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SZA Jokes About Her Asthma After Colombia Concert

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SZA cracked jokes about her asthma after performing a high-altitude concert in Colombia. “Being an asthma girlie my first time performing 8000+ ft above sea level was hard as hell lol 😩😩 thank you SO MUCH FOR CARRYING ME BOGOTA !! Te amo por Siempre🫶🏾🙏🏾🇨🇴✨,” SZA wrote on X. Bogota, the capital of Colombia, sits over 8600 feet above sea level. The city is often used by sports teams for altitude training due to its extreme elevation. For comparison, Bogota is about 3300 feet more elevated than “mile-high” Denver.

Furthermore, Bogota is just SZA’s latest stop on her tour of South America. Last week, she absolutely showed out during an electric concert in Argentina as she headlined Lollapalooza. Alongside performing all of her hits, SZA also shocked the audience by conversing with them in Spanish on several occasions. “Argentina GAAAAVEEE !! Thank you so much for your energy 🥹🇦🇷🫶🏾 te ammoo !!! Chile mañanaaaa!” SZA wrote on social media after her appearance.

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Elsewhere, SZA received yet more love for her recent trip to Sesame Street, with longtime resident Cookie Monster eagerly inviting the singer to return. “Me loved having you on our Street, @SZA! Let me know which type of cookies are your favorite for next time. 🍪,” Cookie Monster’s official Twitter account wrote. SZA has yet to provide CM with her preferred cookie. However, Sesame Street recently re-earned the ire of several Republican lawmakers. The GOP, which has long hated the publicly funded show, took issue with the show promoting a “stand up to racism” campaign. In the past, Republican lawmakers have gone as far as to try and defund PBS to prevent the continued production of Sesame Street.

Appearing on the long-running PBS has long been a dream of SZA’s. After appearing on the show, she shared an old Instagram Live clip of her asking her fans how to land an appearance on the show. Furthermore, she is not the first musician that Cookie Monster has shown love to. Last year, Lizzo appeared on the show and performed a mini-concert on a cookie flute.

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French Montana’s Jet Searched For Contraband In Colombia

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Globally acclaimed rapper and hip-hop artist French Montana recently found himself in an unexpected situation during his visit to Colombia. He took to social media to share an intriguing video that captured the moment his private jet was subjected to a thorough search by Colombian authorities. In the video, French Montana humorously addressed the situation, stating, “Colombia, I love y’all, but y’all ain’t have to do me like this. You know we Coke Boys, but we ain’t Coke Boys like that.” The reference to “Coke Boys” is a nod to his rap group, but it also carries a connotation linked to the illicit drug trade, a common association with Colombia. In the video, French Montana seemed to take the incident in stride, expressing understanding while playfully making light of the situation. He even mentioned the state of strip clubs in the area, jokingly alluding to the reason for search.

“I know y’all seen the strip clubs all f**ked up,” he said. “They thought I was comin’ to save the streets bringing a big load.” Despite the lighthearted tone, he emphasized that the authorities found nothing illegal. “They ain’t find nothing though, we good!”

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French Montana Made It Out OK

Social media users weighed in on the incident, with one individual commenting that French Montana appeared unusually pleased that the search took place, suggesting he might be seeking credit for his rap persona. The comment points to the often blurry line between an artist’s public persona and their real-life experiences. “He hella happy this happened, he tryna get some credit for his raps,” one person wrote.

Further, French Montana shared pics that depicted him standing alongside a narcotics dog and a security agent next to his private jet. The image added an element of authenticity to the situation. He posed for the pic, smiling wide. French Montana’s willingness to share the experience on social media demonstrates his transparency with his fans, showcasing both the humor and the reality of his life as a global celebrity.

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The Weeknd’s Tour Makes Big Economic Impact In Colombia

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All summer there has been plenty of talk about some of the biggest artists in the music industry touring. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Drake have all made headlines with nearly every single stop on their major tours. But one absolutely massive tour that shouldn’t be overlooked is The Weeknd’s monumental “After Hours Till Dawn” tour. The second leg of the tour has been going on since June and wraps up later this month. It features dozens of shows across both Europe and Latin America, one of which took place in Colombia yesterday.

According to some local reporting about the show, it apparently had an economic impact that ran very deep. “The artist arrived with his After Hours Till Dawn Tour 2023, which generated a significant impact on the city. It was learned that the organization of the event generated 1,500 jobs, 35 companies were involved and 800 million pesos were paid in rent, it generated considerable movement for the economy,” the report reads. In response to the report, fans praised Abel for his monumental impact. “The weekend really is the biggest artist this century,” one of the top comments on a post about his Colombia show reads. Check out more fan responses below.

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The Weeknd Shakes Colombian Economy With Tour

Last month, The Weeknd’s tour made headlines for a different reason when he debuted a new look. The fit features a Daft Punk style robotic helmet with a blue light emanating from it. Throughout his entire tour Abel’s outfits have been making waves amongst his fanbase including when he started sporting an MF DOOM style mask.

He also recently appeared for what he’s called his “last ever feature.” He gave a guest performance alongside 21 Savage and French Montana on a song from the recently released Diddy album. What do you think of The Weeknd’s tour stop having a massive economic impact on Colombia? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Drake Teases New Song About His Ideal Woman On IG, Performs In Colombia: Watch

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Over the past few years, Drake has consistently released albums, much to his fan’s pleasure. As he prepares to head out on tour with 21 Savage for their joint Her Loss album later this year, the father of one appears to be spending some time in the studio cooking up more music. On Saturday (March 25), his Instagram Story lit up with a teaser of something he may be dropping in the future, which was produced by BYNX.

“I need someone to be patient with me / Someone to get money, would not take it from me,” the 35-year-old sings in the brief clip, seemingly unveiling the qualities he looks for in a woman. “They don’t even need to be as famous as me / I don’t think I meet ’em at the places I be / But deep down I think about you all day, mami,” his bars continue. From the sounds of the internet’s reaction so far, if Drake drops the unnamed single soon, he could have another summer anthem on his hands.

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Other noteworthy bars from the Scorpion hitmaker include “I know I’m a pitbull, but dalé, mami / I just wanna take you on a holiday, mami,” and “Take me out the club, take me out the trap / Take me off the market, take me off the map.” While teasing the track is certainly sending plenty of attention Drake’s way, it’s not the only exciting thing he got up to this weekend. On Friday (March 24), he took to the stage in Bogotá, Colombia to perform at a local festival.

In one video making rounds online, he turns up to popular releases like “God’s Plan” and “Sticky” from last summer’s Honestly, Nevermind. Unfortunately for Drake, several viewers have been commenting on his below-average audio, writing things like “Bruh sounds like me singing his songs,” and “He honestly sounds mid.” Keep scrolling to catch a video of Drizzy’s performance at Estéreo Picnic Festival below. Afterward, let us know if you’re excited to hear the Canadian’s new single that he teased earlier this weekend in the comments.

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[WATCH] Colombian Drug Lord Escapes Prison Using Guard’s Uniform

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An unbelievable prison escape was caught on camera as video shows a Colombian drug lord breaking out of La Picota Jail in Bogotá by simply walking out wearing a prison guard uniform and he is still on the lam.

Juan Castro aka “Matamba” was on the verge of being extradited to the U.S. when he came up with the brilliant plan of dressing up as a guard and walking out of the facility. His escape was so discreet, it wasn’t noticed that he was missing until the next day.

Since the escape, prison director Juan Gordillo and all 55 guards who were working at the time of the escape have been suspended. The prison guard suspected of giving Castro his uniform has been arrested.

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