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J Cole Forgets His Verse While Performing With Bas

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J Cole forgot his verse to his 2018 collaboration with Bas, “Tribe,” while coming out at the rapper’s show in New York City on Tuesday night. When they attempted to perform the track, Cole quickly got lost and had to rely on fans for help. Despite being fed several lines, he still couldn’t come up with what he penned for the single.

Cole’s fanbase shared their dismay on Twitter. “Delete this bro idk how much more I can take,” one user wrote. Another added: “LMAO that’s sad considering it’s Bas most known song.” One more fan brought up the song making it on the FIFA 19 soundtrack.

Read More: Bas & J. Cole Link Up For New Song & Video “Tribe”

J Cole & Bas Perform At iHeartRadio Music Festival

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 17: Bas (L) and J. Cole perform during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The incident comes after Cole made headlines, last weekend, for apologizing to Kendrick Lamar amid their ongoing feud. “I’m so proud of that project except for one part,” Cole said. “There’s one part of that sh*t that makes me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest sh*t I ever did in my f*cking life.’ And, I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n****s up there right now like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’ But, I gotta keep it 100 with y’all. I damn near had a relapse.” He further labeled Lamar one of the all-time greats and announced he plans to take “7 Minute Drill” off streaming services.

J Cole Struggles To Remember His Lyrics

Elsewhere during Cole’s appearance at the Bas show, the two performed their joint single “Lit” alongside KQuick. Cole is fresh off the release of his new mixtape, Might Delete Later, and is currently working on his long-awaited seventh studio album, The Fall Off. Be on the lookout for further updates on J Cole on HotNewHipHop.

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J Cole Makes Surprise Appearance At Bas Show After Big Three Apology

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J Cole surprised the hip-hop world on Tuesday night. The Fayetteville rapper popped up at a Bas concert in Irving Plaza to perform their joint single “Lit” alongside KQuick. It was a thrilling moment for the crowd, as Bas neglected to mention that Cole would be in attendance. He shout-outed his Dreamville boss, only to have him appear mid-song and rap his verse to screaming fans. It was also a nice moment of respite for Cole after the controversial statement he made at Dreamville Fest.

The “No Role Modelz” rapper has spent the last several weeks embroiled in a feud with Kendrick Lamar for hip-hop supremacy. Kendrick dissed him on the Future and Metro Boomin hit “Like That”, and Cole responded a few weeks later with “7 Minute Drill.” The reception to the latter track was mixed, with many feeling that Cole’s heart wasn’t into the feud. They were right. The rapper took the stage at his own fest over the weekend and issued an apology to Lamar. He dismissed “7 Minute Drill” as “lame” and vowed to take it off streaming platforms (which he has not done yet). The public fallout has been swift.

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Bas & J. Cole Performed Their 2014 Song “Lit”

Cole’s apology has been called “soft” by fans. Many have lobbied to have the rapper removed from the “Big 3” conversation he started around himself, Lamar, and Drake. Fortunately, Cole has had the support of his Dreamville roster during this difficult time. Ari Lennox and Omen praised the rapper for prioritizing his mental health over diss records, and vowed to stick by him. Bas hasn’t commented directly, but he did send a tweet that many have interpreted to be about the Cole situation.

Bas posted a screenshot of a text message that emphasizes the importance of loyalty. “I’ve been told yall n****s we the only family we got,” the rapper wrote. “But n****s always want to let the kids from across the street swim in our pool until they take a s**t in it…” Bas signed to Dreamville in 2013, making him the third-longest tenured behind Cole and the aforementioned Omen. The audience at the Bas show clearly enjoyed seeing J. Cole in action, which is a positive sign for both the label and the rapper’s future as a whole.

Read More: Does J Cole’s Apology Mean Drake Is Forced To Compete With Kendrick Lamar?

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Nicki Minaj Makes Hip-Hop History With Her Pink Friday 2 Tour

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Nicki Minaj just made history. She’s currently headlining the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper of all time, and she managed to do it in less than 20 shows. According to Touring Data, Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour grossed a record-setting $34.9 million within the first 17 performances. This achievement is a testament to the rapper’s catalog of hits and her ability to stay relevant a decade and a half after she arrived on the music scene.

Minaj’s longevity has been the subject of much discussion in recent years. Ja Rule praised the “Red Ruby da Sleaze” rapper during a 2023 episode of Stepping Into the Shade Room. “Minaj’s place in hip-hop is [solidified],” Ja asserted. “The female MCs they’re having a run like they’ve never had before, and to me, in my opinion, I would say Nicki re-opened that door.” Ja hasn’t been alone in this sentiment. Minaj, who dropped her debut album back in 2010, has also received props from Da Brat and GloRilla. “Staying in the game, staying strong,” the latter said during an appearance on The Heat. “I’m trying to be consistent like that.”

Read More: What Is Nicki Minaj’s Best-Selling Album?

Minaj Has The Highest-Grossing Tour By A Female Rapper

Minaj not only claimed the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper, but the highest-grossing concert as well. Touring Data reports that the rapper’s Madison Square Garden show on March 30, 2024, grossed a whopping $2.858 million. The success of the tour should come as no surprise to hip-hop fans, as Minaj’s recent album also set records. Pink Friday 2 netted the largest first week vinyl sales by a female rapper in history, in addition to securing Minaj’s third number-one album. Pink Friday 2 also scored Minaj’s first #1 single as a solo artist, “Super Freaky Girl.” From a records standpoint, it’s a good time to be a Barb.

The numbers are also a nice return to form after Minaj’s messy exchange with Megan Thee Stallion. The two rapper traded diss tracks early on, but Minaj’s “Bigfoot” was widely panned by fans and critics alike. Megan’s diss, on the other hand, “Hiss”, received critical acclaim and topped the Billboard Hot 100. The two will likely continue to beef with one another into the future, but it’s evident from Minaj’s historic achievements that she doesn’t need to engage with other rappers to solidify her legacy.

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Missy Elliott Breaks New Ground With Upcoming “Out Of This World” Tour

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Missy Elliott is making history. The eccentric emcee will be embarking on her first ever headlining tour in 2024, after decades of influence and chart dominance. She initially broke the news of the “Out Of This World” tour on her Instagram, along with a heartfelt statement. “Fans have been asking me to tour forever,” she explained. “So I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew if I was ever going to do it, I had to do it big.” Missy wasn’t kidding. This upcoming tour will be an absolutely star-studded event.

The “Out Of This World” tour will feature Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland. All three artists are iconic in their own right, and have been collaborating with Missy for years. The “Supa Dupa Fly” rapper has always been loyal to those around her, and she really made a point of stressing the familial angle during the tour’s planning stages. “I had to do it with family,” she added. “So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share this experience with the fans.” Furthermore, the IG announcement came with a teaser video directed by Dave Meyers.

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Timbaland Will Be The Tour’s Special Guest

 
 
 
 
 
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Fans who’ve seen Missy Elliott’s music videos over the years know that Meyers is responsible for the visuals for singles like “Get Ur Freak On” and “One Minute Man.” The teaser is classic Missy, with her and Busta Rhymes donning bizarre, futuristic clothing as they discuss the possibility that they’re on a different planet. The tickets for the “Out Of This World” will be available starting with a Verizon presale on April 9. Additional pre-sale options will made available throughout the week, and the general sale will begin Friday, April 12 on Missy-Elliott.com.

Missy could not have picked a better time to embark on her first headline tour. Firstly, she became the first female rapper to be nominated and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, and secondly, she’s working on new music for the first time in two decades. Timbaland will produce the upcoming album, however he told Variety that it will feature Missy dabbling in experimental Latin sounds. “People gonna eat it up,” he teased. “[It’ll connect with] a different demographic of people. Some of it has a kind of Latin feel to it, almost a Bad Bunny effect.”

Read More: What Is Missy Elliott’s Best-Selling Album?

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Sexyy Red Hosts Improvised Show After She Couldn’t Enter High School Due To Weed Smell

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Sexyy Red has to deal with a lot of preconceptions and biases as not just a female rapper, but as a rapper in general, even when she’s trying to do right by the kids. Moreover, on Wednesday (April 3), she took to her Instagram Story to express her grievances with a high school in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri that she was meant to visit, but was denied entry to because she smelled like marijuana. The “Get It Sexyy” MC was still on school property, though, and eventually greeted students from atop her vehicle. Not only that, but she treated them to an impromptu performance of the aforementioned track, and you can see them scream along to the lyrics in a clip below.

“Look, so this school, I came up here, got cute, tried to talk to the kids, give them the word of the day and they’re going to put me off tell me I smell like weed,” Sexyy Red expressed on the social media platform. “B***h, you’re nobody, they ain’t come to see you, Otis! B***h, you heard who they’re screaming for,” she remarked against those who denied her visit.

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Sexyy Red Speaks On High School Turning Her Away Due To Smelling Like Weed

Despite this setback and this reaction, folks will apparently have many more reasons to be excited for Sexyy Red in the near future. For example, Nicki Minaj recently teased that she might invite her on for a remix of her Pink Friday 2 cut, “FTCU.” That would certainly give the Barbz another great moment to praise, and would further cement the 25-year-old as one of the most in-demand hitmakers today. However, these are all just ideas and teases at the moment, so we’ll have to wait and see whether they end up panning out.

Sexyy Gets It At High School That Rejected Her Visit: Watch

 
 
 
 
 
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Meanwhile, there’s a certain theory going around that has her feeling unbothered, but that its proponent is standing firmly behind. Joe Budden thinks that Drake is being paid to promote the Hood Hottest Princess so heavily, something that she dismissed quickly. Whether it’s The Boy shouting her out or high school students going wild, it’s clear that she’ll find her deserved stardom no matter who’s cosigning her. For more news and the latest updates on Sexyy Red, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Metro Boomin Announces Show At The Pyramids After Twitter Hack Drama

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Metro Boomin is going to Egypt. The super producer confirmed that he will be traveling to the city of Giza to perform at the Kundalini Grand Pyramids on April 30th. He unveiled the poster for the event on his Twitter, which was promptly reposted by the Kundalini Grand Pyramids and Live Nation social media accounts. The timing makes sense, given that Metro just released a collab album with Future, WE DON’T TRUST YOU.

Metro will join a short list of rapper/producers who have performed at the pyramids. Russ and the Black Eyed Peas have both performed at the Pyramids of Giza in the last decade, and Travis Scott was going to unveil his latest album, EUPHORIA, at the same location (which didn’t happen). Metro Boomin will be the first mainstream hip-hop artist to venture to Kundalini Grand Pyramids, however. It will also shift the focus back to Metro’s music after his beef with Drake led to an alleged social media hack. Hence the expression “in other words” at the beginning of the tweet.

Read More: Metro Boomin Says “Hip-Hop Is Alive & Well” As “Like That” Reaches No. 1

Metro Boomin Will Perform In Giza For 1 Night

Metro produced the track “Like That”, in which Kendrick Lamar took shots at Drake. The producer’s phone was spammed with phone calls from Drake’s native Toronto, and his iCloud account was hacked. He claimed that the hacker tried to purchase $23K in Balenziaga merchandise and post inflammatory tweets under his name. One of these tweets took subliminal shots at longtime friend 21 Savage, which Metro dismissed outright. “Y’all shoulda known something was up then,” he wrote. “But negativity and bad news travels faster and further than anything else.”

Metro’s socials are under control, even if some fans are skeptical about the hack and the story the producer is selling. Regardless of what really went down, Metro is currently on a commercial high. The aforementioned “Like That” went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and WE DON’T LIKE YOU topped the Billboard 200. The producer has achieved this feat four times to date, and based on his decision to put on a solo show in Giza, we’d say the W’s are going to keep on coming.

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Lil Wayne Called Out For Using Teleprompter To Remember Lyrics During Drake Show, Fans Rush To His Defense

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Lil Wayne is dealing with backlash on social media for relying on a teleprompter to remember his lyrics during his performance with Drake on the It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? tour. In a viral clip from the show, one fan on Twitter asked if anyone had ever seen something similar. Many of his fans brought up the massive catalog Wayne has put out over the years as an excuse.

“Lil Wayne has admitted that he’s dropped so many verses that he can’t remember everything he’s spit before,” one fan wrote back. Another added: “Lil Wayne also said in an interview he doesn’t write his own lyrics down. He goes in the studio and freestyles everything.” The original poster clarified that they meant no disrespect. “Also I love Lil Wayne, I’m one of the lucky ones who got to grow up and see him in his prime. What a time it was to be alive for real,” they wrote.

Read More: Lil Wayne Joins Drake Onstage In Florida For “It’s All A Blur – Big As The What?” Tour With J. Cole

Lil Wayne & Drake Perform At Lil Weezyana Festival

NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 28: Lil Wayne (L) and Drake perform at Lil Weezyana Festival at Champions Square on August 28, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/WireImage)

Drake welcomed Wayne to the stage at his show in Florida over the weekend. He also made headlines for getting annoyed with fans for not being excited enough about the guest appearance. “Nah, because look, these my favorite moments in life right now,” he said as he made his way to the stage. “Hey Florida, from the top of the mountain, emerges the motherf*cking greatest of all time. If y’all don’t make some f*cking noise, for my brother Lil Wayne in here tonight.”

Lil Wayne Reads Lyrics Off Of A Teleprompter

Check out a clip from Wayne and Drake’s performance on Twitter above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Wayne on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Annoyed With Fans For Lack Of Enthusiasm For Lil Wayne At Latest Concert

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Drake called out his fans in attendance at his concert at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, over the weekend, for not being excited enough about Lil Wayne’s appearance during the show. As Wayne took over the stage to lackluster noise from the audience, Drake ran out on stage to complain and label him the greatest of all time.

“Nah, because look, these my favorite moments in life right now,” he said as he made his way to the stage. “Hey Florida, from the top of the mountain, emerges the motherf*cking greatest of all time. If y’all don’t make some f*cking noise, for my brother Lil Wayne in here tonight.”

Read More: Lil Wayne Joins Drake Onstage In Florida For “It’s All A Blur – Big As The What?” Tour With J. Cole

Drake & Lil Wayne Perform During Lil Weezyana Festival

NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 28: (L-R) Rapper Lil Wayne and Drake perform during Lil Weezyana Festival at Champions Square on August 28, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

The awkward incident comes after Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and J. Cole on the viral track, “Like That,” from Metro Boomin and Future’s new album, We Don’t Trust You. “F*ck sneak dissin’, first person shooter, I hope they came with three switches,” he raps in his verse. “Think I won’t drop the location? I still got PTSD/ Motherf*ck the big three, n***a, it’s just big me/ N***a, bum, what? I’m really like that/ And your best work is a light pack.” Cole is also performing with Drake on the It’s All a Blur – Big As The What? tour.

Drake Brings Out Lil Wayne

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Drake appeared to address the beef at a different point during the concert. “I got my head held high, my back straight, I’m ten f**king toes down… and I know no matter what there’s not another n***a that could ever f*ck with me on this Earth,” he said. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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Nicki Minaj Angers Fans After Last-Minute Concert Cancelation

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Nicki Minaj fans are furious after the rapper canceled her concert in New Orleans on Monday night due to illness. While the excuse is fair, many attendees were displeased they only received a few hours notice. The Smoothie King Center’s official Instagram page made the announcement around 5:00 PM on the night of the concert.

“Due to doctor’s orders, Nicki Minaj must reschedule her NOLA show tonight,” the statement reads. “As Nicki is still sick, our team does not want to run the risk of getting others sick, and Nicki would not be able to give NOLA the show they deserve. We are working diligently to find a new date, so please hold onto your tickets, and we will inform you all soon.”

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Nicki Minaj Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Rapper Nicki Minaj performs onstage during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 15, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Fans explained their frustrations in the comments section of the post. “Nobody is mad bc she canceled, it’s the fact they waited 4 hours before the event to tell us officially,” one user wrote. Another added: “She ain’t just get sick a few hours ago. This should’ve been announced this morning or yesterday. This is extremely last minute and I’m very frustrated.” One fan revealed that traveled from out of town for the event. “I bought a flight can she reimburse me?” they asked. “Cause i could be at home working, not stuck hours and states away from home; unfortunately i knew this was gone happen, as a fan you have to expect her gimmicks as in being super late, messing up her own lyrics, canceling shows etc, it’s nicki it was expected to happen sooner or later.” Check out the announcement below.

Nicki Minaj Postpones New Orleans Show

 
 
 
 
 
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Nicki has been traveling on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour since the beginning of March and will continue to do so through July. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.

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SZA Performs Electric Set At Lollapalooza

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SZA was met by an electric audience 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.

It’s been a busy year for SZA already. Elsewhere, SZA beat out a crowded field to take home “Best International Artist” at the BRIT Awards. The St. Louis singer took home the award ahead of the likes of Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. In fact it, was a quiet night overall for Swift. Cyrus took home “International Song of the Year” for “Flowers”. However, it should be noted that Swift did not have a nomination in this category. Previously, Swift had topped SZA for “Album of the Year” at the Grammys. Furthermore, speaking of the Grammys, alongside Phoebe Bridgers, she won the 2024 Grammy for best pop dup/group performance for their track “Ghost in the Machine”. The pair most notably won the award over Swift, who was nominated for her track “Karma”, which featured Ice Spice.

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Elsewhere, SZA has received yet more love for her recent Sesame Street appearance, 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 the singer’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, SZA 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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