Month: July 2024

Playboi Carti Delivers New Music Update: ‘I Promise the Album is Coming’

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Playboi Carti is beginning to tease his upcoming album and appearing on stage at the Splash! Music Festival, a pre-recorded voice, delivers an update.

“I promise you the album is coming,” Carti said. “So it’s only right that I come here tonight and give you a world premiere.”

Also over the weekend was Rolling Loud Europe, the premier rap festival overseas, continues to bring some of today’s top rap talent to the Austrian countryside. Day 2 of the festival was a major success, showcasing performances from current and emerging hip-hop stars and some of Europe’s most famous artists.

Saturday’s headliner, Playboi Carti, electrified the crowd in Vienna with his signature VAMP energy, delivering hit after hit. The lineup also featured standout performances from Lil Tjay, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang, creating an Opium-heavy undercard. Rising artists like Chow Lee and JELEEL! added to the excitement with some of the festival’s most entertaining sets.

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International representation was strong with Germany’s Reezy and Belgium’s Fresh Lapeufra, highlighting the vibrant European rap scene. Rolling Loud Europe continues to be a key event for showcasing the best in global hip-hop talent.

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Jhené Aiko Hits LIV for ‘The Magic Hour’ Tour After-Party

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Jhené Aiko Hits LIV for 'The Magic Hour' Tour After-Party

On Sunday, June 7th, Jhené Aiko made a dazzling debut at LIV, hosting the official after-party for The Magic Hour Tour. The Grammy-nominated artist closed out the 4th of July with an unforgettable night, performing hits like ‘By YourSelf’ with Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Stay Ready,’ and ‘P*$$Y Fairy.’

Fans and partygoers were treated to an electrifying performance that left a lasting impression. Aiko’s presence and talent made the evening a highlight of the holiday weekend.

Adding to the night’s excitement, Larsa Pippen celebrated her 50th birthday at LIV, although she was without her rumored on-again, off-again beau, Marcus Jordan.

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ESPN Announces Presenters for ESPYs Hosted by Serena Williams

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ESPN Announces Presenters for ESPYs Hosted by Serena Williams

This Thursday, ESPN will host The 2024 ESPYS, presented by Capital One, to celebrate the past year in sports. The event, hosted by Serena Williams, will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. The ceremony will air live on July 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

This year’s presenters include Quinta Brunson, Nikki Glaser, Rob Lowe, Paige Bueckers, Drew Brees, Draymond Green, Bryce Young, Lindsey Vonn, Mark Ingram II, Flau’jae Johnson, Colman Domingo, GloRilla, Daisy Ridley, Allyson Felix, Damar Hamlin, Candace Parker, Brian Tyree Henry, Ryan Blaney, and more.

Top athletes and celebrities attending include Allen Iverson, Nick Saban, Venus Williams, Andy Reid, Jayden Daniels, Chloe Kim, Livvy Dunne, J.J. McCarthy, Isiah Pacheco, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cooper Flagg, Lisa Leslie, Nyjah Huston, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, CJ McCollum, John Owen Lowe, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Toni Breidinger, Samm Levine, Angel McCoughtry, Jacques Slade, Arielle Chambers, Danny Seraphine, the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team, Louisiana State University Gymnastics Team, University of Oklahoma Softball Team, and more.

ESPN has announced special honors for the evening: former NFL safety Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley will be honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will be awarded the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The Sports Humanitarian Awards will also be part of the show, highlighting the recipients of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award and the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.

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Pusha T Named The Latest Brand Ambassador For Louis Vuitton

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Pusha T and fashion are synonymous. Don’t take our word for it. The Clipse rapper literally told Vogue that he considers fashion to be part of his DNA. He’s peppered in references to different brands in his raps, and he’s longtime friends with another fashion-forward icon, Pharrell. This bond proved to be beneficial yet again. Pharrell is the men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton. Pusha T, meanwhile, has become the brand’s latest global ambassador.

The collaboration was finalized on July 8. Louis Vuitton issued a glowing statement. “[Pusha T’s] ambassadorial nomination at Louis Vuitton is a testament to his commitment to artistry and a strong personal style,” the brand explained. “Both echoing the maison’s own dedication to unique expression across fashion and culture.” Louis Vuitton also praised the rapper’s ability to bring in different cultural influences to keep the brand relevant. “[His] role as house ambassador underscores Louis Vuitton’s vision of bringing together diverse cultural influences,” they added. “[And] build powerful storytelling within its storied menswear universe.”

Read More: Pusha T Celebrates The 6th Anniversary Of His Classic Album “DAYTONA”

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Pusha T has some experience with the Louis Vuitton brand. He walked the runway at the Spring/Summer Men’s 2025 fashion show in Paris. He was joined by his brother and fellow Clipse rapper, No Malice. The duo even premiered a song at the event, “Birds Don’t Sing.” While the intermingling of fashion and rap makes seem unique, given Pusha’s main occupation, the rapper has made it clear that he sees the two as one in the same. He told Vogue that he fashion informs the hip-hop experience, the same exact way that hip-hop culture informs the latest fashion trends.

“I’ve never looked at hip hop as just rapping,” Pusha T explained. “It’s also about knowing what the fresh kicks were [and are], coming outside with the fresh fits. It always kept everyone very competitive, and I always looked at this as part of hip hop’s entirety. I’ve never separated fashion from the music.” Pusha’s mission statement is evident in his first Louis Vuitton ad campaign. The rapper is photographed wearing various Louis V items, including chains and a tracksuit. It’ll be exciting to see what Pusha T and Pharrell come up with.

Read More: Pusha T Shows Off His New Jay-Z Inspired Chain

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Are Tyga & Sabrina Claudio Dating?

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Tyga has been a busy man. The “Ay Caramba” rapper continues to rack up notable music collaborations. Tyga’s latest came by way of his joint album with YG, Hit Me When You Leave The Klub.

But Tyga’s music isn’t the area of his life in which he has a lengthy resume. Over the years, he has been linked with several women including Blac Chyna (Angela White), Kylie Jenner, and most recently Avril Lavigne . However, fans believe Tyga has found a new lover in singer Sabrina Claudio.

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Are Tyga & Sabrina Claudio Dating?

Yesterday (July 8), the pair shocked followers after posting a joint post on their official Instagram pages. In the gallery of image, Tyga and Sabrina are flirty cuddled waterside as the sunset peaks through behind them. As the “Better Version” singer (dressed in a two-piece swimsuit) is smiles with her arms wrapped around Tyga’s neck, users on the platform began to flood the comment section with questions.

So, are Tyga and Sabrina Claudio actually dating? All signs and user speculation point to this meetup being a teaser for new music to come. After a quick scroll down Sabrina’s profile, on June 2, the singer shared another set of images in the same bathing suit.

Similar rumors began to circulate when Tyga and Uproxx cover star Chlöe were spotted together in December 2023. In the end, it didn’t manifest into anything. The last thing the public knew, Tyga and Avril Lavigne were back together.

Sexyy Red Claimed That Her ‘4 President Tour’ Is Being Sabotaged, While Denying It Will Be Canceled

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Rap’s biggest names are struggling to keep their tours afloat. Several acts, including chart-toppers Metro Boomin and Future, were forced to cancel multiple show dates, reportedly due to poor ticket sales. But it looks like Sexyy Red could have to make a similar decision for her 4 President Tour.

According to Touring Data, ticket sales for the “F My Daddy Dad” rapper’s tour with supporting act Hunxho aren’t moving quickly enough. Based on the organization’s metric, other outlets speculated that the North American run would be canceled soon. Yesterday (July 8), Sexyy Red took to X (formerly Twitter) to deny the claim.

“My fans are buying tickets we’re doin just fine,” she wrote. “We not canceling no tour dis cancelling sh*t all cap 🧢🧢.”

Sexyy then went on to allege that her tour was being tampered with by other event promotions companies after she took things into her own hands.

“Dis how dey try to do u wen u go wit an independent promoter n the bigger companies try to sabotage u we not cancelling sh*t,” she wrote. “I did my touring deal with a black promoter black owned company AG Entertainment and now Dey playin dirty paying pages spreading fake news to discourage my fans from buying tickets.”

Sexyy Red’s 4 President Tour to kick off in August. Find more information here.