like, ‘Meek, you don’t need to sign with nobody.’ Meek was like, ‘I’m gonna sing with Ross.’ I had looked at the contract, and Ross, tell y’all from this day, Ross a good dude. But he ain’t have his business straight.”

“So, at that time—Ross got his sh*t together now. He a boss. But I’m sayin’, at that time you involvin’, I seen it,” Miller further shared. He advised Meek against inking the deal, but the Philadelphia rapper decided otherwise. “I had the crystal ball, but [Meek] ain’t want to listen. I told James, ‘Hey, it’s cool, you gon’ handle that.’ I ain’t never got mad at Meek. I just walked away from the deal ’cause if you don’t see what I see, I been there already.” The host noted that if Miller had stayed involved in that deal, he would have been blamed for any fallout.

Master P Says Meek Learned His Lesson

“But look what God did, he had to go find out on his own, and now, he’s in a better position. But I’m tellin’ you, I knew he was a boss from jump.” Check out the clip above and tell us where you think Meek Mill’s career would be if he kept Master P as a manager.

Nicki Minaj Announces Return Of Queen Radio + Teases New Music & Alter Ego

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Nicki Minaj’s hiatus is officially over, and she is on fire! The rap superstar has recently announced her return to Queen Radio. Nicki Minaj has been on a hiatus from the internet since November 2022. She recently returned to the scene at the 2023 Trinidad Carnival. In addition, she has also announced the long-awaited return […]

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