newhiphopnews

SZA Plans to ‘Disappear’ After She Concludes Current Album Run

by
SZA Announces 'S.O.S.' North American Arena Tour

Fans may want to catch SZA on her next tour. The songstress revealed once she wraps up work for S.O.S., she will take a lengthy break.

Speaking in a cover story with Consequence, SZA reveals that she is looking to take a break after the S.O.S. run is over. “I’m gonna disappear, definitely, for as long as I can,” SZA stated. “I need to shoot as many videos as I can, so I can disappear for longer.”

SZA has hit a monumental stage. On Tuesday (July. 13), the TDE songstress announced her first arena tour, carrying the same name as her new album, S.O.S.

Grammy-nominated best new artist Omar Apollo will support the S.O.S. North American Arena tour.

Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 16 at 12pm local time on szasos.com.

Also, SZA gave an update on speaking to Drake.

The post SZA Plans to ‘Disappear’ After She Concludes Current Album Run appeared first on The Source.

[WATCH] ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout Speaks For First Time Since Griner Swap, Says Russia Should Have Attacked Ukraine Sooner

by
'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout Speaks For First Time Since Griner Swap, Says Russia Should Have Attacked Ukraine Sooner

Viktor Bout, the man dubbed the “Merchant of Death” and was half of a prisoner swap between Russia and the United States for Brittney Griner, has spoken for the first time since his release from U.S. custody.

According to ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout Speaks For First Time Since Griner Swap, Says Russia Should Have Attacked Ukraine Sooner, Bout stated during his 14 years in U.S. prison, he read and realized, “The whole world, basically, is a game.” In addition, Bout stated he would wake up in the mornings and get his day going by “laughing hysterically.”

Bout was arrested in Thailand in 2008 and extradited to the U.S. in 2010. He was charged with conspiracy to kill Americans as he attempted to sell weapons to Columbia.s When asked about the charges, he replied, “There was nothing.” Bout was also accused of selling weapons to The Taliban.

The interview was aired on Russian networks and was conducted by Russian Spy Maria Butina. Aside from laughing, Bout stated his time in solitary was “very difficult” and spoke against American prison food.

Reflecting on President Putin and his attack on Ukraine, Bout stated, “I am proud that I am Russian, and that Putin is our president. I honestly don’t understand why we didn’t do this earlier.”

The interview in full is available below

The post [WATCH] ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout Speaks For First Time Since Griner Swap, Says Russia Should Have Attacked Ukraine Sooner appeared first on The Source.

Young Dolph’s New Posthumous Single “Old Ways” Releases Ahead of ‘Paper Route Frank’ Album

by
Young Dolph's New Posthumous Single "Old Ways" Releases Ahead of 'Paper Route Frank' Album

The newest track off Young Dolph’s upcoming posthumous album Paper Route Frank, “Old Ways,” has been released via Paper Route Empire and Young Dolph’s Estate.

Paper Route Frank, releasing this Friday on Paper Route Empire, features recently announced guest performances from Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Key Glock, and PRE stalwarts Big Moochie Grape and Snupe Bandz.

You can hear the new single and check out the full tracklist below.

  1. Love For The Streets (Prod. by Dun Deal)
  2. Blind Fold (Prod. by BandPlay)
  3. Woah (Prod. by Sosa 808)
  4. Uh Huh (Prod. by BandPlay)
  5. That’s How ft. Key Glock (Prod. by BandPlay)
  6. Old Ways (Prod. by BandPlay)
  7. Roster ft. Gucci Mane (Prod. by BandPlay)
  8. Smoke My Weed (Prod. by Drumma Boy)
  9. Always (Prod. by CEOO)
  10. Beep Beep ft. 2 Chainz (Prod. by DJ Squeeky)
  11. Hall Of Fame (Prod. by BandPlay)
  12. Infatuated With Drugs ft. Big Moochie Grape & SNUPE BANDZ (Prod. by BandPlay)
  13. Get Away (Prod. by Sosa 808)

The post Young Dolph’s New Posthumous Single “Old Ways” Releases Ahead of ‘Paper Route Frank’ Album appeared first on The Source.

Janet Jackson Announces ‘Together Again’ Tour With Ludacris

by
janet

Janet Jackson is going back on tour for the first time in four years. The infamous legend who’s lead the way for your favorites is back to hit the stage. This time she’s bringing Atlanta’s own Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.

Janet just announced her 2023 Together Again North American Tour on social media and fans are wondering what she has up her sleeves. 

“I’m going back on tour and yes we will be together again very, very soon,” Jackson said in an Instagram video on Monday. “I miss you guys so much and I can’t wait to see you. Our opening show is April 14 in Hollywood, Florida. I’m so excited.”

Janet has broken barriers for over 30 years with grace and we know this show is gonna be fire!

The post Janet Jackson Announces ‘Together Again’ Tour With Ludacris appeared first on The Source.

Shaq’s Fun House Announces Snoop Dogg and Diplo for Super Bowl Weekend in AZ

by
Shaq's Fun House Announces Snoop Dogg and Diplo for Super Bowl Weekend in AZ

Shaq’s Fun House, Presented by Netspend, the most talked-about event of Big Game Weekend, will be coming to Phoenix thanks to Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s Fun House will be larger and better than ever on February 10, 2023, at the storied Talking Stick Resort, Scottsdale’s hottest entertainment destination. A custom-built mega-structure next to Talking Stick Resort will host an extravagant show and a life-size carnival experience.

The Netspend Ferris Wheel, an ultimate Big Game Weekend flyaway sweepstakes, the “Nothing by NETspend” basketball hoop carnival game, and much more will be used by this year’s presenting partner, Netspend, to bring Shaq’s Fun House to life. After an exclusive pre-sale on December 15, 2022, general ticket sales for the event will begin on December 16, 2022. All tickets come with a 6-hour open bar and complementary dining options, with prices starting at $249.99. Online ticket sales for general admission, VIP, TickPick VIP Lounge, and VIP Tables are available at WWW.SHAQSFUNHOUSE.COM.

Shaquille O’Neal is known for never playing it safe, and the fifth annual Shaq’s Fun House presented by Netspend is no different. The larger-than-life adult wonderland at Talking Stick Resort is open to the public, allowing fans to partake in the fun while bringing in the biggest names in sports & entertainment, and the event puts fun at center court. Aiming to keep the title of the most viral and buzzed-about event for the 5th year. It is understandable why the “must attend” event for the big man has welcomed more than 25,000 fans over the years, as well as celebrity guests such as superstars Patrick Mahomes, Adam Levine, Jamie Foxx, Rob Gronkowski, Floyd Mayweather, Migos, and many more. The unique festival also boasts the best musical performances of the weekend.

The iconic rapper and close friend Snoop Dogg will serve as the event’s headliner, and Shaq’s Fun House, presented by Netspend, is happy to announce this. Snoop Dogg has amassed 14 top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold over 37 million albums worldwide. DIPLO, a 7X Fun House alumnus and Grammy-winning superstar DJ, will perform live. Additionally, fans worldwide can see DJ DIESEL’s performance, which Takis®, a live-streamed sponsor. Takis® is responsible for the intense performance.

“It’s been amazing to see the growth of the Fun House over the last five years and we’re excited to bring it to the people of Phoenix. We continue to set the standard for FUN,” said Shaq. “We’re thrilled to have Netspend come on board this year and allow us to go bigger and better and even fly in fans to experience what the Fun House is all about.”

Shaq’s Fun House is thrilled to offer a unique hospitality experience with a dedicated VIP Mezzanine at Shaq’s Fun House, in addition to the carnival fun and musical performances. The VIP tables will start at $10,000 and come with bottle service, a personal server, and the most incredible views of the main stage. This year, supporters can also buy access to the VIP Mezzanine’s TickPick Lounge. Shared table tickets with bottle service, quick admission, TickPick swag, and more will be available in the TickPick VIP Lounge.

The post Shaq’s Fun House Announces Snoop Dogg and Diplo for Super Bowl Weekend in AZ appeared first on The Source.

Future’s ‘I NEVER LIKED YOU’ Becomes One of Four Albums to Go Platinum in 2022

by
Future I Never Liked You 2022

Future ends 2022 with a flurry of RIAA certifications, capping up the best year of his career to yet. I NEVER LIKED YOU, his chart-topping album, becomes one of only four albums to earn platinum status in 2022.

“WAIT FOR U,” featuring Drake and Tems, gained triple-platinum status and was named the RIAA’s Top Certified Single of 2022. “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ,” another hit, achieves platinum status.

Future will now take his I NEVER LIKED YOU album on the road, hitting arenas in Chicago, Houston, Boston, and more for the One Big Party Tour. Special guests include Kodak Black, Trippie Redd, EST Gee, Polo G, Babyface Ray, Doe Boy, Lil Jairmy, Rob49, Double 00 and Ocean x Kungfu.

You can see the full run of dates below.

Fjzn4 wXEA8eSYn

The post Future’s ‘I NEVER LIKED YOU’ Becomes One of Four Albums to Go Platinum in 2022 appeared first on The Source.

Ronnie Turner, Tina Turner’s Son, Cause of Death Revealed by LA County Coroner’s Office

by
Ronnie Turner, Tina Turner's Son, Cause of Death Revealed by LA County Coroner's Office

Ronnie Turner, the son of Tina Turner, passed away due to “complications of metastatic colon carcinoma.”

According to Yahoo! News, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office released the cause of death while citing additional “significant conditions,” including “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.”

Ronnie was 62 years old at the time of natural death.

Tina Turner’s Instagram account confirmed the death four days ago.

“Ronnie, you left the world far too early,” Tina wrote. “In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”

The post Ronnie Turner, Tina Turner’s Son, Cause of Death Revealed by LA County Coroner’s Office appeared first on The Source.

Ticketmaster May Face Millions In Fines Following Bad Bunny Concert Backlash

by

Hundred of fans were disappointed to learn that they were denied entry to Bad Bunny’s Mexico City concert over the weekend. After Ticketmaster blamed the issue on an “unprecedented number of fake tickets,” the brand is now looking at millions of dollars in fines.

According to Variety, director of the Federal Attorney’s Office for Consumers in Mexico (PROFECO) Ricardo Sheffield recently revealed that there have been around 1,600 requests for refunds.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – MARCH 10: Bad Bunny performs as part of “X100Pre Tour” at Coliseo Jose M. Agrelot on March 10, 2019 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Gladys Vega/Getty Images)

He also confirmed that the ticket cancellations were not a result of “counterfeit,” but an “oversell” of tickets by Ticketmaster.

Sheffield reportedly suggested that the company issue fans a 100% refund with an added “20% compensation.” On the fine that Ticketmaster could soon face, he revealed that it could total a maximum of 10% of their 2021 earnings.

Stating that the fine is “to be determined [in] the following week,” he emphasized, “It is a very serious situation, quite delicate.”

READ MORE: Los Angeles Honors Bad Bunny With His Own Day

Bad Bunny ended his global World’s Hottest Tour in Mexico City last Friday night (Dec. 9) with fewer concertgoers than expected.

Releasing a statement shortly after, Ticketmaster stated that “the issues with access were the result of an unprecedented number of fake tickets, which led to a not normal agglomeration of people and an intermittent operation of our system.”

“The above generated confusion and complicated the entrance to the stadium,” the statement continued, “with the unfortunate consequence that people with legitimate tickets were denied access.”

Ticketmaster similarly faced backlash last month after Taylor Swift announced her highly-anticipated Eras Tour. The company issued an apology after their website crashed amid the concert’s pre-sale. 

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 20: NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Decade honoree, Taylor Swift performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 20, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

Ticketmaster then canceled their general admission ticket sales, admitting in a statement that they experienced “extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand.”

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced an investigation into Live Nation, Ticketmaster’s parent company, with plans to discover if it “has abused its power over the multibillion-dollar live music industry.”

[Via]