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‘Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free’ Exhibit Extended Through Summer 2022 in Los Angeles

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The pioneering Tupac Shakur Wake Me When I’m Free exhibit in Los Angeles has been extended through the summer of 2022 due to great demand. The Shakur Estate-sponsored exhibit, which debuted in January and is set to close on May 1 in Los Angeles, has received a slew of excellent reviews.

For the balance of the show’s run in Los Angeles, the exhibit has announced a new campaign to open its doors to children, offering free tickets to any public school group (grade school, middle school, high school) and their chaperones.

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Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho of the Los Angeles Unified School District toured the museum experience with more than 70 kids from around the district to kick off the program. Following the tour, Superintendent Carvalho, the exhibit’s Creative Director Jeremy Hodges, and Rob Light (Head of Worldwide Music, Partner & Managing Director of entertainment and sports firm CAA) engaged students in a debate.

“Inspired, powerful, meaningful: These are just a few of the words our students used to describe the exhibit Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free after our visit,” Superintendent Carvalho said. “These students joined our test pilot for the Los Angeles Unified Cultural Arts Passport, a new program to provide all students with access to arts and cultural enrichment. I’m thrilled that the exhibit will extend its offer of free tickets to all public school student groups to visit and learn about Tupac Shakur’s life and legacy.”

WMWIF is a 20,000 square foot curated facility akin to a contemporary art museum that presents Shakur’s music, poetry, and never-before-seen artifacts in a museum-like setting. Guests move through a variety of surround sound environments, each filled in technological curiosities. WMWIF ponders the larger implications of his activism, music, and revolutionary art. As they travel through his unusual life, the audience is taught and enlightened through a maze of emotions.

WMWIF is a museum experience sanctioned by the Assata Shakur Estate, and it was created in collaboration with Round Room Live, CAA, Universal Music Group, and Kinfolk Management + Media. Nwaka Onwusa, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and award-winning Creative Director Jeremy Hodges and his firm, Project Art Collective, are leading WMWIF.

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Rolling Loud Announces Inaugural Toronto Festival Headlined by Dave, Wizkid, and Future

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In 2022, Rolling Loud will hold its first-ever festival in Canada and its fourth festival in four different nations. The Rolling Loud Toronto festival, which will be held in the most multiculturally varied city in North America, will feature headliners Future, WizKid, and Dave and a list of ultra-talented artists from around the world. On September 9th-11th, 2022, Rolling Loud Toronto will make its debut at Ontario Place, a beautiful venue on the beaches of Lake Ontario with views of the famed Toronto cityscape. On Friday, April 29th, at noon ET, tickets for Rolling Loud Toronto will go on sale.

Rolling Loud selected its most diversified and wide-ranging North American bill to date for its debut Canadian festival. Aside from the headliners, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Roddy Ricch, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoody, as well as Canadian rap titans like NAV, Belly, and Pressa, and UK top men like Skepta, Central Cee, and AJ Tracey, will perform at Rolling Loud Toronto. Like other Rolling Loud events, the forthcoming event will feature some of the biggest growing stars in rap, like Lil Tecca, BIA, Ski Mask The Slump God, and many others.

You can see the full lineup for the Toronto edition of Rolling Loud below and grab tickets here.

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John Legend Opens “Love in Las Vegas” Residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

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John Legend Opens "Love in Las Vegas" Residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

John Legend debuted his Las Vegas residency, “Love In Las Vegas,” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino this past weekend.

“Love In Las Vegas,” an experience created particularly for Zappos Theater and sponsored by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, features Legend’s greatest hits. Legend’s incredible full band performs the show, which is a vibrant, colorful celebration of love and coming together, sentiments echoed on Legend’s GRAMMY Award-winning seventh studio album, Bigger Love, and accompanying 2021 headline tour, which resulted in multiple sold-out shows and rave reviews in the press. “Used to Love U,” “Penthouse Floor,” “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” “All of Me,” and “Green Light” are among the tunes from Legend’s early career featured in the special, only-in-Vegas event.

THE WORK’s “Love In Las Vegas” is the brainchild of Creative Director Rob English and Executive Creative Producer Ashaya Robinson, as well as Creative Producer L.J. Alexandre-Strong, Alec Spear’s Production Design, Immanent’s screen visuals, and TJ Hoover, Josh Lowenstein, and Kevin Labitan’s Lighting Design.

John’s longtime stylist Dave Thomas partnered with Richfresh on all of Legend’s looks and clothing, allowing for a vivid choice of designs for the residency.

John is accompanied on stage by an eleven-piece band, three singers, and, for the first time, eight dancers under the direction of Jemel McWilliams, Artist Director, and Choreographer. Craig Fishback, Kiira Harper, Jade Johnston, Dondraico Johnson, Tyrik Patterson, and Ramone Wilkinson are among the choreographers.

Ticketmaster.com/JohnLegendVegas is now selling tickets and VIP packages for events until October 29, 2022, with all shows starting at 8 p.m.

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SZA and Post Malone Named Headliners for Outside Lands 2022

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Outside Lands is set to return to San Francisco for the 2022 Festival season. Among the headliners are Post Malone and SZA. Green Day is also named a headliner.

Filling out the stellar Outside Lands lineup include Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Kali Uchis, Pusha T, and more. The entire festival will have over 90 artists.

“We are ecstatic to unveil this year’s lineup, which is one of the most dynamic and diverse we’ve ever had. We are ready to get back to Golden Gate Park with our original summer dates again,” said Allen Scott, Co-Founder and Co-Producer of Outside Lands and President of Concerts of Festivals at Another Planet Entertainment. “Last year’s festival was not only a cathartic experience, but a much-needed celebration for the Bay Area and beyond. We can’t wait to do it all again with our Outside Lands community this August.”

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3-Day General Admission, VIP, Payment Plan, and Golden Gate Club passes will go on sale April 20 at 10am PT exclusively via  www.SFOutsideLands.com. 3-Day GA are $399, 3-Day VIP are $799 and the Payment Plan 3-Day pass starts at $99 down for GA and $199 down for VIP, each with two additional payments. Golden Gate Club passes, the most exclusive VIP festival experience offering perks like front-of-stage and sky deck viewing and personal concierge services, are $4,699. 

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Ari Lennox, Noname, Mereba Announces for AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis

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Planet AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis, the first-ever AFROPUNK live experience in the Midwest, has announced its roster. On the second day, the live experience will shift to a celebration of life, music, food, and culture, which will begin with a series of panel discussions aimed at exploring the connection between art and activism and promoting community healing. Planet AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis takes place on June 18th and 19th, with performances by Ari Lennox, Noname, Mereba, Sango, Dreamer Isioma, Pink Siifu, and some of the best rising acts in the Twin Cities. There will be panels and events all over the city on June 18th, and performances in Sheridan Memorial Park on June 19th.

Minneapolis has a long history as a Midwest center for music and culture. Prince, the prominent figure of a vibrant culture memorialized in his song “Uptown,” was born in the city, as were funk colossuses like Jam & Lewis, Morris Day, and many others. Planet AFROPUNK Presents: Planet AFROPUNK Presents: Planet AFROPU Minneapolis intends to honor and promote the city’s vibrant community of Black creators and activists, as well as to recognize and support a community still grieving from heartbreaking loss. The people of Minneapolis stand up in the face of oppression, and AFROPUNK is dedicated to producing a joyful and celebratory event while also addressing and fostering discourse about the community’s issues.

In connection with the live performance, AFROPUNK announces a collaboration with High School For Recording Arts, a local high school known as “Hip Hop High” and formed by former Prince band member David T.C. Ellis to nurture the next generation of musical talent. During the first day, students from the school will have the opportunity to present panels and showcase their abilities at a special showcase.

You can learn more about this year’s AFROPUNK Live: Minneapolis here.

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Photo Recap: Doja Cat Makes Stunning Coachella Debut to Close Out Weekend 1

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Doja Cat, an 11-time Grammy nominee, multi-platinum musician, and this year’s most nominated female artist, performed on the main stage at Coachella, one of the world’s most anticipated music and arts festivals, on Sunday night. One of the weekend’s final but not least acts elevated the desert atmosphere and Planet HER experience to new heights. Doja Cat debuted her new single “Vegas,” which included Rico Nasty and Tyga as surprise guests.

You can see a clip of the performance here and pictures from her set below.

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300 and Young Stoner Life Launch International Stoners Association: 420 Online Experience

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The International Stoners Association: 420 Online Experience has been announced by 300 Entertainment and Young Stoner Life Records. Cannabis, streetwear, and hip-hop culture will all be celebrated at this immersive hybrid event. Young Stoner Life Records and 300 Entertainment artists like Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, Tooley, OMB Peezy, B Slime, FN DaDealer, T-Shyne, and No Savage will deliver special video performances for the 420 Online Experience. Reimagined old arcade games, NFTs, and limited edition physical items will also be available.

The Young Stoner Life arcade will have throwback games inspired by some of the label’s most well-known artists and releases, including Gunna’s “Too Easy,” Strick’s “Yacht Club,” and Lil Keed’s Trapped On Cleveland 3. There will also be a claw machine with exclusive prizes for fans and a never-before-seen game inspired by Young Thug’s Punk.

The International Stoners Association’s 4/20 event will also feature an in-person event at Jardin Dispensary in Las Vegas, including a meet-and-greet with Young Stoner Life rappers and a limited-edition sneaker collaboration with Kool Kiy, and a claw machine to connect the digital and physical offerings.

Through the Blockparty platform, fans will have the opportunity to earn a free NFT both online and in person. Those who attend the 420 activations in person will be given a POAP NFT, while online users will be given a virtual-exclusive NFT. Fans will be able to access the 300 gift store, which will include ISA merchandise and a limited-edition shoe collaboration with KOOL KIY.

Young Stoner Life Records’ presence as cultural pioneers will be cemented in digital and physical space due to the momentous event. The International Stoners Association’s 420 Online Experience honors the YSL idea and brand and the artists who have contributed to it.

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Sol Blume Festival Adds Jazmine Sullivan to All Black Woman Headliner Lineup

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With the third Sol Blume less than three weeks away, Jazmine Sullivan has been added to the 2022 music festival schedule by the local founder of one of the year’s largest annual R&B events.

Jazmine Sullivan will join previously announced headliners Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, and Jorja Smith to start off Day 1 festivities at Discovery Park in Sacramento. Sol Blume has become one of, if not the only, big US music festivals this year to showcase a lineup composed entirely of Black female headliners, thanks to this addition to the lineup.

Sol Blume Festival organizers have released a statement:

Sol Blume is excited to add Jazmine Sullivan as one of this year’s festival headliners. Blumers will be treated to a number of R&B hits from the Grammy Award-winning powerhouse songstress, who recently released her latest album Heaux Tales just last year to critical acclaim following 2015’s Reality Show.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, PartyNextDoor is now unable to make it to Sol Blume this spring. We hope to invite him back to Sacramento again soon!

You can see the complete lineup below and tickets can be purchased here.

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Russ Renames Tour ‘THE JOURNEY IS EVERYTHING,’ Announces New DIEMON Signee

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The JOURNEY IS EVERYTHING TOUR is the new moniker for RUSS’s world tour, which will be supported by collaborator KTYLN.

Russ has just released an extended version of his smash tune “Handsomer,” following the success of his recent “Handsomer” remix release. Two new verses will be included in the expanded version of “Handsomer.” Russ brags about his money and success in “Handsomer,” but is wary of ladies who are solely interested in his fortune. Russ announced his TikTok “Open Verse Challenge” last month, inviting musicians to submit a verse for his February track “Remember.” The “Open Verse Challenge’s” second single, “Handsomer,” saw San Diego native KTLYN win the competition. Russ was so taken with the verse that he requested KTLYN to join him on an official remix, and then went on to praise the freedom of being an independent artist by dropping the remix with KTLYN. The single debuted at #1 on the weekly Digital Song Sales Chart with an increase of 636 percent in sales, sat #1 on Billboard’s Week of March 19th hits, and is currently at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing 20 ranks in just a week. KTLYN is also the second artist to sign to DIEMON Records, which he founded.

BIA is set to join Russ on the show, fresh off her new hit “London,” and Bugus will also be a part. You can see the full run fo dates below and tap into the more about DIEMON Records here.

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Post Malone, Playboi Carti, Gunna & Young Thug to Headline Summer Smash Festival in Chicago

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Summer Smash Festival has announced the full music lineup for this year’s three-day music festival, which will take place in Chicago, Illinois, from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19. Headliners for this year’s edition include Post Malone, Young Thug, Gunna, and Playboi Carti.

Summer Smash Festival, founded by two Chicago-based music powerhouses – concert promoter SPKRBX and next-gen media business Lyrical Lemonade – has evolved into one of the country’s largest independent music events, with 90,000 attendance last summer. Summer Smash will shortly return to its regular dates in mid-June, bringing the festival’s most stacked lineup to date, packed to the brim with today’s biggest hip-hop names.

The festivities will begin on Friday with a headlining performance by Grammy Award-winning rap pioneer Young Thug, who will be joined by fellow YSL Records labelmate Gunna for the Atlanta-based rap duo’s first-ever full-set collaborative performance; and will conclude on Saturday night with a performance by singer/songwriter Post Malone, who is one of the highest-selling music artists of the past quarter-century and is preparing to release his next album later this year. Following his recent “Album of the Year” nomination at the 2022 Grammy Awards in recognition of his efforts to Kanye West’s critically praised project Donda, enigmatic emcee Playboi Carti will help finish out the three-day festival on Sunday night.

Additional weekend performances include cloud rap, southern hip-hop, trap, drill, West Coast, and more, with first-time Summer Smash appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Polo G, Rico Nasty, Oliver Tree, 2 Chainz, and Ohgeesy, as well as the Chicago debut of emerging rap artist Yeat. Other notable artists include Trippie Redd, Ski Mask The Slump God, Lil Tecca, and $not, among many others, who are helping to complete the 2022 schedule.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Summer Smash as we unveil our biggest music lineup to date. It’s been incredible to witness our fest grow into one of the largest annual music events in the country in only four short years”, said Summer Smash Festival Director and SPKRBX Founder Berto Solorio. “Our team is always striving to improve and elevate the festival experience, so we can’t wait to show our fans what we have in store this summer including bigger music acts performing on bigger stages, plus more food trucks, improved amenities, and more art installations than ever before. We’ve leveled up the entire experience.”

Tickets for the three-day GA and VIP events will go on sale this Friday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. CST at www.TheSummerSmash.com.

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