21 Savage Seemingly Shows Support for Drake at LA Concert

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In the midst of escalating tensions within the rap world, with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy vs. many of his former collaborators, such as Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Rick Ross and even Kanye, 21 Savage’s stance has remained notably elusive. 

Despite the appearance of the 20v1 beef as the 6 God likes to frame it, Savage has maintained a conspicuous silence. Like damn bro, ya’ll just went on a whole tour. Remember “It Was All a Blur” no pun intended but IYKYK.

Get this, amidst the turmoil, Savage’s recent performance in Los Angeles has sparked intrigue. Maybe he picked a side after all. 

While on his American Dream tour, while performing the collaborative hit “Rich Flex” from his 2022 project “Her Loss,” Savage had the local crowd passionately singing along to Drake’s verse, hinting at a potential allegiance. 

@power106la #21Savage performs #RichFlex, his song with #Drake, on his #AmericanDream Tour in LA 🔥 📸: @Monica Sett (@momosett) ♬ original sound – Power106LA

This nod, however subtle, has not gone unnoticed by fans speculating about Savage’s stance in the ongoing drama.

Meanwhile, Metro Boomin’s cryptic social media post last month, in which he made a lot of tweets, teased a potential third installment of his and Savage’s acclaimed “Savage Mode” series, adding fuel to the speculation fire. 

The original Savage Mode dropped in 2016, and its widely praised follow-up in 2020 made a new collaboration between the two artists possible, raising questions about where Savage’s allegiances truly lie. But at 21, you just played Drizzy at your show, right?

Amidst all the drama, 21 Savage is kicking off his newest tour, bringing his signature performances to cities nationwide. With dates already announced in major cities like New York, Atlanta, and Chicago, fans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to witness Savage’s talent firsthand while speculating about the subtle messages he might be sending through his music and performances. 

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A History Of Drake & Future’s Shaky Relationship

Drake and Future are undoubtedly two of hip-hop’s biggest names. However, their relationship can only be described as complex, given its equal mix of ups and downs. The pair have collaborated on some of hip-hop’s greatest hits, boosting their popularity and diversity. Drake and Future enjoyed incredible success from working together. However, every stage of their relationship seems to have been plagued by one issue or the other.

Before now, there were faint rumors of issues between Drake and Future. However, those rumors intensified after Future and Metro Boomin released their album, We Don’t Trust You. The album featured a diss verse from Kendrick Lamar on “Like That” targeted at Drake and J. Cole. The hip-hop scene heated up as Drake and Kendrick engaged in a rap feud since the song’s release. Besides the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, We Don’t Trust You made fans and hip-hop enthusiasts pay more attention to ongoing tensions between Drake and Future. Let us explore the history of Drake and Future’s relationship, focusing on their shared successes, controversial moments, and present tensions.

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Notable Collaborations & Successes

Hip-hop enthusiasts most likely remember Drake and Future more for their impactful collaborations. The rappers collaborated for the first time in 2011. Then, Drake jumped on the remix of Future’s breakout hit, “Tony Montana.” Afterward, they featured in other artists’ songs, These included Lil Wayne’s “Love Me,” Preme’s “DnF,” and DJ Drama’s “We In This Bitch.” Besides “Tony Montana,” Drake also collaborated with Future on some of his other early projects. These included “Fo Real,” the remix of “Sh!t,” and “Never Satisfied.”

With their collaborative chemistry formulated, Drake and Future went ahead and became a winning team. In 2015, Drake appeared on “Where Ya At,” becoming the only guest feature on Future’s DS2, notably primarily produced by Metro Boomin. Afterward, Drake and Future teamed up for the joint mixtape What A Time To Be Alive. Again, Metro Boomin executive produced the successful collaboration. In 2016, Drake and Future combined for more success as the latter appeared on “Grammys” from the former’s Views.

Drake and Future also went on the Summer Sixteen Tour. After the tour’s conclusion, they teamed up for the single “Used To This.” This solidified their partnership and the alliance between their record labels, OVO and FBG. The pair enjoyed more successful collaborations in the 2020s, with the songs “Life Is Good,” “Desires,” and “D4L,” featuring Young Thug. Their final collaboration came in 2022 in Future’s album I Never Liked You. Drake appeared on “I’m On One” and “Wait For U,” which sampled Nigerian singer Tem’s “Higher.” “Wait For You” won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

Initial Tensions Between Drake and Future

The first seeds of discord between Drake and Future were sewn in November 2011. The pair collaborated on the remix of Future’s “Tony Montana.” However, Drake didn’t feature on the music video, which hurt Future’s feelings. During an interview on The Source TV, Future said Drake’s absence from the music video felt like a “slap in the face.” He explained that many Atlanta-based artists wanted to get on the song, but he chose Drake over them. He added, “I really wanted to give Atlanta something different, and it ended up being a slap in my face [because] we didn’t complete the whole thought. Just the thought of [Drake] getting on it deserves a salute, but the thought not being completed, the salute comes back.” Although both rappers settled the issue and worked together again, there was more to come.

In August 2013, Future ignited more chaos during an interview on Power 106. He revealed he inspired the hook on Drake’s hit track “Started From The Bottom.” Future further revealed that Drake appreciated the inspiration but didn’t give him the recognition he deserved. He said, “[Drake] bought me a bottle of Louis XIII [de Remy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac] that I never opened up because of this story. I was like, ‘Man I don’t want a bottle. I need publishing.’ But Drake, that’s the homie.”

Read More: Drake Fans Are Blown Away By One Intricate Future Diss

More Tensions…

Drake and Future had more tensions after the latter got allegedly removed from the OVO boss’s Would You Like a Tour? Future’s exemption from the tour came after his comments about Drake during a Billboard interview. Comparing his Honest album to Drake’s NWTS album, Future said, “Drake made an album that is full of hits but it doesn’t grab you. They’re not possessive; they don’t make you feel the way I do. I want to make you want to fall in love.”

However, Future’s team requested Billboard remove those comments as they claimed they were taken out of context. Future also made a post on X (then called Twitter). He wrote, “Respect to Billboard, disappointed on being misquoted..always love for my fam Drizzy Drake.” Amid these tensions, there were also reports that Drake and Future were embroiled in a $1.5 million lawsuit over the tour’s logistics. The pair seemingly settled the rift as Future rejoined the tour and also participated in Drake’s Summer Sixteen Tour.

Strained Relationship Continues After “Wait For U”

Drake and Future collaborated with great effect on the highly successful “Wait For U.” However, that proved to be their last collaboration as they never actively promoted the song or performed it together. In November 2022, Drake released his joint album with 21 Savage, Her Loss. Two months after the album’s release, rumors emerged that Future wasn’t pleased with Drake’s partnership with 21 Savage on the Her Loss album. After We Don’t Trust You‘s release, investigative fans dug deeper into Her Loss and speculated that “More M’s” had lyrics from Drake that targeted Future. One such line is, “I could really go five hours in the stadium/What happened to that n***a claiming OVO? We traded ‘em.” Theorists believe Drake referred to Future, who previously claimed OVO via social media posts and his outfits.

All This Fuss Over a Woman?

With speculations rife about the cause of Drake and Future’s strained relationship, some theories claimed the rappers feuded over a woman. These theories weren’t without cause. In Drake and 21 Savage’s “More M’s” from their Her Loss album, Drake rapped, “N***as ain’t got love for the boy, so they fake it/Crack a couple jokes to some bitches on some snake sh*t/But if I send a verse to they a*s, then they’ll take it/Shoot a video, arm around me like we aces.” Some fans believe Drake’s lyrics aimed at Future and proof that their feud was because of a woman. One can interpret the lyrics as Drake complaining about Future flirting with a woman he had an interest in and still acting like a bro in their music collaborations.

Drake also rapped, “Or pop out at my shows, jump around with me on stages/Probably why these h*es love to shower me with praises/Might’ve f*cked a rapper, girl, but you ain’t f*cked Drake yet.” The lyrics seemingly show that Drake and Future might have slept with the same woman, leading to issues between them. Unsurprisingly, internet detectives dug further and found that Drake and Future are possibly feuding over a woman named Diana. From the findings, the woman works at a Miami club named Booby Trap.

To lay more credence to these findings, Drake raps in his song “Fear of Heights,” “He might take you on trips/and he might have some hits/But, baby, not more than me/He might be at the trap and ones/But ain’t throwin’ more than me.” The “trap” reference from those bars could be referring to Diana, who works at Booby Trap. This might mean Drake’s ego was probably hurt after Future and Diana started hanging out.

Read More: Did Drake Diss Future On “More M’s?”

We Don’t Trust You

In We Don’t Trust You‘s opening track, Future raps, “You a n***a number one fan, dog/ Sneak dissin’, I don’t understand, dog/ Pillow talkin’, actin’ like a fed, dog/I don’t need another fake friend, dog/Can’t be ’bout a ho, ’cause we sharin’, dog/In yo feelings, n***a, why you playin’, dog?” If Drake and Future are really feuding over a woman, then those bars could be directed at Drake, which makes those assumptions more valid. Also, Future and Metro Boomin have a song in their album titled “Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana),” which some speculated could be about the same woman. Interestingly enough, the song boasts production credits from Boi-1da, who not only is an in-house producer for OVO but produced Drake’s recent string of diss tracks aimed at Kendrick Lamar and the industry as a whole.

Drake Probably Hinted Fans About the Beef Earlier

After rumors of Drake and Future’s beef began circulating, fans went back to Drake’s For All The Dogs album. In the song “What Would Pluto Do,” initially thought to be about Drake hailing Future, Drake raps, “What would Pluto do? He’d f*ck the h*e, so I did it/ What would Pluto do? He definitely f*ckin’ on this h*e, yeah.” Looking at the lines retrospectively, Drake could have been talking about him and Future sleeping with the same woman. If these theories are true, then it all begins to make sense now. Well, Drake warned everyone in “Middle Of The Ocean” from his Her Loss album, where he raps, “The lyrics begin to reveal themselves over time periods.” Okay, 6 God, we get you now.

The Metro Boomin Effect

With the rumors that Drake and Future were beefing over a woman gaining ground, Metro Boomin took it upon himself to clarify things. The producer tweeted, “Yall n***as stop making stuff up for engagement and enjoy the music.” Having worked extensively with Drake and Future, some, including the Canadian rapper, suggested that Metro might be at the center of their feud. In December 2023, Metro criticized Drake’s Her Loss album despite saying he had no issues with the rapper. However, given Future and Metro’s strong bond, it seems clear that Future took a side between the hit-making producer and his former collaborator from Toronto.

Conclusion

Such a scenario could be playing out now. Metro and Future collaborated on an album, featuring a series of disses targeting Drake including the show-stopping verse from Kendrick Lamar on “Like That.” That diss verse began a full-blown rap war between Drake and Kendrick, and no one knows when it will stop. On both “Push Ups” and “Family Matters,” Drake addresses Future, though he sounds more hurt over their beef than anything on the latter. “Pluto sh*t make me sick to my stomach, we ain’t never really been through it/ Leland Wayne, he a f**kin’ lame, so I know he had to be an influence,” Drake raps on “Family Matters.”

Drake and Future’s complicated relationship is sad to see. The pair have been so great at their musical collaborations. Hence, it won’t make sense if they never do a song together. Hip-hop fans who only care about the music will want to see these two geniuses back at the studio working together again. Meanwhile, those who love drama will want more hate between them. No one knows what will become of the pair, so we can only wait and see.

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21 Savage Delivers Electrifying Performance at Sold-Out LA Show on ‘american dream’ Tour

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Grammy award-winning artist and humanitarian 21 Savage captivated audiences with a sold-out performance at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, marking the third stop on his highly anticipated ‘American dream’ tour. The global hip-hop superstar, adorned in two tracksuits by designer Grace Wales Bonner, treated fans to an unforgettable night of music and spectacle.

The show started with an energetic performance by rapper 21 Lil Harold, followed by Dreamville artist J.I.D. and Nardo Wick. 21 Savage took the stage to the thunderous cheers of fans, opening with his crowd-favorite track ‘No Heart’. He performed a mix of iconic hits, including his Grammy-nominated song ‘Spin Bout U’ and ‘a lot’ from his platinum-certified album i am > i was.

Joined onstage by J.I.D for their hit collaboration ‘Surround Sound’ and later by Nardo Wick for ‘Who Want Smoke??’, 21 Savage showcased his versatility and collaborative spirit. The evening concluded with a mesmerizing rendition of ‘redrum’ from his latest album ‘american dream’.

The ‘American dream’ album made waves upon its release, debuting at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 200 Charts and maintaining the top position for two consecutive weeks. All 14 songs from the album also charted on the Billboard Hot 200, further solidifying 21 Savage’s status as a chart-topping sensation.

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Young Thug’s “Hear No Evil” turns 6: Why The EP Is A Critical Entry In His Catalog

Since breaking into the rap scene over a decade ago, Young Thug has endeared himself to fans with his unique style. The YSL founder’s main qualities include his genre-bending voice and catchy and innovative flows. Young Thug has a rich catalog, but one of his key releases came on April 13, 2018, when he dropped the EP Hear No Evil. The EP was a surprise as Young Thug had earlier promised not to release any new music. The rapper said he would act deaf for a year and not make any music in solidarity with his deaf brother.

However, Thug, known for his unpredictability, broke that promise with the EP’s release. Even before Young Thug’s Hear No Evil EP dropped, he announced he was changing his name to SEX, much to his fans’ bewilderment. Despite the uncertainty and unpredictability that surrounded Thug at that point, Hear No Evil came and has since remained a critical entry in the Atlanta-born rapper’s catalog. The EP turned six years old this year and still holds significant importance as it showcased Thug’s versatility, collaborations, and impact on the hip-hop scene.

Young Thug’s Experimentation & Musical Versatility

In Young Thug’s Hear No Evil EP, the rapper showcased his willingness to experiment with different styles and musical sounds. It also showcased his musically diverse range of songs in the three-track EP. For instance, the first song in the EP, “Anybody,” featuring Nicki Minaj, was melodic and introspective, while the second track, “Up,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, had hard-hitting trap beats at its core. Young Thug further displayed a cool flow and high-pitched squeals in “Now,” featuring 21 Savage.

Impressive Features

One of the highlights of Young Thug’s Hear No Evil EP is the rich list of features. Despite being a three-track project, Young Thug pulled in some of the heavyweights of music at the time. Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage’s presence on the EP made it more appealing to pop-craving listeners. Thug remained his usual self, dishing out unconventional rhyme schemes, contrasting with the featured artists who already possess their distinct personalities and qualities.

Impact On Hip-Hop Culture

With Hear No Evil, Young Thug solidified his position as a hip-hop trailblazer. Although the EP didn’t receive rave reviews after its release six years ago, much has changed since then. Six years in, Young Thug has been praised for his lyrical prowess and dexterity, innovative choice of producers, and impressive vocal delivery. Therefore, Young Thug’s status as a trendsetter in the hip-hop genre was much more solidified thanks to the EP.

The influence of Hear No Evil can be felt throughout contemporary hip-hop. The project’s experimental production and Thug’s unconventional rapping style have become hallmarks of the genre. Thug influenced a new generation of artists with his distinct style, with the EP now seen as a blueprint for the sound of modern trap.

A Unique & Unforgettable Video For “Anybody”

Despite failing on his promise not to make music for a year because of his deaf brother before Hear No Evil‘s release, Young Thug still dedicated a video to his sibling. Thugger did so through the video for “Anybody,” featuring Nicki Minaj. In the clip, the song’s lyrics were translated using sign language, paying tribute to Young Thug’s brother and deaf people worldwide. It was a great tribute from Thug and showed his human side and creativity, adding to his already remarkable qualities. Besides the video, Thug also paid tribute to his deaf brother with the EP’s cover art that featured a picture of his beloved sibling. These acts showed in more ways than one how intentional Thug was about showing love to his brother even though he released new music in 2018.

Conclusion

As Hear No Evil marks its sixth anniversary, its impact on Young Thug’s career and hip-hop remains to this day. The EP is a critical entry in Thug’s catalog and showcases how he evolved as an artist. It also showcased his ability to push boundaries in hip-hop. Despite being a three-track project, Young Thug’s Hear No Evil is still a standout project in his discography. It shows how versatile an artist he is while also displaying his collaborative prowess and influence in hip-hop.

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21 Savage Finally Meets Nardwuar For An Interview

Nardwuar The Human Serviette has added to his legendary roster with a new interview in Vancouver with 21 Savage, who just kicked off his American Dream tour in the city earlier this week. Of course, it was a pretty chill, wholesome, and interesting interview that saw the rapper go down memory lane with a whole lot of “How do you know that?” answers. Moreover, the two talked about the history behind some of the Atlanta MC’s beats, his London background and that of his mother, what’s next for him on the trek, and his first-ever show in the A.

Overall, it was a nice interview to watch as usual, and a nice cool-down moment amid absolute warfare in the hip-hop game. Kendrick Lamar just name-dropped 21 Savage as one of the Atlanta artists that Drake is “colonizing” on his latest diss track in their battle, “Not Like Us.” As such, a lot of people reacted comically to this in the interview’s YouTube comments section and on social media, remarking how he’s just having fun and keeping busy while his Her Loss partner is on the battlefield. Some even joked that 21 is the mole, and that Nardwuar is the one that has been feeding both sides all that information.

Read More: Metro Boomin Shares Cryptic Update On “Savage Mode III” With 21 Savage

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Jokes aside, though, we’ve actually seen 21 Savage living his best life these days amid a busy tour schedule, such as singing on Instagram again and showing some love to Ayra Starr. It’s unclear whether he or other name-dropped artists on either side will chime into this beef, especially in his specific case as he’s on tour right now and probably wouldn’t want to have any part in it. It’s not like they should in the first place, but it’s an interesting parallel since Drake was on tour when Kendrick Lamar dropped “Like That” and only responded after. But that’s enough speculation… we’re not Nardwuar, after all.

Meanwhile, speaking of the “Jimmy Cooks” duo, Drake and 21 Savage recently appeared in the city of Chicago’s lawsuit against Glock, with that track specifically seeing mention as an example of prolific references to the gun brand in media. Probably not the association that they expected, but here we are. It doesn’t affect either MC in any way, but it does go to show the very tangible and unignored reach that they have. It also shows how folks will only question these references when they’re not in an entertainment or capitalistic context… but that’s another story.

Read More: 21 Savage Cracks Time’s 2024 Most Influential People List

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Here Is The 21 Savage Merch Available At The ‘American Dream Tour’

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Last night (May 1), 21 Savage kicked off his American Dream Tour in Vancouver with a setlist including hits from across his catalog like “Bank Account,” “Creepin’,” “Rich Flex,” and “Rockstar.”

In addition to learning what songs fans at future tour stops can expect to hear, the Vancouver show also revealed what merch will be available, so you can budget for items like hats, hoodies, football jerseys(!), and T-shirts. The prices listed are in Canadian dollars, so here’s a calculation based on the photo provided on Reddit. The US prices may change in the future, but here are the conversions.

Canvas bags – $45 CAD / $32 USD
T-shirts – $65 CAD / $48 USD
Football jersey – $140 CAD / $102 USD
Hoodies – $175 CAD / $128 USD

You can check out the tour dates below:

21 Savage 2024 Tour Dates: American Dream Tour

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

Here Is 21 Savage’s ‘American Dream Tour’ Setlist

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21 Savage made a surprise appearance during Doja Cat’s headlining Coachella 2024 set, a dry run for his headlining American Dream Tour, which kicked off on Wednesday night, May 1, as his first solo North American tour in five years. (21 Savage embarked on the joint It’s All A Blur Tour with Drake last year.) The American Dream Tour is in support of 21 Savage’s January album of the same name. 21 Lil Harold, JID, and Nardo Wick are 21 Savage’s openers.

21 Savage’s American Dream Tour Setlist

21 Savage’s American Dream Tour opening night occurred at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 21 Savage’s setlist is still being loaded by fans onto setlist.fm, but as of this writing, the below is what has been logged ahead of his May 3 show at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington.

1. “No Heart” (21 Savage & Metro Boomin cover)
2. “Jimmy Cooks” (Drake cover)
3. “TOPIA TWINS” (Travis Scott cover)
4. “Who Want Smoke??” (Nardo Wick cover)
5. “Peaches & Eggplants” (Young Nudy cover)
6. “Dangerous”
7. “Creepin’” (Metro Boomin cover)
8. “Bank Account”
9. “Runnin” (21 Savage & Metro Boomin cover)
10 “10 Freaky Girls” (Metro Boomin cover)
11. “Glock In My Lap” (21 Savage & Metro Boomin cover)
12. “Rich N**** Sh*t” (21 Savage & Metro Boomin cover)
13. “Ball W/O You”
14. “Don’t Come Out The House” (Metro Boomin cover)
15. “Spin Bout U” (Drake & 21 Savage cover)
16. “A Lot”
17. “Rockstar” (Post Malone cover)
18. “Surround Sound” (JID cover)
19. “Rich Flex” (Drake & 21 Savage cover)
20. “Knife Talk” (Drake & 21 Savage cover)
21. “Redrum”

21 Savage, Peso Pluma, And Maggie Rogers Announce $25 Tickets For Concerts

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Concert season is upon us. And yes, we all know the struggles of buying tickets online. But thankfully, Live Nation is giving us a sweet reprieve from breaking the bank. Today (May 1), the live music power house announced the return of Concert Week, a week-long promo in which tickets for some of the year’s most anticipated shows go on sale for only $25.

Tickets will go on sale beginning May 8 through May 14. Tickets will be good for over 5,000 and 900 artists. 21 Savage, Alanis Morissette, Cage The Elephant, Celeste Barber, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley, Feid, Janet Jackson, Meghan Trainor, New Kids On The Block, Peso Pluma, Sean Paul, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and more.

During the week of Live Nation’s Concert Week promo, fans can visit Live Nation’s official website and select a show from there. Once they’ve selected a show, fans should look for the ticket type labeled “Concert Week Promotion.” Then, fans will add their tickets to the cart and proceed to checkout from there.

This year marks 10 years since Live Nation introduced this promo. And in celebration of the milestone, the concert week promo is expanding to over 20 different countries, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East.

Fans can see the artists and venues participating here.

Governors Ball 2024 Schedule Announced, SZA, 21 Savage, Sexxy Red, Post Malone And More

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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.

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Dua Lipa, 21 Savage, Kylie Minogue, And More Musicians Made The ‘Time’ 100 Most Influential List For 2024

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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.