Governors Ball 2024 is taking place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York City on June 7-9 and today they reveal this year’s schedule. Gates open daily at 11:45 AM with music starting at noon.
Now in its 14th year and second iteration at their new location, Gov Ball will ring in summer in the city with over 60 bands on 3 stages for 3 days including headliners Post Malone, The Killers, SZA, Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro and 21 Savage.
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The festival recently announced the food and beverage lineup which will include some of the best purveyors New York City’s culinary scene has to offer all weekend long. Full details can be found HERE.
Making its debut in 2011 as a one-day festival, Gov Ball quickly expanded to a three-day multi-stage and multi-genre event featuring world-class artists and local NYC culinary offerings. In 2023, Gov Ball took place at the historic green space, Flushing Meadows Corona Park and is proud to call the lush tree-lined park home. Deemed New York City’s “premier outdoor pop event” by The New York Times, and “New York City’s best music festival” by New York magazine, Governors Ball is routinely heralded as one of the top live music events in North America and the world at large.
Time unveiled its 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People, spanning actors, athletes, directors, political figures, and others dominating the public conversation. As expected, many musicians made the list this year. Dua Lipa received a cover honor with a bio crafted by Patti Smith.
“She moves with a lightness in a heavy world — bold, playful, and self-aware,” Smith wrote about the “Houdini” singer. “She is thoughtfully outspoken for the oppressed and displaced. She founded an influential editorial platform, Service95, to cover cultural topics and address humanitarian concerns. She believes in family, is grateful to her parents, and supportive of her siblings.”
21 Savage received his honor from Burna Boy, who said: “I trust my gut when it comes to my music and collaborations, and I find myself naturally drawn to artists like 21 Savage — those who remain grounded in their convictions and consistently defy the constraints imposed upon them. Like 21, I know what it’s like to rise above challenging beginnings, and it makes his success all that much more remarkable.”
Kylie Minogue also made the list this year, likely after the success of her single “Padam Padam.” “Kylie creates a space where everyone is safe to be themselves,” Coldplay’s Chris Martin shared about her. “When I look at her I feel hope. She’s proof there are humans who don’t judge.”
Other prominent musicians who made the Time 100 list this year include Jack Antonoff, Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and James McBride.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Cash Cobain is the latest artist to get dragged into the Drake wars. A reference track for the Drake song “Calling For You” has leaked online with Cobain rapping the lead vocal. Cobain was listed on the official track as a co-producer, but the leak suggests that the artist also had a bigger hand in the songwriting. This is the second time a Drake reference has leaked in the last week, with the first being “Jumbotron S**t Poppin.” It looks like the “Calling For You” diss may be a fake, however.
Cobain posted an image of Allen Iverson to his IG and Twitter on April 16. There was no mention of the leak, but it didn’t take much for fans to tie the image of Iverson in to the reference track. Iverson is known for his fake behind the back move, so Cobain is confirming that the leaked “Calling For You” is phony. Cobain and Drake are friends, and Cobain has even championed the Canadian rapper during interviews. “Don’t think Drake not tuned in,” he said on TikTok. “He definitely tuned in. Especially with the New York sound. I feel like every sound he tuned in with.”
Drake has been hounded by reference track allegations for a decade. The rapper’s pen game has been a talking point ever since Quentin Miller’s reference for “10 Bands” leaked in 2015. He addressed the issue during a profile in The Fader, claiming that it does not reflect a lack of involvement in the writing process. “I need, sometimes, individuals to spark an idea so that I can take off running,” he stated. “I don’t mind that. And those recordings—they are what they are. And you can use your own judgment on what they mean to you. I don’t know if I’m really here to even clarify it for you.”
Despite Drake’s clarification, the ghostwriting rumors persist. Rick Ross recently implied that he wrote Drake’s verse on the 2018 smash “Sicko Mode.” The MMG honcho also stated that Drake uses writers when posting comments and insults on social media. The latter claim was made after Drake posted a screenshot of a DM exchange in which he mocked Ross’ (lack of) wealth.
Uproxx had Aaron Williams and Philip Cosores on the ground at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California for Weekend 1 of Coachella 2024, and among their main takeaways was that the festival had “plenty of surprises.” In a literal sense, Coachella 2024 Weekend 1 staged several surprise guests who easily could have headlined their own sets.
Below, check out the best surprise performances from Coachella 2024 Weekend 1.
Billie Eilish With Lana Del Rey
Friday night’s (April 12) headliner was Lana Del Rey. Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance — although the rumor mill was busy earlier in the day, so it really wasn’t much of a surprise — during the set. They performed Eilish’s “Ocean Eyes” and Del Rey’s “Video Games” together. Eilish showered Del Rey with praise, telling the crowd, “This is the reason for half you b*tches’ existence, including mine.” (Eilish later held a surprise Coachella party of her own, where she debuted music from her forthcoming album, Hit Me Hard And Soft.)
Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish sing “Ocean Eyes” at #Coachella.
Elsewhere on Friday night, Shakira made a she-wolf entrance during Bizarrap’s set. Of course, she performed their Billboard Hot 100 top-10 hit “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” but she really stole the show by announcing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
Becky G, Arcángel With Peso Pluma
Earlier on Friday, Peso Pluma and Arcángel released the video for “PESO COMPLETO.” It was all a set up for Pluma’s Friday night Coachella set, where Arcángel joined him for the live debut of the song. Becky G also joined Pluma to perform “Chanel.”
Olivia Rodrigo With No Doubt
It had been nearly a decade since No Doubt last performed before the iconic Gwen Stefani-led band reunited for Coachella 2024. The nostalgia-jammed set on Saturday night, April 13, hit all the right notes — including several “Just A Girl” callbacks (as chronicled by Billboard.) But one brand-new element for the ska band was inviting Olivia Rodrigo to the stage, where Rodrigo and Stefani sang “Bathwater.”
Juvenile With Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is among music’s most ubiquitous collaborators, so he presumably had plenty of options when deciding who to bring out during his first-ever Coachella set. He landed on Juvenile and Willow to perform “Back That Azz Up” and “Be Who You Are,” respectively.
This one is mostly a joke, but we learned in 2023 that we are not allowed to ignore when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear anywhere. Swift is on her The Eras Tour hiatus, so she did not perform, but she was notably in the crowd (dancing, kissing, singing, swooning) with Kelce for Bleachers and Ice Spice. X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok house unlimited footage.
ASAP Rocky, Charlie Wilson, Donald Glover, And Kali Uchis With Tyler The Creator
It is truly Reneé Rapp’s world right now. She was introduced by the OG The L Word cast and brought out Kesha for an updated rendition of “Tik Tok” in which they shouted, “F*ck P. Diddy!”
Kesha was also spotted going down a gigantic slide with Paris Hilton, so that’s fun.
J Balvin has been a part of several notable moments in the past — as he shared on Instagram ahead of his set on Sunday, April 14 — so why stop now? The Colombian supernova was joined by Will Smith for an all-out performance of “Men In Black.” It was perfectly camp.
if I was dehydrated in the desert at Coachella and I saw Will Smith walk out in a Men In Black outfit I’d 100% think I was hallucinating pic.twitter.com/sNfKITDN4J
Justin and Hailey Bieber enjoyed Coachella 2024 from the crowd (and from Hailey’s Rhode pop-up) like everybody else — until Bieber (and Wizkid) made a surprise cameo with Tems on Sunday night for “Essence.” (Wizkid’s “Essence” featuring Bieber and Tems peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2021.) Bieber’s performance felt especially surprising because he has mostly kept a low profile since canceling his Justice World Tour in February 2023 after several postponements due to health concerns.
Tems, Wizkid and Justin Bieber perform “Essence” at #Coachella2024
21 Savage, ASAP Rocky, And Teezo Touchdown With Doja Cat
Weekend 1’s explosive finale came courtesy of Doja Cat on Sunday.
“This year, you brought a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton to your headlining set,” Uproxx’s Aaron Williams wrote in his review. “Bless you, you demented genius. You are the best.”
Doja also brought out 21 Savage, ASAP Rocky, and Teezo Touchdown. 21 was there to perform “N.H.I.E.,” his track with Doja from his American Dream album, while Rocky (“URRRGE!!!!!!!!!!”) and Teezo (“MASC“) each helped deliver live debuts from Doja’s Scarlet deluxe album.
Atlanta rapper 21 Savage and Maryland crooner Brent Faiyaz have some advice for their romantic partners ahead of a rendezvous in their new video for “Should’ve Wore A Bonnet.” The video, shot in delirious lo-fi, follows the duo as they throw a high-class house party full of sexy women and their fellow entertainers. While they perform their seductive verses, bodies gyrate around them and rappers like Offset of Migos make cameo appearances. The low-key vibe fits the laid-back beat of the song, which appears on Savage’s January album, American Dream. They also performed the song together on Saturday Night Live earlier this year.
Savage is now just a little under a month away from his first US tour in five years to support the album. The American Dream Tour kicks off on May 1 in Vancouver with opening acts JID, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold. Savage’s previous 2019 tour wasa success, but any future movement was curtailed by his arrest by US Immigration and his five-year fight to secure citizenship against the threat of deportation to the UK. Meanwhile, Faiyaz is just six months removed from the release of his last album, Larger Than Life but has yet to announce a tour for the album.
You can watch the “Should’ve Wore A Bonnet” video above.
When Drake crowned himself a “certified lover boy,” it wasn’t a reach. The “One Dance” rapper has been romantically linked to dozens of women across the industry. From Rihanna to SZA, Drake’s Canadian charm seems to pull in entertainment’s biggest names. Although he’s currently traveling the world with J. Cole for the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? Drake isn’t going to let his love life take a backseat.
According to fanfare online, Drake might’ve found his next romantic muse in Uproxx cover star Latto’s sister. Continue below for more information.
Is Drake Dating Latto’s Sister Brooklyn Nikole?
Yesterday (March 8), footage began to circulate online of Drake making a grand exit from a quiet dinner. Usually, the footage would not cause a huge stir. However, upon closer examination, fans pointed out that one of the guests exiting the restaurant with Drake was, in fact, Latto’s younger sister, Brooklyn Nikole. Although the clip doesn’t show the two showing any public displays of affection, users believe the two are, in fact, dating.
CANDID CAMERA | Drake spotted out and about with Latto’s little sister Brooklyn Nikole. pic.twitter.com/EFgof4OSYq
Fans’ first piece of supporting evidence is none other than Drake’s latest verse on OVO Records’ latest signee 4Batz’s song “Act II: Date @ 8 (Remix).” In the track, Drake raps, “How you get all of that body and face, though?/What kinda water they servin’ in ClayCo,” which listeners claim refers to Brooklyn Nikole’s stomping grounds.
The pair also follow each other on Instagram, and fans pointed out Drake often hearts Brooklyn’s uploads.
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Knew this was gonna happen.. he stays liking all of her pics on IG
Users online had a mixed response to the claims, calling out the age difference between the two.
“Brooklyn is only 22 years old, and Drake is 37. When will he date someone his age???? I don’t see why he talks about marriage, but he keeps going after young girls,” wrote one user.
Brooklyn is only 22 years old Drake is 37. When will he date someone his age???? I don’t see why he talks about marriage but he keeps going after young girls.
While others stick to the previously denied rumors that Latto and 21 Savage are a secret couple, therefore, her sister dating Drake is the perfect fit.
latto set that up so they can double date wit her & 21
The public initially thought Drake started to date Camila Cabello after the pair were spotted on vacation. However, Cabello offered a work-related explanation for those images. But what about Drake’s last rumored girlfriend, Lilah Pi? Reports say the two called it quits late last year.
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Hulu’s Freaknik documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is just weeks from release after a year of development and today, Hulu shared the official trailer. The film will feature interviews from Atlanta luminaries like Killer Mike, Lil Jon, and more, with commentary from 21 Savage, historian Marc Lamont Hill, and Freaknik founder Amadi Boon, among others. They’ll reminisce on the wild, days-long street party that took over A-Town in the ’90s and brought attention from stars like Outkast and Tupac — and the Atlanta police when things began to get out of hand.
Freaknik has become the subject of much nostalgia in recent years, as Adult Swim created an animated feature about the Ghost Of Freaknik Past (as portrayed by T-Pain) called Freaknik: The Musical and rappers like Quavo and 21 Savage paid homage to the wild party in music videos for “Strub Tha Ground” and “Peaches & Eggplants.” A revival was attempted in 2021, but to paraphrase what a commentator says in the trailer above, it just wasn’t the same.
When the documentary was first announced, users on Twitter joked that some of the more respectable Gen-Xers might find their younger transgressions being “exposed.”
Pausing footage from the Hulu documentary to show your homeboy what his mama and auntie were doing in Spring 95. #FREAKnikpic.twitter.com/UkKzVkfbyg
— Adrienne | Creative Consultant and Soap Queen (@brownandbella) April 9, 2023
I see Hulu is going to have a documentary about Freaknik. I bet it’s a lot of Shook Ones who are praying they aren’t on film cutting up. Now me, I’m glad I’m not old enough to have been a part of that scene. pic.twitter.com/AbJAjR0UgC
— THEE MsNikki_MindYaBusiness85 (@RhondaNicole25) April 7, 2023
Those Freaknik aunties will only need to spend three more weeks in suspense; Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told comes to Hulu on 3/21.
Last year, the “Prove It” rapper toured the country with his friend and collaborator, Drake, as part of the It’s All a Blur Tour. But for this, go around the globe, he will hold down the headlining position by himself. But across 41 dates, 21 Savage will have ample support from special guests JID, Nardo Wick, and 21 Lil Harold. The number one question for those interested in seeing the show when it arrives in a city near them is, how much is a ticket going to set me back?
Continue below for ticket pricing details, the complete tour schedule, and the official tour poster.
How Much Are Tickets For 21 Savage’s ‘American Dream’ Tour?
According to the price list for his June 1 stop at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut, the highest ticket price is for the Diamond VIP Package, which costs $394.20 per ticket with fees. For the pit standing-room tickets, there are several packages at different rates. The standard pit ticket with unplugged lounge access is $196.25 per ticket. The standard pit ticket with fast lane entry will run you $173.50 per ticket.
The following seating sections, 100 through 300, range from $155.50 to $432.60 (including service fees). There are two price points for sections 400 through 800: $130.81 and $197.40(including service fees). Several venues along 21 Savage’s American Dream Tour have a lawn area. For the spaces that do, fans can purchase tickets. Reserved lawn seating pricing is $67.20 (including service fees).
Similar to the VIP packages, the general lawn area has multiple add-ons. The standard lawn ticket costs $41.30 (including service fees). A lawn ticket and lawn chair bundle are $54.35 (including service fees), a standard ticket and fast lane entry cost $62.20 (including service fees), a lawn ticket and blanket voucher cost $67.20 (including service fees), a standard ticket with unplugged lounge access
costs $82.75. Lastly, a standard lawn ticket and VIP club access cost $142.25.
05/01 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
05/03 — Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre
05/05 — Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
05/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
05/09 — Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
05/11 — Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
05/12 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
05/14 — Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
05/15 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
05/16 — Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
05/18 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
05/19 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
05/21 — Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
05/22 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
05/23 — Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
05/25 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
05/28 — Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
05/29 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
05/31 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
06/01 — Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre
06/02 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
06/04 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
06/05 — Simpsonville, SC @ CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
06/06 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
06/08 — New York, NY @ Governors Ball Music Festival
06/09 — Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
06/11 — Birmingham, AL @ Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
06/13 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
06/14 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
06/15 — Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
| Drake spotted out and about with Latto’s little sister Brooklyn Nikole. 
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