The Coachella 2024 line-up is here, and it did not disappoint. Returning to Empire Polo Club at Coachella Valley in Indio, California for two weekends this April, fans can look forward to a stacked line-up of performers, including headliners Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, and Tyler The Creator.
During the Friday shows, which are set to take place on April 12 and April 19, fans can look forward to performances by Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, and Justice, with Del Rey headlining these days.
At the Saturday shows — taking place on April 13 and April 20 — Ice Spice, Blur, Gesaffelstein, Jon Batiste, and Sublime will take the stage, with headliner Tyler The Creator guaranteed to deliver a killer set.
Closing out weekend one and weekend two on the final days (Aprl 14 & April 21) will be J Balvin, Victoria Monét, Reneé Rapp, Lil Yachty, Khruangbin, with Doja Cat headlining.
Additionally, ticketholders will witness an epic reunion of No Doubt. Ahead of the Coachella 2024 line-up reveal, the band took to social media to tease “a show” with the classic line-up, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Adrian Young.
Fans can register for pre-sale access here, and the pre-sale is set to begin Friday, January 19 at 11 a.m. PST>
You can see the full line-up below.
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Vince Staples’ scripted Netflix series ‘The Vince Staples Show’ is finally almost ready to hit screens, with the rapper teasing the release of the trailer.
A few years ago, Vince Staples began promoting something called The Vince Staples Show. At first, it seemed as though it was a new musical project he was preparing to release, paired with a series of funny vignettes about life in Long Beach and the surrounding Los Angeles County. The first two episodes included standalone songs “So What” and “Sheet Music” and revolved around a violent trip to the barbershop and a visit with Vince’s hero Ray J.
However, after only two episodes, the project mysteriously vanished; in its place, Staples released two albums — a self-titled album produced by Kenny Beats and Ramona Park Broke My Heart, his most accessible project to date — and appeared in a role on Abbott Elementary, tickling fans’ funny bones and breaking their hearts as Tyler James Williams’ Gregory’s romantic rival for Quinta Brunson’s Janine’s affections. Still, in September of 2022, it was announced that Staples had entered a partnership with Netflix to produce a scripted comedy alongside Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. Ian Edelman, writer/director on How to Make It in America and The After Party, director Calmatic, and Vince’s manager Corey Smith were all listed as producers.
Since then, two major entertainment industry strikes delayed further announcements, and we’ve had yet to hear more about the project. But today, Staples, then Netflix, both posted cryptic but promising tweets, suggesting that the release date may be coming sooner than later — perhaps with the trailer that Staples promised would be coming tomorrow.
Earlier this week reports first emerged that YG and Saweetie had broken up. The pair had been dating for 7 months and details on the situation are still a bit murky. A statement made explaining the situation saw both rappers claiming that they were mutually parting ways. It included statements about how they thought they’d work better as friends and both wanted to focus on their careers. But one particular part of the statement was getting new attention from fans today.
Part of the statement that reps for both artists shared included a part about how they aren’t focusing on finding new partners. That claim was back in the limelight after YG showed up in the comment section of one of Kehlani’s Instagram posts earlier today. The picture she posted is a mirror shot in some kind of gym and the “FDT” rapper used it as an opportunity to shoot his shot in the comments. In the comments, fans took some shots at the rapper for his reply. “Kehlani got a whole girlfriend, YG giving thirsty vibes now,” one of the top comments on the post reads.
Just a few days ago, YG was featured on a newly released single. He teamed up with Stunna Girl for the song “Stand Up.” The track saw the pair jumping on a hard-hitting beat and delivering some sexually charged bars. They’ve both been known to do just that pretty well in the past so the results felt like a perfect match.
Last year YG teamed up with Tyga for a full new collaborative project. The album was called Hit Me When You Leave The Klub. It also featured appearances from Lil Wayne, Busta Rhyme, and Blxst. The pair were supposed to go on tour together alongside Saweetie, but the dates were canceled. What do you think of YG shooting his shot in Kehlani’s Instagram comments just a day after his breakup from Saweetie? Let us know in the comment section below.
It may be the middle of January, but Coachella is getting ready for 2024’s festival season. Each year, tens of thousands of people travel to the deserts of Indio, California, to enjoy one of the biggest music concerts in America. Although the highlights are the dozens of artists taking to various stages over two weekends, the Coachella experience makes it unforgettable, with activities including carnival rides and immersive art features.
This year, Coachella 2024 will take place April 12-14 and April 19-21. This year’s headliners will surely bring crowds, as Lana Del Rey will end each Friday evening, starting each weekend off with a bang. Also on the roster those days is a plethora of must-see talent (if you haven’t already), including Lil Uzi Vert, Deftones, Peso Pluma, Skepta, Tyla, Tinashe, ATEEZ, and more.
Additionally, on those Saturdays, we find Tyler, The Creator as a headliner, and we can already anticipate the crowd. Joining the Grammy-winning Call Me If You Get Lost hitmaker that day are Ice Spice, Grimes, Blxst, Kevin Abstract, Sublime, and Spinall, among several others. While Saturday’s lineup may be the icing on Friday’s cake, Sunday’s list gives both days a run for their money.
Headlining the final nights of each weekend is Doja Cat, who can’t seem to stop her star from climbing to further heights. Fresh off a Jay-Z-praised “Jeezu” verse from The Book of Clarence‘s soundtrack, Doja is ready to show the world once again why her name hasn’t left the charts—or nominations lists—since she burst onto the music scene. Meanwhile, Doja will be joined on Sunday by J Balvin, Lil Yachty, Jhené Aiko, NAV, Victoria Monét, and more. And to show that they can outdo themselves, Coachella also announced that No Doubt would be reuniting at this year’s event.
Further, if you’re looking to snag tickets to Coachella 2024, you shouldn’t wait. Presale tickets arrive on January 19 at 11:00 a.m., but those looking to purchase are warned that “this is a presale and does not guarantee pass type, packages, or camping,” reads a press release. YouTube will once again be Coachella’s exclusive livestream partner, so those unable to attend in person don’t have to miss out on all of the action.
For more festival information and updates, visit www.coachella.com. Check out the full list of Coachella 2024 performers below, and let us know who you’re looking forward to seeing at this year’s festival—or who you believe should have made the cut, but didn’t.
British-American rapper 21 Savage released his third solo studio album this week, titled American Dream. The album is his first solo venture in over five years and follows his chart-topping 2022 collaborative effort with Drake, Her Loss. The latest outing from the rapper is sure to please fans, featuring murderous lyrics, witty wordplay, and impeccable beat selection. Here’s a comprehensive guide to American Dream and a review of the material within.
The Album Connects To An Upcoming Film
American Dream isn’t just a musical outing. The album also serves as a companion piece to an upcoming feature film of the same name, starring Donald Glover and Caleb McLaughlin. The trailer for the film was released days before the album and doubles as a music video for the opening track “All of Me.” The film likely tackles 21’s early days as a street-wise youth facing criminal persecution in Atlanta. At this time, we have very little information about the film’s plot, and this is only speculation.
This is further illustrated in American Dream with narration from 21’s mother. This narration bookends the album’s intro and outro tracks with inspiring words about her dreams for her son’s success and happiness. Despite these inclusions, the album lacks a cohesive through-line that thematically ties the material back to the premise promised by the title and imagery.
The overall aesthetic of American Dream may lead listeners to assume that the project is a meditation on the state of poverty or immigration in 21’s life. However, these concepts are rarely addressed and never fleshed out. Instead, the album serves as a loose assortment of tracks that cover topics such as gang activity, loyalty, romantic relationships, and flexing on apps with expensive possessions.
The closing track, “dark days,” is best at synthesizing concise ideas about the experience of Black Americans facing poverty and gang violence. It features compelling lyrics such as, “You say you love your switch, but it don’t lovе you back. You can hug that block all night, it ain’t gon’ hug you back.” The track provides thought-provoking illustrations of 21’s American experience, shedding light on his growth as an artist.
Historically speaking, 21 Savage is at his best lyrically when addressing mindless topics like expensive cars and loaded weaponry. But as the artist continues to mature in his sound and reach for more serious topics, he frequently falls short of finding anything significant to say about them.
Though it is mildly disappointing to see no Childish Gambino inclusions on the record, American Dream touts an all-star list of guests who provide excellent contributions to the album’s overall sound. Doja Cat stuns with her trademark blend of melody and humor on the track “n.h.i.e..” There, we see her using the word “ad-lib” as an actual ad-lib. Further, Young Thug briefly but notably appears on the track “pop ur sh**.” Unfortunately, it underwent censorship due to the rapper’s ongoing RICO case. The case seeks to utilize his lyrical content as evidence of actual crimes.
Meanwhile, Travis Scott raps like his bills are due on the track “née nah,” offering a rare glimpse into his energetic lyrical capabilities in place of his usual vocal passages, which are often drowning in autotune. Similarly, Summer Walker delivers a heavenly vocal performance on the track “prove it.” Finally, Metro Boomin appears on a myriad of tracks to provide unparalleled cohesive production. This proves that Metro and 21 have some of the best collaborative chemistry in the game.
Conclusion
21 Savage may not win over any haters with his latest endeavor, but fans will surely have this LP on repeat all year long. The album features some of his most ambitious work yet, layered atop production that steals the show at every turn. Releasing the album at the top of the year was a bold choice, considering the American Dream film isn’t set to release until July. However, the timing may be a perfect way to ensure this record continues to get spins throughout Summer 2024 and beyond.
Cam’ron has offered an alternative explanation regarding news stories about him wearing a pair of jeans with Melyssa Ford’s face printed on the crotch area.
2024 is shaping up to be a devastating year for hip-hop power couples. Cardi B and Offset, who had been staples of red-carpet events and the picture of a wholesome rap family, called it quits ahead of the new year (although that didn’t stop them from backsliding on New Year’s Eve). Now, a lower-profile but still popular couple, YG and Saweetie, has also apparently broken up, according to a report from The Shade Room.
According to the Instagram gossip account, a source close to the couple confirmed they made a mutual decision to split up, as both are busy with their careers and focused on making the most of them.
The two California rappers were rumored to be dating after Coachella last year, seemingly confirming the speculation during a cozy getaway in Cabo, Mexico a month later. In July, they announced a joint tour along with Tyga, which concluded in November with a hometown show at the Forum in Inglewood. The three rappers also collaborated on Saweetie’s July single “Birthday.”
Since then, YG and Tyga collaborated on their joint project, Hit Me When U Leave The Klub, while Saweetie most recently popped up on fellow Cali native Anderson .Paak’s Apple Music radio show .Paak House Radio to play a game of “Name That Tune.”
