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Travis Scott’s Coachella Performance Hyped Up With Historic Expectations

December 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott’s highly-anticipated return to Coachella will be making history as the “most significant experience” the festival has ever had, according to the festival’s chief organizer, Paul Tollett. Speaking with The Desert Sun, Tollett, who serves as president of the festival’s parent company, Goldenvoice, provided some insight into Scott’s special role for next year’s event.

“That’s going to be pretty interesting,” Tollett said, as caught by HipHopDX. “He laid out what he wants to do. It’s a little too early to give any details, but I think it’s the most significant experience the festival has ever had. Anything that gives you a chance to walk around and see something that’s interesting, that’s what discovery is all about.”

Travis Scott Performs During The Grammy Awards

Feb 4, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Travis Scott performs during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY via Imagn Images

Tollett also addressed concerns about fans’ safety, following the tragic crowd crush at Scott’s 2021 Astroworld festival, which resulted in the deaths of 10 concertgoers. “We’ve done Travis’ concerts before, and we know how to run this,” Tollett said. “It’s on the main stage where we have barricades set up and are prepared for any situation.” With Scott not being listed as a headliner for the event, fans have been theorizing the role he will have since the lineup was announced. In a press release, organizers describe the event as a “Cactus Jack desert takeover” that will “curate a fully immersive and experiential world within the desert.”

Travis Scott To Perform At Coachella

In addition to Scott, other performers include Lady Gaga, Green Day. Charli XCX, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, and more. It will kick off on the weekend of April 11-13 with a second weekend from April 18-20. Check out the full lineup for next year’s Coachella below.

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Lil Wayne & Ludacris To Headline Kevin Hart’s Upcoming Festival

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Weekend is coming back to Las Vegas from August 29-September 1. Today, Billboard announced that on the music side, Lil Wayne and Ludacris will headline the weekend. Hart will be bringing the material from his Acting My Age comedy tour to the Resorts World Casino, and his set will bring the entire weekend to a close.

Kevin Hart held Hartbeat Weekend at Resorts World Casino last July. The event featured performances from J. Cole, Jack Harlow, and Ludacris, as well as the conclusion of Hart’s Reality Check tour, which was recorded for Peacock. Besides the music and comedy, Hartbeat Weekend features a celebrity poker tournament, with 50 celebrities picked by Hart himself.

Kevin Hart Announces 2024 Hartbeat Festival In Las Vegas

“Hartbeat Weekend is all about celebrating the very best in comedy, culture, and music, and this year we’re taking it to a whole new level,” said Kevin Hart in a statement to Billboard. “I can’t wait for everyone to join us for a weekend packed with laughter, entertainment and unforgettable moments.” The venue Hartbeat Weekend is scheduled to take place at responded in kind. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Hartbeat Weekend back this year,” said Peter LaVoie, president of Resorts World Las Vegas. “We’ve enjoyed partnering with Kevin and his team on this iconic weekend and his shows in the theatre throughout the year. Hartbeat Weekend 2024 will be another incredible experience for our guests.”

Lil Wayne has performed several times this year. He was recently spotted reciting the lyrics to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” during a show in Vegas. Some fans interpreted it as a diss toward Lamar as he was also reciting lyrics to Drake’s “The Motto,” a song that also features Wayne, while wearing an OVO pendant. The Hot Boys are working on a reunion album. Though Juvenile claimed that all the original members were on it, Lil Wayne claimed ignorance. Ludacris was recently in the news after performing a free concert in Milwaukee when his show got canceled because of bad weather. Tickets for Hartbeat Weekend go on sale this Friday, July 19, at 10AM PST.

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50 Cent Is Thirsty For Helen Mirren: “I Don’t Give A F**k… She’s Sexy”

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

We all have our celebrity crushes; some are common, others are very niche, and some we might have a hard time explaining. However, considering beauty standards and gut reactions online, 50 Cent has no such shame when discussing the stars he finds beautiful. Moreover, the New York rap legend recently sat down with Men’s Health for a broad and very entertaining interview. Sure, they spoke on hip-hop’s 50th anniversary; his career in music, business, and more; and his fitness journey. But the most juicy part of the whole thing was when he spoke of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in France, where he recalled how he met legendary actress Dame Helen Mirren.

“She’s sexy,” 50 Cent said, expressing his love and admiration for her. “She’ll look at you and you go, ‘Oh s**t.’ I don’t care how old she get. I don’t give a f**k what nobody says. She’s sexy. Her husband is just right there with her, and he just go, like, ‘Ah yeah, that’s just what she does.’ But he notices what you notice. That she’s sexy. It’s her confidence; it’s everything she is for all of these years. She’s gonna be sexy forever.”

50 Cent’s Interview With Men’s Health

Elsewhere in the conversation, the G-Unit titan also reflected on his “ladies’ man” status during the days of Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. It’s that kind of attitude and charm that leads him to thirst for Hollywood elites. “2003 was so much fun. There was so much energy around me as a new artist that you can’t recreate,” 50 Cent said. “Between 2003 and 2005, I’ve seen every version of every kind of vagina out there. I kept being a guy who would have what he could have and not what he wants, and then when it shifts so fast that you go, ‘What? What happened?’ You’re not prepared for it. And they’re so excited.

“You’re going, ‘Me?’ Then you just have the greatest time of your life. Now look, in 2005, you start feeling like you hot. So all of a sudden, you have transformed. You’re a bad b***h. So now that you’re this bad b***h, you’re looking at the girls looking at you, and you’re going, ‘Oh, she think she gonna get me?’ And now you think you’re so hot that you’re running from the girls. The afterparty is not happening in your hotel room anymore because you have this newfound value for yourself. You’re running to be in the room by yourself.” Still, he also admitted to making “21 Questions” for the sake of his romantic life. For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent (and maybe Helen Mirren), log back into HNHH.

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Ski Mask The Slump God Fan Stage Dives But Nobody Catches Him

July 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stage diving is one of the most beloved maneuvers of a rowdy concert. Thousands of fans and artists alike have jumped off-stage into a sea of hands. Despite how ubiquitous it is though, it’s still a risk. Now a video is going viral of exactly why some people aren’t fans of stage diving. Ski Mask The Slump God was in Switzerland to perform at the 2023 Openair Frauenfeld Festival over the weekend. According to XXL, a fan tried to stage dive and it went all wrong. Now a video of the incident is going viral.

After a fan joined Ski Mask The Slump God and DJ Scheme on stage he made it clear he was planning a stage dive. Ski Mask seemed to like the idea and plead with the crowd to give him a safe landing. But as you can see in the video, that didn’t happen. The fan takes a headfirst dive into the audience and contradictory to Ski Mask’s wishes, everyone backs away from him. While his actual impact wasn’t captured on video the aftermath was. Another fan in the crowd helps him up and Ski Mask asks if he’s okay, Once everyone is sure that all is well the show continues.

Ski Mask The Slump God Fan Takes A Brutal Jump

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While Ski Mask The Slump God hasn’t released much new material as of late, he’s been playing a lot of shows. Last month he absolutely delighted fans by bringing out beloved interviewer Nardwuar during his set at Summer Smash. It was one of a couple viral moments Nardwuar had that weekend alongside his interactions with other rappers like Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti.

Ski Mask’s most recent mixtape Sin City dropped back in 2021. Last year he dropped his biggest song since 2018, “OOGA! BOOGA!” Though he’s been quiet in terms of new projects he’s appeared on dozens of different artists tracks as a feature in recent years. What do you think of the Ski Mask The Slump God fan crashing into the ground after stage diving? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Latto Signs Fan’s Butt While In Poland: Watch

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Latto has been on a very impressive run as of late. “Put It On Da Floor” has proven to be a massive song, and fans have been loving it thus far. Moreover, there have been plenty of remixes to the track. This will subsequently guarantee that the song will continue to have some longevity. Overall, you can’t help but be excited for the artist. It can be difficult for women in rap to break through, however, Latto has been able to pull it off. Not to mention, she has been winning some awards at the same time.

For instance, she won big at the BET Awards. Specifically, she came home with the award for best female hip-hop artist. Typically, this award goes to Nicki Minaj. She has even won it seven times. Although, with Latto taking it home, fans were excited to see someone new get the crown. Since that time, the artist has been making phenomenal use of her time. In fact, just last night, she was in Poland for a big music festival. This drew a massive crowd of folks who absolutely love her music.

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In the video clip above, you can actually see how one fan wanted Latto to sign his butt. While some may be repulsed by such a suggestion, the “Put It On Da Floor” rapper decided to go through with it. She even wrote her name in big lettering, all while the fan stood there and waited for it to be over. Certainly, some people are going to find this to be extremely bizarre. Although, Europe has always been a bit more open to this sort of thing. Either way, Latto seemed to be fine with it.

This is just another example of how Latto is becoming a global star in front of our very eyes. The fans love her, and you can’t help but be excited for what comes next. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Playboi Carti Chased By Fans After Summer Smash Set

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti is one of the biggest artists in the entire world at this point. Overall, he is someone who is absolutely adored by his fans. Although his music may not be for everyone, there is certainly a massive contingent who love everything he does. Not to mention, Whole Lotta Red is considered to be a classic by many. Its fusion of rap and punk is extremely unique. So much so that Carti even has a guitarist at all of his performances, and it completely enhances the sound of the music.

Yesterday, during the BET Awards, Playboi Carti was in Illinois instead, where he got to be part of Summer Smash 2023. This is the biggest hip-hop festival in the Mid-West. Lil Uzi Vert had performed there this weekend as well, and Carti got to cap off the entire weekend. Overall, Carti’s performance was truly incredible. He played some of his biggest hits, and the fans were feeling every single second of the set. As it turns out, the fans were looking to turn up well after the show, as showcased by the clip below.

Playboi Carti Fans Are Different

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According to Our Generation Music, the video above showcases Carti fans taking to the streets so that they could chase him down after the show. Playboi Carti was clearly aware of the fans as he got up on his seat in the car and allowed himself to tower through the sunroof of the vehicle. Of course, Carti is around 6’3″ so it is easy for him to pull off something like this. Either way, this just goes to show how much of a legend Carti is and how fans love seeing him wherever they can.

As for some new music, it may be a while before Carti delivers a new project. Although he is constantly teasing something new, we have yet to actually get anything. In December, it will be three years since Whole Lotta Red dropped. Needless to say, fans are looking forward to getting something new. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

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Jazmine Sullivan Set Canceled At Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival After Stampedes

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many in Los Angeles were excited to see Jazmine Sullivan and other performers like Wale and Too $hort for the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival hosted by Amazon Music Live. However, when it came to the R&B star’s set in particular, something happened that made them cancel it. It’s unclear what it was at the moment, as this is a developing story. Still, testimonies on social media indicate that multiple crowd stampedes caused disruption at the festival and prompted either Jazmine, her team, or organizers to call things off. Some were unaware of what happened while attending, while others said that a shooting went down.

In addition, many who were watching the performances via livestream expressed confusion online, as Amazon Music apparently simply said that the event was over. Of course, given the early nature of this news and reports, take these with a grain of salt as more information emerges. Regardless, fan testimonies are particularly scary to hear, as it seemed like a potentially dangerous development in what was otherwise a beautiful and joyous celebration. Fans of the acclaimed singer who weren’t present gave their complaints, but the focus quickly shifted to people on the ground.

Jazmine Sullivan’s Message To Fans After Show Cancellation

Jazmine Sullivan Leimert Park Juneteenth

In fact, Jazmine Sullivan herself came through with a message for fans on her Instagram Story. “I hope everyone made it home to their loved ones tonight!” the 36-year-old Heaux Tales star wrote. “I’m so disappointed we couldn’t come together and celebrate Juneteenth! If you’re still at the park please leave. The show is cancelled,” she concluded with a crying emoji. While she didn’t hint at the reason behind the cancellation, the fact she expressed hope that everyone got home safe confirms what fans are saying online.

On that note, some fans gave testimonies of there being a shooting that caused these stampedes, while other news outlets don’t mention it. In fact, others online are calling it misinformation and stating that there was poor crowd control and two shoving incidents. No matter what happened, hopefully everyone made it home safe. For more updates and the latest news concerning this story, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Nas X “Didn’t Want To Perform” After Tech Issues At Governors Ball

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Despite concerns over air quality, New York’s Governors Ball music festival still took place over the weekend. While plenty of artists had great performances, Lil Nas X struggled with technical difficulties throughout. The “Industry Baby” rapper took the stage on Sunday in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Unfortunately, shortly into the set he started experiencing technical difficulties and had to take a 10-minute delay. According to Page Six, the technical issues carried on throughout the show.

Their source claims that Lil Nas X performed “very begrudgingly” following the issues. They also report that dancers practically “had to carry the show” as Nas X’s mic had continual problems. He was reportedly excited to perform before the show started but quickly got frustrated. “There were a lot of logistics that were off, and it all accumulated onstage when the mic wasn’t working,” their inside source reports. Though neither Lil Nas X or Governors Ball had any comment on the performance, it seems like everyone agreed it could be better.

Lil Nas X Deals With Technical Difficulties

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 11: Lil Nas X performs during Governors Ball Music Festival 2023 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

Nas wasn’t the only artist making headlines for his Governors Ball set. After his performance, Kendrick Lamar closed out the whole festival with an extravagant show. He left fans with a message that he would “be back” which sparked plenty of discourse online about what he meant. Fans also seemed to adore Ice Spice’s set where the rapidly ascending star unpacked all her most well-known songs in an adorable jean fit.

Lil Nas X has been silent when it comes to new music so far this year. His most recent new release is still the League Of Legends-affiliated single “STAR WALKIN’” from last year. With his debut album MONTERO turning two in a few months fans have been begging for news on when new music may come. Earlier this year he posted a Twitter thread explaining some plans for a new album. Though with the superstar’s common social media antics, it’s hard to know when exactly he means what he says.

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Kendrick Lamar Promises He’ll “Be Back” After Governor’s Ball Performance

June 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Despite the air quality issues plaguing New York all week, Governor’s Ball Festival still took place over the weekend. Among the headlining sets was Kendrick Lamar fresh off his tour supporting last year’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. After Lizzo closed out Friday and Odesza closed out Saturday, Kendrick served as the finale to the entire festival. Lamar worked through a number of his biggest hits and much of the tracklist of Mr. Morale. He also had a special guest on stage, his cousin Baby Keem. The pair teamed up for their hit 2021 single “family ties.” Elsewhere in the setlist, Kendrick performed his parts of The Weeknd’s song “Sidewalks” and Pusha T’s “Nosetalgia.”

After closing his performance with a rousing rendition of “Savior” Kendrick Lamar had one final message for the crowd. After listing off all of his albums so far he made a promise that felt like a message for all his fans. “Because of you, I’ll be back” Lamar said as fireworks were set off behind the stage. While nothing has been officially confirmed it’s easy for fans to extrapolate what Kendrick may have meant with this message. After a five-year gap between Mr. Morale and his previous album, DAMN many are hoping he doesn’t take as much time off this time.

Kendrick Lamar Promises NY He’ll Be Back

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Despite no news on a new album any time soon, Kendrick has stayed busy. Just a few weeks ago he teamed up with Baby Keem once again for a new single called “The Hillbillies.” The track’s music video featured Kendrick and Keem acting their goofiest and featured a special guest appearance from Tyler, The Creator. In fact, during the video’s final moments, Tyler made a sort of soft announcement that his Flow Gnaw festival would return for the first time since 2019.

Kendrick also showed up on a recently released remix of “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” from Beyonce’s Renaissance album last year. The surprise drop saw the two critical darlings teaming up for Beyonce’s second new remix of the year. Earlier in 2023 she dropped a “Wetter” version of another Renaissance track, “Cuff It.”

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The LOX Bring Out Rakim In Vintage Summer Jam Performance

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There was some controversy for rappers like Cardi B and Ice Spice at this past weekend’s Hot 97 Summer Jam. Thankfully, The LOX delivered an uncontroversial and very fun set during the festival. The legendary New York hip-hop trio put on a great show that had fans talking online. They were joined on stage by a fellow New York rap icon, Rakim. The rapper and one-time Eric B. & Rakim member was introduced as “The God MC” and he didn’t disappoint.

The veteran collection of talent linked up on stage to perform Rakim’s classic “Eric B. Is President” together. In addition to the performance, LOX member Sheek Louch spoke on how much of an influence Rakim was on the group. “We bringing out somebody that meant so much to us,” he said to the crowd. The crowd erupted in surprise upon finding out Rakim was the special guest.

The LOX Light Up Summer Jam

ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 04: The Lox perform during Hot 97 Summer Jam at UBS Arena on June 04, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Hot 97 Summer Jam is one of the biggest gatherings in the hip-hop calendar. This year in particular the festival is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The LOX were specifically booked as the festival’s tribute act to the history of the genre. They performed alongside a roster of impressive ladies of rap, another theme of this year’s festival. Cardi B, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and Lola Brooke all brought their talents to the Summer Jam stage. In addition, French Montana, FIvio Foreign, and Lil Tjay all appeared at the festival.

The LOX were far from the only reasons that fans were talking about the festival online. Cardi B had to clarify that some of the visuals during her set weren’t an Ice Spice diss like some fans thought. Ice Spice herself also sparked some discussion online in the wake of her performance. After a video of her performing gave the impression she was lip-syncing fans discussed whether it was true and the ethics of delivering live vocals. What did you think of The LOX, Cardi B, and Ice Spice’s performances at Hot 97 Summer Jam? Leave a comment below explaining which moments blew you away and which ones you could have done without.

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