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Lil Durk Will Hit The Road With Drake & J. Cole On “It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour”

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Lil Durk had reason to celebrate this past weekend after nabbing his first-ever GRAMMY Award. The Chicago, Illinois MC has been in the game for many years at this point. But, he was not able to nab that iconic trophy; until Sunday, February 4. Durk got to walk up onstage and thank the fans and everyone involved for winning Best Melodic Rap Performance. “All My Life” featuring J. Cole beat out some stiff competition.

The other nominees were Burna Boy and 21 Savage’s “Sittin’ on Top of the World,” Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Drake and 21 Savage for “Spin Bout U,”
and SZA with “Low.” On top of the recognition, Durk has also been doing his thing in 2024. He laid down a great verse on 21’s new album american dream on the track “dangerous” with Metro Boomin. Now, Lil Durk will be hitting the road in the coming days.

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According to AllHipHop and Drake’s Instagram, he will be giving fans the “most T’d show of your life.” Drake and J. Cole are currently on their It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour. It got going in Denver back in late January and Durk will be making appearances very soon. Outside of this announcement from The Boy, we do not know the fine details. There are some shows where Cole is not there, so Durk could be the fill-in. But, it would be cool if he shows up for every show.

What are your thoughts on Lil Durk joining Drake and J. Cole on the It’s All A Blur – Big As The What? Tour? Do you think he will fill in for Cole is not going to be there? Or will he be at every show in the second leg? What songs would you want Durk to perform? Did he deserve the GRAMMY win for Best Melodic Rap Performance? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Durk, Drake, and J. Cole. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Lil Durk Officially Joins Drake And J. Cole’s ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

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Drake and J. Cole’s It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? is a multiple-hour show filled with bromance. As the two longtime friends share their respect and admiration, attendees are treated to a high-energy evening of rap bangers (semi-excluding Drake’s verse on “Work”).

As if the night couldn’t get any more epic, Drake has decided to add another name to the fold. On February 5, the “First Person Shooter” rapper took his Instagram official to announce that Lil Durk will officially join the tour soon. Following Lil Durk’s recent win at the 2024 Grammys for Best Melodic Rap Performance, this is the perfect way for him to kick off his year.

Although Lil Durk hit the road in 2023 for his Sorry For The Drought Tour, he was forced to cancel multiple dates due to health concerns. With his health seemingly in a better place, Lil Durk can reunite with those who could not catch him live before. It also allows him and J. Cole to perform their now Grammy Award-winning collaboration, “All My Life,” nationwide.

At this time, it is unclear if Lil Durk will be a fixture on the tour until it wraps up in mid-April. So, be sure to stay tuned for further details. Continue below to view the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? schedule.

Drake And J. Cole’s ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’ dates

2/7 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
2/8 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
2/12 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Arena
2/13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
2/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
2/17 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
2/20 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
2/21 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
2/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
2/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2/27 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
2/28 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
3/2 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/3 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/5 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
3/6 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/7 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/10 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
3/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/15 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/24 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/27 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC ~
4/4 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/5 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/8 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum ~
4/15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
4/16 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

~ Dates without J. Cole

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Sexyy Red Has Given Birth, And Has Already Shared The First Thing On Her Post-Pregnancy Agenda

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Sexyy Red is officially a mother (for the second time). The “Pound Town” rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm that she has given birth.

For months, Sexyy Red has provided fans with updates regarding her pregnancy. From her maternity photoshoot to her lavish Chinatown-themed baby shower, supporter haven’t been left out of any step. But the updates didn’t stop there. On Monday, February 5, Sexyy Red posted a series of photos celebrating the birth of her child.

Thrilled by the safe arrival of her new bundle of joy and excitement to have her anatomy, Sexyy Red shared the first thing on her post-pregnancy agenda. “Me waitin’ to get discharged from the hospital,” she wrote. “…so I can hit da block wit da guys 🎲🚘.”

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During an interview with Billboard, Sexyy opened up about her struggles while pregnant. “Being pregnant is stressful,” she said. “It wears your body down. I was tired, but I tried to hide it as much as you possibly could. I like to have a personal life.”

So, Sexyy Red’s desire to let loose makes perfect sense. But for now, mommy duty calls. By the summer, she could be back outside for real, as the kids say.

What Time Does Drake Go On Stage For ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

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Drake and J. Cole are co-headlining It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?, and it’s bookended by Drake. According to the official setlist shared by acclaimed hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson (and Billboard), Drake starts the show with a solo set featuring 33 songs (!) before J. Cole’s 11-song solo set. The finale is a Drake and J. Cole joint set, including their No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “First Person Shooter” and For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition track “You Broke My Heart.”

What Time Does Drake Go On Stage For It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?

According to setlist.fm, which is based only on people submitting information after presumably attending a show, Drake hit the stage at 9:35 p.m. local time on Friday, February 2, and Sunday, February 4, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

Those are the only two shows performed so far, so our data is limited, but it can be expected that Drake’s opening set will fluctuate slightly as the tour goes on. According to a Reddit user (again, take with a grain of salt), the show wraps around midnight local time.

The It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? next hits Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee this Wednesday (February 7) and Thursday (February 8). The run is scheduled to wrap on April 16 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. See all of the dates here.

How Long Is Drake & J. Cole’s ‘It’s All A Blur — Big As The What?’ Concert?

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Drake and J. Cole kicked off their co-headlining It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? run with two shows at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida over the weekend. According to Billboard, the setlist spans over 50 songs — and the opening show featured ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and a floating Travis Scott head — so it goes without saying that attendees will get her their money’s worth.

How Long Is Drake & J. Cole’s It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? Concert?

As of this writing, there have only been two shows, so we have to trust Tampa-based fans for this (for now), so allow for some human error. According to setlist.fm, Drake hit the stage around 9:35 p.m. local time. A Reddit thread claims that Drake and J. Cole’s sets (solo and combined) wrap by midnight local time. This checks out with how Drake conducted his preceding It’s All A Blur Tour with 21 Savage, as this schedule from opening night last July shows Drake beginning his set around 9 p.m. local time, and curfew hitting around 11 p.m. local time.

It’s All A Blur — Big As The What? will next roll through Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, February 7, and Thursday, February 8. See all of the remaining dates here.

Here Is The J. Cole Merch Available At The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour –- Big As The What?’

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Drake’s Big As The What tour with J. Cole is underway, and fans looking forward to future dates might be wondering about the tour’s specifics, like the respective artists’ setlists (here’s Drake’s) and whether the tour is sold out (it’s not).

They also might be wondering what the merch on offer looks like (again, here’s Drake’s) so they can plan whether to bring that extra cash to the venue. Fortunately, accounts like Word On Road and attendees on Reddit have revealed the collections.

The J. Cole-related merch inclues:

  • A black hoodie reading (in white, yellow, and red lettering), “DRAKE AND J. COLE ON TOUR 2024 BIG AS THE WHAT? IT’S ALL A BLUR”
  • $85 reversible basketball jerseys: a No. 11 black one for Drake, with the OVO owl on the front and “THE BOY” on the back; a No. 15 one for J. Cole, with the Dreamville logo on the front and “COLE” on the back.
  • $45 graphic tees (black with a photo of J. Cole onstage on the front and his “to-do list” on the back)
  • $145 Dreamville Hoodies in black
  • $40 Dreamvill baseball caps in cream with black brims

What Are The Dates For The ‘It’s All A Blur — Big As The What?’ Tour

2/2 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
2/4 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
2/7 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
2/8 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
2/12 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Arena
2/13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
2/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
2/17 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
2/20 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
2/21 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
2/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
2/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
2/27 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
2/28 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
3/2 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/3 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
3/5 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
3/6 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/7 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
3/10 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
3/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/15 – San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
3/18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/19 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
3/23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/24 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
3/27 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC ~
4/4 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/5 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
4/8 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum ~
4/15 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +
4/16 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +

+ Rescheduled dates
~ Without J. Cole

Yeat Essentials: 5 Songs You Need To Stream Right Now

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Yeat is a relative newcomer to the underground rap scene, with a distinct visual and lyrical style that proves he is here to stay. The enigmatic artist has sent shockwaves through the industry, with a distinctive blend of trap beats, introspective lyricism, and a captivating delivery. The 23-year-old rapper gained recognition for his blend of grimy, deep-cover antics, and expensive lavish lifestyles, showcased through his distinctive style of designer balaclavas. From gritty street anthems to introspective ballads, each Yeat song offers a unique glimpse into the multifaceted talent of the young performer. With his new album supposedly dropping this month, here are five essential Yeat songs you need to check out if you’re unfamiliar with his catalog.

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5. “Monëy So Big” (2021)

“Monëy So Big” was one of Yeat’s first major tracks to gain traction, blowing up over the video-sharing social media platform TikTok. The song’s melodic hooks and rapidly changing lyrical showmanship provided an endless backdrop for viral videos, which led to the song gaining massive notoriety on the app. Though the track still stands out as one of Yeat’s best today, there are a handful of songs that exemplify the young up-and-comer’s lyrical talent in an even more powerful way. Still, if you’re looking to dive into Yeat’s ever-expanding catalog, it would surely be a prudent idea to start with this groundbreaking track.

4. “My Wrist” (2023)

“My Wrist” premiered in 2023 after producer Pi’erre Bourne had previewed the beat several times since 2020. Though much to many music fans’ surprise, the beat featured energetic vocal performances from Yeat and Young Thug, trading bars about their expensive watches, giant rings, and opulent lifestyles. Furthermore, this track serves as Yeat’s first collaboration with the YSL rapper, showcasing his versatility with guest artists as the two blend sounds harmoniously. With any luck, Thugger will be relieved from his ongoing RICO trial soon, and the pair can get back into the lab to produce more bangers.

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3. “Flawlëss” (2022)

“Flawlëss” is a catchy tune featuring Lil Uzi Vert which kicks off Yeat’s 2022 album Lyfë. As the opening song, this track serves as a tone-setter for the entire project, with Yeat’s flow taking several surprising detours over the busy melodic backing instrumentation. Lil Uzi brings his A-game as well, proving once again that the pair have excellent sonic chemistry. Moreover, this track serves as the third collaboration between Yeat and Lil Uzi Vert and currently holds the title as their best outing yet.

2. “Poppin” (2022)

Clocking in at number two on this list, “Poppin” offers an unmistakable beat that helped to solidify hip-hop heads’ opinion of Yeat’s exemplary ear for powerful production. The track, paired with a visually stunning video by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett, has served as another social media hit, bringing Yeat into the realm of a lyrical juggernaut.

1. “IDGAF” (2023)

While “IDGAF” is technically a Drake song with a Yeat feature, the song has widely been hailed as one of Yeat’s greatest performances, with the young California-born rapper taking the leading role on the song’s verses and overall construction. The song blew up upon the release of Drake’s For All The Dogs in October 2023, resulting in a number one Billboard placement above other lyrically stunning outings like “First Person Shooter” which featured J. Cole.

J Cole signee JID was asked during an interview who had the best verse on “First Person Shooter,” to which he famously responded “Yeat” proving that Yeat’s distinct sound and powerful performance in “IDGAF” was widely recognized by the hip hop community at large.

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Here Is The Drake Merch Available At The ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

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Drake already held his It’s All A Blur Tour with 21 Savage last year. Bras flew, and Drake continually teased For All The Dogs until its October 6 release. The album houses “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole, which inspired It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?, an adjacent co-headlining tour with Drake and J. Cole.

The new trek began on Friday, February 2, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The setlist is extensive, but as with everything Drake does, It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? offers much more than music.

Here Is The Drake Merch Available At The It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?

The popular Drake fan account on X (formerly Twitter) Word On Road (@WordOnRd) posted a video showing the merch table on Friday. There are a few predominantly Drake-related options, as listed below.

  • A black hoodie reading (in white, yellow, and red lettering), “DRAKE AND J. COLE ON TOUR 2024 BIG AS THE WHAT? IT’S ALL A BLUR”
  • $85 reversible basketball jerseys: a No. 11 black one for Drake, with the OVO owl on the front and “THE BOY” on the back; a No. 15 one for J. Cole, with the Dreamville logo on the front and “COLE” on the back.
  • $40 white-and-black Nike hats — still available from Drake’s initial It’s All A Blur Tour run
  • $45 graphic tees (cream-colored with the OVO owl or black with For All The Dogs artwork)

Additionally, a Reddit user posted a blue hoodie featuring the For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition artwork, but you’d have to shell out $220 for it.

See all of Drake and J. Cole’s remaining dates here.

Noted Grammys Hater Drake Slammed The Awards With A Message To The 2024 Nominees: ‘This Show Doesn’t Dictate Sh*t In Our World’

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Drake has had a contentious relationship with the Grammys over the past few years. His and 21 Savage’s album Her Loss spawned four nominations at the 2024 ceremony, which Drake, who has withdrawn Grammy nods before, presumably only allowed to not deprive Savage of the opportunity. He didn’t show up to last night’s (February 4) show, but he had a message for those who did.

In an Instagram Story posted shortly before the ceremony started, Drake wrote, “All you incredible artists remember this show isn’t the facts it’s just the opinion of a group of people who’s name are kept a secret (literally you can google it) congrats to anybody winning anything for hip hop but this show doesn’t dictate sh*t in our world.”

Drake’s message was shared alongside a clip of his acceptance speech at the 2019 Grammys, when he won Best Rap Song for “God’s Plan” (his most recent Grammy win). He said, “We play in an opinion-based sport, not a factual-based sport. […] You’ve already won if you have people who are singing your songs word for word, if you’re a hero in your hometown… Look, if there’s people who have regular jobs who are coming out in the rain, in the snow, spending their hard-earned money to buy tickets to come to your shows, you don’t need this right here, I promise you. You already won.”

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As for who won in hip-hop, Killer Mike had a big night, taking home all three awards for which he was nominated.

Find the full list of 2024 Grammys nominees and winners here.

Did 21 Savage Respond To Adin Ross?

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21 Savage is a lot of things, and according to him, cheating isn’t one of them. The “Call Me Revenge” rapper is known for placing a few friendly wagers on things he enjoys doing, including video games, sports, and card games. 21 Savage recently won a whooping $300,000 from streamer Kai Cenat after “spanking him” at Madden.

While hanging out with YouTuber Adin Ross to promote his latest album, American Dream, 21 Savage put his luck to the test. During the broadcast, the two decided to play a card game. The two put a $400,000 pot on the line to take things up a notch. 21 Savage appeared to be the winner yet again. But before coughing up the dough, Ross noticed something was off with the cards used. Ross’ viewers began to call 21 Savage for cheating, which he echoed on a phone call with Kai Cenat.

Did 21 Savage Respond To Adin Ross?

After gaining wind of Ross’ remarks, a user online alleged that Savage took to his Instagram Stories to deny Adin Ross’ claim with a heated message.

“Lame ass n****s scratching cards and blaming it on me,” read the alleged post. “That f*ck n**** Adin tryna call me a scammer. Let that Jew know that he’s blackballed from all of the rap game.”

However, 21 Savage’s manager, Justin “Meezy” Williams, quickly refute the counterfeit post. “Bruh, if y’all believe that fake ass post, y’all crazy,” he wrote. “Who the f*ck says, ‘blackballed from the rap game.’ LMFAO, the internet goes for anything.”

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It appears the two have made up. Yesterday (February 3), Ross took to his channel to update his followers, sharing that 21 Savage invited him to join him for another broadcast. View the full clip below.