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Reneé Rapp And Tyler The Creator Will Have Merch Mystery Boxes At Coachella For AmEx Cardholders

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With Coachella just around the corner, as the California festival starts later this week, American Express will be treating its cardholders to some special surprises while they’re there. Those with a card can bring up to three guests into the Amex Experience, which has four different immersive rooms. One of the spaces is themed to Reneé Rapp‘s album, Snow Angel, as she’s performing at the fest. The rest include a “retro snack bar,” a “bustling night market,” and a calming “cave-like room,” according to a release.

The perks don’t end there, though. Cardholders will be able to access exclusive merch at Coachella through a new merch-to-go window. This year, there will be mystery boxes of merch from Rapp and Tyler The Creator, which could include anything from hats to larger items like sweatshirts. Tyler The Creator’s merch can also be found at the Coachella Artist Merch Tent or the Golf Wang pop-up one.

Last, but certainly not least, American Express is partnering with In Your Dreams to provide festival attendees with complimentary glam services, whether you’re looking for hair help or some cool makeup.

Some of these same experiences, including the non-alcoholic bar, will also be available for those heading to Stagecoach instead of Coachella. They just will have a different spin on it. More information about Coachella 2024 can be found here.

6ix9ine Sued By American Express For Credit Card Debt

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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s woes keep piling up, despite the rapper trying to keep his head up after a group of men attacked him in a gym bathroom. Now, however, his opposition is trying to face him in court instead of the streets, as American Express just filed a lawsuit against him. Moreover, the provocateur allegedly owes the credit card company about $120,000 in the form of credit card debt, according to Radar Online. After some time pursuing repayment, AmEx resorted to legal action as a means to get the rainbow-haired MC to respond to his debt. Furthermore, it seems like he was hard to track down in the first place.

Despite initial struggles, a process server tracked 6ix9ine down on March 23, finding him at Delicias Cuban Bakery in Miami. According to Radar Online, the server spotted the artist’s blue Lamborghini and followed him inside the establishment. Then, after he confirmed his identity, he presented the 26-year-old with the legal documents. Given that it’s been about two weeks since that incident, it’s unclear how Tekashi will respond or resolve this issue with American Express.

6ix9ine Sued For Credit Card Debt

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images,)

Speaking of responses, 6ix9ine recently opened up about the gym beatdown in various interviews and on Instagram. “For me, it was tough to watch because it was so unexpected,” he told NBC 6 South Florida. “It’s cowardly. When I look at it, I just see hate, right? Imagine being someone who doesn’t know someone from a hole in the wall. I’ll give you an example: today is the first day that I meet you, I don’t know you from anywhere, I could have heard something about you that I may have an opinion on, but I don’t know you to hate you.

“Does that give me the right to attack you? To ambush you?” he continued. “I think it was cowardly. I think it was opportunistic, but again I’m not mad because I know in the streets there are no rules. I’m at a loss for words because they saw an opportunity and they took it.” Regardless of your take on that, stick around on HNHH for updates on this story and the latest from 6ix9ine.

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SZA Is Getting Into The NFT Game Through A Collaboration With American Express

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Top Dawg’s first lady is joining the NFT game. While fans have been dying to hear SZA’s second full-length album, barely satiated by the release of her first single, “Good Days,” or her long-awaited collaboration with Doja Cat, “Kiss Me More,” she’s giving them a piece of her career instead. In what might be the first of many potential collaborations for an NFT, SZA is releasing her first NFT drop today.

Today, American Express announced their collaboration with her on “Amex Unstaged x SZA: The Collection.” The drop gives Amex card members the chance to purchase the NFT, which features photos from her recent performance for the brand. According to a press release, the “limited, one-of-a-kind collection” will be available on Fanaply, an NFT developer used in music, sports and entertainment. The NFT includes “never-before-seen photos” from SZA’s performance. Today’s initial drop is only open to the Amex card members who attended the show, while the next iteration, coming this Monday, will be open to the public. Each asset will be available for purchase — with an American Express card — at a price of $100 right here.

Check out some of the first looks at NFT photos below and learn more about the drop here.