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Kendrick Lamar Brings Out Clones For Primavera Sound Performance

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Kendrick Lamar used a group of look-alikes for his performance at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona over the weekend. Many on social media noted that the show was similar to Eminem’s iconic performance at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, in which he brought out dozens of his own look-alikes at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall while performing “The Real Slim Shady.”

The doppelgängers arrived while Lamar and Baby Keem performed their Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers song “Savior.” On the stage, the clones rocked white T-shirts, black overalls, and glasses.

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Kendrick Lamar At The Met Gala

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Kendrick Lamar attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

If the move was a reference to Eminem, it wouldn’t be Lamar’s first time praising the legendary rapper. Speaking with GQ back in 2016, Lamar credited Eminem with greatly influencing his own artistry. “I got my clarity just studying Eminem when I was a kid. How I got in the studio was all just curiosity. I had a love for the music, but it was curiosity,” he said at the time. “The day I heard The Marshall Mathers LP, I was just like, How does that work? What is he doing? How is he putting his words together like that? What’s the track under that? An ad-lib? What is that? And then, Why don’t you go in the studio and see? So I do that. Then it became, How are his words cutting through the beat like that? What is he doing that I’m not doing, now that I’m into it? His time is impeccable. When he wants to fall off the beat, it’s impeccable. These are things that, through experience and time, I had to learn.”

Even on Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers cut, “We Cry Together,” there appears to be a notable connection to Eminem’s “Kim.” Check out Lamar’s recent performance at Primavera Sound Festival here.

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Yung Gravy Isn’t Suing Festival After Taking A Nasty Fall

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A few weeks ago Yung Gravy had what looked like a pretty serious fall during a performance. He was playing at Alabama’s Hangout Music Festival when he tripped over a wooden plank while addressing the crowd. Video of the incident went viral and given how particularly nasty the fall looked fans were curious what happened. In the days following he revealed that he suffered multiple fractures as a result.

Thankfully, he seems to be in good spirits and when TMZ caught up with him recently he filled in some more details. He told cameras that despite it being his own fault he tripped, that Hangout Festival was generously covering his medical bills resulting from the fall. This probably has something to do with his decision not to pursue any kind of legal action against the organizers of the Hangout Fest. The festival was the very first stop on Yung Gravy’s summer tour but despite his injuries he continued performing and hasn’t cancelled any shows. He’s set to appear at Lollapalooza, Bonaroo, BottleRock, and more festivals over the next few months.

Yung Gravy’s Painful Trip

Aside from Yung Gravy’s fall Hangout Fest seemed to go on without any other issues. Headliners like SZA, Lil Nas X, and GloRilla performed at the fest and fans online seemed to enjoy it. Yung Gravy is coming off a 2022 where he scored his biggest hit to date with “Betty (Get Money).” Unfortunately, the song’s prominent sample of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” might have cause more trouble for Gravy than it was worth. Earlier this year it went public that Gravy was being sued by Astley for his use of the song.

Yung Gravy dropped his 4th album “Marvelous” last year. Despite that, he has been busy in 2023 so far already releasing a number of tracks. Included in the bunch if the bbno$ featuring “Goodness Gracious,” as well as “Strawberries & Creamin’” which dropped just last week. Gravy also hopped on a remix of ARTAN’s TikTok hit “She’s A 10 But…” earlier this year. What do you think of the rapper’s choice not to sue Hangout Fest? Let us know in the comments below.

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Tyler, The Creator Officially Announces Camp Flog Gnaw Return

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Tyler, The Creator has officially confirmed that his music festival, Camp Flog Gnaw, will be returning in November 2023. The event has been on hiatus since 2019, a year before the coronavirus pandemic. It will be held from November 11-12 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Advanced tickets for Camp Flog Gnaw 2023 will go on sale Friday, June 2nd at 12:00 PM, PDT. Fans can register their mobile number to be sent an exclusive code to purchase before the general sale. On the festival’s website, there is a link to Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem’s new music video, “The Hillbillies,” in which Tyler makes a cameo. In doing so, he displayed a “Camp Flog Gnaw 2023” button on a jacket in front of Dodger Stadium.

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Tyler, The Creator At Camp Flog Gnaw

LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 08: Rapper Tyler, The Creator of Odd Future performs at Camp Flog Gnaw at Los Angeles Coliseum on November 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

For Camp Flog Gnaw, there are general access passes available priced at $335 as well as VIP passes at $595. A Super VIP pass is also available for $1495 which includes a custom SE 29” Big Flyer Bike, Converse x Golf Wang custom shoe, a “Camp Flog Gnaw” blanket, fanny pack, mug, and pin, all in addition to access to the festival. Tyler has yet to reveal the lineup for this year’s event. In past years, he’s brought along Solange, Juice WRLD, Brockhampton, and many more.

Fans expressed their excitement for the news by replying to Tyler’s tweet. One wrote in all caps, “THANK YOU TYLER!!! I MISSED IT SOOOO MUCH.” Another replied, “I have to be there this year.” Others further theorized who could be performing at this year’s event. Some suggested a surprise appearance from Frank Ocean.

Tyler’s Camp Flog Gnaw Announcement

While Tyler hasn’t provided details about his next album, he recently dropped a deluxe version of his 2021 project, Call Me If You Get Lost, titled Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale. He also recently hung out with Lil Yachty, prompting rumors about a collaborative effort together.

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Tyler, The Creator Teases Camp Flog Gnaw 2023 In Kendrick Lamar’s New Music Video

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Tyler, the Creator teased the announcement of Camp Flog Gnaw 2023 while making a cameo in Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem’s new music video, “The Hillbillies.” In doing so, he displayed a “Camp Flog Gnaw 2023” button on a jacket in front of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Tyler didn’t provide any further details in the video.

As for the new track, Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem interpolate Drake’s “Sticky” off his 2022 album Honestly, Nevermind, while sampling Bon Iver’s 2020 single, “PDLIF.” It’s the latest of several tracks Lamar and Keem have teamed up for, following “N95,” “Die Hard,” “Range Brothers,” “Savior,” “Nile,” and “Family Ties.” For the latter, the pair took home the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.

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Tyler, The Creator At Camp Flog Gnaw

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28: Tyler, The Creator performs on the Camp Stage during day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on October 28, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Lamar and Keem will be performing at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee from June 15 to 18. Keem previously supported Lamar on The Big Steppers tour in 2022. It ended up becoming the highest-grossing rap tour of all time with a total revenue of $110,886,026. Lamar promoted his fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, with the shows.

While Tyler, the Creator didn’t collaborate on the album, he did have massive praise for it during a Converse All-Star Series. “[It’s] so open and honest that some people can’t listen to it,” Tyler said at the time. “Because they probably feel like he’s looking at them in their eyes. And they’re like, ‘Uhhh, I can’t panic. I can’t listen to this. Put on something else so I can hit my dougie.’” He added: “We gotta cut the bullshit and be more honest. And that’s what Kendrick is doing with his new album.”

Tyler, The Creator In Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem’s “The Hillbillies”

In addition to the release of “The Hillbillies,” Lamar also recently appeared on the remix of Beyonce’s “America Has A Problem.” Keep an eye out for more information regarding the 2023 edition of Camp Flog Gnaw in the coming weeks.

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Jermaine Dupri Denies Janet Jackson Dating Rumors

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As Janet Jackson’s together again tour continues, she has been joined by her musical counterparts. So far, she has been joined by Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, and newly added Lil Kim on an upcoming date. Last Month, Jermaine Dupri’s appearance stirred a new set of rumors about the former couple. Jermaine Dupri has shut down those rumors.

Jermaine Dupri caught up with HipHopDX this past weekend in a new interview at the Lovers & Friends Festival. Additionally, the topic at hand led to dating rumors. Following his appearance at her Together Again tour, the topic became a leading discussion point. The discussion started with a game listing a series of couples. When his former relationship ended up being part of the game, he responded “exes.” When asked further, Dupri responded “All exes.” This was his way of shutting down the burning question at hand.

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Moreover, Jermaine spends additional time with HipHopDX to call out the lack of media attention being put on his young protegee Young Dylan. “I’m the young man game giver. But everybody keeps saying it’s a young man’s game. So if it’s a young man’s game then why hasn’t —  you know, if it is and all these different sites claim – like AllHipHop, they claim it’s all Hip Hop. But they ain’t posted a Dylan record. The Source is supposed to be the source of Hip Hop,” Dupri said. Jermaine has notably been an advocate for young talent. His So So Def label included major young talents such as Da Bratt, Bow Wow, and Kris Kross early on. His 2011 tv show The Rap Game also put the spotlight on young rappers. Jermaine continues to have the same passion for Young Dylan.

Furthermore, fans still hold on to the possibility of Jermaine possibly rekindling his old flame with Janet Jackson. As Jermaine seemingly denied the claims, their undeniable chemistry continues to reignite the rumors over the years. As Janet is still on tour, fans also anticipate who she will invite to the stage next. Do you want to see Jermaine Dupri start dating Janet Jackson again? Let us know in the comment section below.

Busta Rhymes Receives Praise From Jim Jones For His Chain

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It is no surprise that musicians run into each other frequently during festivals. This past weekend, The Lovers & Friends festival was packed with some of the industry’s best performers from the ’90s into modern-day music. Surprisingly, Busta Rhymes has had time to partake in the festivities from his busy performance schedule. Additionally, he received praise for his jewelry of choice.

This past weekend, Rapper Jim Jones ran into Busta Rhymes in a brief exchange. Jim noticed the size of Busta’s gold Cuban link chain and praised him. In a video captured by HIPHOPDX, the friendly exchange was led with a handshake and exchange of words. Additionally, Jim notices the chain placing his hand on it with immediate praise. “That s*it look bigger than daytime,” he said. Subsequently, Busta laughed it off. “That “s*it” look like it’s growing,” Jim added.

Moreover, Busta Rhyme’s appearance at Lover’s & Friends is only one of many recently. Earlier this week, he reunited with legendary singer Janet Jackson. The two performed their 1998 hit song “What’s It Gonna Be?” during the New York stop of her Together Again tour. Additionally, this performance is the first time they performed the song together during the 25-year span. Fans were able to capture the historic moment on social media. Following the performance, Busta took to Instagram to show appreciation to Janet.“Tonight was one for EVERY HISTORY BOOK!! FIRST TIME EVER THE WORLD GOT TO WITNESS THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN @janetjackson & Myself perform ‘WHAT’S IT GONNA BE’ IN 25YRS SINCE THE CREATION OF THE SONG FROM THE ‘EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT’ ALBUM At @thegarden,” he said. “Thank you Queen for having me tonight and being apart of this Dream Coming true. I’m forever Grateful and I love you sooooo much. Happy Early Bday Queen and Happy Mother’s Day and Happy 25yr Anniversary to our Classic.”

Furthermore, Busta Rhymes remains one of the most sought-after legends in Hip- Hop. His reunion with Janet Jackson makes a permanent stamp in Hip-Hop history. He continuously includes his larger chains as a statement piece. Additionally, the music video for the song still remains one of the most expensive hip-hop videos in music history.

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2023 Summer Festivals Hip Hop Fans Can’t Miss

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Get excited: 2023’s summer festival season has fully begun. Festivals such as Coachella, Dreamville Fest, and Something In The Water have already happened.​​ The resurgence of live music following the pandemic has led to numerous worldwide festivals announcing their annual lineups. Festival mainstays such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and The Governors Ball hold annual events which music fans can look forward to. The summer festival circuit for 2023 consists of many must-see live events for hip hop fans.

This is a list of summer festivals in 2023 that hip hop fans can’t miss. The list comprises five festivals worldwide with impressive lineups essential for hip hop concertgoers. Each festival on this list has a diverse list of hip hop artists in their lineups. The events are listed in order of when they occur. Further details of the events can be found on their respective websites and social media pages. Take a look at the list below.

Lovers & Friends

The latest edition of the Lovers & Friends festival will be happening tomorrow, May 6 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The stacked lineup consists of many legendary hip hop and R&B artists from the early 2000s as Lovers & Friends celebrates that period and embraces nostalgia. There are almost 50 artists on the bill, making for one eventful day. Before the festival, the schedule was released so fans could plan ahead. Missy Elliott, recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will headline along with Mariah Carey, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Boyz II Men closing other stages. Additionally, other performers include Usher, Miguel, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Jhené Aiko, and Christina Aguilera. Tickets to this year’s event are sold out.

Roots Picnic

The Roots have been hosting their own festival in their hometown of Philadelphia for quite some time now. Last year, the first post-pandemic Roots Picnic lineup saw the festival expanding into two days. This year, the Roots Picnic returns to The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 3 and 4. Dave Chappelle and The Roots will also perform for the festival at the Wells Fargo Center on June 2. The eclectic lineup consists of headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill, celebrating the 25th anniversary of her iconic debut album, as well as Diddy, backed by The Roots. Other notable performers include Ari Lennox, City Girls, dvsn, Syd, as well as a State Property reunion. Also, Black Thought will be curating his annual “live mixtape,” where he brings out artists and raps over their songs. This year, Black Thought is joined by Eve and Busta Rhymes. 

Hive Music Festival

One of the newest events on this list, Hive Music Festival’s promising lineup, shows that it is a must for hip hop fans attending 2023 summer festivals. This year’s edition of the event is being held at Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City on June 9-10. Artists on this year’s lineup include headliners Kid Cudi and Post Malone, along with Joey Bada$$, Big Sean, Denzel Curry, Ab-Soul, Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers, and more. Joji is also listed as a special guest on this year’s lineup.

Rolling Loud

As far as hip hop festivals go, Rolling Loud is undeniably one of the biggest events. The festival draws in younger audiences as it is known for its rowdy performances and mosh-heavy crowds. Originating in Florida, the traveling hip hop festival has expanded worldwide. The California edition of the festival happened back in March, and they will hold five other festivals throughout the summer.

Rolling Loud Miami will happen July 21-23 at Hard Rock Stadium with headliners Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky. Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott will also perform at Rolling Loud Rotterdam on June 30-July 1. After, the two will perform at Rolling Loud Germany in Munich on July 7-9. Wizkid will join Kendrick and Travis at Rolling Loud Germany as the Day One headliner. The annual Portugal edition of the festival will have Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Meek Mill as headliners, performing in Portimão. 

Blue Note Jazz Festival

As far as 2023 summer festivals go, the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California, has easily one of the most stacked lineups, consisting of hip hop, R&B, soul, jazz, and funk. In its city of origin, the annual New York version of the festival will occur in June at various venues in the city. The latest Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa is happening at Silverado Resort on July 28-30.

The three-day festival has enlisted Mary J. Blige, Nas, and Chance The Rapper to headline, along with Robert Glasper as their artist in residence. Glasper is joined by De La Soul, Lalah Hathaway, and Bilal, with Dave Chappelle hosting his sets. Other performers include Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge as NxWorries, Ari Lennox, Cordae, Gary Clark Jr., Talib Kweli & Madlib, and Rapsody. Following the festival, each night consists of various afterparties hosted by the likes of 9th Wonder, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Anderson .Paak. Overall, there are plenty of 2023 summer festivals to look forward to. Comment below what festivals you will be attending this year.

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“Something In The Water” Canceled Over Severe Weather Conditions

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Pharrell’s Something In The Water festival has been canceled due to severe weather conditions in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The organizers made the announcement on the festival’s social media page, Sunday. They explained that the decision was made on the advice of local authorities.

“We are disappointed to share that under the advisement of the city of Virginia Beach and the local authorities, we have to cancel day three of Something In The Water due to significant impacts to the festival site caused by severe weather, as well as the current and forecasted storms approaching and a tornado warning,” the statement reads.

Pharrell At “Something In The Water”

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 19: Pusha T (L) and Pharrell perform at the 2022 Something in the Water Music Festival on Independence Avenue on June 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Further in the message, they explained that they will be offering partial refunds to attendees. The message continues: “We did not make this decision easily, but everyone’s safety is our top priority. We will be refunding 33% of the base price from admission passes. Refunds will be automatically processed beginning tomorrow and take approximately 14 days.”

Pharrell later personally elaborated in the comments section of the post: “Dearest Virginia, We are the best. These past few days have been the best. Even during this Tornado Watch and Lightning Storm right now, as I type, we are the best. Thank you for giving the folks that travel here that energy and that LOVE that only we can give. Thank you to our partners, the vendors, production, policemen, firemen, the city council, the mayor, and all who volunteered. The spirit here was felt everywhere!”

The legendary producer also confirmed that they’ll be pushing the dates in future years to avoid April showers. “Next year, we will shift the dates because this rain ain’t playing, but we will be! Next year, more acts, more merch, more food… just more! Continued blessings and favor to you all,” he concluded. Had it not been canceled, Sunday would’ve featured performances from Lil Uzi Vert, Clipse, as well as Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Durk, and more.

“Something In The Water” Cancelation

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