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Machine Gun Kelly Doesn’t ‘Want Any Smoke’ With Taylor Swift’s Fan Base As He Refuses To Diss Her

April 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

People, generally speaking, like Taylor Swift; The fact that her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, just became the first project to accumulate 1 billion Spotify streams in a single week is evidence of that. Pair that with the fact that her Swiftie fan base is a passionate crew and it’s not often that you see people dissing Swift. With that in mind (and also accounting for the fact that he just likes her), Machine Gun Kelly absolutely refused to go after Swift.

This happened on yesterday’s (April 24) episode of Hot Ones Versus, a spin-off of the popular Hot Ones series in which two celebrity guests play a version of truth or dare, in which they have to eat a spicy wing to avoid responding to a potentially difficult question or prompt. MGK was paired up with Trippie Redd, and Redd asked MGK to say three bad things about Swift.

Kelly deadpanned to the camera and declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, you have got to be out of your motherf*cking mind if you think I want any smoke with that fan base. Also, Taylor is a saint and very nice to me, and Travis is my bro.”

Redd jokingly responded, “Kiss her feet while you’re at it,” and MGK replied, “Jesus Christ… I just… bro, she’s very nice! She’s very, very nice.”

Watch the Hot Ones Versus episode above.

Rick Ross, Justice, Toro Y Moi, And More Lead The 2024 III Points Lineup

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

III Points Festival is returning for the 11th year. Over the course of two days (October 18 and 19) this coming fall, music lovers can look forward to a diverse array of musicians delivering performances and DJ sets at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami.

Today (April 24), III Points has revealed the first phase of the 2024 festival lineup. Set to take the stage are Justice, Rick Ross, Yung Lean, Jamie xx, Toro Y Moi, Mochakk, Sara Landry, Jungle, Arca, Bad Gyal and more.

Solid Grooves mainstay PAWSA, industrial techno enchantress Sara Landry, and Hellbent Records label head Cloonee are also set to make appearances at III Points 2024. A press release teases that the lineup will draw from the realms of both live and electronic music, and there are at least 100 more acts that will be announced soon.

In the meantime, fans can begin planning their ticket purchases. Tickets will go on sale beginning this Friday (April 26) at 11:11 a.m. ET for the pre-sale and 1:11 p.m ET for general on-sale. Fans can register for the pre-sale and purchase tickets here. Fans can pay for tickets in full, or set up payment plans, with down payments beginning at $11.11.

You can see the full first-phase line-up for III Points Festival 2024 below.

When Will The 2024 MTV VMAs Be Held?

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The MTV Video Music Awards have built quite a legacy: This year’s show will mark the event’s 40th anniversary. Speaking of the 2024 VMAs, when is that going down?

When Will The 2024 MTV VMAs Be Held?

MTV announced today (April 24) that this year’s ceremony will take place on September 10 at New York’s UBS Arena.

Mark your calendars The #VMAs are returning to New York!

It’s all happening September 10 at the @UBSArena! Watch it LIVE on @MTV! pic.twitter.com/0dNY9RgwRA

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) April 24, 2024

In a statement (as Deadline reports), Bruce Gillmer — President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+ — said, “We’re excited to bring this year’s VMAs to UBS Arena, one of the country’s newest and most cutting-edge venues. Celebrating one of music’s biggest nights with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we’ve been looking forward to since the moment last year’s show ended.”

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also said, “We are excited to welcome back the MTV Video Music Awards to New York State. From its origins at Radio City Music Hall in 1984 to this September’s event at the UBS Arena, the VMAs continue to captivate millions, showcasing the very best in music video artistry. As we prepare to host this 40th anniversary event, let’s embrace the spirit of creativity and innovation that defines our state’s cultural landscape.”

A specific time for the broadcast has not yet been announced. As Deadline notes, though, the ceremony will air “across MTV’s linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories.”

Spotify Was Surprised That Laying Off 1,500 People Would ‘Disrupt’ Operations As Much As It Has

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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In 2023, Spotify turned a ton of their employees into former employees via layoffs that impacted about 2,300 people. The biggest of those cuts was a round of layoffs that was announced in December, which left 1,500 folks without jobs. It turns out that getting rid of that many people had a significant impact on the company’s day-to-day, more so than they expected.

As Business Insider reports, per a transcript, Ek said in an earnings call on April 23, “Although there’s no question that it was the right strategic decision, it did disrupt our day-to-day operations more than we anticipate. It took us some time to find our footing, but more than four months into this transition, I think we’re back on track. I expect to continue improving on our execution throughout the year, getting us to an even better place than we’ve ever been.”

Per Business Insider’s report, Spotify reported a 2024 first-quarter profit of $210 million, compared to a loss of about $241 million in the same period of 2023.

Elsewhere, Ek said, “Next year, our focus may return to top-of-the-funnel user growth, but in the near-term, monetization remains our top priority. Bottom-line, we are really good at pivoting our attention when it makes sense. When I say pivot, I really mean making tweaks that will get us to an even better outcome. And because of our ability to do this, I have no doubt that we will be able to recapture top-of-the-funnel growth over time as it becomes more of a focus area for the team.”

(Insider defines “top of the funnel” as referring to “the marketing activities carried out to create awareness about a brand or product.”)

How To Buy Tickets For Outside Lands Festival 2024

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Coachella is officially over, but all that means is that festival season has just begun. It’s still early in the year and there are plenty of major events yet to come. That includes San Francisco favorite Outside Lands, which hits Golden Gate Park from August 9 to 11. The lineup was announced today (April 23) and it features Tyler The Creator, The Killers, Post Malone (performing a “special country set”), Sturgill Simpson, and more.

If that sounds cool, here’s what to know about getting tickets.

How To Buy Tickets For Outside Lands Festival 2024

Tickets go on sale starting on April 24 at 10 a.m. PT. As for pricing, 3-Day GA tickets are $465 plus fees, 3-Day GA+ tickets go for $715 plus fees, and 3-Day VIP tickets cost $1,075 plus fees. If that sounds like a lot at once, payment plans are available, starting at $99 down for GA, $159 down for GA+, and $199 down for VIP.

Visit the Outside Lands website for more information. The site includes a handy chart that breaks down the perks that come with each tier of ticket, making it easier to choose the right option for you.

Aside from the aforementioned artists, the lineup also features The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Kaytranada, Jungle, Chappell Roan, Tyla, Slowdive, Idris Elba, The Last Dinner Party, Victoria Monét, and others.

Brittany Howard And Michael Kiwanuka Announced A Co-Headlining Tour For Fall 2024

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Indie funk-rocker Brittany Howard and British soul star Michael Kiwanuka have announced a co-headlining joint tour running for 14 dates this fall. They’ll be supported by guitarist-composer Yasmin Williams.

Howard is currently on her own solo tour through the end of April, with a slate of festival dates around the world throughout the summer that includes Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and Pitchfork.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 26 at 10AM local time, with a pre-sale going up on Wednesday, April 24. You can get tickets and more info here.

04/23 Tulsa, OK / Cain’s Ballroom ^
04/24 Kanas City, MO / The Truman ^
04/26 St. Louis, MO / The Pageant ^
04/27 Oxford, MS / Double Decker Arts Festival
04/28 Austin, TX / Austin Blues Festival
06/15 Manchester, TN / Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
06/20 Milwaukee, WI / Summerfest
06/22 Vienna, VA / Wolf Trap’s Out & About Festival
06/26-30 Somerset, England @ Glastonbury Festival
07/02 London, England @ Koko
07/03 Lytham St Annes, England @ Lytham Festival
07/05 Dublin, Ireland @ Marlay Park #
07/06 Manchester, England @ Albert Hall
07/07 London, England @ London Finsbury Park #
07/09 Chepstow, Wales @ Chepstow Summer Sessions #
07/10 Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Green #
07/12 Rotterdam, Netherlands @ North Sea Jazz Festival
07/13 Bruges, Belgium @ Cactus Festival
07/14 Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz Festival
07/21 Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival
08/02 Newport, RI @ Newport Jazz Festival
08/03 Montreal, Quebec @ Osheaga Festival
08/11 Lyons, CO @ Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
09/29 Philadelphia, PA @ The Met +*
09/30 Boston, MA @ Roadrunner +*
10/02 Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre +*
10/03 New York, NY @ SummerStage +*
10/06 Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre +*
10/08 Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom +*
10/10 Boise, ID @ Outlaw Field at Idaho Botanical Garden +*
10/11 Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Concerts +*
10/12 Vancouver, British Columbia @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre +*
10/14 Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Festival Pavilion +*
10/15 Seattle, WA @ The Paramount +*
10/17 Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre +*
10/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre +*
10/19 Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre +*

When Do Tickets For Outside Lands 2024 Go On Sale?

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With Outside Lands Festival returning to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 9-11, you might be wondering when tickets for the festival go on sale. With a lineup headlined by The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, and Tyler The Creator and featuring a country set from Post Malone, those tickets will definitely be in high demand, so being ready to grab them as soon as they’re available would be a good strategy.

Tickets for the festival go on sale tomorrow, April 24 at 10 AM PT. 3-Day GA tickets are $465 plus fees, 3-Day GA+ tickets are $715 plus fees and 3-Day VIP tickets are $1,075 plus fees. Payment Plans are available for 3-Day GA, GA+ and VIP tickets. Put $99 down for GA, $159 down for GA+ or $199 down for VIP.

You can buy tickets at sfoutsidelands.com and see the full lineup below.

Outside Lands 2024 Lineup

*artists subject to change*

Tyler, The Creator
The Killers
Sturgill Simpson
Post Malone (Performing a Special Country Set)
The Postal Service
Grace Jones
Kaytranada
Jungle
Chris Lake
Gryffin
Snoh Aalegra
Young The Giant
ScHoolboy Q
Teddy Swims
Reneé Rapp
Victoria Monét
Knock2
Slowdive
Killer Mike
FLETCHER
TV Girl
Tyla
Chappell Roan
Channel Tres
Charley Crockett
Men I Trust
Ben Howard
Amyl and The Sniffers
Kevin Abstract
Paul Cauthen
The Japanese House
Romy
The Last Dinner Party
BADBADNOTGOOD
STRFKR
Real Estate
K.Flay
Corinne Bailey Rae
Snakehips
Amen Dunes
Roosevelt
Allen Stone
Mindchatter
Daði Freyr
Ryan Beatty
Leisure
Elyanna
Confidence Man
Kasablanca
Vandelux
Wisp
Medium Build
Rocco
underscores
Devault
Chance Peña
Mimi Webb
Daily Bread
BALTHVS
Shaboozey
billy woods
The Lemon Twigs
Trueno
Sons Of The East
CMAT
Cimafunk
Katie Pruitt
AG Club
Lady Wray
Odie Leigh
French Cassettes
Ogi
MiLES.
Valencia Grace
Dan Spencer
Lael Neale

SOMA

Angrybaby
Anish Kumar
AYYBO
The Blessed Madonna
BUNS
Chuck Gunn
DARIUS
Dusky
Honeyluv b2b Jaden Thompson
Idris Elba
Jackie Hollander
Joe Kay b2b Jared Jackson
Kaleena Zanders
Marsh
Seth Troxler
Shiba San b2b CID
SIDEPIECE
Sofia Kourtesis
TSHA
Uncle Waffles
Yulia Niko

How Much Are Tickets For Outside Lands Festival 2024?

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Outside Lands Festival is returning to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 9-11 with a star-studded lineup headlined by Tyler The Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson.

You can buy tickets at sfoutsidelands.com and see the full lineup below.

Outside Lands 2024 Lineup

*artists subject to change*

SOMA

Tyler The Creator, The Killers, And Sturgill Simpson Will Headline The 2024 Outside Lands Festival

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Outside Lands Festival is returning to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 9-11 with a star-studded lineup headlined by Tyler The Creator, The Killers, and Sturgill Simpson. The lineup also includes a “special country set” from Post Malone along with performances from Chappell Roan, Grace Jones, Gryffin, Jungle, Kaytranada, The Last Dinner Party, The Postal Service, Reneé Rapp, ScHoolboy Q, Snoh Aalegra, Victoria Monét, and Young The Giant.

In addition, the SOMA dance tent experience of years past is returning — minus the tent — with a new, open-air format with DJ sets from Idris Elba, Uncle Waffles, and The Blessed Madonna, among others.

You can buy tickets at sfoutsidelands.com and see the full lineup below.

Outside Lands 2024 Lineup

*artists subject to change*

SOMA

Halsey, Vince Staples, Janelle Monáe, And More Join The Fantastic 2024 Flow Festival Helsinki Lineup

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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If you plan on finding yourself in Finland this summer (or don’t yet but have been looking for some travel inspiration), Flow Festival Helsinki is set to go down from August 9 to 11. The lineup was already looking fantastic, but it just got even better today (April 23) with the third wave of acts announced.

The full list of artists unveiled today includes Halsey, Janelle Monáe, Vince Staples, Aurora,, Amaarae, Yves Tumor, Barry Can’t Swim, Evian Christ, Ron Trent Presents WARM, Gasellit, Malla, Lauri Haav, SMC, Turisti, Grande Mahogany, and Goldielocks.

They join a lineup that already featured folks like Fred Again.., Raye, Pulp, Idles, The Smile, PJ Harvey, Jessie Ware, Overmono, Blonde Redhead, Alvvays, Miriam Bryant, Kenya Grace, Artemas,
Kokoko!, Serpentwithfeet, and Helena Hauff.

The fest goes down at the historic Suvilahti power plant area in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Tickets are available now via the Flow Festival website. Three-day passes start at 239€ (about $261), while a two-day pass goes for 199€ ($218) and a one-day pass is 129€ ($141) for Friday or Sunday, or 149€ ($163) for Saturday.

Flow Festival is fresh off a nomination for Best Festival Creative at the 2024 Uproxx Sound + Vision Awards, “a first-of-its-kind award honoring the creative direction that helps music connect with its audience, adding untold value and nuance to the art form.” So, it’s an event worth making the trip for.